HOUSE BILL 22-1353
BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) Bernett and Baisley, Titone, Bird, Bockenfeld,
Lindsay, Lontine, McCluskie, Michaelson Jenet, Ortiz;
also SENATOR(S) Bridges, Kolker, Cooke, Kirkmeyer, Pettersen,
Woodward, Fenberg.
C
ONCERNING THE COORDINATION OF STATE PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMUNICATIONS
, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, TRANSFERRING
THE POWERS
, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS RELATED TO SUCH
COORDINATION FROM THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO
THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
SECTION 1. Legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly
hereby finds and declares that:
(a) Since 1998, the public safety communications network program,
in partnership with local government infrastructure owners, has provided a
statewide wireless system, called the digital trunked radio system, that
enables direct communications between first responders and public safety
agencies across jurisdictional and regional boundaries;
NOTE: This bill has been prepared for the signatures of the appropriate legislative
officers and the Governor. To determine whether the Governor has signed the bill
or taken other action on it, please consult the legislative status sheet, the legislative
history, or the Session Laws.
________
Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material added to existing law; dashes
through words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law and such material is not part of
the act. (b) Transferring this existing public safety communications network
program from the governor's office of information technology to the
department of public safety is supported by users, stakeholders, and the
executive branch of state government;
(c) A governance structure that reflects the sentiments of statewide
users and stakeholders is imperative to ensure that the state continues to
have a reliable public safety communications network that ensures the
well-being of all Coloradans; and
(d) The governor's office of information technology and the
Colorado department of public safety will prioritize maintaining complete
network reliability and operational efficiency as they coordinate the transfer
of the digital trunked radio system.
SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 2-3-1704, repeal (3)
as follows:
2-3-1704. Powers and duties of the joint technology committee.
(3) The committee oversees any telecommunications coordination within
state government that the chief information officer performs pursuant to
part 5 of article 37.5 of title 24, C.R.S.
SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add part 25 to article
33.5 of title 24 as follows:
PART 25
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS
24-33.5-2501. Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 25, UNLESS THE
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES
:
(1) "D
IVISION" MEANS THE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CREATED IN SECTION
24-33.5-1603.
(2) "I
NTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS " MEANS THE ABILITY OF
PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES IN VARIOUS DISCIPLINES AND JURISDICTIONS TO
COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER ON DEMAND AND IN REAL TIME BY VOICE
OR DATA USING COMPATIBLE RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS OR OTHER
TECHNOLOGY
.
PAGE 2-HOUSE BILL 22-1353 (3) "OFFICE" MEANS THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMUNICATIONS CREATED IN SECTION
24-33.5-2502.
(4) "P
UBLIC SAFETY AGENCY" MEANS AN AGENCY PROVIDING LAW
ENFORCEMENT
, FIRE PROTECTION, EMERGENCY MEDICAL, OR EMERGENCY
RESPONSE SERVICES
.
(5) "R
EGION" MEANS AN ALL-HAZARDS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
REGION ESTABLISHED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR
.
24-33.5-2502. Office of public safety communications - public
safety communications revolving fund - creation. (1) T
HE OFFICE OF
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS IS CREATED IN THE DIVISION OF
HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY
. THE OFFICE IS A TYPE 2 ENTITY, AS DEFINED IN SECTION
24-1-105, AND EXERCISES ITS POWERS AND PERFORMS ITS DUTIES AND
FUNCTIONS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
. THE DIRECTOR OF
THE DIVISION SHALL APPOINT A DIRECTOR AS HEAD OF THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC
SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS
.
(2) (a) T
HE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS REVOLVING FUND ,
REFERRED TO IN THIS SECTION AS THE "FUND", IS HEREBY CREATED IN THE
STATE TREASURY
. THE FUND CONSISTS OF MONEY APPROPRIATED TO THE
FUND PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION
(2)(b) OF THIS SECTION, MONEY DEPOSITED
OR CREDITED TO THE FUND PURSUANT TO SUBSECTIONS
(3) AND (4) OF THIS
SECTION
, AND ANY OTHER MONEY THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY
TRANSFER TO THE FUND
.
(b) T
HE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE MONEY TO THE
FUND EACH FISCAL YEAR IN THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATION ACT FOR
THE DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS OF THE OFFICE
.
(c) T
HE STATE TREASURER SHALL CREDIT ALL INTEREST AND INCOME
DERIVED FROM THE DEPOSIT OR INVESTMENT OF MONEY IN THE FUND TO THE
FUND
.
(d) T
HE STATE TREASURER SHALL CREDIT ANY UNEXPENDED AND
UNENCUMBERED MONEY REMAINING IN THE FUND AT THE END OF A FISCAL
YEAR TO THE FUND
.
