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	1	+	Second Regular Session
	2	+	Seventy-fourth General Assembly
	3	+	STATE OF COLORADO
	4	+	REREVISED
	5	+	This Version Includes All Amendments
	6	+	Adopted in the Second House
	7	+	LLS NO. 24-0865.02 Kristen Forrestal x4217
1	8		HOUSE BILL 24-1360
2		-	BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) Ortiz and Clifford, Bacon, deGruy Kennedy,
3		-	Hernandez, Herod, Joseph, Mabrey, Martinez, McLachlan, Rutinel,
4		-	Velasco, Willford, Epps, Amabile, Bird, Boesenecker, Brown, Daugherty,
5		-	Duran, English, Garcia, Hamrick, Jodeh, Kipp, Lieder, Lindsay, Lukens,
6		-	Marshall, Marvin, Mauro, Parenti, Ricks, Sirota, Story, Titone, Valdez,
7		-	Weissman, Woodrow, Young, McCluskie;
8		-	also SENATOR(S) Rodriguez, Bridges, Coleman, Exum, Ginal, Gonzales,
9		-	Hansen, Jaquez Lewis, Kolker, Marchman, Michaelson Jenet, Mullica,
10		-	Priola, Roberts, Sullivan, Winter F., Fenberg.
	9	+	House Committees Senate Committees
	10	+	Business Affairs & Labor Business, Labor, & Technology
	11	+	Finance Appropriations
	12	+	Appropriations
	13	+	A BILL FOR AN ACT
11	14		C
12		-	ONCERNING MECHANISMS TO SUPPORT THE INTEGRATION OF COLORADANS
13		-	WITH DISABILITIES INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES
14		-	, AND, IN CONNECTION
15		-	THEREWITH
16		-	, CREATING THE COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY
17		-	OFFICE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
18		-	, MOVING
19		-	THE
20		-	COLORADO DISABILITY FUNDING COMMITTEE AND ITS FUNCTIONS
21		-	FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL TO THE
22		-	COLORADO
23		-	DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE
24		-	, AND MAKING AND REDUCING AN
25		-	APPROPRIATION
26		-	.
27		-
28		-	Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
29		-	SECTION 1. Legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly
30		-	NOTE: This bill has been prepared for the signatures of the appropriate legislative
31		-	officers and the Governor. To determine whether the Governor has signed the bill
32		-	or taken other action on it, please consult the legislative status sheet, the legislative
33		-	history, or the Session Laws.
34		-	________
35		-	Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material added to existing law; dashes
36		-	through words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law and such material is not part of
37		-	the act. finds and declares that:
38		-	(a) Approximately twenty percent of Coloradans live with one or
39		-	more disabilities;
40		-	(b) The poverty rate of Coloradans with disabilities is approximately
41		-	twice that of Coloradans without disabilities;
42		-	(c) Students with disabilities in Colorado drop out of high school at
43		-	twice the rate as their peers without disabilities and have a college
44		-	graduation rate that is half that of students without disabilities;
45		-	(d) The employment rate of Coloradans with disabilities is
46		-	approximately forty percent that of Coloradans without disabilities;
47		-	(e) Two-thirds of Colorado's unhoused population have one or more
48		-	disabilities;
49		-	(f) Individuals with disabilities are often subject to discrimination
50		-	in the areas of telecommunication, public services, public accommodations
51		-	operated by private entities, and employment;
52		-	(g) The federal "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990", 42
53		-	U.S.C. sec. 12101 et seq., as amended; the federal "Rehabilitation Act of
54		-	1973", 29 U.S.C. sec. 701 et seq., as amended; and the "Individuals with
55		-	Disabilities Education Act", 20 U.S.C. sec. 1400 et seq., as amended,
56		-	establish principles and guidelines regarding individuals with disabilities;
57		-	(h) Colorado's disability and aging populations are growing as a
58		-	proportion of the total population; and
59		-	(i) Colorado is committed to:
60		-	(I) Protecting the civil rights of individuals with disabilities;
61		-	(II) Creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities to thrive;
62		-	and
63		-	(III) Ensuring individuals with disabilities have adequate:
64		-	PAGE 2-HOUSE BILL 24-1360 (A) Health care, including community-based long-term services and
65		-	supports;
66		-	(B) Affordable and accessible housing integrated into communities
67		-	statewide;
68		-	(C) Transportation;
69		-	(D) Employment supports, including benefits counseling;
70		-	(E) Education, from early intervention through higher education;
71		-	(F) Emergency and disaster planning and preparedness; and
72		-	(G) Recreational opportunities; and (IV) Ensuring that individuals with disabilities have a voice in
73		-	governing.
