Second Regular Session
Seventy-fourth General Assembly
STATE OF COLORADO
REREVISED
This Version Includes All Amendments
Adopted in the Second House
LLS NO. 24-0865.02 Kristen Forrestal x4217
HOUSE BILL 24-1360
House Committees Senate Committees
Business Affairs & Labor Business, Labor, & Technology
Finance Appropriations
Appropriations
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, MOVING THE COLORADO DISABILITY105
FUNDING COMMITTEE AND ITS FUNCTIONS FROM THE106
DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL TO THE COLORADO DISABILITY107
OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, AND MAKING AND REDUCING AN108
APPROPRIATION.109
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
SENATE
3rd Reading Unamended
May 4, 2024
SENATE
2nd Reading Unamended
May 3, 2024
HOUSE
3rd Reading Unamended
April 29, 2024
HOUSE
Amended 2nd Reading
April 26, 2024
HOUSE SPONSORSHIP
Ortiz and Clifford, Bacon, deGruy Kennedy, Hernandez, Herod, Joseph, Mabrey,
Martinez, McLachlan, Rutinel, Velasco, Willford, Epps, Amabile, Bird, Boesenecker, Brown,
Daugherty, Duran, English, Epps, Garcia, Hamrick, Jodeh, Kipp, Lieder, Lindsay, Lukens,
Marshall, Marvin, Mauro, McCluskie, Parenti, Ricks, Sirota, Story, Titone, Valdez,
Weissman, Woodrow, Young
SENATE SPONSORSHIP
Rodriguez, Bridges, Coleman, Exum, Fenberg, Ginal, Gonzales, Hansen, Jaquez Lewis,
Kolker, Marchman, Michaelson Jenet, Mullica, Priola, Roberts, Sullivan, Winter F.
Shading denotes HOUSE amendment. Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment.
Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing law.
Dashes through the words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law. applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at
http://leg.colorado.gov.)
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.
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-2- The bill also transfers the Colorado disability funding committee
(committee) from the department of personnel to the CDOO. The transfer
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
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(h) Colorado's disability and aging populations are growing as a2
proportion of the total population; and3
(i) Colorado is committed to:4
(I) Protecting the civil rights of individuals with disabilities;5
(II) Creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities to6
thrive; and7
(III) Ensuring individuals with disabilities have adequate:8
(A) Health care, including community-based long-term services9
and supports;10
(B) Affordable and accessible housing integrated into11
communities statewide;12
(C) Transportation;13
(D) Employment supports, including benefits counseling.14
(E) Education, from early intervention through higher education;15
(F) Emergency and disaster planning and preparedness; and 16
(G) Recreational opportunities; and17
(IV) Ensuring that individuals with disabilities have a voice in18
governing.19
(2) Therefore, the general assembly finds that it is in the best20
interest of the state of Colorado to strive to achieve equality of21
opportunity, education, health, independent living, mobility, and22
economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities and that the23
creation of the Colorado disability opportunity office is vital to achieving24
these goals.25
(3) It is in the best interest of the state to transfer the Colorado26
disability funding committee (committee) to the Colorado disability27
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alignment of the purpose of the committee and the intent of the office, to2
ensure there is a focus on opportunities for Coloradans with disabilities3
in the grant and contract work done by the committee. It is the intent of4
the general assembly for the office to advise the committee on disability5
issues, to help state agencies coordinate their efforts concerning disability6
issues, and to not supplant the work or responsibilities or statutory7
authority of state agencies.8
SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with amended9
and relocated provisions article 88 to title 8 as follows:10
ARTICLE 8811
Support of Coloradans with Disabilities12
PART 113
COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE14
8-88-101. [Formerly 24-30-2202] Definitions. As used in this part15
22, unless the context otherwise requires ARTICLE 88:16
(1) "CDOO"
MEANS THE COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY17
OFFICE CREATED IN SECTION 8-88-102.18
(1)
(2) "Committee" means the Colorado disability funding19
committee created in section 24-30-2203 8-88-202.20
(2) (3) "Contract entity" means the AN entity the committee21
contracts with
PURSUANT TO SECTION 8-88-206 (5) to implement sections
22
24-30-2206 to 24-30-2210 SECTION 8-88-206.23
(4) "D
EPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND24
EMPLOYMENT CREATED IN SECTION 24-1-121.25
(5) "D
ISABILITY" HAS THE SAME MEANING AS SET FORTH IN26
SECTION 24-34-301 (7).27
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PROVIDED TO AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY :2
(a) Cash payments from social security disability insurance under3
Title II of the federal "Social Security Act", 42 U.S.C. sec. 401 et seq., as4
amended;5
(b) Cash payments made by the federal government to persons6
who are aged, blind, or disabled under Title XVI of the federal "Social7
Security Act", 42 U.S.C. sec. 401 et seq., as amended; and8
(c) A
ID TO THE NEEDY DISABLED PURSUANT TO SECTION 26-2-119;9
(d) M
EDICAL CARE, INCLUDING long-term care under the10
"Colorado Medical Assistance Act", articles 4 to 6 of title 25.5, C.R.S.