PAGE 3-HOUSE BILL 22-1353 (e) MONEY IN THE FUND IS CONTINUOUSLY APPROPRIATED TO THE
OFFICE TO PAY THE DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS
, INCLUDING PERSONAL
SERVICES AND OPERATING COSTS
, ASSOCIATED WITH ADMINISTERING PUBLIC
SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS
.
(3) T
HE OFFICE SHALL DEVELOP A METHOD FOR BILLING USERS OF
THE OFFICE
'S SERVICES THE FULL COST OF THE SERVICES , INCLUDING
MATERIALS
, DEPRECIATION RELATED TO CAPITAL COSTS , LABOR, AND
ADMINISTRATIVE OVERHEAD
. THE BILLING METHOD SHALL BE FULLY
IMPLEMENTED FOR ALL USERS OF THE OFFICE
'S SERVICES ON OR BEFORE JULY
1, 2023. REVENUE GENERATED FROM SUCH BILLING SHALL BE CREDITED TO
THE FUND
.
(4) (a) T
HE OFFICE MAY SEEK, ACCEPT, AND EXPEND GIFTS, GRANTS,
DONATIONS, AND BEQUESTS FROM PRIVATE OR PUBLIC SOURCES FOR THE
DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS
, INCLUDING PERSONAL SERVICES AND
OPERATING COSTS
, ASSOCIATED WITH ADMINISTERING PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMUNICATIONS
. THE OFFICE SHALL TRANSMIT ALL MONEY RECEIVED
THROUGH GIFTS
, GRANTS, DONATIONS, OR BEQUESTS FOR SUCH PURPOSES TO
THE STATE TREASURER
, WHO SHALL CREDIT THE MONEY TO THE FUND .
(b) T
HE OFFICE MAY CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES AND ANY
OTHER LEGAL ENTITIES WITH RESPECT TO MONEY AVAILABLE TO THE OFFICE
THROUGH GIFTS
, GRANTS, DONATIONS, OR BEQUESTS.
24-33.5-2503. Transfer of functions - continuity of existence -
rules. (1) O
N JULY 1, 2023, THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN CONNECTION WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COORDINATION WITHIN STATE GOVERNMENT
PURSUANT TO THE FORMER PART
5 OF ARTICLE 37.5 OF THIS TITLE 24,
REFERRED TO IN THIS PART 25 AS "PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS ", ARE
TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT AND ALLOCATED TO THE DIVISION
PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION
.
(2) (a) O
N AND AFTER JULY 1, 2023, THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
OF THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WHOSE POWERS
, DUTIES, AND
FUNCTIONS CONCERN THE POWERS
, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED
TO THE DEPARTMENT AND ALLOCATED TO THE DIVISION PURSUANT TO
SUBSECTION
(1) OF THIS SECTION AND WHOSE EMPLOYMENT IN THE DIVISION
IS DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION TO CARRY OUT
PAGE 4-HOUSE BILL 22-1353 THE PURPOSES OF THIS PART 25 SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE DIVISION
AND BECOME EMPLOYEES THEREOF
.
(b) A
NY EMPLOYEES WHO ARE TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT
PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION
(2) AND WHO ARE CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES
IN THE STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM SHALL RETAIN ALL RIGHTS TO THE
PERSONNEL SYSTEM AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS PURSUANT TO THE LAWS OF
THE STATE
, AND THEIR SERVICES SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN
CONTINUOUS
. ALL TRANSFERS AND ANY ABOLISHMENT OF POSITIONS IN THE
STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM SHALL BE MADE AND PROCESSED IN ACCOR DANCE
WITH STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM LAWS AND REGULATIONS
.
(3) O
N OR BEFORE JULY 1, 2023, ALL ITEMS OF PROPERTY, REAL AND
PERSONAL
, INCLUDING OFFICE FURNITURE AND FIXTURES , BOOKS,
DOCUMENTS, AND RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PRIOR TO SAID DATE PERTAINING TO THE POWERS
, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS
TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT AND ALLOCATED TO THE DIVISION
PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION
, ARE TRANSFERRED TO AND BECOME THE
PROPERTY OF THE DIVISION
.
(4) W
HENEVER THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IS
REFERRED TO OR DESIGNATED BY A CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT IN
CONNECTION WITH THE POWERS
, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED TO
THE DEPARTMENT AND ALLOCATED TO THE DIVISION PURSUANT TO THIS
SECTION
, SUCH REFERENCE OR DESIGNATION SHALL BE DEEMED TO APPLY TO
THE DIVISION
. ALL CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO BY THE OFFICE OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRIOR TO
JULY 1, 2023, IN CONNECTION WITH
THE POWERS
, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT
AND ALLOCATED TO THE DIVISION PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION ARE HEREBY
VALIDATED
, WITH THE DIVISION CREATED BY SECTION 24-33.5-1603
SUCCEEDING TO ALL THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF SUCH CONTRACTS .