74		-	(2) Therefore, the general assembly finds that it is in the best interest
75		-	of the state of Colorado to strive to achieve equality of opportunity,
76		-	education, health, independent living, mobility, and economic
77		-	self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities and that the creation of the
78		-	Colorado disability opportunity office is vital to achieving these goals.
79		-	(3) It is in the best interest of the state to transfer the Colorado
80		-	disability funding committee (committee) to the Colorado disability
81		-	opportunity office (office), which is created in this act, given the alignment
82		-	of the purpose of the committee and the intent of the office, to ensure there
83		-	is a focus on opportunities for Coloradans with disabilities in the grant and
84		-	contract work done by the committee. It is the intent of the general assembly
85		-	for the office to advise the committee on disability issues, to help state
86		-	agencies coordinate their efforts concerning disability issues, and to not
87		-	supplant the work or responsibilities or statutory authority of state agencies.
88		-	SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with amended
89		-	and relocated provisions article 88 to title 8 as follows:
90		-	ARTICLE 88
91		-	Support of Coloradans with Disabilities
92		-	PAGE 3-HOUSE BILL 24-1360 PART 1
93		-	COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE
94		-	8-88-101. [Formerly 24-30-2202] Definitions. As used in this part
95		-	22, unless the context otherwise requires ARTICLE 88:
	15	+	ONCERNING MECHANISMS TO SUPPORT THE INTEGRATION OF101
	16	+	C
	17	+	OLORADANS WITH DISABILITIES INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES ,102
	18	+	AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH , CREATING THE COLORADO103
	19	+	DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF104
	20	+	LABOR AND
	21	+	EMPLOYMENT, MOVING THE COLORADO DISABILITY105
	22	+	FUNDING COMMITTEE AND ITS FUNCTIONS FROM THE106
	23	+	DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL TO THE COLORADO DISABILITY107
	24	+	OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, AND MAKING AND REDUCING AN108
	25	+	APPROPRIATION.109
	26	+	Bill Summary
	27	+	(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does
	28	+	not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill
	29	+	passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that
	30	+	SENATE
	31	+	3rd Reading Unamended
	32	+	May 4, 2024
	33	+	SENATE
	34	+	2nd Reading Unamended
	35	+	May 3, 2024
	36	+	HOUSE
	37	+	3rd Reading Unamended
	38	+	April 29, 2024
	39	+	HOUSE
	40	+	Amended 2nd Reading
	41	+	April 26, 2024
	42	+	HOUSE SPONSORSHIP
	43	+	Ortiz and Clifford, Bacon, deGruy Kennedy, Hernandez, Herod, Joseph, Mabrey,
	44	+	Martinez, McLachlan, Rutinel, Velasco, Willford, Epps, Amabile, Bird, Boesenecker, Brown,
	45	+	Daugherty, Duran, English, Epps, Garcia, Hamrick, Jodeh, Kipp, Lieder, Lindsay, Lukens,
	46	+	Marshall, Marvin, Mauro, McCluskie, Parenti, Ricks, Sirota, Story, Titone, Valdez,
	47	+	Weissman, Woodrow, Young
	48	+	SENATE SPONSORSHIP
	49	+	Rodriguez, Bridges, Coleman, Exum, Fenberg, Ginal, Gonzales, Hansen, Jaquez Lewis,
	50	+	Kolker, Marchman, Michaelson Jenet, Mullica, Priola, Roberts, Sullivan, Winter F.
	51	+	Shading denotes HOUSE amendment. Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment.
	52	+	Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing law.
	53	+	Dashes through the words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law. applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at
	54	+	http://leg.colorado.gov.)