11
AND THE HOME CARE ALLOWANCE PROGRAM ADMINISTERED PURSUANT TO12
SECTION 26-2-122.3;13
(e) T
AX FILING ASSISTANCE;14
(f) R
EBATES FOR PROPERTY TAX, RENT, AND HEAT;15
(g) E
ARNED INCOME TAX CREDITS AND STATE TAX CREDITS16
APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES; AND17
(h) A
NY OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL BENEFITS THAT18
IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND INDEPENDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH19
DISABILITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE COMMITTEE .20
(7) "F
ULL SOCIETAL INTEGRATION" MEANS INCLUSIVE LIVING IN21
THE COMMUNITY OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S CHOOSING, WITH OPTIONS TO WORK,22
LIVE, RECREATE, LEARN, TRAVEL, AND RECEIVE SERVICES.23
(4)
(8) "Fund" means the disability support fund created in section24
24-30-2205.5 8-88-205.25
(5) (9) "Nonprofit entity" means an entity incorporated under the26
"Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act", articles 121 to 137 of27
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the federal "Internal Revenue Code of 1986".2
(6) (10) "Recipient" means a person who receives disability3
benefits. or long-term care services.4
(7) (11) "Registration number" means the unique combination of5
letters and numbers assigned to a vehicle by the department
OF REVENUE6
under section 42-3-201 C.R.S.,
and required to be displayed on the A7
license plate by section 42-3-202. C.R.S.8
(8) (12) "Vehicle" means a vehicle required to be registered9
pursuant to part 1 of article 3 of title 42. C.R.S.10
8-88-102. Colorado disability opportunity office - creation -11
duties - legislative intent. (1) (a) (I) T
HERE IS CREATED IN THE12
DEPARTMENT THE COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, THE HEAD13
OF WHICH IS THE DIRECTOR OF THE COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY14
OFFICE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE
DEPARTMENT, IN15
CONSULTATION WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, SHALL APPOINT THE16
DIRECTOR OF THE CDOO.17
(II) T
HE CDOO IS A TYPE 1 ENTITY, AS DEFINED IN SECTION18
24-1-105,
AND EXERCISES ITS POWERS AND PERFORMS ITS DUTIES AND19
FUNCTIONS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT .20
(III) T
HE DIRECTOR OF THE CDOO HAS REGULAR ACCESS TO THE21
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND SHALL COLLABORATE WITH STATE22
AGENCIES.23
(b) T
HE DIRECTOR OF THE CDOO SHALL STAFF THE CDOO IN24
ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY MEET THE GOALS AND INTENTIONS SET FORTH IN25
THIS ARTICLE 88 AND TO MEET THE FUTURE NEEDS OF COLORADO'S26
DISABILITY COMMUNITY. IN ORDER TO SUCCESSFULLY CARRY OUT THE27
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EXPERIENCE AS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY BE CONSIDERED WHEN2
HIRING DECISIONS ARE MADE FOR THE CDOO STAFF. THE CDOO SHALL3
SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR STATE AGENCIES , PRIVATE AND NONPROFIT4
ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE FULL SPECTRUM OF5
DISABILITY ISSUES IN COLORADO.6
(2) T
O ENSURE THE CDOO'S DISABILITY INTEGRATION GOALS ARE7
MET, THE CDOO SHALL:8
(a) C
ONVENE AND COORDINATE A DISABILITY TECHNICAL9
ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE10
DEPARTMENT, THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY , THE11
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES , THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE12
POLICY AND FINANCING , THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS , THE13
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION , THE DEPARTMENT OF EARLY14
CHILDHOOD, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION , THE DEPARTMENT OF15
HIGHER EDUCATION, THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION , THE16
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS , THE DEPARTMENT OF17
PUBLIC SAFETY, THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, THE DEPARTMENT OF18
PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT , AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL19
TO:20
(I) D
ISCUSS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CDOO ON21
CROSS-AGENCY EFFORTS , INCLUDING REPORTS FROM AGENCIES ,22
IMPACTING COLORADANS WITH DISABILITIES;23
(II) U
NDERSTAND THE ISSUES IMPACTING STATE AGENCIES '24
ABILITY TO BEST SERVE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES; AND25
(III) O
BTAIN THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH26
DISABILITIES ON HOW TO ADDRESS AGENCY ISSUES ;27
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COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP, MAINTAIN, AND MAKE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ON2
THE CDOO WEBSITE A COLLECTION OF RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO3
C
OLORADANS WITH DISABILITIES AND LINKS TO THE AGENCIES OR OTHER4
BODIES THAT ADMINISTER THOSE RESOURCES ;5
(c) C
OLLABORATE WITH STATE AGENCIES AND THE STATEWIDE6
EQUITY OFFICE CREATED IN SECTION 24-50-146 TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN7
AN INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EQUITY PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT8
OF SHARED DASHBOARDS THAT MEASURE PERFORMANCE AGAINST SHARED9
GOALS WITHIN THOSE PLANS THAT ACHIEVE THE SHARED GOALS AND10
VISION OF THE CDOO;11
(d) C
OLLABORATE WITH STAKEHOLDERS FROM THE DISABILITY12
COMMUNITY, INCLUDING REPRESENTATIVES FROM BOARDS AND13
COMMISSIONS THAT ADVISE ON DISABILITY ISSUES ; EXCEPT THAT THE14
CDOO
SHALL NOT COLLABORATE WITH ANY BOARD OR COMMISSION THAT15
EXERCISES QUASI-JUDICIAL AUTHORITY IN RELATION TO DISABILITY16
DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS , INCLUDING ANY STATE AGENCY THAT17
CONDUCTS, AND ANY STATE AGENCY PERSONNEL WHO CONDUCT ,18
INVESTIGATIVE OR OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO A BOARD 'S OR19
COMMISSION'S QUASI-JUDICIAL AUTHORITY IN RELATION TO DISABILITY20
DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS . THE COLLABORATION MUST BE ON A21
RECURRING BASIS TO ALLOW THE CDOO AND THE DISABILITY TECHNICAL22
ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES COLORADANS WITH23
DISABILITIES WANT PRIORITIZED AND THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW24
TO ADDRESS THOSE ISSUES.25
(e) C
OLLABORATE WITH THE STATE OFFICE ON AGING IN THE26
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND ADVOCATES FOR THE AGING27
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DISABILITY INTERSECTING ISSUES TO ENSURE COORDINATION WITH THE2
DISABILITY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ;3
(f) C
ONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS MADE IN RELEVANT REPORTS4
AND AUDITS, INCLUDING:5
(I) T
HE TASK FORCE ON THE RIGHTS OF COLORADANS WITH6
DISABILITIES, CREATED IN SECTION 24-34-1003;7
(II) T
HE FINAL REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY LIVING ADVISORY8
GROUP, CREATED IN THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY LIVING PURSUANT TO THE9
GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDER D 2012-027;10
(III) T
HE COLORADO COMMUNITY LIVING PLAN ;11
(IV) T
HE REPORT ISSUED BY THE EMPLOYMENT FIRST ADVISORY12
PARTNERSHIP IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8-84-303 (7); AND13
(V) T
HE STRATEGIC ACTION PLANNING GROUP ON AGING FINAL14
REPORT; AND15
(g) A
CT AS LEAD COORDINATOR ON MULTIAGENCY REPORTS AND16
PLANS FOCUSED ON COLORADANS WITH DISABILITIES BY COORDINATING17
WITH ALL RELEVANT AGENCIES AND STAKEHOLDER GROUPS .18
(3) T
HE CDOO SHALL PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO THE
OFFICE OF THE19
GOVERNOR AND STATE AGENCIES ON MATTERS RELATED TO COLORADANS20
WITH DISABILITIES, TO:21
(a) I
MPLEMENT A STATEWIDE STRATEGY TO FACILITATE FULL22
SOCIETAL INTEGRATION BY INVESTING IN THE SUCCESS OF INDIVIDUALS23
WITH DISABILITIES IN COLORADO;24
(b) F
OSTER ENHANCED INCLUSION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH25
DISABILITIES;26
(c) E
NSURE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS TO SERVICES27
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(d) E
LIMINATE BARRIERS TO PROSPERITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH2
DISABILITIES; AND3
(e) C
OORDINATE WITH AND MAKE RECOMME NDATIONS TO THE4
GOVERNOR AND STATE AGENCIES ON WAYS TO IMPROVE POLICIES ,5
PROGRAMS, AND OPERATIONS TO SUPPORT FULL SOCIETAL INTEGRATION6
OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACROSS THE STATE .7
(4) A
S FUNDING ALLOWS, THE CDOO SHALL PROMOTE FULL8
SOCIETAL INTEGRATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES , WITH THE9
GOAL OF IMPLEMENTING DISABILITY SUPPORT THR OUGH10
COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES AND NONPROFIT OR GANIZATIONS11
THROUGH WHICH INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES12
CAN ACCESS FORMAL AND INFORMAL SUPPORT TO PROMOTE THEIR13
HEALTH, ECONOMIC WELL-BEING, AND FULL SOCIETAL INTEGRATION. THE14
PROMOTION MUST INCLUDE :15
(a) I
MPLEMENTING STUDIES, SYMPOSIA, AND RESEARCH AND THE16
REVIEW OF FACTUAL REPORTS IN COORDINATION WITH OTHER STATE17
AGENCIES TO GATHER INSIGHT AND TO FORMULATE AND PRESENT18
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR AND STATE AGENCIES RELATED TO19
ISSUES OF CONCERN AND IMPORTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES20
IN COLORADO;21
(b) A
NALYZING ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS IN ORDER22
TO MAKE POLICY AND PROGRAMMATIC RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE23
GOVERNOR AND STATE AGENCIES ;24
(c) C
REATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES , SUCH AS:25
(I) W
ORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT , SKILLS RECOGNITION, AND26
BARRIER REDUCTION;27
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(III) E
NTREPRENEURSHIP AND HIGHER EDUCATION ATTAINMENT ;2
(d) C
ONNECTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO LOCAL ,3
STATE, AND FEDERAL RESOURCES, AND TO OTHER RESOURCES AS THEY ARE4
AVAILABLE OR RELEVANT, TO MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS; AND5
(e) E
DUCATING AND REACHING OUT TO PEOPLE IN THE STATE BY :6
(I) P
ROMOTING AND CELEBRATING THE SUCCESS AND7
CONTRIBUTIONS OF COLORADO'S DISABILITY COMMUNITY; AND8
(II) E
NGAGING WITH THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE IN ORDER TO9
FOSTER INCLUSIVITY AND INTEGRATION BY BUILDING AWARENESS ,10
PROMOTING MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING , AND INCREASING SOCIAL BRIDGING11
OPPORTUNITIES.12
(5) O
N OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 2025, AND ON OR BEFORE13
N
OVEMBER 1 EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, THE DIRECTOR OF THE COLORADO14
DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, OR THE DIRECTOR'S DESIGNEE, SHALL15
SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR . THE REPORT MUST INCLUDE A16
REVIEW AND SUMMARY OF THE ACTIVITY OF , INFORMATION ON, AND DATA17
ON THE PROGRAMS THAT THE CDOO ADMINISTERED DURING THE PRIOR18
STATE FISCAL YEAR.19
8-88-103. Appropriation - gifts, grants, and donations. T
HE20
GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE MONEY FROM THE FUND OR21
FROM ANY OTHER AVAILABLE SOURCE TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR USE BY22
THE CDOO FOR THE PURPOSES SPECIFIED IN THIS ARTICLE 88. THE CDOO23
MAY SEEK, ACCEPT, AND EXPEND GIFTS, GRANTS, OR DONATIONS FROM24
PRIVATE OR PUBLIC SOURCES FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS ARTICLE 88.25
PART 226
DISABILITY SUPPORT27
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this part 22 PART 2 is the "Laura Hershey Disability Support Act".2
8-88-202. [Formerly 24-30-2203] Colorado disability funding3
committee. (1) (a) O
N AND AFTER JULY 1, 2024, THE RIGHTS, POWERS,4
DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS REGARDING the Colorado disability funding5
committee is hereby created within
VESTED IN the department of6
personnel
