Amendment T would strike the following italicized words from Article II, Section 26 of the state constitution: "There shall never be in this state either slavery or involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted." These words mirror the current language in the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution.
Constitutional changes require approval from the electorate. Unanimous votes in both chambers of the General Assembly supported Senate Concurrent Resolution 16-006 to place Amendment T on the ballot.
Recommendation: YES/FOR
This is another step in cleaning up archaic sections of the state constitution and an effort to have the state constitution reflect more humanitarian ideals.
Website for the Yes Side (previously called No Slavery, No Exceptions)
www.yesontco.com
Website for the No Side
No known website – Info on an opposition website appreciated.
Approved Ballot Language
Amendment T (CONSTITUTIONAL)
Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution concerning the removal of the exception to the prohibition of slavery and involuntary servitude when used as punishment for persons duly convicted of a crime?
YES/FOR _______
NO/AGAINST _________
SCR 16-006 to refer Amendment T to the voters
http://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2016A/csl.nsf/fsbillcont3/2FB3B2DFD1B1FF6A87257F240064FAC2?Open&file=SCR006_enr.pdf
Constitutional changes require approval from the electorate. Unanimous votes in both chambers of the General Assembly supported Senate Concurrent Resolution 16-006 to place Amendment T on the ballot.
Recommendation: YES/FOR
This is another step in cleaning up archaic sections of the state constitution and an effort to have the state constitution reflect more humanitarian ideals.
Website for the Yes Side (previously called No Slavery, No Exceptions)
www.yesontco.com
Website for the No Side
No known website – Info on an opposition website appreciated.
Approved Ballot Language
Amendment T (CONSTITUTIONAL)
Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado constitution concerning the removal of the exception to the prohibition of slavery and involuntary servitude when used as punishment for persons duly convicted of a crime?
YES/FOR _______
NO/AGAINST _________
SCR 16-006 to refer Amendment T to the voters
http://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2016A/csl.nsf/fsbillcont3/2FB3B2DFD1B1FF6A87257F240064FAC2?Open&file=SCR006_enr.pdf
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