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

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