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	1	+	Second Regular Session
	2	+	Seventy-fourth General Assembly
	3	+	STATE OF COLORADO
	4	+	REREVISED
	5	+	This Version Includes All Amendments
	6	+	Adopted in the Second House
	7	+	LLS NO. 24-0579.01 Alison Killen x4350
1	8		HOUSE BILL 24-1326
2		-	BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) Ricks and Brown, Epps, Bacon, Catlin, Duran,
3		-	Lindsay, Ortiz, English, Hamrick, Mabrey;
4		-	also SENATOR(S) Smallwood and Zenzinger, Priola.
	9	+	House Committees Senate Committees
	10	+	State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Finance
	11	+	Finance Appropriations
	12	+	Appropriations
	13	+	A BILL FOR AN ACT
5	14		C
6		-	ONCERNING CONTINUATION UNDER THE SUNSET LAW OF THE LICENSING OF
7		-	CERTAIN GAMES OF CHANCE INCLUDING BINGO
8		-	, AND, IN CONNECTION
9		-	THEREWITH
10		-	, MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
11		-
12		-	Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
13		-	SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-602, amend
14		-	(1)(a) and (6); repeal (5.5); and add (40.5) as follows:
15		-	24-21-602. Definitions. As used in this part 6, unless the context
16		-	otherwise requires:
17		-	(1) "Bingo" means:
18		-	(a) A
19		-	STRIP bingo strip card
20		-	game; or
21		-	(5.5) "Bingo strip card game" means a type of bingo that is played
22		-	with a strip of up to five connected paper bingo cards, with each card
23		-	NOTE: This bill has been prepared for the signatures of the appropriate legislative
24		-	officers and the Governor. To determine whether the Governor has signed the bill
25		-	or taken other action on it, please consult the legislative status sheet, the legislative
26		-	history, or the Session Laws.
27		-	________
28		-	Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material added to existing law; dashes
29		-	through words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law and such material is not part of
30		-	the act. containing a concealed grid of preprinted numbers ranging from one to
31		-	seventy-five. The winner is the first player to match the numbers drawn on
32		-	one or more bingo balls to the prearranged pattern of numbers on a card.
33		-	The maximum prize for an individual card may not exceed one thousand
34		-	dollars.
35		-	(6) "Board" means the Colorado bingo-raffle advisory CHARITABLE
36		-	GAMING
37		-	board created in section 24-21-630.
38		-	(40.5) "S
39		-	TRIP BINGO GAME" MEANS A TYPE OF BINGO THAT IS PLAYED
40		-	WITH A PAPER STRIP CARD OF UP TO FIVE CONNECTED PAPER BINGO FACES
41		-	,
42		-	WITH EACH BINGO FACE CONTAINING A CONCEALED GROUPING OF
43		-	PREPRINTED SYMBOLS
44		-	, FREE SPACES, AND NUMBERS RANGING FROM ONE TO
45		-	SEVENTY
46		-	-FIVE.
47		-	SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-604, repeal (4)
48		-	as follows:
49		-	24-21-604. Legislative declaration - consideration for tickets -
50		-	conditions - rules. (4) A bingo-raffle licensee may, directly or through a
51		-	third party, presell tickets to a charitable gaming event.
52		-	SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-605, amend
53		-	(1)(a)(II) and (1)(b) as follows:
54		-	24-21-605. Licensing and enforcement authority - powers - rules
55		-	- duties - license suspension or revocation proceedings - definitions.
56		-	(1) The secretary of state is hereby designated as the "licensing authority"
57		-	of this part 6. As licensing authority, the secretary of state's powers and
58		-	duties are as follows:
59		-	(a) (II) In lieu of seeking a suspension or revocation of any license
60		-	issued by the licensing authority, The licensing authority may impose a
61		-	reasonable fine for any violation of this part 6 or any rule adopted pursuant
62		-	to this part 6, not to exceed one hundred
63		-	TWO HUNDRED FIFTY dollars per
64		-	citation. The imposition of any such fine may be appealed to an
65		-	administrative law judge.
66		-	(b) To supervise the administration and enforcement of this part 6
67		-	and in consultation with the board,
68		-	to adopt, amend, and repeal rules
69		-	PAGE 2-HOUSE BILL 24-1326 governing the holding, operating, and conducting of games of chance, the
70		-	purchase of equipment, the establishment of a schedule of reasonable fines,
71		-	not to exceed one hundred
72		-	TWO HUNDRED FIFTY dollars per citation, for
73		-	violation by licensees of this part 6 or of rules adopted pursuant to this part
74		-	6, to the end that games of chance shall be held, operated, and conducted
75		-	only by licensees for the purposes and in conformity with the state
76		-	constitution and the provisions of this part 6;
77		-	SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-609, amend
78		-	(2)(b) as follows:
79		-	24-21-609. Application for bingo-raffle license. (2) (b) Each
80		-	designated games manager must have been an active member of the
81		-	applicant for at least the six months immediately preceding his or her
82		-	THE
83		-	MEMBER
84		-	'S designation AS A GAMES MANAGER and shall be certified by the
85		-	licensing authority pursuant to section 24-21-610 before assuming games
86		-	management duties.
87		-	SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-614, amend
88		-	(1)(c) as follows:
89		-	24-21-614. Application for manufacturer's agent license or
90		-	supplier's agent license. (1) Each application for a manufacturer's agent
91		-	license or supplier's agent license must include, but not be limited to, the
92		-	following information:
93		-	(c) A statement by the applicant that he or she
94		-	THE APPLICANT has
95		-	read, understands, and will comply with this part 6 as to manufacturer's and
96		-	supplier's agents and the conditions of the agent's license;
97		-	SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-617, amend (1);
98		-	and add (16) as follows:
99		-	24-21-617. General conduct games of chance - premises -
100		-	equipment - expenses - rules. (1) A licensee shall not hold, operate, or
101		-	conduct a game of bingo or lotto more often than as specified by the
102		-	licensing authority by rule. after consultation with the board.
103		-	(16) A BINGO-RAFFLE LICENSEE MAY, DIRECTLY OR THROUGH A
104		-	THIRD PARTY
105		-	, PRESELL TICKETS TO A CHARITABLE GAMING EVENT .
106		-	PAGE 3-HOUSE BILL 24-1326 SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-618, amend
107		-	(3)(d); and add (11) as follows:
108		-	24-21-618. Conduct of bingo games. (3) (d) An operator shall not
109		-	reserve or allow to be reserved any bingo cards for use by players except
110		-	braille cards or other cards for use by legally blind players. A person who
111		-	is legally blind may use his or her
112		-	personal braille cards when a licensed
113		-	organization does not provide such cards. A licensed organization may
114		-	inspect and reject any personal braille card. A person who is legally blind
115		-	or an individual with a disability may use a braille card or hard card in place
116		-	of a purchased disposable paper bingo card.