PRIOR TO SAID DATE ARE TRANSFERRED FROM THE DEPARTMENT7
OF PERSONNEL TO THE COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE8
WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT .9
(b) (I) O
N AND AFTER JULY 1, 2024, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED,10
WHENEVER ANY PROVISION OF LAW REFERS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF11
PERSONNEL IN CONNECTION WITH THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS12
TRANSFERRED TO THE CDOO, SUCH LAW MUST BE CONSTRUED AS13
REFERRING TO THE CDOO.14
(II) A
S OF JULY 1, 2024, ALL RULES AND ORDERS OF THE15
DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL ADOPTED IN C ONNECTION WITH THE POWERS ,16
DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED TO THE CDOO CONTINUE TO BE17
EFFECTIVE UNTIL REVISED, AMENDED, REPEALED, OR NULLIFIED PURSUANT18
TO LAW.19
(III) A
S OF JULY 1, 2024, WHENEVER THE DEPARTMENT OF20
PERSONNEL IS REFERRED TO OR DESIGNATED BY ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER21
DOCUMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS22
TRANSFERRED TO THE CDOO, SUCH REFERENCE OR DESIGNATION IS23
DEEMED TO APPLY TO THE CDOO. ALL CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO BY THE24
DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2024, IN CONNECTION WITH25
THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS ARE HEREBY VALIDATED , WITH THE CDOO26
SUCCEEDING TO ALL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS UNDER SUCH CONTRACTS .27
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GRANTS, AND APPROPRIATIONS OF FUNDS FROM PRIOR STATE FISCAL YEARS2
OPEN TO SATISFY OBLIGATIONS INCURRED UNDER SUCH CONTRACTS ARE3
TRANSFERRED AND APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR ALLOCATION4
TO THE CDOO FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUCH OBLIGATIONS .5
(c) The committee consists of thirteen members appointed by the6
governor, the majority of whom are persons INDIVIDUALS with7
disabilities, persons INDIVIDUALS with immediate family members who8
are persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities, or persons INDIVIDUALS who9
are caregivers to a family member who is a person AN INDIVIDUAL with10
disabilities A DISABILITY. In making the appointments, the governor shall11
ensure that the committee has members with experience in or knowledge12
of:13
(I) Business and business management;14
(II) Nonprofit entities and managing nonprofit entities;15
(III) Advocacy for persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities;16
(IV) The practice of medicine,
WITH EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH17
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES; and18
(V) The practice of law, with experience working with persons
19
INDIVIDUALS with disabilities.20
(2) Members of the committee serve three-year terms; except that21
the terms shall be staggered so that no more than five members' terms22
expire in the same year. The governor shall not appoint a member for23
more than two consecutive terms.24
(3) An act of the committee is void unless a majority of the25
appointed members has voted in favor of the act.26
(4) The committee shall implement this part 22 PART 2 using the27
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(5) The committee is authorized to seek and accept
GIFTS, grants,2
or donations from private or public sources for the purposes of this part
3
22 PART 2; except that the committee shall not accept a gift, grant, or4
donation that is subject to conditions that are inconsistent with this part5
22 PART 2 or part 13 of article 75 of this title TITLE 24 regarding the status6
of
GIFTS, grants, and donations made to state agencies.7
(6) The committee has the following duties and powers:8
(a) To sue and be sued and otherwise assert or defend the9
committee's legal interests;10
(b) To prepare and sign contracts;11
(c) To have and exercise all rights and powers necessary or12
incidental to, or implied from, the specific powers granted in this part 22
13
PART 2;14
(d) To fix the time and place at which meetings may be held;15
(e) To adopt and use a seal and to alter the same at its pleasure;16
(f) To authorize an auctioneer or other seller of a registration17
number to retain a reasonable commission as determined by the18
committee;19
(g) (f) To make business decisions to implement this part 22 PART20
2;21
(h) (g) To create incentives for holders to turn in currently issued22
registration numbers if any actual costs are reimbursed to the state from23
the sale;24
(i) (h) To authorize and sell license plates made of alternative25
materials if approved by the department of revenue; and26
(j) (i) To sell the right to use additional license plate options, such27
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the department of revenue and the Colorado state patrol.2
(7) (a) The committee may obtain CONTRACT FOR the services of3
professional advisors or contract with employees to handle the conduct4
of all meetings OR carry out its administrative functions for meetings and5
committee business. or handle the committee's auctions.6
(b) The department of personnel may hire employees to handle the7
administrative aspects of supporting the committee. resulting from the8
committee being within the department of personnel.9
(8) The attorney general is the legal counsel for the committee.10
(9) Committee members do not receive compensation for11
performing official duties of the committee but may receive a per diem12
or reimbursement for travel and other reasonable and necessary expenses13
for performing official duties of the committee. The per diem or14
reimbursement is paid from the fund.15
(10) The department of public safety may prohibit any action of16
the committee or its agents that concerns the sale of license plates or17
registration numbers if the decision would affect the policy of the state of18
Colorado as it relates to the use or display of license plates or registration19
numbers.20