A
NY APPROPRIATIONS OF MONEY FROM PRIOR FISCAL YEARS OPEN TO
SATISFY OBLIGATIONS INCURRED PURSUANT TO SUCH CONTRACTS ARE
HEREBY TRANSFERRED AND APPROPRIATED TO THE DIVISION FOR THE
PAYMENT OF SUCH OBLIGATIONS
.
(5) A
LL POLICIES OF THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN
CONNECTION WITH THE POWERS
, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED TO
THE DEPARTMENT AND ALLOCATED TO THE DIVISION PURSUANT TO THIS
SECTION SHALL CONTINUE TO BE EFFECTIVE UNTIL REVISED
, AMENDED,
PAGE 5-HOUSE BILL 22-1353 REPEALED, OR NULLIFIED PURSUANT TO LAW. ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2023,
THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION SHALL ADOPT RULES NECESSARY FOR THE
ADMINISTRATION OF SUCH POWERS
, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS.
24-33.5-2504. Public safety communications network. (1) T
O
MORE EFFICIENTLY SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF STATE DEPARTMENTS
, STATE
INSTITUTIONS
, STATE AGENCIES, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES , AND ANY
PUBLIC SAFETY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
, AND TO BETTER SERVE THE PUBLIC,
A STATE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK IS ESTABLISHED , THE
CONSTRUCTION
, MAINTENANCE, SECURITY, AND MANAGEMENT OF WHICH IS
UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE
.
(2) T
HE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION SHALL APPOINT ASSISTANTS ,
CLERICAL STAFF, AND OTHER PERSONNEL AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO
DISCHARGE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SET FORTH BY THIS PART
25.
24-33.5-2505. Office of public safety communications - director
- duties and responsibilities - rules. (1) T
HE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE
SHALL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS CONCERNING PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMUNICATIONS
:
(a) I
N CONSULTATION WITH LOCAL , STATE, AND FEDERAL
DEPARTMENTS
, INSTITUTIONS , AND AGENCIES , FORMULATE
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A CURRENT AND LONG
-RANGE PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMUNICATIONS PLAN
, INVOLVING PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND THEIR INTEGRATION INTO APPLICABLE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS FOR APPROVAL OF THE
GOVERNOR
;
(b) A
DMINISTER THE APPROVED CURRENT AND LONG -RANGE PLAN
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS AND EXERCISE SUPERVISION OVER
ALL STATE
-OWNED PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS , SYSTEMS,
AND PUBLIC SAFETY WIRELESS BROADBAND AND MICROWAVE FACILITIES ;
(c) R
EVIEW ALL EXISTING AND FUTURE STATE -OWNED PUBLIC
SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS APPLICATIONS
, PLANNING, NETWORKS, SYSTEMS,
PROGRAMS, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES AND ESTABLISH PRIORITIES FOR
THOSE THAT ARE NECESSARY AND DESIRABLE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES
OF THIS PART
25;
PAGE 6-HOUSE BILL 22-1353 (d) APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE THE ACQUISITION OF PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BY ANY STATE DEPARTMENT
, INSTITUTION,
OR AGENCY;
(e) E
STABLISH AND ENFORCE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS
POLICIES
, PROCEDURES, STANDARDS, AND RECORDS FOR MANAGEMENT OF
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS AND FACILITIES FOR ALL
STATE DEPARTMENTS
, INSTITUTIONS, AND AGENCIES;
(f) C
ONTINUALLY REVIEW, ASSESS, AND ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH
FEDERAL AND STATE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS
PERTAINING TO THE NEEDS AND FUNCTIONS OF STATE DEPARTMENTS
,
INSTITUTIONS, AND AGENCIES;
(g) A
DVISE THE GOVERNOR AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON PUBLIC
SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS MATTERS
;
(h) A
DMINISTER THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS TRUST FUND
CREATED IN SECTION
24-33.5-2510; AND
(i) ADOPT RULES REGARDING DISTRIBUTIONS OF PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMUNICATIONS TRUST FUND MONEY TO AND REPAYMENT OF SUCH MONEY
BY STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
.
(2) T
HE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE MAY ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH
ANY COUNTY
, CITY AND COUNTY, STATE AGENCY, SCHOOL DISTRICT, OR
BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND MAY ACT AS A PUBLIC
SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK PROVIDER BETWEEN OR AMONG TWO
OR MORE COUNTIES OR STATE AGENCIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING
PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN OR AMONG SUCH
ENTITIES
, INCLUDING THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM OF ANY COUNTY , THE
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
AND ANY OF THEIR FACILITIES
. TO ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF SUCH
NETWORK THROUGHOUT THE VARIOUS STATE AGENCIES
, SCHOOL DISTRICTS,
BOARDS OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES , AND COUNTIES, THE
DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE SHALL DEVELOP A UNIFORM SET OF STANDARDS
AND POLICIES FOR FACILITIES TO BE USED BY THE CONTRACTING ENTITIES
.
