Colorado House Majority Leader Monica Duran and Representative Meg Froelich today released the following statement on the passage of Proposition KK. HB24-1349 referred a measure to that ballot that will place 6.5-percent excise tax on firearms to support Colorado Crime Victims Services, School Security Disbursement Program, and behavioral health crisis response system services:
Majority Leader Monica Duran, D-Wheat Ridge:
“Tonight really is a full circle moment for me; without the support from crime victim services as a young single mother trapped in an abusive relationship, there is no way I’d be here today celebrating the passage of Prop KK. I’d like to thank our volunteers, advocates and non-profit organizations who helped get the word out about this modest, 6.5 percent excise tax on firearms.
“As federal dollars dwindle, Coloradans made the right choice this evening to step up and help fill the funding gaps in crime victim services. From navigating the challenging judicial system to helping secure child care, crime victim services play a major role in uplifting survivors by providing them the resources they need to start anew. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your support of Prop KK.”
Rep. Meg Froelich, D-Englewood:
“I’m beyond proud of the passage of Prop KK, and I’d like to personally thank each and every volunteer and advocate who made this possible. We know survivors of domestic abuse often face an uphill battle when navigating the judicial system, securing housing and obtaining financial security and crime victim services often play a vital role in connecting survivors to resources they need.
“Prop KK’s modest excise tax will go directly to Colorado’s crime victim services, which will help offset drastic cuts in federal funding for life-saving services. Tonight, Coloradans stepped up to support survivors and their children, and I couldn’t be more proud.”