8-88-203. [Formerly 24-30-2204] Program to assist individuals21
to obtain disability benefits. (1) When adequate funding is available,22
The committee shall invite nonprofit entities, COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF23
HUMAN SERVICES, AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES to24
submit a proposal for a program PROPOSALS FOR PROGRAMS to aid persons25
INDIVIDUALS with disabilities in accessing disability benefits. To qualify26
the FOR CONSIDERATION UNDER SUBSECTION (2) OF THIS SECTION, A27
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(a) B
E governed by a board: that:
2
(a) (I) THAT is composed of persons with a demonstrated3
commitment to improving the lives of recipients with disabilities;4
(b) (II) Contains THAT INCLUDES members who understand a5
range of disabilities; and6
(c) (III) Contains A majority of THE members who OF WHICH are7
persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities, persons INDIVIDUALS with8
immediate family members who are persons INDIVIDUALS with9
disabilities, or persons INDIVIDUALS who are caregivers to a family10
member who is a person AN INDIVIDUAL with disabilities A DISABILITY;11
or12
(I) and (II) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2022.)13
(III) (b) Has HAVE a contract with an organization that meets the14
above criteria IN SUBSECTION (1)(a) OF THIS SECTION to assume the15
disability perspective
APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE .16 (1.5) TO QUALIFY FOR CONSIDERATION UNDER SUBSECTION (2) OF17
THIS SECTION, A COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OR A COUNTY18
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENT OF19
SUBSECTION (1)(b) OF THIS SECTION.20
(2) (a) (I) The committee shall review the proposed programs and21
shall award a contract to one or more entities that best meet the22
requirements of this section in accordance with the "Procurement Code",23
articles 101 to 112 of this title 24, OR GRANT TO ONE OR MORE OF THE24
ENTITIES THAT BEST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION .25
(II) The term of each contract OR GRANT is up to three years. The26
committee shall include evaluation criteria in the contract with metrics27
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(III) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2022.)2
(b) The committee shall not award a contract OR GRANT unless the3
proposal includes:4
(I) A system for evaluating whether a person AN INDIVIDUAL with5
a disability is reasonably able to navigate the application process to obtain6
disability benefits, health care, and employment;7
(II) A system for prioritizing the need of applicants based upon8
the evaluations;9
(III) A plan for assisting persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities in10
navigating the processes of obtaining and retaining disability benefits,11
health care, and employment;12
(IV) A plan for establishment of ESTABLISHING working13
relationships with state agencies, county departments of human or social14
services, health-care providers, the United States social security15
administration, and the business community;16
(V) A policy of preferential hiring of persons INDIVIDUALS with17
disabilities;18
(VI) Reasonable standards for accounting control of expenditures;19
and20
(VII) Metrics to evaluate the program's quality and21
cost-effectiveness.22
(VIII) Repealed.23
(c) The committee shall not discriminate against a contracting24
entity for AN APPLICANT BASED ON THE APPLICANT'S advocacy concerning25
persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities.26
(d) To the greatest extent possible, the committee shall ensure,27
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persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities are served statewide.2
(3) The AN entity awarded a contract OR GRANT under this section3
shall make quarterly reports of expenditures to the committee. The4
committee shall include in the contract OR GRANT a method and format5
for making the reports.6
8-88-204. [Formerly 24-30-2204.5] Program to investigate,7
fund, and pilot projects or programs to benefit individuals with8
disabilities. (1) W
HEN ADEQUATE FUNDING IS AVAILABLE , the committee9
shall accept and review proposals to fund projects or programs, or both,10
that study or pilot new and innovative ideas that will lead to an improved11
quality of life or increased independence for persons
INDIVIDUALS with12
disabilities. Proposals may be accepted throughout the year, and grants or13
loans may be made by the committee at its regular meetings. The fund14
created in section 24-30-2205.5 shall be IS the sole source to fund OF15
MONEY FOR any grants or loans made pursuant to this section.16
(2) To be eligible for funding pursuant to this section, a project or17
program must:18
(a) Demonstrate a capability to be self-sustaining or otherwise be19
able to develop long-term independent funding;
AND20
(b) (I) Have a governing body, A board, or ownership that is21
composed of persons INDIVIDUALS with a demonstrated commitment to22
improving the lives of persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities, the majority23
of whom are persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities, persons INDIVIDUALS24
with immediate family members who are persons INDIVIDUALS with25
disabilities, or persons INDIVIDUALS who are caregivers to a family26
member who is a person AN INDIVIDUAL with disabilities; and A27
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(II) FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT MEET THE GOVERNANCE2
REQUIREMENTS OF SUBSECTION (2)(b)(II) OF THIS SECTION, HAVE A GRANT3
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE , THAT IS4
RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL OVERSIGHT OF THE GRANT AND IS COMPRISED OF5
INDIVIDUALS WITH A DEMONSTRATED COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING THE6
LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM ARE7