117		-	(11) I
118		-	N THE CONDUCT OF ANY STRIP BINGO GAME OR ANY OCCASION
119		-	THAT INCLUDES A STRIP BINGO GAME
120		-	:
121		-	(a) A
122		-	BINGO-RAFFLE LICENSEE MAY USE ANY STYLE OF STRIP BINGO
123		-	GAME AUTHORIZED BY THIS PART
124		-	6 OR BY THE RULES ADOPTED PURSUANT
125		-	TO THIS PART
126		-	6;
127		-	(b) T
128		-	HE MAXIMUM PRIZE FOR A STRIP BINGO GAME MUST NOT EXCEED
129		-	ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
130		-	;
131		-	(c) B
132		-	OTH STRIP BINGO GAMES AND TRADITIONAL BINGO GAMES MAY
133		-	BE PLAYED DURING THE SAME OCCASION
134		-	; AND
135		-	(d) THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF PRIZES AWARDED FOR ALL BINGO GAMES
136		-	AT A SINGLE OCCASION MUST NOT EXCEED FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
137		-	.
138		-	SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-622, amend
139		-	(3)(a) as follows:
140		-	24-21-622. Bingo-raffle licensee's statement of receipts -
141		-	expenses - fee - definitions. (3) (a) All money collected or received from
142		-	the sale of admission, extra regular cards, bingo strip cards, special game
143		-	cards, sale of supplies, and all other receipts from the games of
144		-	TRADITIONAL AND STRIP bingo GAMES, raffles, and pull tab games shall be
145		-	deposited in a special checking or savings account, or both, of the licensee,
146		-	which must contain only this money. If the licensee conducts progressive
147		-	games of chance, the licensee may maintain one additional checking or
148		-	savings account, which must contain only money received from the sale of
149		-	PAGE 4-HOUSE BILL 24-1326 progressive games. The licensee may withdraw money from these accounts
150		-	only by consecutively numbered checks or withdrawal slips or by electronic
151		-	transactions referenced by transaction number or date. A check or
152		-	withdrawal slip must not be drawn to "cash" or a fictitious payee. The
153		-	licensee shall maintain all of its books and records in accordance with
154		-	generally accepted accounting principles.
155		-	SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-630, amend (1),
156		-	(2) introductory portion, (2)(a)(I), (2)(a)(V), (2)(a)(VI), (2)(b), (2)(d),
157		-	(2)(e), (2)(f), (2)(g), (2)(h), and (2)(i); repeal (2)(a)(II) and (2)(a)(III); and
158		-	add (2)(a)(VII), (2)(l), (2)(m), and (2)(n) as follows:
159		-	24-21-630. Colorado charitable gaming board - creation.
160		-	(1) There is hereby
161		-	created, within the department of state, the Colorado
162		-	bingo-raffle advisory CHARITABLE GAMING board.
163		-	(2) The board consists of nine SEVEN members, all of whom must
164		-	be citizens of the United States who have been residents of the state for at
165		-	least the past five
166		-	TWO years. A member must not have been convicted of
167		-	a felony or gambling-related offense, notwithstanding section 24-5-101. No
168		-	more than five
169		-	THREE of the nine SEVEN members may be members of the
170		-	same political party;
171		-	EXCEPT THAT THE POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION OF
172		-	THE SECRETARY OF STATE
173		-	'S DESIGNEE SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR
174		-	PURPOSES OF DETERMINING COMPLIANCE WITH THIS REQUIREMENT
175		-	. THE
176		-	SECRETARY OF STATE
177		-	'S DESIGNEE SHALL CONVENE THE BOARD 'S FIRST
178		-	MEETING AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE BUT NOT LATER THAN SIXTY DAYS AFTER
179		-	A MAJORITY OF THE SEVEN BOARD MEMBERS ARE APPOINTED IN
180		-	ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION
181		-	. At the first meeting of each fiscal year,
182		-	a majority of the members must choose a chair and vice-chair of the board
183		-	from the membership. Membership and operation of the board must
184		-	additionally meet the following requirements:
185		-	(a) (I) Three members of the board must be bona fide members of
186		-	a bingo-raffle licensee that is classified as a religious organization, a
187		-	charitable organization, a labor organization, an educational organization,
188		-	A VETERANS' ORGANIZATION, A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION, or a voluntary
189		-	firefighter's organization; except that no more than one member shall be
190		-	appointed from any one such classification;
191		-	(II) One member of the board must be a bona fide member of a
192		-	PAGE 5-HOUSE BILL 24-1326 bingo-raffle licensee that is a veterans' organization;
193		-	(III) One member of the board must be a bona fide member of a
194		-	bingo-raffle licensee that is a fraternal organization;
195		-	(V) Two members ONE MEMBER of the board must be A landlord
196		-	licensees LICENSEE; and
197		-	(VI) One member of the board must be a registered elector of the
198		-	state who is not employed by or an officer or director of a licensee, does not
199		-	have a financial interest in any license, and does not have an active part in
200		-	the conduct or management of games of chance by any bingo-raffle
201		-	licensee;
202		-	AND
203		-	(VII) ONE MEMBER OF THE BOARD MUST BE THE SECRETARY OF
204		-	STATE
205		-	'S DESIGNEE.
206		-	(b) (I) Of the five
207		-	THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT THE THREE
208		-	members of the board who are categorized as bona fide members of a
209		-	bingo-raffle licensee. two shall be appointed by the president of the senate,
210		-	two shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, and
211		-	one shall be appointed jointly by the president and the speaker.
212		-	(II) Of the two members THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT THE
213		-	MEMBER
214		-	of the board who are categorized as landlord licensees, one shallbe appointed by the president of the senate and one shall be appointed by
215		-	the speaker of the house of representatives IS A SUPPLIER LICENSEE AND THE
216		-	MEMBER OF THE BOARD WHO IS A LANDLORD LICENSEE
217		-	.
218		-	(III) The president of the senate shall appoint the member of theboard who is a supplier licensee. The speaker of the house THE SECRETARY
219		-	OF STATE
220		-	shall appoint the member of the board who is a registered elector
221		-	AND THE MEMBER OF THE BOARD WHO IS THE SECRETARY OF STATE 'S
222		-	DESIGNEE
223		-	.
224		-	(d) Any vacancy on the board shall
225		-	MUST be filled for the unexpired
226		-	term in the same manner as the original appointment;
227		-	EXCEPT THAT, IN THE
228		-	EVENT OF AN EXTENDED VACANCY OF MORE THAN THREE MEETINGS OR THE
229		-	FAILURE OF THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT A NEW MEMBER WITHIN THREE
230		-	MONTHS OF THE VACANCY
231		-	, THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY APPOINT A
232		-	PAGE 6-HOUSE BILL 24-1326 REPLACEMENT MEMBER . The member appointed to fill such vacancy shall
233		-	be from the same category described in subsection (2)(a) of this section as
234		-	the member vacating the position.
