Second Regular Session
Seventy-fourth General Assembly
STATE OF COLORADO
INTRODUCED
LLS NO. 24-0865.02 Kristen Forrestal x4217
HOUSE BILL 24-1360
House Committees Senate Committees
Business Affairs & Labor
A BILL FOR AN ACT
C
ONCERNING MECHANISMS TO SUPPORT THE INTEGRATION OF101
C
OLORADANS WITH DISABILITIES INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES ,102
AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH , CREATING THE COLORADO103
DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF104
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT AND MOVING THE COLORADO105
DISABILITY FUNDING COMMITTEE AND ITS FUNCTIONS FROM THE106
DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL TO THE COLORADO DISABILITY107
OPPORTUNITY OFFICE.108
Bill Summary
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does
not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill
passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that
applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at
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McLachlan, Rutinel, Velasco, Willford
SENATE SPONSORSHIP
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The bill creates the Colorado disability opportunity office (CDOO)
within the department of labor and employment (department) as a type 1
entity. The executive director of the department is required to appoint the
director of the CDOO. The CDOO is required to:
! Serve as a resource for contact for state agencies, private
and nonprofit organizations, and the public concerning
disability issues in Colorado;
! Ensure that goals of full societal inclusion for individuals
with disabilities are met by meeting with stakeholders from
entities around the state related to disabilities and with state
agencies to develop recommendations on the
administration of grants, restructuring of disability related
entities, and collaboration on overlapping aging and
disability issues; and
! Submit the recommendations to the governor and state
agencies.
The CDOO is also required to:
! Implement a statewide strategy to facilitate economic
stability for individuals with disabilities and promote
successful economic, social, and community integration
and to identify and address issues related to integration;
! Work towards enhanced inclusion and equitable
opportunities for individuals with disabilities, as well as
address concerns raised by disability populations;
! Coordinate with other entities to identify and eliminate
barriers to prosperity and the integration of individuals with
disabilities into their communities;
! Make recommendations to the governor and state agencies
on ways to improve policies and programs to support the
integration of individuals with disabilities across the state;
! As funding allows, undertake other projects, including
analyzing economic and demographic trends, gathering
insight and formulating and presenting recommendations
to the governor and state agencies related to issues of
concern and importance to individuals with disabilities in
Colorado; and
! Promote integration among individuals with disabilities
with the goal of implementing disability support through
community-based initiatives and nonprofit organizations,
which promotion includes economic opportunities,
increased access to resources, and state education and
outreach.
The bill also transfers the Colorado disability funding committee
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includes a transfer of the committee's responsibilities, including:
! The program to assist persons to obtain disability benefits;
! The program to investigate, fund, and pilot projects or
programs to benefit individuals with disabilities; and
! The buying and selling of select registration numbers for
license plates to raise funds for the disability support fund.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:1
SECTION 1. Legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly2
finds and declares that:3
(a) Approximately twenty percent of Coloradans live with one or4
more disabilities;5
(b) The poverty rate of Coloradans with disabilities is6
approximately twice that of Coloradans without disabilities;7
(c) Students with disabilities in Colorado drop out of high school8
at twice the rate as their peers without disabilities and have a college9
graduation rate that is half that of students without disabilities;10
(d) The employment rate of Coloradans with disabilities is11
approximately forty percent that of Coloradans without disabilities;12
(e) Two-thirds of Colorado's unhoused population have one or13
more disabilities;14
(f) Individuals with disabilities are often subject to discrimination15
in the areas of telecommunication, public services, public16
accommodations operated by private entities, and employment;17
(g) The federal "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990", 4218
U.S.C. sec. 12101 et seq., as amended; the federal "Rehabilitation Act of19
1973", 29 U.S.C. sec. 701 et seq., as amended; and the "Individuals with20
Disabilities Education Act", 20 U.S.C. sec. 1400 et seq., as amended,21
establish principles and guidelines regarding individuals with disabilities;22
HB24-1360-3- (h) Colorado's disability and aging populations are growing as a1
proportion of the total population; and2
(i) Colorado is committed to:3
(I) Protecting the civil rights of individuals with disabilities;4
(II) Creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities to5
thrive; and6
(III) Ensuring individuals with disabilities have adequate:7
(A) Health care, including community-based long-term services8
and supports;9
(B) Affordable and accessible housing integrated into10
communities statewide;11
(C) Transportation;12
(D) Employment supports, including benefits counseling.13
(E) Education, from early intervention through higher education;14
(F) Emergency and disaster planning and preparedness; and 15
(G) Recreational opportunities; and16
(IV) Ensuring that individuals with disabilities have a voice in17
governing.18
(2) Therefore, the general assembly finds that it is in the best19
interest of the state of Colorado to strive to achieve equality of20