(3) T
HE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE SHALL:
PAGE 7-HOUSE BILL 22-1353 (a) IN CONSULTATION WITH RECOGNIZED PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO
COMMUNICATION STANDARDS GROUPS AND APPROPRIATE AFFECTED PUBLIC
AGENCIES
, ADOPT RECOMMENDED STANDARDS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF
ANALOG
-BASED RADIO EQUIPMENT WITH DIGITAL-BASED RADIO EQUIPMENT
FOR PURPOSES OF DISPATCHING AND RELATED FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
; AND
(b) FOR PURPOSES OF SERVING THE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS NEEDS
OF STATE DEPARTMENTS
, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
DEPARTMENTS OF PUBLIC SAFETY
, TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES,
AND CORRECTIONS, ADOPT STANDARDS AND POLICIES AND SET A
RECOMMENDED TIMETABLE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING RADIO
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT WITH A SYSTEM THAT
SATISFIES THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION PUBLIC SAFETY NATIONAL PLAN
.
(4) (a) T
HE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION IS AUTHORIZED, SUBJECT TO
THE BUDGET REQUEST REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN SECTIONS
2-3-208 AND
24-37-304 (1)(c.3) AND SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION BY THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
, TO PURCHASE OR LEASE ANY REAL ESTATE , BUILDINGS, AND
PROPERTY NECESSARY FOR THE OPERATION OR DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUBLIC
SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
; TO USE ANY AVAILABLE FACILITIES
AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OF ANY STATE AGENCY
OR INSTITUTION
; AND, IF NECESSARY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE NETWORK
.
(b) T
HE FACILITIES OF THE NETWORK MAY BE MADE AVAILABLE
WITHIN AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND WITHOUT ANY NEGATIVE IMPACT TO
THE EXISTING NETWORK FOR THE USE OF
:
(I) S
TATE DEPARTMENTS, STATE INSTITUTIONS, STATE AGENCIES,
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES , AND ANY PUBLIC SAFETY POLITICAL
SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE
;
(II) O
THER LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES
OR PUBLIC SAFETY
-RELATED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT DIRECTLY
SUPPORT ANY AGENCY DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION
(4)(b)(I) OF THIS SECTION
AND THAT
:
(A) M
AY BE REQUESTED TO SUPPORT THE PURPOSES EXPRESSED IN
PAGE 8-HOUSE BILL 22-1353 SUBSECTIONS (1)(c) AND (1)(e) OF THIS SECTION AND AGGREGATE PUBLIC
SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY PUBLIC OFFICE
DESCRIBED IN SECTION
24-32-3001 (1)(h); OR
(B) MAKE DONATIONS, GRANTS, BEQUESTS, AND OTHER
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS TRUST FUND
PURSUANT TO SECTION
24-33.5-2510 (2)(b); OR
(III) (A) PRIVATE ENTITIES THROUGH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
CONSIDERED
, EVALUATED, AND ACCEPTED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE
DIVISION
; EXCEPT THAT ANY NEGOTIATED LEASE RATES MUST BE BASED ON
LOCAL MARKET
-BASED LEASE RATES IN THE AREA.
(B) L
EASE REVENUES FROM PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS ENTERED
INTO PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION
(4)(b)(III)(A) OF THIS SECTION MUST BE
CREDITED AS FOLLOWS
: SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMUNICATIONS TRUST FUND FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE STATE PUBLIC
SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK AND TWENTY
-FIVE PERCENT TO THE
PUBLIC SCHOOL CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE FUND CREATED IN
SECTION
22-43.7-104 FOR TECHNOLOGY GRANTS ALLOWED IN SECTION
22-43.7-109 (13).
(5) T
HE DEPARTMENT SHALL ANNUALLY INCLUDE AS PART OF ITS
PRESENTATION TO ITS COMMITTEE OF REFERENCE AT A HEARING HELD
PURSUANT TO SECTION
2-7-203 (2)(a) UPDATES REGARDING STATE PUBLIC
SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE DIRECTOR OF
THE DIVISION
.
24-33.5-2506. Legislative department exemption. T
HE PROVISIONS
OF THIS PART
25 DO NOT APPLY TO THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT OF THE
STATE
.
24-33.5-2507. Higher education exemption. L
OCAL AND INTERNAL
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER
EDUCATION MAY BE EXEMPTED FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS PART
25 UPON
APPLICATION TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE
; EXCEPT THAT ALL SYSTEMS
MUST BE CERTIFIED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE AS BEING TECHNICALLY
COMPATIBLE WITH PLANS AND NETWORKS AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION
24-33.5-2505 (1).