235		-	(e) A member of the board having a direct personal or private
236		-	interest in any matter before the board shall
237		-	MUST disclose such fact on the
238		-	board's record. A member MEMBERS may disqualify himself or herself
239		-	THEMSELVES for any cause deemed by him or her THEM to be sufficient.
240		-	(f) The appointing officer shall terminate the term of any member
241		-	of the board who misses more than two consecutive regular board meetings
242		-	without good cause, or who no longer meets the requirements for
243		-	membership imposed by this section. The member's successor shall
244		-	MUST
245		-	be appointed in the manner provided for appointments under this section.
246		-	(g) Board members are entitled to receive as compensation for their
247		-	services fifty SEVENTY-FIVE dollars for each day spent in the conduct of
248		-	board business, not to exceed five hundred dollars per member per year, and
249		-	are entitled to be reimbursed for necessary travel and other reasonable
250		-	expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.
251		-	(h) Prior to commencing his or her
252		-	A term of service, each person
253		-	nominated to serve on the board,
254		-	OTHER THAN THE SECRETARY OF STATE 'S
255		-	DESIGNEE
256		-	, shall
257		-	MUST file with the secretary of state a financial disclosure
258		-	statement in the form required and prescribed by the licensing authority and
259		-	as commonly used for other Colorado boards and commissions. Such
260		-	statement shall
261		-	MUST be renewed as of each January 1 during the member's
262		-	term of office.
263		-	(i) The board shall hold at least two SIX meetings each year and such
264		-	additional meetings as the members may deem necessary. In addition,
265		-	special meetings may be called by the chair, any three board members, or
266		-	the licensing authority if written notification of the meeting is delivered to
267		-	each member at least seventy-two hours before the meeting.
268		-	Notwithstanding section 24-6-402, in emergency situations in which a
269		-	majority of the board certifies that exigencies of time require that the board
270		-	meet without delay, the requirements of public notice and of seventy-two
271		-	hours' actual advance written notice to members may be dispensed with, and
272		-	board members as well as the public shall
273		-	MUST receive such notice as is
274		-	reasonable under the circumstances.
275		-	PAGE 7-HOUSE BILL 24-1326 (l) A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD CONSTITUTES A QUORUM , BUT THE
276		-	CONCURRENCE OF A MAJORITY OF ALL MEMBERS IS REQUIRED FOR ANY FINAL
277		-	ACTION OR DETERMINATION BY THE BOARD
278		-	.
279		-	(m) T
280		-	HE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD MAY INVITE ADDITIONAL
281		-	INDIVIDUALS AND REPRESENTATIVES OF ENTITIES TO ATTEND WORKING
282		-	GROUP MEETINGS AND PARTICIPATE IN SUCH MEETINGS AS NONVOTING
283		-	MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
284		-	.
285		-	(n) T
286		-	HE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY EM PLOY STAFF TO ASSIST THE
287		-	BOARD IN CARRYING OUT ITS DUTIES AND TO ENSURE THAT THE BOARD
288		-	MAINTAINS ITS REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE SET FORTH IN SUBSECTION
289		-	(2)(i) OF THIS SECTION.
290		-	SECTION 10. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal and reenact,
291		-	with amendments, 24-21-631 as follows:
292		-	24-21-631. Board - duties. (1) I
293		-	N ADDITION TO ANY OTHER DUTIES
294		-	SET FORTH IN THIS PART
295		-	6, THE BOARD SHALL:
296		-	(a) C
297		-	ONDUCT A CONTINUOUS STUDY OF CHARITABLE GAMING
298		-	THROUGHOUT THE STATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING CHARITABLE
299		-	GAMING AND ASCERTAINING ANY DEFECTS IN THIS PART
300		-	6 OR IN THE RULES
301		-	PROMULGATED PURSUANT TO THIS PART
302		-	6; AND
303		-	(b) COMMENCING ON AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2025, AT THE
304		-	DISCRETION OF THE BOARD
305		-	, SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
306		-	CONTAINING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGES TO THIS PART
307		-	6, WHICH
308		-	REPORT SHALL BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE
309		-	OCTOBER 31, 2025, AND ON OR
310		-	BEFORE
311		-	OCTOBER 31 OF EACH YEAR THEREAFTER.
312		-	(2) T
313		-	HE LICENSING AUTHORITY IS ENCOURAGED TO COLLABORATE
314		-	WITH THE BOARD ON PROPOSALS DEVELOPED BY THE BOARD CONCERNING
315		-	SUBJECTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
316		-	:
317		-	(a) T
318		-	HE TYPES OF CHARITABLE GAMING ACTIVITIES TO BE
319		-	CONDUCTED
320		-	, THE EXISTING RULES AND POTENTIAL NEW RULES FOR THOSE
321		-	ACTIVITIES
322		-	, AND THE NUMBER OF OCCASIONS PER YEAR UPON WHICH A
323		-	LICENSEE MAY HOLD
324		-	, OPERATE, OR CONDUCT A GAME OF BINGO OR LOTTO ;
325		-	PAGE 8-HOUSE BILL 24-1326 (b) THE TYPES OF CHARITABLE GAMING ACTIVITIES TO BE
326		-	CONDUCTED IN THE FUTURE BASED UPON A CONTINUING REVIEW OF THE
327		-	AVAILABLE STATE
328		-	-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT IN COLORADO AND OTHER
329		-	STATES AND THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES APPROVED AND IMPLEMENTED
330		-	BY OTHER STATES FOR THE CONDUCT OF CHARITABLE GAMING ACTIVITIES
331		-	,
332		-	PROVIDED THAT NO NEW TYPE OF CHARITABLE GAMING ACTIVITY IS
333		-	RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL FOR LICENSING OR PLAY
334		-	, OR
335		-	APPROVED BY THE LICENSING AUTHORITY FOR LICENSING OR PLAY
336		-	, THAT
337		-	DOES NOT COMPORT WITH THE LIMITATIONS OF SECTION
338		-	2 (3) OF ARTICLE
339		-	XVIII OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION CONCERNING THE CONDUCT ONLY OF
340		-	THE SPECIFIC GAME OF CHANCE COMMONLY KNOWN AS BINGO OR LOTTO OR
341		-	THE SPECIFIC GAME OF CHANCE COMMONLY KNOWN AS RAFFLES
342		-	; AND
343		-	(c) AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF AT LEAST TEN PERCENT OF ALL
344		-	CHARITABLE GAMING RULES AND A COMP LETE REVIEW OF ALL CHARITABLE
345		-	GAMING RULES EVERY FIVE YEARS
346		-	.
