2008 Colorado Amendment 49
Amendment 49 was a proposed initiative on the Colorado ballot for 2008. It was defeated.
01Goals
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."
02Results
| Choice | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For | 882,398 | 39.24 | |
| Against | 1,366,562 | 60.76 | |
| Total | 2,248,960 | 100.00 | |
03Support and opposition
- Vote Yes On Amendment 49
- Protect Colorado's Future
Sources and credits
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