PAGE 9-HOUSE BILL 22-1353 24-33.5-2508. Digital trunked radio system - service charges -
pricing policy. (1) (a) U
SERS OF THE DIGITAL TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEM
SHALL BE CHARGED THE FULL COST OF THE PARTICULAR SERVICE
, WHICH
SHALL INCLUDE THE COST OF ALL MATERIAL
, LABOR, AND OVERHEAD. THE
USER CHARGES SHALL BE TRANSMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER
, WHO
SHALL CREDIT THEM TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS TRUST FUND
CREATED IN SECTION
24-33.5-2510. THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS
TRUST FUND MUST INCLUDE USER CHARGES ON PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO
SYSTEMS OF A STATE AGENCY OR OTHER STATE ENTITY
; EXCEPT THAT NO
MUNICIPALITY
, COUNTY, CITY AND COUNTY, OR SPECIAL DISTRICT SHALL BE
CHARGED USER CHARGES ON PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEMS OF A STATE
AGENCY OR OTHER STATE ENTITY
.
(b) P
RIVATELY OWNED AND OPERATED BUSINESSES MAY BE
GRANTED USE OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
. SUCH
BUSINESSES MAY BE ASSESSED FEES FOR NETWORK SERVICES PROVIDED
.
F
EES COLLECTED FROM THESE BUSINESSES SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS TRUST FUND FOR REINVESTMENT IN THE
NETWORK
.
(2) T
HE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE SHALL ESTABLISH A POLICY OF
REMAINING COMPETITIVE WITH PRIVATE INDUSTRY WITH REGARD TO THE
COST
, TIMELINESS, AND QUALITY OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS FUNCTIONS PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT
. AN AGENCY
MAY ONLY PURCHASE PRIVATE SERVICES IF IT HAS FIRST WORKED WITH THE
DEPARTMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT HAS AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF
PRIVATE SERVICES
.
24-33.5-2509. Interoperable communications among public
safety radio systems - statewide plan - regional plans - governmental
immunity - needs assessment. (1) (a) T
HE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL
EXERCISE THE POWERS
, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS REGARDING THE TACTICAL
AND LONG
-TERM INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS PLAN , ADOPTED BY
EACH REGION PURSUANT TO FORMER SECTION
24-33.5-716, AS THAT SECTION
EXISTED ON
JUNE 30, 2023, TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATIONS AMONG PUBLIC
SAFETY AGENCIES IN THE REGION AND WITH PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES OF
OTHER REGIONS
, THE STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS , AND OTHER
STATES
. THE PLANS SHALL INCLUDE MEASURES TO CREATE AND
PERIODICALLY TEST INTEROPERABILITY INTERFACES
, PROVISIONS FOR
TRAINING ON COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND EXERCISES ON THE
PAGE 10-HOUSE BILL 22-1353 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PLAN , A STRATEGY FOR INTEGRATING WITH THE
STATE DIGITAL TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEM
, DEADLINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION,
AND OTHER ELEMENTS REQUIRED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR . EACH
REGION SHALL SUBMIT REVISED PLANS AS THEY ARE UPDATED TO THE
DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE
.
(b) E
ACH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY OR PRIVATE ENTITY THAT
OPERATES A PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM SHALL COLLABORATE IN THE
DEVELOPMENT AND
, AS NECESSARY, PERIODIC REVISION OF THE TACTICAL
AND LONG
-TERM INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS PLAN OF THE REGION
IN WHICH IT IS LOCATED
. SUCH TACTICAL PLANS, AND REVISIONS THERETO,
SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE .
(c) A
REGION THAT FAILS TO TIMELY SUBMIT A TACTICAL AND
LONG
-TERM INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS PLAN OR REVISIONS
THERETO
, OR A LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY THAT FAILS TO COLLABORATE
IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF OR TIMELY SUBMIT THE PLAN
, OR A REGION OR
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY THAT FAILS TO MAINTAIN CURRENT PLANS
, IS
INELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE HOMELAND SECURITY OR PUBLIC SAFETY GRANT
MONEY ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS
,
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY , OR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND
ENVIRONMENT UNTIL THE REGION SUBMITS A PLAN TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE
OFFICE
.
(2) A
PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY SHALL NOT EXPEND MONEY RECEIVED
THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT ON A MOBILE DATA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
UNLESS THE SYSTEM IS CAPABLE OF INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS
.
(3) T
HE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL NOT REQUIRE A PUBLIC SAFETY
AGENCY TO ACQUIRE THE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OF A PARTICULAR
MANUFACTURER OR PROVIDER AS A CONDITION OF AWARDING GRANT MONEY
ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT
.
(4) A
PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY OR AN EMPLOYEE OF A PUBLIC SAFETY
AGENCY ACTING IN COLLABORATION WITH ANOTHER AGENCY OR PERSON TO
CREATE AND OPERATE AN INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM HAS
THE SAME DEGREE OF IMMUNITY UNDER THE
"COLORADO GOVERNMENTAL
IMMUNITY ACT", ARTICLE 10 OF THIS TITLE 24, AS THE PUBLIC SAFETY
AGENCY OR EMPLOYEE WOULD HAVE IF NOT ACTING IN COLLABORATION
WITH ANOTHER AGENCY OR PERSON
.