347		-	(3) T
348		-	HE BOARD SHALL OFFER ADVICE TO THE LICENSING AUTHORITY
349		-	UPON SUBJECTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
350		-	:
351		-	(a) T
352		-	HE REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND GROUNDS FOR THE
353		-	ISSUANCE OF ALL TYPES OF PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY LICENSES
354		-	REQUIRED FOR THE CONDUCT OF CHARITABLE GAMING
355		-	;
356		-	(b) T
357		-	HE REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND GROUNDS FOR THE
358		-	REVOCATION
359		-	, SUSPENSION, AND SUMMARY SUSPENSION OF ALL LICENSES
360		-	REQUIRED FOR THE CONDUCT OF CHARITABLE GAMING
361		-	;
362		-	(c) A
363		-	CTIVITIES THAT CONSTITUTE FRAUD , CHEATING, OR ILLEGAL
364		-	ACTIVITIES
365		-	;
366		-	(d) T
367		-	HE GRANTING OF LICENSES WITH SPECIAL CONDITIONS OR FOR
368		-	LIMITED PERIODS
369		-	, OR BOTH;
370		-	(e) T
371		-	HE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SCHEDULE OF REASONABLE FINES TO
372		-	BE ASSESSED FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS PART
373		-	6 OR ANY RULE ADOPTED
374		-	PURSUANT TO THIS PART
375		-	6;
376		-	(f) T
377		-	HE AMOUNT OF FEES FOR LICENSES ISSUED BY THE LICENSING
378		-	AUTHORITY AND FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
379		-	PAGE 9-HOUSE BILL 24-1326 PURSUANT TO THIS PART 6;
380		-	(g) T
381		-	HE ESTABLISHMENT OF CRITERIA UNDER WHICH A PERSON MAY
382		-	SERVE AS A GAMES MANAGER
383		-	;
384		-	(h) T
385		-	HE CONTENT AND CONDUCT OF CLASSES OR TRAINING SEMINARS
386		-	TO BENEFIT BINGO
387		-	-RAFFLE CHARITABLE LICENSEES , OFFICERS, AND
388		-	VOLUNTEERS TO BETTER ACCOUNT FOR FUNDS COLLECTED FROM GAMES OF
389		-	CHANCE
390		-	;
391		-	(i) S
392		-	TANDARDIZED RULES, PROCEDURES, AND POLICIES TO CLARIFY
393		-	AND SIMPLIFY THE AUDITING OF LICENSEES
394		-	' RECORDS; AND
395		-	(j) THE CONDITIONS FOR A LICENSEE'S PLAN FOR DISPOSAL OF ANY
396		-	EQUIPMENT AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF ANY REMAINING NET PROCEEDS UPON
397		-	TERMINATION OF A BINGO
398		-	-RAFFLE LICENSE FOR THE LICENSEE'S FAILURE TO
399		-	TIMELY OR SUFFICIENTLY RENEW SUCH LICENSE
400		-	.
401		-	SECTION 11. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 24-21-632 as
402		-	follows:
403		-	24-21-632. Repeal of part - review of functions. This part 6 is
404		-	repealed, effective September 1, 2024
405		-	SEPTEMBER 1, 2031. Before the
406		-	repeal, the licensing functions of the licensing authority and the functions
407		-	of the Colorado bingo-raffle advisory
408		-	CHARITABLE GAMING board in the
409		-	department of state are scheduled for review in accordance with section
410		-	24-34-104.
411		-	SECTION 12. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-34-104, repeal
412		-	(25)(a)(XV) and (25)(a)(XVI); and add (32)(a)(XV) as follows:
413		-	24-34-104. General assembly review of regulatory agencies and
414		-	functions for repeal, continuation, or reestablishment - legislative
415		-	declaration - repeal. (25) (a) The following agencies, functions, or both,
416		-	are scheduled for repeal on September 1, 2024:
417		-	(XV) The licensing of bingo and other games of chance through the
418		-	secretary of state in accordance with part 6 of article 21 of this title 24;
419		-	(XVI) The Colorado bingo-raffle advisory board created in section
420		-	PAGE 10-HOUSE BILL 24-1326 24-21-630;
421		-	(32) (a) The following agencies, functions, or both, are scheduled
422		-	for repeal on September 1, 2031:
423		-	(XV) T
424		-	HE LICENSING OF BINGO AND OTHER GAMES OF CHANCE
425		-	THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND THE FUNCTIONS OF THE
426		-	COLORADO
427		-	CHARITABLE GAMING BOARD AS SPECIFIED IN
428		-	PART 6 OF ARTICLE 21 OF THIS
429		-	TITLE
430		-	24.
431		-	SECTION 13. Appropriation. (1) For the 2024-25 state fiscal
432		-	year, $226,445 is appropriated to the department of state. This appropriation
433		-	is from the department of state cash fund created in section 24-21-104
434		-	(3)(b), C.R.S. To implement this act, the department may use this
435		-	appropriation as follows:
436		-	(a) $173,185 for use by the business and licensing division for
437		-	personal services, which amount is based on an assumption that the division
438		-	will require an additional 3.0 FTE;
439		-	(b) $44,240 for use by the business and licensing division for
440		-	operating expenses; and
441		-	(c) $9,020 for use by the information technology division for
442		-	operating expenses.
443		-	SECTION 14. Safety clause. The general assembly finds,
444		-	determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate
445		-	PAGE 11-HOUSE BILL 24-1326 preservation of the public peace, health, or safety or for appropriations for
446		-	the support and maintenance of the departments of the state and state
447		-	institutions.
448		-	____________________________ ____________________________
449		-	Julie McCluskie Steve Fenberg
450		-	SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE PRESIDENT OF
451		-	OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE
452		-	____________________________ ____________________________
453		-	Robin Jones Cindi L. Markwell
454		-	CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE SECRETARY OF
455		-	OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE
456		-	APPROVED________________________________________
457		-	(Date and Time)
458		-	_________________________________________
459		-	Jared S. Polis
460		-	GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
461		-	PAGE 12-HOUSE BILL 24-1326
	15	+	ONCERNING CONTINUATION UNDE R THE SUNSET LAW OF THE101
	16	+	LICENSING OF CERTAIN GAME S OF CHANCE INCLUDING
	17	+	102
	18	+	BINGO, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, MAKING AN103
	19	+	APPROPRIATION.104
	20	+	Bill Summary
	21	+	(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does
	22	+	not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill
	23	+	passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that
	24	+	applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at
	25	+	http://leg.colorado.gov/
	26	+	.)