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, INDIVIDUALS WITH IMMEDIATE FAMILY8
MEMBERS WHO ARE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES , OR INDIVIDUALS WHO9
ARE CAREGIVERS TO A FAMILY MEMBER WHO IS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A10
DISABILITY; OR11
(c) (III) In the case of a sole proprietorship, have an owner who12
is a person with a demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of13
persons with disabilities, who:14
(A) Is a person AN INDIVIDUAL with a disability, a person AN15
INDIVIDUAL with an immediate family member who is a person AN16
INDIVIDUAL with a disability, or a person AN INDIVIDUAL who is a17
caregiver to a family member who is a person AN INDIVIDUAL with a18
disability;
AND19
(B) H
AS DEMONSTRATED COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING THE LIVES20
OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.21
8-88-205. [Formerly 24-30-2205.5] Disability support fund.22
(1) There is hereby
created in the state treasury the disability support23
fund, which shall consist CONSISTS of money transferred to the fund in24
accordance with section 25.5-5-308 (8); C.R.S., MONEY from the sale of25
registration numbers under this part 22, PART 2; any money that may be26
appropriated
OR TRANSFERRED to the fund by the general assembly; and27
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the purpose of implementing this part 22 PART 2.2
(2) The money in the fund is subject to annual appropriation by3
the general assembly for the direct and indirect costs associated with the4
implementation of this part 22 PART 2. Any money in the fund not5
expended for the purpose of this section may be invested by the state6
treasurer as provided by law. All interest and income derived from the7
investment and deposit of money in the fund must be credited to the fund.8
Any unexpended and unencumbered money remaining in the fund at the9
end of a fiscal year must remain in the fund for use as provided in this10
part 22 PART 2 and MUST not be credited or transferred to the general fund11
or another fund. If this section is repealed, prior to its repeal, all12
unexpended and unencumbered money remaining in the fund must be13
transferred to the general fund.14
(3) Any money used to implement additional license plate options15
shall not be transferred to the department of revenue. The committee or16
contract entity shall transfer the money directly to the division of17
correctional industries.18
(4) The committee shall evaluate the cost of implementing section19
24-30-2204 at least once annually and, if it is financially feasible to20
implement that section, shall implement section 24-30-2204 before21
implementing section 24-30-2204.5.22
8-88-206. Sale of registration numbers for license plates -23
license to buy and sell - market for - royalty payment -24
administration - third-party contracting entity. (1) (a) [Formerly25
24-30-2206 (1)] The state or a person may sell, and the state or a person26
may purchase, the exclusive right to use a registration number selected by27
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for the purpose of registering a vehicle under article 3 of title 42. C.R.S.2
(b) [Formerly 24-30-2206 (2)] The right to use a registration3
number is a license, the use of which is subject to compliance with this4
part 22 PART 2. The duration of the license is determined by the5
committee.6
(2) (a) [Formerly 24-30-2208 (1)] The committee shall raise7
money by selling to a buyer the right to use valuable letter and number8
combinations for a registration number. The committee shall auction9
registration numbers that are likely to be worth substantially more than10
the average value of a registration number.11
(b) (I) [Formerly 24-30-2208 (2)(a)] The committee shall study12
the market and determine which registration numbers are the most13
valuable, including both the types of plates currently issued and any type14
of plate that has been historically issued, TO DETERMINE WHICH15
REGISTRATION NUMBERS ARE THE MOST VALUABLE . Based on the study,16
the committee shall select the most valuable registration numbers and17
request the department of revenue to verify whether plates with the18
registration numbers are currently issued. The committee and the19
department of revenue shall enter into an agreement establishing a20
process for requesting registration numbers, that specifies INCLUDING21
SPECIFYING the frequency of these requests.22
(II) [Formerly 24-30-2208 (2)(b)] Upon receiving the committee's23
request, the department of revenue shall verify whether the plates are24
currently issued. For purposes of this subsection (2)(b), and subsection25
(2)(c) of this section, a plate that expires due to the operation of section26
42-3-115 (5)(a) is considered currently issued until
THE EXPIRATION OF27
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affixed to apply to use the registration number of the expired plate when2
registering another motor vehicle. expires. If the plate is not currently3
issued, the department
OF REVENUE shall reserve the registration number4
until the committee notifies the department
OF REVENUE to release the5
registration number.6
(III) T
HE COMMITTEE SHALL ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR7
DETERMINING VALUE OF ALL CONFIGURATIONS OF REGISTRATION8
NUMBERS RESERVED BY THE COMMITTEE . THE PRICING AND MANNER OF9
SALE MUST FOLLOW THE ESTABLISHED PROCESS .10
(IV) [Formerly 24-30-2208 (2)(c)] If a registration number is not11
currently issued, the committee may sell the right to use the registration12
number in a manner calculated to bring the highest price; except that the13
department of revenue may deny the sale or use of a registration number14
that is offensive or inappropriate.15
(3) (a) [Formerly 24-30-2209 (1)] The committee shall raise16
money
REVENUE by creating a market, which may include an online site,17
for
THE RESALE OF LICENSE PLATE CONFIGURATIONS OF registration18
