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Proposed Initiative 89

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THE RIGHT TO ABORTION IS HEREBY RECOGNIZED. GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT DENY, IMPEDE, OR DISCRIMINATE AGAINST THE EXERCISE OF THAT RIGHT, INCLUDING PROHIBITING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ABORTION.

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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 enrollees in state and local governmental insurance programs.

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Training Agenda

Do’s and Don’ts, Tips (8 min)
Requirements and Instructions (5 min)
Petition Poster (5 min)
Greeting Practice (2 min)
Script Practice (2 min)
Notaries, SOS, MOUs (3 min)
Turn-in Reminder (2 min)
Thank you! (1 min)

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Do’s & Don’ts

DO:

Keep positive control over your petition & witness every signature while someone is signing
Always use a PEN (black or blue ink), never a pencil.
Make sure signers are registered voters of this state
Make sure signers use their complete registration address & date of signing
Make sure the information (name, address, date) written on the form is LEGIBLE
When some signs the petition, they should sign the same way they would sign a formal document (ex. a check, voter registration, ballot)
Make sure voter SIGNS their complete LEGAL name as registered
Follow the law and all campaign policies
Visually inspect the signature, address, and date of signing before the VOTER walks away
Wear a nametag

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Do’s & Don’ts

DON’T:

Leave petitions unattended!
Let anyone else circulate or hold onto your petition – unless you are witnessing them sign
Write on a Petition
Make any marks or tallies on a petition
Allow signers to use ditto marks
Erase or correct a line (even if in error)
Allow anyone to sign for anyone else (including spouses)
Allow someone to sign a petition if they think or know they already signed
Give or promise to give anyone anything in exchange for signing (money, gifts, etc)
Argue with a voter
Speak to the Media or Press
Lie or Mislead Anyone
Answer questions about the initiative or the process if you don’t know the answer
Sign your own petition that you are circulating

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Tips

Be aware of your appearance (ex. body language)
Look at people as if you know them
Be warm and inviting
Ask EVERYONE if they are registered to vote so they can sign
Smile & make eye contact from 10 feet away
Walk toward the person
Start your greeting as you are walking
Get the clipboard in their hands
If the person continues to walk, walk WITH them
Walk the signer through the entire form
Don’t take back the clipboard until the form is complete
Spend no more than 1 minute with each person.

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Instructions & Requirements

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Greeting Practice

Start your greeting from 10 feet away

“Hi – sign to protect abortion rights in Colorado!”
“Hi – sign to protect abortion from government interference!”
“Hi- are you a registered voter in Colorado?”

Smile, be friendly and welcoming

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Script Practice

Learn the Script

Stick to what’s on it

Make it your own

Petitioner: “Are you a registered voter in Colorado?”

If YES: “Great - are you registered to vote at your current address?”

IF YES: Continue

If NO: “I’m working to protect abortion rights in Colorado. To sign this petition today, you need to be registered to vote in the state of Colorado at your current address. We’ll have circulators all over the state this winter and spring if you’d like to sign at a later date”

Petitioner: “Great! I’m working with Coloradans for Protecting Reproductive Freedom to protect abortion rights in Colorado, regardless of insurance coverage. This initiative is about keeping the government out of personal healthcare decisions. Will you sign?

Voter: “Sure, I’ll sign.”

Petitioner: “Great – thanks!”

Walk the voter through the petition form, box by box. Remind them to use their registered address, and to LEGIBLY fill in all information.

Petitioner: “Thanks so much for your time!”

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Notarization, SOS Training, MOUs

Petition Sections must be notarized to be valid!

You can’t submit petition sections that aren’t notarized
Most banks offer notary services
Stores also offer for a fee

SOS training at coloradosos.gov

Everyone needs to sign the MOU

Digital + Printed
https://tinyurl.com/CFPRFCirculatorMOU

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Receiving Petitions

Please make sure you've signed the Circulator MOU to officially get started! A follow up email will be sent from ZOOM 24 hrs following this training

If you’ve registered for this training, within the next 24 hours, there will be a packet of petitions coming your way via mail! Once they arrive, feel free to get started!

In-person petition pick ups located on campaign website (mobilize.us/co4repro)

Contact petition@coloradansforreproductivefreedom.com for more information about where to pick off petitions.

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Petition Submission

After notarized, all petitions should be returned as soon as possible - no later than Monday, APRIL 15.

Via Mail:

Coloradans for Protecting Reproductive Freedom

6460 E Yale Ave Suite G10

Denver, CO 80222

In-person petition drop-offs located on campaign website (mobilize.us/co4repro)

Contact petition@coloradansforreproductivefreedom.com for more information about where to drop off petitions.

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