	27	+	Sunset Process - House State, Civic, Military, and Veterans
	28	+	Affairs Committee. The bill implements the recommendations of the
	29	+	sunset review and report on the licensing of bingo and other games of
	30	+	SENATE
	31	+	3rd Reading Unamended
	32	+	May 3, 2024
	33	+	SENATE
	34	+	Amended 2nd Reading
	35	+	May 2, 2024
	36	+	HOUSE
	37	+	3rd Reading Unamended
	38	+	April 25, 2024
	39	+	HOUSE
	40	+	Amended 2nd Reading
	41	+	April 24, 2024
	42	+	HOUSE SPONSORSHIP
	43	+	Ricks and Brown, Epps, Bacon, Catlin, Duran, Lindsay, Ortiz
	44	+	SENATE SPONSORSHIP
	45	+	Smallwood and Zenzinger, Priola
	46	+	Shading denotes HOUSE amendment. Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment.
	47	+	Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing law.
	48	+	Dashes through the words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law. chance by:
	49	+	! Retaining the secretary of state's constitutional authority
	50	+	over the issuance of bingo-raffle licenses to qualified
	51	+	charitable organizations, while transferring all remaining
	52	+	licensing authority and all enforcement authority under the
	53	+	"Bingo and Raffles Law" to the executive director of the
	54	+	department of revenue (executive director), effective
	55	+	January 1, 2025 (sections 2, 5, 7 through 17, 20 through
	56	+	30, 34, 36, and 37); authorizing the executive director to
	57	+	promulgate rules and assess fees in connection with the
	58	+	executive director's duties (sections 5, 7 through 17, and
	59	+	20 through 30); requiring the executive director to uphold
	60	+	the secretary of state's decision to issue a bingo-raffle
	61	+	license; requiring the secretary of state to uphold the
	62	+	executive director's licensing and enforcement decisions
	63	+	(section 5); and requiring the secretary of state and the
	64	+	executive director to enter into memoranda of
	65	+	understanding regarding their shared duties under the
	66	+	"Bingo and Raffles Law" (section 5);
	67	+	! Terminating the Colorado bingo-raffle advisory board
	68	+	pursuant to the sunset law (sections 1, 4, 6, 18, 31 through
	69	+	33, and 35);
	70	+	! Modernizing the secretary of state's fining authority by
	71	+	increasing the maximum fine to $250 per violation and
	72	+	eliminating the provision for a fine in lieu of suspension or
	73	+	revocation, for the period of time between the effective
	74	+	date of the bill and the transfer of all enforcement authority
	75	+	to the executive director, effective January 1, 2025 (section
	76	+	4);
	77	+	! Continuing the regulation of charitable gaming under the
	78	+	"Bingo and Raffles Law" for 5 years, until 2029 (sections
	79	+	33 through 36); and
	80	+	! Making technical changes to the law (sections 2, 3, 8, 10,
	81	+	12 through 16, 19, and 28).
	82	+	Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:1
	83	+	SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-602, amend2
	84	+	(1)(a) and (6); repeal (5.5); and add (40.5) as follows:3
	85	+	24-21-602. Definitions. As used in this part 6, unless the context4
	86	+	otherwise requires:5
	87	+	1326-2- (1) "Bingo" means:1
	88	+	(a) A STRIP bingo strip card game; or2
	89	+	(5.5) "Bingo strip card game" means a type of bingo that is played3
	90	+	with a strip of up to five connected paper bingo cards, with each card4
	91	+	containing a concealed grid of preprinted numbers ranging from one to5
	92	+	seventy-five. The winner is the first player to match the numbers drawn6
	93	+	on one or more bingo balls to the prearranged pattern of numbers on a7
	94	+	card. The maximum prize for an individual card may not exceed one8
	95	+	thousand dollars.9
	96	+	(6) "Board" means the Colorado bingo-raffle advisory10
	97	+	CHARITABLE GAMING board created in section 24-21-630.11
	98	+	(40.5) "STRIP BINGO GAME" MEANS A TYPE OF BINGO THAT IS12
	99	+	PLAYED WITH A PAPER STRIP CARD OF UP TO FIVE CONNECTED PAPER13
	100	+	BINGO FACES, WITH EACH BINGO FACE CONTAINING A CONCEALED14
	101	+	GROUPING OF PREPRINTED SYMBOLS, FREE SPACES, AND NUMBERS15
	102	+	RANGING FROM ONE TO SEVENTY -FIVE.16
	103	+	SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-604, repeal (4)17
	104	+	as follows:18
	105	+	24-21-604. Legislative declaration - consideration for tickets19
	106	+	- conditions - rules. (4) A bingo-raffle licensee may, directly or through20
	107	+	a third party, presell tickets to a charitable gaming event.21
	108	+	SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-605, amend22
	109	+	(1)(a)(II) and (1)(b) as follows:23
	110	+	24-21-605. Licensing and enforcement authority - powers -24
	111	+	rules - duties - license suspension or revocation proceedings -25
	112	+	definitions. (1) The secretary of state is hereby designated as the26
	113	+	"licensing authority" of this part 6. As licensing authority, the secretary27
	114	+	1326
	115	+	-3- of state's powers and duties are as follows:1
	116	+	(a) (II) In lieu of seeking a suspension or revocation of any license2
	117	+	issued by the licensing authority, The licensing authority may impose a3
	118	+	reasonable fine for any violation of this part 6 or any rule adopted4
	119	+	pursuant to this part 6, not to exceed one hundred TWO HUNDRED FIFTY5
	120	+	dollars per citation. The imposition of any such fine may be appealed to6
	121	+	an administrative law judge. 7
	122	+	(b) To supervise the administration and enforcement of this part8
	123	+	6 and in consultation with the board to adopt, amend, and repeal rules9
	124	+	governing the holding, operating, and conducting of games of chance, the10
	125	+	purchase of equipment, the establishment of a schedule of reasonable11
	126	+	fines, not to exceed one hundred TWO HUNDRED FIFTY dollars per citation,12
	127	+	for violation by licensees of this part 6 or of rules adopted pursuant to this13
	128	+	part 6, to the end that games of chance shall be held, operated, and14
	129	+	conducted only by licensees for the purposes and in conformity with the15
	130	+	state constitution and the provisions of this part 6;16
	131	+	SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-609, amend17
	132	+	(2)(b) as follows:18
	133	+	24-21-609. Application for bingo-raffle license. (2) (b) Each19
	134	+	designated games manager must have been an active member of the20
	135	+	applicant for at least the six months immediately preceding his or her THE21
	136	+	MEMBER'S designation AS A GAMES MANAGER and shall be certified by the22
	137	+	licensing authority pursuant to section 24-21-610 before assuming games23