opportunity, education, health, independent living, mobility, and21
economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities and that the22
creation of the Colorado disability opportunity office is vital to achieving23
these goals.24
(3) It is in the best interest of the state to transfer the Colorado25
disability funding committee (committee) to the Colorado disability26
opportunity office (office), which is created in this act, given the27
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ensure there is a focus on opportunities for Coloradans with disabilities2
in the grant and contract work done by the committee. It is the intent of3
the general assembly for the office to advise the committee on disability4
issues, to help state agencies coordinate their efforts concerning disability5
issues, and to not supplant the work or responsibilities or statutory6
authority of state agencies.7
SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with amended8
and relocated provisions article 88 to title 8 as follows:9
ARTICLE 8810
Support of Coloradans with Disabilities11
PART 112
COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE13
8-88-101. [Formerly 24-30-2202] Definitions. As used in this part14
22, unless the context otherwise requires ARTICLE 88:15
(1) "CDOO"
MEANS THE COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY16
OFFICE CREATED IN SECTION 8-88-102.17
(1)
(2) "Committee" means the Colorado disability funding18
committee created in section 24-30-2203 8-88-202.19
(2) (3) "Contract entity" means the AN entity the committee20
contracts with
PURSUANT TO SECTION 8-88-206 (5) to implement sections
21
24-30-2206 to 24-30-2210 SECTION 8-88-206.22
(4) "D
EPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND23
EMPLOYMENT CREATED IN SECTION 24-1-121.24
(5) "D
ISABILITY" HAS THE SAME MEANING AS SET FORTH IN25
SECTION 24-34-301 (7).26
(3)
(6) "Disability benefits" means THE FOLLOWING SERVICES27
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(a) Cash payments from social security disability insurance under2
Title II of the federal "Social Security Act", 42 U.S.C. sec. 401 et seq., as3
amended;4
(b) Cash payments made by the federal government to persons5
who are aged, blind, or disabled under Title XVI of the federal "Social6
Security Act", 42 U.S.C. sec. 401 et seq., as amended; and7
(c) A
ID TO THE NEEDY DISABLED PURSUANT TO SECTION 26-2-119;8
(d) M
EDICAL CARE, INCLUDING long-term care under the9
"Colorado Medical Assistance Act", articles 4 to 6 of title 25.5, C.R.S.
10
AND THE HOME CARE ALLOWANCE PROGRAM ADMINISTERED PURSUANT TO11
SECTION 26-2-122.3;12
(e) T
AX FILING ASSISTANCE;13
(f) R
EBATES FOR PROPERTY TAX, RENT, AND HEAT;14
(g) E
ARNED INCOME TAX CREDITS AND STATE TAX CREDITS15
APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES; AND16
(h) A
NY OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL BENEFITS THAT17
IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND INDEPENDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH18
DISABILITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE COMMITTEE .19
(7) "F
ULL SOCIETAL INTEGRATION" MEANS INCLUSIVE LIVING IN20
THE COMMUNITY OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S CHOOSING, WITH OPTIONS TO WORK,21
LIVE, RECREATE, LEARN, TRAVEL, AND RECEIVE SERVICES.22
(4)
(8) "Fund" means the disability support fund created in section23
24-30-2205.5 8-88-205.24
(5) (9) "Nonprofit entity" means an entity incorporated under the25
"Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act", articles 121 to 137 of26
title 7, C.R.S., or a tax-exempt entity under 26 U.S.C. sec. 501 (c)(3) of27
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(6) (10) "Recipient" means a person who receives disability2
benefits. or long-term care services.3
(7) (11) "Registration number" means the unique combination of4
letters and numbers assigned to a vehicle by the department
OF REVENUE5
under section 42-3-201 C.R.S.,
and required to be displayed on the A6
license plate by section 42-3-202. C.R.S.7
(8) (12) "Vehicle" means a vehicle required to be registered8
pursuant to part 1 of article 3 of title 42. C.R.S.9
8-88-102. Colorado disability opportunity office - creation -10
duties - legislative intent. (1) (a) (I) T
HERE IS CREATED IN THE11
DEPARTMENT THE COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, THE HEAD12
OF WHICH IS THE DIRECTOR OF THE COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY13
OFFICE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT SHALL APPOINT14
THE DIRECTOR OF THE CDOO.15
(II) T
HE CDOO IS A TYPE 1 ENTITY, AS DEFINED IN SECTION16
24-1-105,
AND EXERCISES ITS POWERS AND PERFORMS ITS DUTIES AND17
FUNCTIONS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT .18
(III) T
HE DIRECTOR OF THE CDOO HAS REGULAR ACCESS TO THE19
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND SHALL COLLABORATE WITH STATE20
AGENCIES.21
(b) T
HE DIRECTOR OF THE CDOO SHALL STAFF THE CDOO IN22
ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY MEET THE GOALS AND INTENTIONS SET FORTH IN23
THIS ARTICLE 88 AND TO MEET THE FUTURE NEEDS OF COLORADO'S24
DISABILITY COMMUNITY. IN ORDER TO SUCCESSFULLY CARRY OUT THE25
CDOO'
S PURPOSE, IT IS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTENT THAT LIVED26
EXPERIENCE AS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY BE CONSIDERED WHEN27
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SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR STATE AGENCIES , PRIVATE AND NONPROFIT2
ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE FULL SPECTRUM OF3
DISABILITY ISSUES IN COLORADO.4
(2) T
O ENSURE THE CDOO'S DISABILITY INTEGRATION GOALS ARE5
MET, THE CDOO SHALL:6
(a) C
ONVENE AND COORDINATE A DISABILITY TECHNICAL7
ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE8
DEPARTMENT, THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY , THE9
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES , THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE10
POLICY AND FINANCING , THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS , THE11
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION , THE DEPARTMENT OF EARLY12
CHILDHOOD, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION , THE DEPARTMENT OF13