PAGE 11-HOUSE BILL 22-1353 24-33.5-2510. Public safety communications trust fund - creation
- report. (1) T
HE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS TRUST FUND , REFERRED
TO IN THIS SECTION AS THE
"FUND", IS HEREBY CREATED IN THE STATE
TREASURY
. THE FUND CONSISTS OF MONEY APPROPRIATED OR TRANSFERRED
TO THE FUND PURSUANT TO SUBSECTIONS
(2) AND (3) OF THIS SECTION AND
ANY OTHER MONEY THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY APPROPRIATE OR
TRANSFER TO THE FUND
. THE MONEY IN THE FUND IS CONTINUOUSLY
APPROPRIATED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR
DISTRIBUTION AS DETERMINED BY RULES ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION
24-33.5-2505 (1)(i). THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF SUCH DISTRIBUTION IS THE
ACQUISITION AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEMS FOR USE BY DEPARTMENTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
DEPARTMENTS OF PUBLIC SAFETY
, TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES,
AND CORRECTIONS AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 24-33.5-2505 (3)(b). SUCH
SYSTEMS SHALL SATISFY THE REQUI REMENTS OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY
NATIONAL PLAN ESTABLISHED BY THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION
, 47 CFR 90.16. THIS SECTION SHALL NOT PRECLUDE THE
PAYMENT OF MAINTENANCE EXPENSES INCLUDING THE COST OF LEASED OR
RENTED EQUIPMENT
, PAYMENTS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
, OR PAYMENTS RELATED TO PUBLIC
SAFETY RADIO SYSTEMS
.
(2) (a) (I) T
HE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DECLARES ITS INTENTION TO
COMMIT STATE MONEY TO THE FUND FOR THE PURPOSES SET FORTH IN THIS
SECTION
. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (2)(b) OF THIS
SECTION
, THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE PRINCIPAL IN THE FUND SHALL NOT
EXCEED FIFTY MILLION DOLLARS
.
(II) A
NY TRANSFER OF STATE MONEY TO THE FUND FOR ANY FISCAL
YEAR FROM MONEY IN THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND CREATED IN
SECTION
24-75-302 IS CONTINUOUSLY APPROPRIATED FROM THE FUND TO
THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSES SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION
. ANY
MONEY IN THE FUND SO APPROPRIATED THAT WAS INITIALLY TRANSFERRED
FROM MONEY IN THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND SHALL
, IF ANY PROJECT
FOR WHICH SUCH MONEY IS APPROPRIATED IS INITIATED WITHIN THE FISCAL
YEAR
, REMAIN AVAILABLE UNTIL COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT , AT WHICH
TIME THE UNEXPENDED AND UNENCUMBERED BALANCES OF SUCH
APPROPRIATION SHALL REVERT TO THE FUND
.
(b) I
N ADDITION TO ANY TRANSFERS MADE AS A RESULT OF
PAGE 12-HOUSE BILL 22-1353 SUBSECTION (2)(a) OF THIS SECTION, THE DEPARTMENT MAY SOLICIT AND
ACCEPT GIFTS
, GRANTS, DONATIONS, BEQUESTS, AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS
TO THE FUND FROM LOCAL
, STATE, AND FEDERAL ENTITIES AND FROM PUBLIC
SAFETY
-RELATED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT DIRECTLY SUPPORT
STATE DEPARTMENTS
, STATE INSTITUTIONS, STATE AGENCIES, AND LAW
ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE
.
S
UCH CONTRIBUTIONS SHALL BE TRANSMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER ,
WHO SHALL CREDIT THE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FUND .
(3) (a) (I) F
OR THE 2023-24 AND 2024-25 STATE FISCAL YEARS, THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL TRANSFER TO THE FUND A TOTAL OF THREE
MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE GENERAL FUND OR
FROM ANY OTHER FUND
. FOR EACH SUCH FISCAL YEAR , THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY SHALL DETERMINE THE AMOUNT TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE
GENERAL FUND AND THE AMOUNT TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM ANY OTHER
FUND
. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL USE THE MONEY TRANSFERRED TO THE FUND
PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION
(3)(a)(I) FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF LEGACY
RADIO EQUIPMENT AND HARDWARE AT RADIO TOWER SITES
.
