Colorado Referendum N (2008)
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The Colorado Referendum N appeared on the November 2008 ballot in Colorado as an legislatively-referred constitutional amendment, where it was approved. The measure amended the Colorado Constitution to eliminate obsolete constitutional provisions regarding intoxicating liquor. It passed the state legislature as House Concurrent Resolution 08-1008.
Election results
| Colorado Referendum N | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Percentage | |||
 Yes
| 1,386,091[1] | 69% | ||
| No | 625,482[1] | 31% | ||
| Total votes | 2,011,573[1] | 100% | ||
Specific Provisions
The measure eliminated language concerning the outdated ban on importing, manufacturing and selling tainted alcohol, which dates back to the original Colorado Constitution of 1876, and the era of tainted moonshine. This provision is no longer in use, and only serves to clutter the current constitution.[2]
Supporters
Sponsors of the measure included:
- State Representative Kent Lambert, R-Colorado Springs
- State Representative Bob Gardner, R-Colorado Springs
- State Representative Marsha Looper, R-Calhan
- State Representative Kevin Lundberg, R-Berthoud
- State Representative John Soper, D-Thornton
- State Representative Debbie Benefield, D-Arvada/Westminster
- State Senator Dave Schultheis, R-Colorado Springs
Supporters argued that these provisions are outdated. The state still has the authority to regulate alcoholic beverages, and the quality of alcoholic beverages is regulated by the federal government, so it is no longer Colorado's responsibility.[3]
Opponents
Opponents said the provisions have historical significance and are from an interesting period of Colorado's history. They said that removing this from the Constitution would strip it of some of its historical character. They also worried that removing the provision would hamper future research of past laws and provisions.[3]
See also
External links
- Full text of the initiative
- 2008 State Ballot Information Booklet, English version (Blue Book)
- 2008 State Ballot Information Booklet, Spanish version (Blue Book)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Denver Post: "Election '08"
- ↑ Aspen Times: "Referendums L, M, N and O deserve your support," Oct 1, 2008
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 DailyCamera.com: "Ballot Issues: Referendum N"
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