HIGHER EDUCATION, THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION , THE14
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS , THE DEPARTMENT OF15
PUBLIC SAFETY, THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, THE DEPARTMENT OF16
PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT , AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL17
TO:18
(I) D
ISCUSS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CDOO ON19
CROSS-AGENCY EFFORTS , INCLUDING REPORTS FROM AGENCIES ,20
IMPACTING COLORADANS WITH DISABILITIES;21
(II) U
NDERSTAND THE ISSUES IMPACTING STATE AGENCIES '22
ABILITY TO BEST SERVE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES; AND23
(III) O
BTAIN THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH24
DISABILITIES ON HOW TO ADDRESS AGENCY ISSUES ;25
(b) C
OORDINATE WITH THE DISABILITY TECHNICAL ADVISORY26
COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP, MAINTAIN, AND MAKE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ON27
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C
OLORADANS WITH DISABILITIES AND LINKS TO THE AGENCIES OR OTHER2
BODIES THAT ADMINISTER THOSE RESOURCES ;3
(c) C
OLLABORATE WITH STATE AGENCIES AND THE STATEWIDE4
EQUITY OFFICE CREATED IN SECTION 24-50-146 TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN5
AN INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EQUITY PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT6
OF SHARED DASHBOARDS THAT MEASURE PERFORMANCE AGAINST SHARED7
GOALS WITHIN THOSE PLANS THAT ACHIEVE THE SHARED GOALS AND8
VISION OF THE CDOO;9
(d) C
OLLABORATE WITH STAKEHOLDERS FROM THE DISABILITY10
COMMUNITY, INCLUDING REPRESENTATIVES FROM BOARDS AND11
COMMISSIONS THAT ADVISE ON DISABILITY ISSUES ; EXCEPT THAT THE12
CDOO
SHALL NOT COLLABORATE WITH ANY BOARD OR COMMISSION THAT13
EXERCISES QUASI-JUDICIAL AUTHORITY IN RELATION TO DISABILITY14
DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS , INCLUDING ANY STATE AGENCY THAT15
CONDUCTS, AND ANY STATE AGENCY PERSONNEL WHO CONDUCT ,16
INVESTIGATIVE OR OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO A BOARD 'S OR17
COMMISSION'S QUASI-JUDICIAL AUTHORITY IN RELATION TO DISABILITY18
DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS . THE COLLABORATION MUST BE ON A19
RECURRING BASIS TO ALLOW THE CDOO AND THE DISABILITY TECHNICAL20
ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES COLORADANS WITH21
DISABILITIES WANT PRIORITIZED AND THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW22
TO ADDRESS THOSE ISSUES.23
(e) C
OLLABORATE WITH THE STATE OFFICE ON AGING IN THE24
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND ADVOCATES FOR THE AGING25
POPULATION AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADDRESSING AGING AND26
DISABILITY INTERSECTING ISSUES TO ENSURE COORDINATION WITH THE27
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(f) C
ONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS MADE IN RELEVANT REPORTS2
AND AUDITS, INCLUDING:3
(I) T
HE TASK FORCE ON THE RIGHTS OF COLORADANS WITH4
DISABILITIES, CREATED IN SECTION 24-34-1003;5
(II) T
HE FINAL REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY LIVING ADVISORY6
GROUP, CREATED IN THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY LIVING PURSUANT TO THE7
GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDER D 2012-027;8
(III) T
HE COLORADO COMMUNITY LIVING PLAN ;9
(IV) T
HE REPORT ISSUED BY THE EMPLOYMENT FIRST ADVISORY10
PARTNERSHIP IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8-84-303 (7); AND11
(V) T
HE STRATEGIC ACTION PLANNING GROUP ON AGING FINAL12
REPORT; AND13
(g) A
CT AS LEAD COORDINATOR ON MULTIAGENCY REPORTS AND14
PLANS FOCUSED ON COLORADANS WITH DISABILITIES BY COORDINATING15
WITH ALL RELEVANT AGENCIES AND STAKEHOLDER GROUPS .16
(3) T
HE CDOO SHALL PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO THE GOVERNOR AND17
STATE AGENCIES ON MATTERS RELATED TO COLORADANS WITH18
DISABILITIES, TO:19
(a) I
MPLEMENT A STATEWIDE STRATEGY TO FACILITATE FULL20
SOCIETAL INTEGRATION BY INVESTING IN THE SUCCESS OF INDIVIDUALS21
WITH DISABILITIES IN COLORADO;22
(b) F
OSTER ENHANCED INCLUSION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH23
DISABILITIES;24
(c) E
NSURE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS TO SERVICES25
FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES;26
(d) E
LIMINATE BARRIERS TO PROSPERITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH27
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(e) C
OORDINATE WITH AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE2
GOVERNOR AND STATE AGENCIES ON WAYS TO IMPROVE POLICIES ,3
PROGRAMS, AND OPERATIONS TO SUPPORT FULL SOCIETAL INTEGRATION4
OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACROSS THE STATE .5
(4) A
S FUNDING ALLOWS, THE CDOO SHALL PROMOTE FULL6
SOCIETAL INTEGRATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES , WITH THE7
GOAL OF IMPLEMENTING DISABILITY SUPPORT THROUGH8
COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES AND NONPROFIT OR GANIZATIONS9
THROUGH WHICH INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES10
CAN ACCESS FORMAL AND INFORMAL SUPPORT TO PROMOTE THEIR11
HEALTH, ECONOMIC WELL-BEING, AND FULL SOCIETAL INTEGRATION. THE12
PROMOTION MUST INCLUDE :13
(a) I
MPLEMENTING STUDIES, SYMPOSIA, AND RESEARCH AND THE14
REVIEW OF FACTUAL REPORTS IN COORDINATION WITH OTHER STATE15
AGENCIES TO GATHER INSIGHT AND TO FORMULATE AND PRESENT16
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR AND STATE AGENCIES RELATED TO17
ISSUES OF CONCERN AND IMPORTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES18
IN COLORADO;19
(b) A
NALYZING ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS IN ORDER20
TO MAKE POLICY AND PROGRAMMATIC RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE21
GOVERNOR AND STATE AGENCIES ;22
(c) C
REATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES , SUCH AS:23
(I) W
ORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT , SKILLS RECOGNITION, AND24
BARRIER REDUCTION;25
(II) I
NITIATIVES THAT INCREASE ECONOMIC STABILITY ; AND26
(III) E
NTREPRENEURSHIP AND HIGHER EDUCATION ATTAINMENT ;27
