Measure on the ballot in the 2024 Colorado General Election in Colorado.
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Get StartedAmendment J proposes amending the Colorado Constitution to: repeal the definition that states only a union of one man and one woman is a valid or recognized marriage in Colorado.
A "yes" vote on Amendment J repeals language in the Colorado Constitution that defines a valid marriage as a union between one man and one woman.
A "no" vote on Amendment J maintains the current language in the Colorado Constitution that defines a valid marriage as a union between one man and one woman.
"All Coloradans deserve the freedom to marry who they love. But our constitution includes an outdated, overreaching ban on same-sex marriage. It's time that the Colorado constitution be updated to ensure that every Coloradan has the freedom to marry now and in the future." - Freedom to Marry Colorado, in support of Amendment J (Learn more)
"Marriage should be a union between one man and one woman, and this definition of marriage should be preserved in the Colorado Constitution. If court rulings regarding same-sex marriage change in the future, the Colorado Constitution should reflect that marriage is a union between one man and one woman." - CO Legislative Hearings Comments, in opposition to Amendment J (Learn more)
"The Democrats want to remove the idea of marriage being between a man and a woman. You will have an opportunity to vote against this initiative in November. I took some time to explain how God sees marriage and the fact that we have to stand before God for our decisions." - Scott Bottoms, CO State Representative-District 15 (given as a public comment), in opposition to Amendment J (Learn more)
"As representatives of the people of Colorado, it is our shared responsibility to uphold the principles of equality and justice for all citizens, regardless of political affiliations. While we're protected today, our state constitution still reflects outdated language and values." - Joann Ginal, CO State Senator-District 14, in support of Amendment J (Learn more)
Shall There Be an Amendment to the Colorado Constitution Removing the Ban on Same-sex Marriage?
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