Herpin and Rivera to introduce bills repealing mag ban and background check law on Jan. 8

[james_bond_007]

I would wonder if some of the Dems might be reluctant to vote Aye/Nay, and just abstain to try and keep a low profile ?
Now that they (the Dems in office) have seen proof that even strongly and traditionally Democratic districts are willing to take action against anti-gun legislators,
and even go to great lengths to mount campaigns to get them successfully recalled, they MAY be afraid to "speak up" against such non-partisan legislation.

When voting to repeal,
one might NOT be surprised at the number of AYEs, but MIGHT BE surprised and the sparse number of Nays and numerous abstentions.

[SenHolbert]

I would wonder if some of the Dems might be reluctant to vote Aye/Nay, and just abstain to try and keep a low profile ?
Now that they (the Dems in office) have seen proof that even strongly and traditionally Democratic districts are willing to take action against anti-gun legislators,
and even go to great lengths to mount campaigns to get them successfully recalled, they MAY be afraid to "speak up" against such non-partisan legislation.

When voting to repeal,
one might NOT be surprised at the number of AYEs, but MIGHT BE surprised and the sparse number of Nays and numerous abstentions.

==== FYI ====

In the Colorado legislature, the only opportunity to abstain from a vote is if/when there would be personal financial gain by voting on the measure. Yes, the rules of other legislative bodies apparently allow members to abstain or vote "present." However, that is not the case in the Colorado General Assembly. The options are: Yes, No, Excused, or Absent. In order to be excused, a member must request that in advance from the Majority and Minority Leaders and announce it to the body prior to the excused absence.

Keep in mind that all 65 seats in the House and 18 seats in the Senate are up for election this year. How that might affect voting in committee or on the floor is yet to be seen.

[james_bond_007]

Thank you for explaining the details.

Thank you for your help and efforts.

==== FYI ====

In the Colorado legislature, the only opportunity to abstain from a vote is if/when there would be personal financial gain by voting on the measure. Yes, the rules of other legislative bodies apparently allow members to abstain or vote "present." However, that is not the case in the Colorado General Assembly. The options are: Yes, No, Excused, or Absent. In order to be excused, a member must request that in advance from the Majority and Minority Leaders and announce it to the body prior to the excused absence.

Keep in mind that all 65 seats in the House and 18 seats in the Senate are up for election this year. How that might affect voting in committee or on the floor is yet to be seen.