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STATE, AND FEDERAL RESOURCES, AND TO OTHER RESOURCES AS THEY ARE2
AVAILABLE OR RELEVANT, TO MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS; AND3
(e) E
DUCATING AND REACHING OUT TO PEOPLE IN THE STATE BY :4
(I) P
ROMOTING AND CELEBRATING THE SUCCESS AND5
CONTRIBUTIONS OF COLORADO'S DISABILITY COMMUNITY; AND6
(II) E
NGAGING WITH THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE IN ORDER TO7
FOSTER INCLUSIVITY AND INTEGRATION BY BUILDING AWARENESS ,8
PROMOTING MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING , AND INCREASING SOCIAL BRIDGING9
OPPORTUNITIES.10
(5) O
N OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 2025, AND ON OR BEFORE11
N
OVEMBER 1 EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, THE DIRECTOR OF THE COLORADO12
DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, OR THE DIRECTOR'S DESIGNEE, SHALL13
SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR . THE REPORT MUST INCLUDE A14
REVIEW AND SUMMARY OF THE ACTIVITY OF , INFORMATION ON, AND DATA15
ON THE PROGRAMS THAT THE CDOO ADMINISTERED DURING THE PRIOR16
STATE FISCAL YEAR.17
8-88-103. Appropriation - gifts, grants, and donations. T
HE18
GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE MONEY FROM THE FUND OR19
FROM ANY OTHER AVAILABLE SOURCE TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR USE BY20
THE CDOO FOR THE PURPOSES SPECIFIED IN THIS ARTICLE 88. THE CDOO21
MAY SEEK, ACCEPT, AND EXPEND GIFTS, GRANTS, OR DONATIONS FROM22
PRIVATE OR PUBLIC SOURCES FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS ARTICLE 88.23
PART 224
DISABILITY SUPPORT25
8-88-201. [Formerly 24-30-2201] Short title. The short title of26
this part 22
PART 2 is the "Laura Hershey Disability Support Act".27
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committee. (1) (a) O
N AND AFTER JULY 1, 2024, THE RIGHTS, POWERS,2
DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS REGARDING the Colorado disability funding3
committee is hereby created within
VESTED IN the department of4
personnel
PRIOR TO SAID DATE ARE TRANSFERRED FROM THE DEPARTMENT5
OF PERSONNEL TO THE COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE6
WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT .7
(b) (I) O
N AND AFTER JULY 1, 2024, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED,8
WHENEVER ANY PROVISION OF LAW REFERS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF9
PERSONNEL IN CONNECTION WITH THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS10
TRANSFERRED TO THE CDOO, SUCH LAW MUST BE CONSTRUED AS11
REFERRING TO THE CDOO.12
(II) A
S OF JULY 1, 2024, ALL RULES AND ORDERS OF THE13
DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL ADOPTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE POWERS ,14
DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED TO THE CDOO CONTINUE TO BE15
EFFECTIVE UNTIL REVISED, AMENDED, REPEALED, OR NULLIFIED PURSUANT16
TO LAW.17
(III) A
S OF JULY 1, 2024, WHENEVER THE DEPARTMENT OF18
PERSONNEL IS REFERRED TO OR DESIGNATED BY ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER19
DOCUMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS20
TRANSFERRED TO THE CDOO, SUCH REFERENCE OR DESIGNATION IS21
DEEMED TO APPLY TO THE CDOO. ALL CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO BY THE22
DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2024, IN CONNECTION WITH23
THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS ARE HEREBY VALIDATED , WITH THE CDOO24
SUCCEEDING TO ALL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS UNDER SUCH CONTRACTS .25
A
S OF JULY 1, 2024, ANY CASH FUNDS, CUSTODIAL FUNDS, TRUSTS,26
GRANTS, AND APPROPRIATIONS OF FUNDS FROM PRIOR STATE FISCAL YEARS27
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TRANSFERRED AND APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR ALLOCATION2
TO THE CDOO FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUCH OBLIGATIONS .3
(c) The committee consists of thirteen members appointed by the4
governor, the majority of whom are persons INDIVIDUALS with5
disabilities, persons INDIVIDUALS with immediate family members who6
are persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities, or persons INDIVIDUALS who7
are caregivers to a family member who is a person AN INDIVIDUAL with8
disabilities A DISABILITY. In making the appointments, the governor shall9
ensure that the committee has members with experience in or knowledge10
of:11
(I) Business and business management;12
(II) Nonprofit entities and managing nonprofit entities;13
(III) Advocacy for persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities;14
(IV) The practice of medicine,
WITH EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH15
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES; and16
(V) The practice of law, with experience working with persons
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INDIVIDUALS with disabilities.18
(2) Members of the committee serve three-year terms; except that19
the terms shall be staggered so that no more than five members' terms20
expire in the same year. The governor shall not appoint a member for21
more than two consecutive terms.22
(3) An act of the committee is void unless a majority of the23
appointed members has voted in favor of the act.24
(4) The committee shall implement this part 22 PART 2 using the25
fund.26
(5) The committee is authorized to seek and accept
GIFTS, grants,27
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22 PART 2; except that the committee shall not accept a gift, grant, or2
donation that is subject to conditions that are inconsistent with this part3
22 PART 2 or part 13 of article 75 of this title TITLE 24 regarding the status4
of
GIFTS, grants, and donations made to state agencies.5
(6) The committee has the following duties and powers:6
(a) To sue and be sued and otherwise assert or defend the7
committee's legal interests;8
(b) To prepare and sign contracts;9
(c) To have and exercise all rights and powers necessary or10
incidental to, or implied from, the specific powers granted in this part 22
11
PART 2;12
(d) To fix the time and place at which meetings may be held;13