	138	+	management duties.24
	139	+	SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-614, amend25
	140	+	(1)(c) as follows:26
	141	+	24-21-614. Application for manufacturer's agent license or27
	142	+	1326
	143	+	-4- supplier's agent license. (1) Each application for a manufacturer's agent1
	144	+	license or supplier's agent license must include, but not be limited to, the2
	145	+	following information:3
	146	+	(c) A statement by the applicant that he or she THE APPLICANT has4
	147	+	read, understands, and will comply with this part 6 as to manufacturer's5
	148	+	and supplier's agents and the conditions of the agent's license;6
	149	+	SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-617, amend7
	150	+	(1); and add (16) as follows:8
	151	+	24-21-617. General conduct games of chance - premises -9
	152	+	equipment - expenses - rules. (1) A licensee shall not hold, operate, or10
	153	+	conduct a game of bingo or lotto more often than as specified by the11
	154	+	licensing authority by rule. after consultation with the board12
	155	+	(16) A BINGO-RAFFLE LICENSEE MAY, DIRECTLY OR THROUGH A13
	156	+	THIRD PARTY, PRESELL TICKETS TO A CHARITABLE GAMING EVENT .14
	157	+	SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-618, amend15
	158	+	(3)(d); and add (11) as follows:16
	159	+	24-21-618. Conduct of bingo games. (3) (d) An operator shall17
	160	+	not reserve or allow to be reserved any bingo cards for use by players18
	161	+	except braille cards or other cards for use by legally blind players. A19
	162	+	person who is legally blind may use his or her personal braille cards when20
	163	+	a licensed organization does not provide such cards. A licensed21
	164	+	organization may inspect and reject any personal braille card. A person22
	165	+	who is legally blind or an individual with a disability may use a braille23
	166	+	card or hard card in place of a purchased disposable paper bingo card.24
	167	+	(11) IN THE CONDUCT OF ANY STRIP BINGO GAME OR ANY25
	168	+	OCCASION THAT INCLUDES A STRIP BINGO GAME :26
	169	+	(a) A BINGO-RAFFLE LICENSEE MAY USE ANY STYLE OF STRIP BINGO27
	170	+	1326
	171	+	-5- GAME AUTHORIZED BY THIS PART 6 OR BY THE RULES ADOPTED PURSUANT1
	172	+	TO THIS PART 6;2
	173	+	(b) THE MAXIMUM PRIZE FOR A STRIP BINGO GAME MUST NOT3
	174	+	EXCEED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ;4
	175	+	(c) BOTH STRIP BINGO GAMES AND TRADITIONAL BINGO GAMES5
	176	+	MAY BE PLAYED DURING THE SAME OCCASION ; AND6
	177	+	(d) THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF PRIZES AWARDED FOR ALL BINGO7
	178	+	GAMES AT A SINGLE OCCASION MUST NOT EXCEED FIFTEEN THOUSAND8
	179	+	DOLLARS.9
	180	+	SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-622, amend10
	181	+	(3)(a) as follows:11
	182	+	24-21-622. Bingo-raffle licensee's statement of receipts -12
	183	+	expenses - fee - definitions. (3) (a) All money collected or received from13
	184	+	the sale of admission, extra regular cards, bingo strip cards, special game14
	185	+	cards, sale of supplies, and all other receipts from the games of15
	186	+	TRADITIONAL AND STRIP bingo GAMES, raffles, and pull tab games shall16
	187	+	be deposited in a special checking or savings account, or both, of the17
	188	+	licensee, which must contain only this money. If the licensee conducts18
	189	+	progressive games of chance, the licensee may maintain one additional19
	190	+	checking or savings account, which must contain only money received20
	191	+	from the sale of progressive games. The licensee may withdraw money21
	192	+	from these accounts only by consecutively numbered checks or22
	193	+	withdrawal slips or by electronic transactions referenced by transaction23
	194	+	number or date. A check or withdrawal slip must not be drawn to "cash"24
	195	+	or a fictitious payee. The licensee shall maintain all of its books and25
	196	+	records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.26
	197	+	SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-21-630, amend27
	198	+	1326
	199	+	-6- (1), (2), (2)(a)(I), (2)(a)(V), (2)(a)(VI), (2)(b), (2)(d), (2)(e), (2)(f), (2)(g),1
	200	+	(2)(h), and (2)(i); repeal (2)(a)(II) and (2)(a)(III); and add (2)(a)(VII),2
	201	+	(2)(l), (2)(m), and (2)(n) as follows:3
	202	+	24-21-630. Colorado charitable gaming board - creation.4
	203	+	(1) There is hereby created, within the department of state, the Colorado5
	204	+	bingo-raffle advisory CHARITABLE GAMING board.6
	205	+	(2) The board consists of nine SEVEN members, all of whom must7
	206	+	be citizens of the United States who have been residents of the state for8
	207	+	at least the past five TWO years. A member must not have been convicted9
	208	+	of a felony or gambling-related offense, notwithstanding section10
	209	+	24-5-101. No more than five THREE of the nine SEVEN members may be11
	210	+	members of the same political party; EXCEPT THAT THE POLITICAL PARTY12
	211	+	AFFILIATION OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S DESIGNEE SHALL NOT BE13
	212	+	CONSIDERED FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING COMPLIANCE WITH THIS14
	213	+	REQUIREMENT. THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S DESIGNEE SHALL CONVENE15
	214	+	THE BOARD'S FIRST MEETING AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE BUT NOT LATER16
	215	+	THAN SIXTY DAYS AFTER A MAJORITY OF THE SEVEN BOARD MEMBERS ARE17
	216	+	APPOINTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SECTION. At the first meeting of18
	217	+	each fiscal year, a majority of the members must choose a chair and19
	218	+	vice-chair of the board from the membership. Membership and operation20
	219	+	of the board must additionally meet the following requirements:21
	220	+	(a) (I) Three members of the board must be bona fide members of22
	221	+	a bingo-raffle licensee that is classified as a religious organization, a23
	222	+	charitable organization, a labor organization, an educational organization,24
	223	+	A VETERANS' ORGANIZATION, A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION, or a voluntary25
	224	+	firefighter's organization; except that no more than one member shall be26
	225	+	appointed from any one such classification;27
	226	+	1326
	227	+	-7- (II) One member of the board must be a bona fide member of a1
	228	+	bingo-raffle licensee that is a veterans' organization;2
	229	+	(III) One member of the board must be a bona fide member of a3
	230	+	bingo-raffle licensee that is a fraternal organization;4
	231	+	(V) Two members ONE MEMBER of the board must be A landlord5