numbers using methods that are commercially reasonable, account for19
expenditures, and ensure the collection of the state's approval and transfer20
royalty.21
(b) [Formerly 24-30-2209 (2)] The royalty for the state's approval22
and transfer of the right to use a registration number is twenty-five23
percent of the sale price of the transfer. At the time of sale, the purchaser24
shall pay the royalty to the committee. This payment is in addition to and25
not in lieu of the normal registration fees, sales or use taxes, or specific26
ownership tax.27
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registration number, and the department of revenue shall not assign a2
registration number, as a result of the right to use the number being sold3
to a vehicle unless the registration number was sold using the market4
created by the committee.5
(4) (a) [Formerly 24-30-2210 (1)] The committee shall notify the6
department of revenue when the right to use a registration number has7
been sold and the committee has collected the state's sale proceeds or8
approval and transfer royalty. Upon receiving the notice, the department9
of revenue shall create a record in Colorado DRIVES, created in section10
42-1-211, containing the name of the buyer; the vehicle identification11
number, if applicable; and the corresponding registration number.12
(b) [Formerly 24-30-2210 (2)] If the registration number consists13
of a combination of letters and numbers that is not within the normal14
format of
A license plate currently produced for the department of15
revenue, the department of revenue shall issue the plates as personalized16
plates under section 42-3-211; C.R.S.;
except that, notwithstanding17
section 42-3-211, C.R.S., the committee may sell, and the buyer or any18
subsequent buyer may use:19
(I) A registration number or letter of one position; or20
(II) Any symbol on the standard American keyboard or approved21
by the committee.22
(c) [Formerly 24-30-2210 (3)] The committee shall transfer the23
money collected under this part 22 PART 2 to the state treasurer, who shall24
credit the money to the fund. created in section 24-30-2205.5.25
(d) [Formerly 24-30-2210 (4)] The committee may contract with26
one or more public or private entities to implement this part 22 PART 2.27
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the committee from the sale of registration numbers shall be deposited in2
the fund.3
4
8-88-207. [Formerly 24-30-2212] Sunset review - repeal of part.5
This part 22 PART 2 is repealed, effective September 1, 2026 SEPTEMBER6
1, 2029. Before the repeal, this part 22 PART 2 is scheduled for review in7
accordance with section 24-34-104.8
SECTION 3. Repeal of relocated and nonrelocated provisions9
in this act. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal part 22 of article 30 of10
title 24; except that 24-30-2211 is not relocated.11
SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-34-104, repeal12
(27)(a)(XVIII); and add (30)(a)(IX) as follows:13
24-34-104. General assembly review of regulatory agencies14
and functions for repeal, continuation, or reestablishment - legislative15
declaration - repeal. (27) (a) The following agencies, functions, or both,16
are scheduled for repeal on September 1, 2026:17
(XVIII) The assistance program for disability benefits under part18
22 of article 30 of this title 24.19
(30) (a) The following agencies, functions, or both, are scheduled20
for repeal on September 1, 2029:21
(IX) THE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS UNDER22
ARTICLE 88 OF TITLE 8.23
SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-1-121, add (3)(n)24
as follows:25
24-1-121. Department of labor and employment - creation.26
(3) The department of labor and employment consists of the following27
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(n) T
HE COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE , OR2
"CDOO",
CREATED IN SECTION 8-88-102, THE HEAD OF WHICH IS THE3
DIRECTOR OF THE CDOO. THE CDOO IS A TYPE 1 ENTITY, AS DEFINED IN4
SECTION 24-1-105, AND EXERCISES ITS POWERS AND PERFORMS ITS DUTIES5
AND FUNCTIONS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT .6
SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-75-402, amend7
(5)(yy) as follows:8
24-75-402. Cash funds - limit on uncommitted reserves -9
reduction in the amount of fees - exclusions - definitions.10
(5) Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, the11
following cash funds are excluded from the limitations specified in this12
section:13
(yy) The disability support fund created in section 24-30-2205.5
14
(1) 8-8-205 (1);15
SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-1-801, amend16
(5)(c)(II)(A) as follows:17
25-1-801. Patient records in custody of health-care facility -18
definitions. (5) As used in this part 8, unless the context otherwise19
requires:20
(c) (II) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part 8:21
(A) If a patient record is requested by a third-party entity that is22
performing duties under the "Laura Hershey Disability Support Act", part23
22 of article 30 of title 24, C.R.S. PART 2 OF ARTICLE 88 OF TITLE 8, the24
third party may obtain one free copy of the record for the application25
process or for an appeal or reapplication when required by the disability26
benefit administrator;27
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(8)(b.5) as follows:2
25.5-5-308. Breast and cervical cancer prevention and3
treatment program - creation - legislative declaration - definitions -4
funds - repeal. (8) (b.5) Until section 24-30-2204.5 8-88-205 is5
repealed, the state treasurer shall transfer any interest or income earned6
on moneys MONEY in the fund to the disability support fund created in7
section 24-30-2205.5 8-88-205.8
SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal 26-2-119.7.9
SECTION 10. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 39-22-535, amend10
(1) as follows:11
39-22-535. Credit for purchase of uniquely valuable motor12