(e) To adopt and use a seal and to alter the same at its pleasure;14
(f) To authorize an auctioneer or other seller of a registration15
number to retain a reasonable commission as determined by the16
committee;17
(g) (f) To make business decisions to implement this part 22 PART18
2;19
(h) (g) To create incentives for holders to turn in currently issued20
registration numbers if any actual costs are reimbursed to the state from21
the sale;22
(i) (h) To authorize and sell license plates made of alternative23
materials if approved by the department of revenue; and24
(j) (i) To sell the right to use additional license plate options, such25
as historically issued backgrounds, for a fee if the option is approved by26
the department of revenue and the Colorado state patrol.27
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professional advisors or contract with employees to handle the conduct2
of all meetings OR carry out its administrative functions for meetings and3
committee business. or handle the committee's auctions.4
(b) The department of personnel may hire employees to handle the5
administrative aspects of supporting the committee. resulting from the6
committee being within the department of personnel.7
(8) The attorney general is the legal counsel for the committee.8
(9) Committee members do not receive compensation for9
performing official duties of the committee but may receive a per diem10
or reimbursement for travel and other reasonable and necessary expenses11
for performing official duties of the committee. The per diem or12
reimbursement is paid from the fund.13
(10) The department of public safety may prohibit any action of14
the committee or its agents that concerns the sale of license plates or15
registration numbers if the decision would affect the policy of the state of16
Colorado as it relates to the use or display of license plates or registration17
numbers.18
8-88-203. [Formerly 24-30-2204] Program to assist individuals19
to obtain disability benefits. (1) When adequate funding is available,20
The committee shall invite nonprofit entities to submit a proposal for a21
program PROPOSALS FOR PROGRAMS to aid persons INDIVIDUALS with22
disabilities in accessing disability benefits. To qualify the FOR23
CONSIDERATION UNDER SUBSECTION (2) OF THIS SECTION, A nonprofit24
organization must be based in Colorado and:25
(a) B
E governed by a board: that:
26
(a) (I) THAT is composed of persons with a demonstrated27
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(b) (II) Contains THAT INCLUDES members who understand a2
range of disabilities; and3
(c) (III) Contains A majority of THE members who OF WHICH are4
persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities, persons INDIVIDUALS with5
immediate family members who are persons INDIVIDUALS with6
disabilities, or persons INDIVIDUALS who are caregivers to a family7
member who is a person AN INDIVIDUAL with disabilities A DISABILITY;8
or9
(I) and (II) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2022.)10
(III) (b) Has HAVE a contract with an organization that meets the11
above criteria IN SUBSECTION (1)(a) OF THIS SECTION to assume the12
disability perspective
APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE .13
(2) (a) (I) The committee shall review the proposed programs and14
shall award a contract to one or more entities that best meet the
15
requirements of this section in accordance with the "Procurement Code",16
articles 101 to 112 of this title 24, TO ONE OR MORE ENTITIES THAT BEST17
MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION .18
(II) The term of each contract is up to three years. The committee19
shall include evaluation criteria in the contract with metrics that must be20
met at least once a year to continue funding.21
(III) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2022.)22
(b) The committee shall not award a contract unless the proposal23
includes:24
(I) A system for evaluating whether a person AN INDIVIDUAL with25
a disability is reasonably able to navigate the application process to obtain26
disability benefits, health care, and employment;27
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the evaluations;2
(III) A plan for assisting persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities in3
navigating the processes of obtaining and retaining disability benefits,4
health care, and employment;5
(IV) A plan for establishment of ESTABLISHING working6
relationships with state agencies, county departments of human or social7
services, health-care providers, the United States social security8
administration, and the business community;9
(V) A policy of preferential hiring of persons INDIVIDUALS with10
disabilities;11
(VI) Reasonable standards for accounting control of expenditures;12
and13
(VII) Metrics to evaluate the program's quality and14
cost-effectiveness.15
(VIII) Repealed.16
(c) The committee shall not discriminate against a contracting17
entity for BASED ON ITS advocacy concerning persons INDIVIDUALS with18
disabilities.19
(d) To the greatest extent possible, the committee shall ensure,20
through one or more contracts pursuant to this section, that persons21
INDIVIDUALS with disabilities are served statewide.22
(3) The AN entity awarded a contract under this section shall make23
quarterly reports of expenditures to the committee. The committee shall24
include in the contract a method and format for making the reports.25
8-88-204. [Formerly 24-30-2204.5] Program to investigate,26
fund, and pilot projects or programs to benefit individuals with27
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shall accept and review proposals to fund projects or programs, or both,2
that study or pilot new and innovative ideas that will lead to an improved3
quality of life or increased independence for persons INDIVIDUALS with4
disabilities. Proposals may be accepted throughout the year, and grants or5
loans may be made by the committee at its regular meetings. The fund6
created in section 24-30-2205.5 shall be IS the sole source to fund OF7
MONEY FOR any grants or loans made pursuant to this section.8
(2) To be eligible for funding pursuant to this section, a project or9
program must:10
