Colorado voters consider Amendment 79 to enshrine abortion rights in state constitution

Amendment 79 is a ballot measure in Colorado that aims to add abortion rights to the state constitution. It would also allow public funds to be used for abortion services. The amendment requires 55% voter support to pass. A YES vote would move abortion rights from state law to the constitution, making them harder to change. It would also repeal the current ban on using public funds for abortions. A NO vote would keep abortion rights in state law and maintain the funding ban. The Colorado Blue Book states that Amendment 79 would have no immediate financial impact, but future legislation could change that if taxpayer funding for abortions is approved.