(II) F
OR THE 2023-24 AND 2024-25 STATE FISCAL YEARS, IN
ADDITION TO THE AMOUNT TRANSFERRED TO THE FUND PURSUANT TO
SUBSECTION
(3)(a)(I) OF THIS SECTION, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL
TRANSFER TO THE FUND THREE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS FROM THE GENERAL FUND OR FROM ANY OTHER FUND
. FOR EACH
SUCH FISCAL YEAR
, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL DETERMINE THE
AMOUNT TO BE APPROPRIATED FROM THE GENERAL FUND AND THE AMOUNT
TO BE APPROPRIATED FROM ANY OTHER FUND
. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL USE
THE MONEY APPROPRIATED TO THE FUND PURS UANT TO THIS SUBSECTION
(3)(a)(II) FOR SOFTWARE UPGRADE ASSURANCE .
(III) T
HE DEPARTMENT MAY USE ANY UNENCUMBERED AND
UNEXPENDED MONEY TRANSFERRED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTIONS
(3)(a)(I)
AND (3)(a)(II) OF THIS SECTION ON DIGITAL TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEM SITE
SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE AND DIGITAL TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEM
SUPPORTING SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE
.
(b) O
N OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 2023, AND ON OR BEFORE
NOVEMBER 1 OF EACH YEAR THEREAFTER THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2025,
THE DEPARTMENT , IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
CORRECTIONS
, THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES , THE
PAGE 13-HOUSE BILL 22-1353 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION , AND ANY OTHER STATE DEPARTMENT OR
LOCAL OR REGIONAL GOVERNMENT DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE
DEPARTMENT
, SHALL SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DETAILING THE USE OF THE MONEY
APPROPRIATED TO THE FUND PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION
(3)(a) OF THIS
SECTION
. THE REPORT MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING :
(I) C
OMPREHENSIVE DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THE PURPOSES
FOR WHICH THE MONEY TRANSFERRED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION
(3)(a) OF
THIS SECTION WAS USED DURING THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR AND IS BEING USED
DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR AND THE ANTICIPATED USE OF THE
MONEY THAT WILL BE TRANSFERRED IN FUTURE FISCAL YEARS
;
(II) O
F THE TOTAL AMOUNT EXPENDED DURING THE PRIOR FISCAL
YEAR FOR EACH OF THE PURPOSES SPECIFIED IN SUBSECTIONS
(3)(a)(I) AND
(3)(a)(II) OF THIS SECTION, THE AMOUNT THAT WAS TRANSFERRED FROM THE
GENERAL FUND AND THE AMOUNT THAT WAS TRANSFERRED FROM ANY
OTHER FUND
; AND
(III) FOR THE TRANSFER OR TRANSFERS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR ,
A RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE AMOUNT TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM
THE GENERAL FUND AND THE AMOUNT TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM ANY
OTHER FUND FOR EACH OF THE PURPOSES SPECIFIED IN SUBSECTIONS
(3)(a)(I)
AND (3)(a)(II) OF THIS SECTION.
(4) T
HE STATE TREASURER SHALL CREDIT ALL INTEREST AND INCOME
DERIVED FROM THE DEPOSIT AND INVESTMENT OF MONEY IN THE FUND TO
THE FUND
.
(5) I
N AUTHORIZING DISTRIBUTIONS OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST
FROM THE FUND AND PURCHASING
, LEASING, CONTRACTING FOR, AND
OTHERWISE ACQUIRING EQUIPMENT FOR STATE ENTITIES
, THE DIRECTOR OF
THE DIVISION SHALL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING
:
(a) T
HE NEED FOR ACHIEVING FUNCTIONAL INTEROPERABILITY
AMONG LOCAL
, STATE, AND FEDERAL PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS BY ACQUIRING EQUIPMENT THAT MEETS
EMERGING TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR SYSTEMS INTEROPERABILITY AND
OPEN NETWORK ARCHITECTURE
;
PAGE 14-HOUSE BILL 22-1353 (b) THE NEEDS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES THAT HAVE
RECENTLY INVESTED IN NEW RADIO SYSTEMS
, PARTICULARLY IN REGARD TO
INTEROPERABILITY
; AND
(c) THE PROMOTION OF AN ORDERLY TRANSITION FROM
ANALOG
-BASED TO DIGITAL-BASED RADIO SYSTEMS.
(6) I
N ACQUIRING EQUIPMENT PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (5) OF THIS
SECTION
, THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION SHALL DEVELOP BID
SPECIFICATIONS THAT IDENTIFY ALL SERVICES
, REQUIREMENTS, AND COSTS
CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING STATE LAW
.
(7) (a) T
HE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION SHALL KEEP AN ACCURATE
ACCOUNT OF ALL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE FUND INCLUDING ITS RECEIPTS
AND EXPENDITURES AND SHALL ANNUALLY REPORT IN WRITING SUCH
ACCOUNT TO THE JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
, CREATED IN SECTION 2-3-201.
T
HE STATE AUDITOR MAY INVESTIGATE THE AFFAIRS OF THE FUND ,
SEVERALLY EXAMINE THE PROPERTIES AND RECORDS RELATING TO THE
FUND
, AND PRESCRIBE ACCOUNTING MET HODS AND PROCEDURES FOR
RENDERING PERIODICAL REPORTS IN RELATION TO DISBURSEMENTS AND
PURCHASES MADE FROM THE FUND
.