(a) Demonstrate a capability to be self-sustaining or otherwise be11
able to develop long-term independent funding;
AND12
(b) (I) F
OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT MEET THE GOVERNANCE13
REQUIREMENTS OF SUBSECTION (2)(b)(II) OF THIS SECTION, have a14
governing body,
A board, or ownership that is composed of persons
15
INDIVIDUALS with a demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of16
persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities, the majority of whom are persons17
INDIVIDUALS with disabilities, persons INDIVIDUALS with immediate18
family members who are persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities, or19
persons INDIVIDUALS who are caregivers to a family member who is a20
person AN INDIVIDUAL with disabilities; and A DISABILITY;21
(II) H
AVE A GRANT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE APPROVED BY THE22
COMMITTEE, THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL OVERSIGHT OF THE GRANT AND23
IS COMPRISED OF INDIVIDUALS WITH A DEMONSTRATED COMMITMENT TO24
IMPROVING THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, THE MAJORITY25
OF WHOM ARE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES , INDIVIDUALS WITH26
IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS WHO ARE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ,27
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INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY; OR2
(c) (III) In the case of a sole proprietorship, have an owner who3
is a person with a demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of4
persons with disabilities, who:5
(A) Is a person AN INDIVIDUAL with a disability, a person AN6
INDIVIDUAL with an immediate family member who is a person AN7
INDIVIDUAL with a disability, or a person AN INDIVIDUAL who is a8
caregiver to a family member who is a person AN INDIVIDUAL with a9
disability;
AND10
(B) H
AS DEMONSTRATED COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING THE LIVES11
OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.12
8-88-205. [Formerly 24-30-2205.5] Disability support fund.13
(1) There is hereby
created in the state treasury the disability support14
fund, which shall consist CONSISTS of money transferred to the fund in15
accordance with section 25.5-5-308 (8); C.R.S., MONEY from the sale of16
registration numbers under this part 22, PART 2; any money that may be17
appropriated
OR TRANSFERRED to the fund by the general assembly; and18
any gifts, grants, or donations received by the department of personnel
for19
the purpose of implementing this part 22 PART 2.20
(2) The money in the fund is subject to annual appropriation by21
the general assembly for the direct and indirect costs associated with the22
implementation of this part 22 PART 2. Any money in the fund not23
expended for the purpose of this section may be invested by the state24
treasurer as provided by law. All interest and income derived from the25
investment and deposit of money in the fund must be credited to the fund.26
Any unexpended and unencumbered money remaining in the fund at the27
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part 22 PART 2 and MUST not be credited or transferred to the general fund2
or another fund. If this section is repealed, prior to its repeal, all3
unexpended and unencumbered money remaining in the fund must be4
transferred to the general fund.5
(3) Any money used to implement additional license plate options6
shall not be transferred to the department of revenue. The committee or7
contract entity shall transfer the money directly to the division of8
correctional industries.9
(4) The committee shall evaluate the cost of implementing section10
24-30-2204 at least once annually and, if it is financially feasible to11
implement that section, shall implement section 24-30-2204 before12
implementing section 24-30-2204.5.13
8-88-206. Sale of registration numbers for license plates -14
license to buy and sell - market for - royalty payment -15
administration - third-party contracting entity. (1) (a) [Formerly16
24-30-2206 (1)] The state or a person may sell, and the state or a person17
may purchase, the exclusive right to use a registration number selected by18
the committee under section 24-30-2208 SUBSECTION (2) OF THIS SECTION19
for the purpose of registering a vehicle under article 3 of title 42. C.R.S.20
(b) [Formerly 24-30-2206 (2)] The right to use a registration21
number is a license, the use of which is subject to compliance with this22
part 22 PART 2. The duration of the license is determined by the23
committee.24
(2) (a) [Formerly 24-30-2208 (1)] The committee shall raise25
money by selling to a buyer the right to use valuable letter and number26
combinations for a registration number. The committee shall auction27
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the average value of a registration number.2
(b) (I) [Formerly 24-30-2208 (2)(a)] The committee shall study3
the market and determine which registration numbers are the most4
valuable, including both the types of plates currently issued and any type5
of plate that has been historically issued, TO DETERMINE WHICH6
REGISTRATION NUMBERS ARE THE MOST VALUABLE . Based on the study,7
the committee shall select the most valuable registration numbers and8
request the department of revenue to verify whether plates with the9
registration numbers are currently issued. The committee and the10
department of revenue shall enter into an agreement establishing a11
process for requesting registration numbers, that specifies INCLUDING12
SPECIFYING the frequency of these requests.13
(II) [Formerly 24-30-2208 (2)(b)] Upon receiving the committee's14
request, the department of revenue shall verify whether the plates are15
currently issued. For purposes of this subsection (2)(b), and subsection16
(2)(c) of this section, a plate that expires due to the operation of section17
42-3-115 (5)(a) is considered currently issued until
THE EXPIRATION OF18
the right of the owner of the motor vehicle to which the expired plate was19
affixed to apply to use the registration number of the expired plate when20
registering another motor vehicle. expires.
