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Colorado Amendment 49

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Colorado Amendment 49

Amendment 49 was a proposed initiative on the Colorado ballot for 2008. It was defeated.

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Goals

According to the Blue Book, the state-provided ballot guide, Amendment 49 "proposes amending the Colorado Constitution to: prohibit any public employee paycheck deduction, except for:

  • deductions required by federal law;
  • tax withholdings;
  • court-ordered liens and garnishments;
  • health benefit and other insurance deductions;
  • deductions for savings, investment, and retirement plans; and
  • deductions for charitable, religious, educational, and other tax-exempt organizations."

    • Support and opposition

  • Vote Yes On Amendment 49
  • Protect Colorado's Future

    • References

    Colorado Amendment 49 Wikipedia
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