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