If the plate is not currently21
issued, the department
OF REVENUE shall reserve the registration number22
until the committee notifies the department
OF REVENUE to release the23
registration number.24
(III) T
HE COMMITTEE SHALL ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR25
DETERMINING VALUE OF ALL CONFIGURATIONS OF REGISTRATION26
NUMBERS RESERVED BY THE COMMITTEE . THE PRICING AND MANNER OF27
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(IV) [Formerly 24-30-2208 (2)(c)] If a registration number is not2
currently issued, the committee may sell the right to use the registration3
number in a manner calculated to bring the highest price; except that the4
department of revenue may deny the sale or use of a registration number5
that is offensive or inappropriate.6
(3) (a) [Formerly 24-30-2209 (1)] The committee shall raise7
money REVENUE by creating a market, which may include an online site,8
for
THE RESALE OF LICENSE PLATE CONFIGURATIONS OF registration9
numbers using methods that are commercially reasonable, account for10
expenditures, and ensure the collection of the state's approval and transfer11
royalty.12
(b) [Formerly 24-30-2209 (2)] The royalty for the state's approval13
and transfer of the right to use a registration number is twenty-five14
percent of the sale price of the transfer. At the time of sale, the purchaser15
shall pay the royalty to the committee. This payment is in addition to and16
not in lieu of the normal registration fees, sales or use taxes, or specific17
ownership tax.18
(c) [Formerly 24-30-2209 (3)] A person shall not sell a19
registration number, and the department of revenue shall not assign a20
registration number, as a result of the right to use the number being sold21
to a vehicle unless the registration number was sold using the market22
created by the committee.23
(4) (a) [Formerly 24-30-2210 (1)] The committee shall notify the24
department of revenue when the right to use a registration number has25
been sold and the committee has collected the state's sale proceeds or26
approval and transfer royalty. Upon receiving the notice, the department27
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42-1-211, containing the name of the buyer; the vehicle identification2
number, if applicable; and the corresponding registration number.3
(b) [Formerly 24-30-2210 (2)] If the registration number consists4
of a combination of letters and numbers that is not within the normal5
format of
A license plate currently produced for the department of6
revenue, the department of revenue shall issue the plates as personalized7
plates under section 42-3-211; C.R.S.;
except that, notwithstanding8
section 42-3-211, C.R.S., the committee may sell, and the buyer or any9
subsequent buyer may use:10
(I) A registration number or letter of one position; or11
(II) Any symbol on the standard American keyboard or approved12
by the committee.13
(c) [Formerly 24-30-2210 (3)] The committee shall transfer the14
money collected under this part 22 PART 2 to the state treasurer, who shall15
credit the money to the fund. created in section 24-30-2205.5.16
(d) [Formerly 24-30-2210 (4)] The committee may contract with17
one or more public or private entities to implement this part 22 PART 2.18
(e) [Formerly 24-30-2210 (5)] Any money REVENUE received by19
the committee from the sale of registration numbers shall be deposited in20
the fund.21
(5) [Formerly 24-30-2211 (3)] The committee shall contract with22
an entity to sell registration numbers and additional options by delegating23
the committee's authority concerning these sales in accordance with24
sections 24-30-2206 to 24-30-2210 THIS SECTION. The committee shall25
retain oversight of the contract entity.26
8-88-207. [Formerly 24-30-2212] Sunset review - repeal of part.27
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repeal, this part 22 PART 2 is scheduled for review in accordance with2
section 24-34-104.3
SECTION 3. Repeal of relocated and nonrelocated provisions4
in this act. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal part 22 of article 30 of5
title 24; except that 24-30-2211 (1) and (2) are not relocated.6
SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-34-104, amend7
(27)(a)(XVIII) as follows:8
24-34-104. General assembly review of regulatory agencies9
and functions for repeal, continuation, or reestablishment - legislative10
declaration - repeal. (27) (a) The following agencies, functions, or both,11
are scheduled for repeal on September 1, 2026:12
(XVIII) The assistance program for disability benefits under part13
22 of article 30 of this title 24 ARTICLE 88 OF TITLE 8.14
SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-1-121, add (3)(n)15
as follows:16
24-1-121. Department of labor and employment - creation.17
(3) The department of labor and employment consists of the following18
divisions and programs:19
(n) T
HE COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE , OR20
"CDOO",
CREATED IN SECTION 8-88-102, THE HEAD OF WHICH IS THE21
DIRECTOR OF THE CDOO. THE CDOO IS A TYPE 1 ENTITY, AS DEFINED IN22
SECTION 24-1-105, AND EXERCISES ITS POWERS AND PERFORMS ITS DUTIES23
AND FUNCTIONS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT .24
SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-75-402, amend25
(5)(yy) as follows:26
24-75-402. Cash funds - limit on uncommitted reserves -27
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(5) Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, the2
following cash funds are excluded from the limitations specified in this3
section:4
(yy) The disability support fund created in section 24-30-2205.55
(1) 8-8-205 (1);6
SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-1-801, amend7
(5)(c)(II)(A) as follows:8