(b) N
OTWITHSTANDING THE REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 24-1-136
(11)(a)(I),
THE REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT THE REPORT REQUIRED IN
SUBSECTION
(7)(a) OF THIS SECTION CONTINUES INDEFINITELY.
(8) I
N THE EXPENDITURE OF ANY MONEY FROM THE FUND FOR THE
ACQUISITION
, MAINTENANCE, OR LEASE OF ANY PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT OR ANY OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
DEVICES OR EQUIPMENT
, THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION SHALL ENSURE
THAT SUCH EXPENDITURES ARE MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS SET
FORTH UNDER THE
"PROCUREMENT CODE", ARTICLES 101 TO 112 OF THIS
TITLE
24.
SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-37.5-501, add (3)
as follows:
24-37.5-501. Powers, duties, and functions concerning
telecommunications. (3) T
HE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER SHALL BEGIN
THE TRANSFER OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM TO
PAGE 15-HOUSE BILL 22-1353 THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY PURSUANT TO HOUSE BILL 22-1353 ON
JULY 1, 2022.
SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 2-3-1304, amend (1)(f)
as follows:
2-3-1304. Powers and duties of capital development committee
- definition. (1) The capital development committee has the following
powers and duties:
(f) To review the annual capital construction and maintenance
requests from the chief information officer of the office of information
technology regarding the public safety communications trust fund created
pursuant to section 24-37.5-506, C.R.S.
SECTION 24-33.5-2510;
SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-1-128.6, amend
(2)(h)(II)(B) and (2)(h)(II)(C); and add (2)(h)(II)(D) as follows:
24-1-128.6. Department of public safety - creation - repeal.
(2) The department of public safety consists of the following divisions:
(h) (II) The division of homeland security and emergency
management includes the following agencies, which shall exercise their
powers and perform their duties and functions under the department of
public safety as if the same were transferred thereto by a type 2 transfer:
(B) T
HE office of prevention and security, created in section
24-33.5-1606; and
(C) The office of preparedness, created in section 24-33.5-1606.5;
AND
(D) THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS CREATED IN
SECTION
24-33.5-2502.
SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-33.5-1603, add
(2)(d) as follows:
24-33.5-1603. Division of homeland security and emergency
management - creation - director. (2) The division includes the following
PAGE 16-HOUSE BILL 22-1353 agencies, which shall exercise their powers and perform their duties and
functions under the department as if the same were transferred thereto by
a type 2 transfer:
(d) T
HE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS , CREATED IN
PART
25 OF THIS ARTICLE 33.5.
SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 30-11-107, repeal
(1)(x) as follows:
30-11-107. Powers of the board. (1) The board of county
commissioners of each county has power at any meeting:
(x) To enter into a contract with the state telecommunications
director pursuant to the provisions of section 24-37.5-502 (3), C.R.S., for
the providing of teleconferencing facilities and services between the county
and any other county, city and county, or state agency to be used for
teleconferencing of hearings relating to any person in the custody of the
county;
SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal 30-11-208 as
follows:
30-11-208. Contract - teleconferencing facilities and services.
The city and county of Denver may enter into a contract with the state
telecommunications director pursuant to the provisions of section
24-37.5-503, C.R.S., for the providing of teleconferencing facilities and
services between the city and county of Denver and any other county or
state agency to be used for teleconferencing of hearings relating to any
person in the custody of the city and county of Denver.
SECTION 10. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 43-1-1202, amend
(1)(a)(IV)(B) as follows:
43-1-1202. Department powers - definition. (1) Notwithstanding
any other law, the department may:
(a) Solicit and consider proposals, enter into agreements, grant
benefits, and accept contributions for public-private initiatives pursuant to
this part 12 concerning any of the following:
PAGE 17-HOUSE BILL 22-1353 (IV) (B) For purposes of this subsection (1)(a)(IV),
"telecommunications" does not mean the state telecommunications network
described in part 5 of article 37.5 of title 24
PART 25 OF ARTICLE 33.5 OF
TITLE
24.
SECTION 11. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal 24-33.5-716
and part 5 of article 37.5 of title 24.
SECTION 12. Effective date. This act takes effect July 1, 2023;
except that sections 4, 12, and 13 of this act take effect upon passage.
SECTION 13. Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds,
PAGE 18-HOUSE BILL 22-1353 determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health, or safety.
____________________________ ____________________________
Alec Garnett Steve Fenberg
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE PRESIDENT OF
OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE
____________________________ ____________________________
Robin Jones Cindi L. Markwell
CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE SECRETARY OF
OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE
APPROVED________________________________________
(Date and Time)
_________________________________________
Jared S. Polis
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
PAGE 19-HOUSE BILL 22-1353