vehicle registration numbers. (1) For tax years commencing on or after13
January 1, 2013, a person who buys the right to use a registration number14
under section 24-30-2206 8-88-206 is allowed a credit against the income15
taxes imposed by this article 22 for twenty percent of the purchase price16
of the right to use the registration number that is paid to the Colorado17
disability funding committee created in section 24-30-2203 8-88-202.18
SECTION 11. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-1-227, amend19
(1) introductory portion as follows:20
42-1-227. Disabled parking education program. (1) Subject to21
the availability of money appropriated to the department of personnel22
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT , pursuant to section 42-1-226,23
the Colorado disability funding committee, created in section 24-30-220324
8-88-202:25
SECTION 12. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-3-115, amend26
(5)(b)(II) as follows:27
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(5) (b) Subsection (5)(a) of this section does not apply to the transfer or2
assignment of an owner's title or interest in Class B, Class C, and Class3
D personal property that has number plates:4
(II) That have a valuable registration number that has been5
reserved for use under the "Laura Hershey Disability Support Act", part6
22 of article 30 of title 24 PART 2 OF ARTICLE 88 OF TITLE 8.7
SECTION 13. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-3-206.5, amend8
(1); and add (7) as follows:9
42-3-206.5. Issuance of plates in a retired style authorized -10
additional fee - rules. (1) (a) Beginning January 1, 2023, or when the11
department is able to issue license plates pursuant to section 24-30-220312
(6)(j) 8-88-202 (6)(i), whichever is earlier, the department shall issue13
license plates in previously retired styles for motorcycles, passenger cars,14
trucks, or noncommercial or recreational motor vehicles that do not15
exceed sixteen thousand pounds empty weight that had:16
(a) (I) White letters and numbers on a background of green17
mountains and a white sky;18
(II) White letters and numbers on a background of black with a19
white border;20
(III) White letters and numbers on a background of blue with a21
white border; or22
(IV) White letters and numbers on a background of red with a23
white border.24
(b) The amount of the taxes and fees for license plates in the25
previously retired style is the same as the amount of the taxes and fees26
specified for regular motor vehicle plates plus an annual fee of27
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created in section 24-30-2205.5 8-88-205.2
(7) ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2027, IF AN APPLICANT FOR A3
RETIRED LICENSE PLATE THAT WAS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION4
DEMONSTRATES A PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT THAT AFFECTS THE APPLICANT 'S5
MOBILITY UNDER THE STANDARDS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 42-3-204 (1)(a),6
THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE THE PREVIOUSLY RETIRED LICENSE PLATE7
TO THE APPLICANT WITH AN IDENTIFYING FIGURE AS DEFINED IN SECTION8
42-3-204 (1)(e)
TO INDICATE THAT THE VEHICLE IS AUTHORIZED TO9
TRANSPORT AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO USE RESERVED PARKING10
PURSUANT TO SECTION 42-4-1208.11
SECTION 14. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-3-211, amend12
(3)(a) as follows:13
42-3-211. Issuance of personalized plates authorized.14
(3) (a) Personalized license plates must be the same color and design as15
regular motor vehicle license plates, must consist of any combination of16
numbers or letters not exceeding seven positions and not less than two17
positions except as otherwise provided in section 24-30-2210, C.R.S.
18
8-88-206
(4), and must not conflict with existing passenger, commercial,19
trailer, motorcycle, or other special license plates series; except that20
personalized license plates bearing the words "street rod" shall be of a21
design determined by the executive director of the department, which22
design shall be different from those used by the state for regular motor23
vehicle license plates.24SECTION 15. Appropriation. For the 2024-25 state fiscal year,25
$5,538,925 is appropriated to the department of labor and employment for26
use by the executive director's office. This appropriation is from the27
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is based on an assumption that the office will require an additional 6.02
FTE. To implement this act, the office may use this appropriation for the3
Colorado disability opportunity office.4
SECTION 16. Appropriation - adjustments to 2024 long bill.5
To implement this act, appropriations made in the annual general6
appropriation act for the 2024-25 state fiscal year to the department of7
personnel for use by the executive director's office are adjusted as8
follows:9
(a) The cash funds appropriation from the disability support fund10
created in section 24-30-2205.5 (1), C.R.S., for personal services related11
to department administration is decreased by $128,584, and the related12
FTE is decreased by 2.0 FTE;13
(b) The cash funds appropriation from the disability support fund14
created in section 24-30-2205.5 (1), C.R.S., for the disability funding15
committee is decreased by $5,975,976; and16
(c) The cash funds appropriation from the disabled parking17
education and enforcement fund created in section 42-1-226, C.R.S., for18
the disability funding committee is decreased by $100,000.19
SECTION 17. Effective date. This act takes effect July 1, 2024.20
SECTION 18. Safety clause. The general assembly finds,21
determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate22
preservation of the public peace, health, or safety or for appropriations for23
the support and maintenance of the departments of the state and state24
institutions.25
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