25-1-801. Patient records in custody of health-care facility -9
definitions. (5) As used in this part 8, unless the context otherwise10
requires:11
(c) (II) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part 8:12
(A) If a patient record is requested by a third-party entity that is13
performing duties under the "Laura Hershey Disability Support Act", part14
22 of article 30 of title 24, C.R.S. PART 2 OF ARTICLE 88 OF TITLE 8, the15
third party may obtain one free copy of the record for the application16
process or for an appeal or reapplication when required by the disability17
benefit administrator;18
SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25.5-5-308, amend19
(8)(b.5) as follows:20
25.5-5-308. Breast and cervical cancer prevention and21
treatment program - creation - legislative declaration - definitions -22
funds - repeal. (8) (b.5) Until section 24-30-2204.5 8-88-205 is23
repealed, the state treasurer shall transfer any interest or income earned24
on moneys MONEY in the fund to the disability support fund created in25
section 24-30-2205.5 8-88-205.26
SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal 26-2-119.7.27
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(1) as follows:2
39-22-535. Credit for purchase of uniquely valuable motor3
vehicle registration numbers. (1) For tax years commencing on or after4
January 1, 2013, a person who buys the right to use a registration number5
under section 24-30-2206 8-88-206 is allowed a credit against the income6
taxes imposed by this article 22 for twenty percent of the purchase price7
of the right to use the registration number that is paid to the Colorado8
disability funding committee created in section 24-30-2203 8-88-202.9
SECTION 11. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-1-227, amend10
(1) introductory portion as follows:11
42-1-227. Disabled parking education program. (1) Subject to12
the availability of money appropriated to the department of personnel13
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT , pursuant to section 42-1-226,14
the Colorado disability funding committee, created in section 24-30-220315
8-88-202:16
SECTION 12. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-3-115, amend17
(5)(b)(II) as follows:18
42-3-115. Registration upon transfer - rules - definitions.19
(5) (b) Subsection (5)(a) of this section does not apply to the transfer or20
assignment of an owner's title or interest in Class B, Class C, and Class21
D personal property that has number plates:22
(II) That have a valuable registration number that has been23
reserved for use under the "Laura Hershey Disability Support Act", part24
22 of article 30 of title 24 PART 2 OF ARTICLE 88 OF TITLE 8.25
SECTION 13. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-3-206.5, amend26
(1); and add (7) as follows:27
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additional fee - rules. (1) (a) Beginning January 1, 2023, or when the2
department is able to issue license plates pursuant to section 24-30-22033
(6)(j) 8-88-202 (6)(i), whichever is earlier, the department shall issue4
license plates in previously retired styles for motorcycles, passenger cars,5
trucks, or noncommercial or recreational motor vehicles that do not6
exceed sixteen thousand pounds empty weight that had:7
(a) (I) White letters and numbers on a background of green8
mountains and a white sky;9
(II) White letters and numbers on a background of black with a10
white border;11
(III) White letters and numbers on a background of blue with a12
white border; or13
(IV) White letters and numbers on a background of red with a14
white border.15
(b) The amount of the taxes and fees for license plates in the16
previously retired style is the same as the amount of the taxes and fees17
specified for regular motor vehicle plates plus an annual fee of18
twenty-five dollars, which shall be credited to the disability support fund19
created in section 24-30-2205.5 8-88-205.20
(7) I
F AN APPLICANT FOR A RETIRED LICENSE PLATE THAT WAS21
ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION DEMONSTRATES A PHYSICAL22
IMPAIRMENT THAT AFFECTS THE APPLICANT 'S MOBILITY UNDER THE23
STANDARDS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 42-3-204 (1)(a), THE DEPARTMENT24
SHALL ISSUE THE PREVIOUSLY RETIRED LICENSE PLATE TO THE APPLICANT25
WITH AN IDENTIFYING FIGURE AS DEFINED IN SECTION 42-3-204 (1)(e) TO26
INDICATE THAT THE VEHICLE IS AUTHORIZED TO TRANSPORT AN27
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SECTION 42-4-1208.2
SECTION 14. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-3-211, amend3
(3)(a) as follows:4
42-3-211. Issuance of personalized plates authorized.5
(3) (a) Personalized license plates must be the same color and design as6
regular motor vehicle license plates, must consist of any combination of7
numbers or letters not exceeding seven positions and not less than two8
positions except as otherwise provided in section 24-30-2210, C.R.S.9
8-88-206
(4), and must not conflict with existing passenger, commercial,10
trailer, motorcycle, or other special license plates series; except that11
personalized license plates bearing the words "street rod" shall be of a12
design determined by the executive director of the department, which13
design shall be different from those used by the state for regular motor14
vehicle license plates.15
SECTION 15. Effective date. This act takes effect July 1, 2024.16
SECTION 16. Safety clause. The general assembly finds,17
determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate18
preservation of the public peace, health, or safety or for appropriations for19
the support and maintenance of the departments of the state and state20
institutions.21
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