Legislative Ethics Complaint Process - 23 of 25
Incorrect answer:
NO, you have absolute immunity for any comments you make during legislative proceedings under the Colorado Constitution's speech or debate clause is INCORRECT.
The speech or debate clause set forth in article V, section 16 of the Colorado Constitution was intended to ensure that legislators can conduct their official duties without undue fear caused by threatened or pending lawsuits related to their law-making activities. Since the ethics complaint process of the House of Representatives does not involve a civil lawsuit, the speech or debate clause does not prevent a person from filing an ethics complaint against you for your comments during the floor debate.
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