	232	+	licensees LICENSEE; and6
	233	+	(VI) One member of the board must be a registered elector of the7
	234	+	state who is not employed by or an officer or director of a licensee, does8
	235	+	not have a financial interest in any license, and does not have an active9
	236	+	part in the conduct or management of games of chance by any10
	237	+	bingo-raffle licensee; AND11
	238	+	(VII) ONE MEMBER OF THE BOARD MUST BE THE SECRETARY OF12
	239	+	STATE'S DESIGNEE.13
	240	+	(b) (I) Of the five THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT THE THREE14
	241	+	members of the board who are categorized as bona fide members of a15
	242	+	bingo-raffle licensee. two shall be appointed by the president of the16
	243	+	senate, two shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of17
	244	+	representatives, and one shall be appointed jointly by the president and18
	245	+	the speaker.19
	246	+	(II) Of the two members THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT THE20
	247	+	MEMBER of the board who are categorized as landlord licensees, one shall21
	248	+	be appointed by the president of the senate and one shall be appointed by22
	249	+	the speaker of the house of representatives IS A SUPPLIER LICENSEE AND23
	250	+	THE MEMBER OF THE BOARD WHO IS A LANDLORD LICENSEE .24
	251	+	(III) The president of the senate shall appoint the member of the25
	252	+	board who is a supplier licensee. The speaker of the house THE26
	253	+	SECRETARY OF STATE shall appoint the member of the board who is a27
	254	+	1326
	255	+	-8- registered elector AND THE MEMBER OF THE BOARD WHO IS THE1
	256	+	SECRETARY OF STATE'S DESIGNEE.2
	257	+	(d) Any vacancy on the board shall MUST be filled for the3
	258	+	unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment; EXCEPT4
	259	+	THAT, IN THE EVENT OF AN EXTENDED VACANCY OF MORE THAN THREE5
	260	+	MEETINGS OR THE FAILURE OF THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT A NEW MEMBER6
	261	+	WITHIN THREE MONTHS OF THE VACANCY, THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY7
	262	+	APPOINT A REPLACEMENT MEMBER. The member appointed to fill such8
	263	+	vacancy shall be from the same category described in subsection (2)(a) of9
	264	+	this section as the member vacating the position.10
	265	+	(e) A member of the board having a direct personal or private11
	266	+	interest in any matter before the board shall MUST disclose such fact on12
	267	+	the board's record. A member MEMBERS may disqualify himself or herself13
	268	+	THEMSELVES for any cause deemed by him or her THEM to be sufficient. 14
	269	+	(f) The appointing officer shall terminate the term of any member15
	270	+	of the board who misses more than two consecutive regular board16
	271	+	meetings without good cause, or who no longer meets the requirements17
	272	+	for membership imposed by this section. The member's successor shall18
	273	+	MUST be appointed in the manner provided for appointments under this19
	274	+	section.20
	275	+	(g) Board members are entitled to receive as compensation for21
	276	+	their services fifty SEVENTY-FIVE dollars for each day spent in the conduct22
	277	+	of board business, not to exceed five hundred dollars per member per23
	278	+	year, and are entitled to be reimbursed for necessary travel and other24
	279	+	reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.25
	280	+	(h) Prior to commencing his or her A term of service, each person26
	281	+	nominated to serve on the board, OTHER THAN THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S27
	282	+	1326
	283	+	-9- DESIGNEE, shall MUST file with the secretary of state a financial disclosure1
	284	+	statement in the form required and prescribed by the licensing authority2
	285	+	and as commonly used for other Colorado boards and commissions. Such3
	286	+	statement shall MUST be renewed as of each January 1 during the4
	287	+	member's term of office.5
	288	+	(i) The board shall hold at least two SIX meetings each year and6
	289	+	such additional meetings as the members may deem necessary. In7
	290	+	addition, special meetings may be called by the chair, any three board8
	291	+	members, or the licensing authority if written notification of the meeting9
	292	+	is delivered to each member at least seventy-two hours before the10
	293	+	meeting. Notwithstanding section 24-6-402, in emergency situations in11
	294	+	which a majority of the board certifies that exigencies of time require that12
	295	+	the board meet without delay, the requirements of public notice and of13
	296	+	seventy-two hours' actual advance written notice to members may be14
	297	+	dispensed with, and board members as well as the public shall MUST15
	298	+	receive such notice as is reasonable under the circumstances.16
	299	+	(l) A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD CONSTITUTES A QUORUM, BUT THE17
	300	+	CONCURRENCE OF A MAJORITY OF ALL MEMBERS IS REQUIRED FOR ANY18
	301	+	FINAL ACTION OR DETERMINATION BY THE BOARD .19
	302	+	(m) THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD MAY INVITE ADDITIONAL20
	303	+	INDIVIDUALS AND REPRESENTATIVES OF ENTITIES TO ATTEND WORKING21
	304	+	GROUP MEETINGS AND PARTICIPATE IN SUCH MEETINGS AS NONVOTING22
	305	+	MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.23
	306	+	(n) THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY EMPLOY STAFF TO ASSIST THE24
	307	+	BOARD IN CARRYING OUT ITS DUTIES AND TO ENSURE THAT THE BOARD25
	308	+	MAINTAINS ITS REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE SET FORTH IN SUBSECTION26
	309	+	(2)(i) OF THIS SECTION.27
	310	+	1326
	311	+	-10- SECTION 10. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal and reenact,1
	312	+	with amendments, 24-21-631 as follows:2
	313	+	24-21-631. Board - duties. (1) IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER3
	314	+	DUTIES SET FORTH IN THIS PART 6, THE BOARD SHALL:4
	315	+	(a) CONDUCT A CONTINUOUS STUDY OF CHARITABLE GAMING5
	316	+	THROUGHOUT THE STATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING CHARITABLE6
	317	+	GAMING AND ASCERTAINING ANY DEFECTS IN THIS PART 6 OR IN THE RULES7
	318	+	PROMULGATED PURSUANT TO THIS PART 6; AND8
	319	+	(b) COMMENCING ON AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2025, AT THE9
	320	+	DISCRETION OF THE BOARD, SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY10
	321	+	CONTAINING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGES TO THIS PART 6, WHICH11
	322	+	REPORT SHALL BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 31, 2025, AND ON12
