Proposal Number 006-09

1. Date proposed 03/12/2009. Name of the sponsors: Claire Ryder, state co-chair, Tom Kelly

2. Title: Endorsement/Membership of the Colorado Guaranteed Health Care Act

3. Text of Proposal: Proposed that the GPOC endorses the Colorado Guaranteed Health Care Act.

4. Background:

Colorado Guaranteed Health Care Act

Colorado Guaranteed Health Care Act explanation

Many other like minded groups have already endorsed this. It would be beneficial to have the GPOC on the list. It is also the first step towards single payer health care, which is a Green Party issue.

5. Justification/Goals: As explained in Evergreen, this act fits into our National Platform. It would also be good for the GPOC to be involved with other groups. HCAC is a group that supports single payer, a Green Party issue.

6. Pros: The pros are all outlined in the text above.

No cons.