Oppose Amendment 79: Constitutional right to abortion
By Editorial Board | Editorial, Rocky Mountain Voice
Ballot language: Shall there be a change to the Colorado Constitution recognizing the right to abortion, and, in connection therewith, prohibiting the state and local governments from denying, impeding, or discriminating against the exercise of that right, allowing abortion to be a covered service under health insurance plans for Colorado state and local government employees and for enrollees in state and local governmental insurance programs?
How it reached the ballot: Citizen signature petition, designated agents Dusti Gurule and Dani Newsum.
Background: This measure seeks to add the following language to the Colorado Constitution: "The right to abortion is herby recognized. Government shall not deny, impede or discriminate ag...