	323	+	OR BEFORE OCTOBER 31 OF EACH YEAR THEREAFTER.13
	324	+	(2) THE LICENSING AUTHORITY IS ENCOURAGED TO COLLABORATE14
	325	+	WITH THE BOARD ON PROPOSALS DEVELOPED BY THE BOARD CONCERNING15
	326	+	SUBJECTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO :16
	327	+	(a) THE TYPES OF CHARITABLE GAMING ACTIVITIES TO BE17
	328	+	CONDUCTED, THE EXISTING RULES AND POTENTIAL NEW RULES FOR THOSE18
	329	+	ACTIVITIES, AND THE NUMBER OF OCCASIONS PER YEAR UPON WHICH A19
	330	+	LICENSEE MAY HOLD, OPERATE, OR CONDUCT A GAME OF BINGO OR LOTTO;20
	331	+	(b) THE TYPES OF CHARITABLE GAMING ACTIVITIES TO BE21
	332	+	CONDUCTED IN THE FUTURE BASED UPON A CONTINUING REVIEW OF THE22
	333	+	AVAILABLE STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT IN COLORADO AND OTHER23
	334	+	STATES AND THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES APPROVED AND24
	335	+	IMPLEMENTED BY OTHER STATES FOR THE CONDUCT OF CHARITABLE25
	336	+	GAMING ACTIVITIES, PROVIDED THAT NO NEW TYPE OF CHARITABLE26
	337	+	GAMING ACTIVITY IS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL FOR27
	338	+	1326
	339	+	-11- LICENSING OR PLAY, OR APPROVED BY THE LICENSING AUTHORITY FOR1
	340	+	LICENSING OR PLAY, THAT DOES NOT COMPORT WITH THE LIMITATIONS OF2
	341	+	SECTION 2 (3) OF ARTICLE XVIII OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION3
	342	+	CONCERNING THE CONDUCT ONLY OF THE SPECIFIC GAME OF CHANCE4
	343	+	COMMONLY KNOWN AS BI NGO OR LOTTO OR THE SPECIFIC GAME OF5
	344	+	CHANCE COMMONLY KNOWN AS RAFFLES ; AND6
	345	+	(c) AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF AT LEAST TEN PERCENT OF ALL7
	346	+	CHARITABLE GAMING RULES AND A COMPLETE REVIEW OF ALL8
	347	+	CHARITABLE GAMING RULES EVERY FIVE YEARS .9
	348	+	(3) THE BOARD SHALL OFFER ADVICE TO THE LICENSING10
	349	+	AUTHORITY UPON SUBJECTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO :11
	350	+	(a) THE REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND GROUNDS FOR THE12
	351	+	ISSUANCE OF ALL TYPES OF PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY LICENSES13
	352	+	REQUIRED FOR THE CONDUCT OF CHARITABLE GAMING ;14
	353	+	(b) THE REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND GROUNDS FOR THE15
	354	+	REVOCATION, SUSPENSION, AND SUMMARY SUSPENSION OF ALL LICENSES16
	355	+	REQUIRED FOR THE CONDUCT OF CHARITABLE GAMING ;17
	356	+	(c) ACTIVITIES THAT CONSTITUTE FRAUD, CHEATING, OR ILLEGAL18
	357	+	ACTIVITIES;19
	358	+	(d) THE GRANTING OF LICENSES WITH SPECIAL CONDITIONS OR FOR20
	359	+	LIMITED PERIODS, OR BOTH;21
	360	+	(e) THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SCHEDULE OF REASONABLE FINES TO22
	361	+	BE ASSESSED FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS PART 6 OR ANY RULE ADOPTED23
	362	+	PURSUANT TO THIS PART 6;24
	363	+	(f) THE AMOUNT OF FEES FOR LICENSES ISSUED BY THE LICENSING25
	364	+	AUTHORITY AND FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES26
	365	+	PURSUANT TO THIS PART 6;27
	366	+	1326
	367	+	-12- (g) THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CRITERIA UNDER WHICH A PERSON1
	368	+	MAY SERVE AS A GAMES MANAGER ;2
	369	+	(h) THE CONTENT AND CONDUCT OF CLASSES OR TRAINING3
	370	+	SEMINARS TO BENEFIT BINGO-RAFFLE CHARITABLE LICENSEES, OFFICERS,4
	371	+	AND VOLUNTEERS TO BETTER ACCOUNT FOR FUNDS COLLECTED FROM5
	372	+	GAMES OF CHANCE;6
	373	+	(i) STANDARDIZED RULES, PROCEDURES, AND POLICIES TO CLARIFY7
	374	+	AND SIMPLIFY THE AUDITING OF LICENSEES' RECORDS; AND8
	375	+	(j) THE CONDITIONS FOR A LICENSEE'S PLAN FOR DISPOSAL OF ANY9
	376	+	EQUIPMENT AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF ANY REMAINING NET PROCEEDS10
	377	+	UPON TERMINATION OF A BINGO-RAFFLE LICENSE FOR THE LICENSEE'S11
	378	+	FAILURE TO TIMELY OR SUFFICIENTLY RENEW SUCH LICENSE .12
	379	+	SECTION 11. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 24-21-63213
	380	+	as follows:14
	381	+	24-21-632. Repeal of part - review of functions. This part 6 is15
	382	+	repealed, effective September 1, 2024 SEPTEMBER 1, 2031. Before the16
	383	+	repeal, the licensing functions of the licensing authority and the functions17
	384	+	of the Colorado bingo-raffle advisory CHARITABLE GAMING board in the18
	385	+	department of state are scheduled for review in accordance with section19
	386	+	24-34-104.20
	387	+	SECTION 12. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-34-104, repeal21
	388	+	(25)(a)(XV) and (25)(a)(XVI); and add (32)(a)(XI) as follows:22
	389	+	24-34-104. General assembly review of regulatory agencies23
	390	+	and functions for repeal, continuation, or reestablishment - legislative24
	391	+	declaration - repeal. (25) (a) The following agencies, functions, or both,25
	392	+	are scheduled for repeal on September 1, 2024:26
	393	+	(XV) The licensing of bingo and other games of chance through27
	394	+	1326
	395	+	-13- the secretary of state in accordance with part 6 of article 21 of this title1
	396	+	24;2
	397	+	(XVI) The Colorado bingo-raffle advisory board created in3
	398	+	section 24-21-630;4
	399	+	(32) (a) The following agencies, functions, or both, are scheduled5
	400	+	for repeal on September 1, 2031:6
	401	+	(XI) THE LICENSING OF BINGO AND OTHER GAMES OF CHANCE7
	402	+	THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF STATE AND THE FUNCTIONS OF THE8
	403	+	COLORADO CHARITABLE GAMING BOARD AS SPECIFIED IN PART 6 OF9
	404	+	ARTICLE 21 OF THIS TITLE 24.10
	405	+	SECTION 13. Appropriation. (1) For the 2024-25 state fiscal11
	406	+	year, $226,445 is appropriated to the department of state. This12
	407	+	appropriation is from the department of state cash fund created in section13
	408	+	24-21-104 (3)(b), C.R.S. To implement this act, the department may use14
	409	+	this appropriation as follows:15
	410	+	(a) $173,185 for use by the business and licensing division for16
	411	+	personal services, which amount is based on an assumption that the17
	412	+	division will require an additional 3.0 FTE;18
	413	+	(b) $44,240 for use by the business and licensing division for19
	414	+	operating expenses; and20
	415	+	(c) $9,020 for use by the information technology division for21
	416	+	operating expenses.22
	417	+	SECTION 14. Safety clause. The general assembly finds,23
	418	+	determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate24
	419	+	preservation of the public peace, health, or safety or for appropriations for25
	420	+	the support and maintenance of the departments of the state and state26
	421	+	institutions.27
	422	+	1326
	423	+	-14-