Quote Originally Posted by TEAMRICO View Post
Ok, why the F is there alcohol in the Capitol?
There are almost daily gatherings (luncheons, dinners, social gatherings) sponsored by lobbyists, corporations, businesses and business coops, trade associations, advocacy groups, PACS, and special interest groups all looking to build relationships and engage with legislators and attempt to influence policy and legislation. Most, if not all, will involve food and alcohol as a means to "loosen" the legislators up and be more congenial to discussions.

Wouldn't this lead to more legislators being contacted and arrested for DUI, you might ask? Good question! There is such a thing as "legislative immunity" that is found in section 16 of article V of the Colorado constitution. This section states that a legislator cannot be arrested, except for treason or a felony, while attending or traveling to or from a legislative session or committee hearing. The courts have said that, with regard to anything a legislator does that falls within the “sphere of legitimate legislative activity,” the legislator cannot be civilly sued, criminally prosecuted under state law, or forced to testify or produce documents.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/colorado-...ker-out-of-dui

https://www.mycoloradodefenselawyer....s-legislators/