	55	+	The bill creates the Colorado disability opportunity office (CDOO)
	56	+	within the department of labor and employment (department) as a type 1
	57	+	entity. The executive director of the department is required to appoint the
	58	+	director of the CDOO. The CDOO is required to:
	59	+	! Serve as a resource for contact for state agencies, private
	60	+	and nonprofit organizations, and the public concerning
	61	+	disability issues in Colorado;
	62	+	! Ensure that goals of full societal inclusion for individuals
	63	+	with disabilities are met by meeting with stakeholders from
	64	+	entities around the state related to disabilities and with state
	65	+	agencies to develop recommendations on the
	66	+	administration of grants, restructuring of disability related
	67	+	entities, and collaboration on overlapping aging and
	68	+	disability issues; and
	69	+	! Submit the recommendations to the governor and state
	70	+	agencies.
	71	+	The CDOO is also required to:
	72	+	! Implement a statewide strategy to facilitate economic
	73	+	stability for individuals with disabilities and promote
	74	+	successful economic, social, and community integration
	75	+	and to identify and address issues related to integration;
	76	+	! Work towards enhanced inclusion and equitable
	77	+	opportunities for individuals with disabilities, as well as
	78	+	address concerns raised by disability populations;
	79	+	! Coordinate with other entities to identify and eliminate
	80	+	barriers to prosperity and the integration of individuals with
	81	+	disabilities into their communities;
	82	+	! Make recommendations to the governor and state agencies
	83	+	on ways to improve policies and programs to support the
	84	+	integration of individuals with disabilities across the state;
	85	+	! As funding allows, undertake other projects, including
	86	+	analyzing economic and demographic trends, gathering
	87	+	insight and formulating and presenting recommendations
	88	+	to the governor and state agencies related to issues of
	89	+	concern and importance to individuals with disabilities in
	90	+	Colorado; and
	91	+	! Promote integration among individuals with disabilities
	92	+	with the goal of implementing disability support through
	93	+	community-based initiatives and nonprofit organizations,
	94	+	which promotion includes economic opportunities,
	95	+	increased access to resources, and state education and
	96	+	outreach.
	97	+	1360
	98	+	-2- The bill also transfers the Colorado disability funding committee
	99	+	(committee) from the department of personnel to the CDOO. The transfer
	100	+	includes a transfer of the committee's responsibilities, including:
	101	+	! The program to assist persons to obtain disability benefits;
	102	+	! The program to investigate, fund, and pilot projects or
	103	+	programs to benefit individuals with disabilities; and
	104	+	! The buying and selling of select registration numbers for
	105	+	license plates to raise funds for the disability support fund.
	106	+	Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:1
	107	+	SECTION 1. Legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly2
	108	+	finds and declares that:3
	109	+	(a) Approximately twenty percent of Coloradans live with one or4
	110	+	more disabilities;5
	111	+	(b) The poverty rate of Coloradans with disabilities is6
	112	+	approximately twice that of Coloradans without disabilities;7
	113	+	(c) Students with disabilities in Colorado drop out of high school8
	114	+	at twice the rate as their peers without disabilities and have a college9
	115	+	graduation rate that is half that of students without disabilities;10
	116	+	(d) The employment rate of Coloradans with disabilities is11
	117	+	approximately forty percent that of Coloradans without disabilities;12
	118	+	(e) Two-thirds of Colorado's unhoused population have one or13
	119	+	more disabilities;14
	120	+	(f) Individuals with disabilities are often subject to discrimination15
	121	+	in the areas of telecommunication, public services, public16
	122	+	accommodations operated by private entities, and employment;17
	123	+	(g) The federal "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990", 4218
	124	+	U.S.C. sec. 12101 et seq., as amended; the federal "Rehabilitation Act of19
	125	+	1973", 29 U.S.C. sec. 701 et seq., as amended; and the "Individuals with20
	126	+	Disabilities Education Act", 20 U.S.C. sec. 1400 et seq., as amended,21
	127	+	1360-3- establish principles and guidelines regarding individuals with disabilities;1
	128	+	(h) Colorado's disability and aging populations are growing as a2
	129	+	proportion of the total population; and3
	130	+	(i) Colorado is committed to:4
	131	+	(I) Protecting the civil rights of individuals with disabilities;5
	132	+	(II) Creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities to6
	133	+	thrive; and7
	134	+	(III) Ensuring individuals with disabilities have adequate:8
	135	+	(A) Health care, including community-based long-term services9
	136	+	and supports;10
	137	+	(B) Affordable and accessible housing integrated into11
	138	+	communities statewide;12
	139	+	(C) Transportation;13
	140	+	(D) Employment supports, including benefits counseling.14
	141	+	(E) Education, from early intervention through higher education;15
	142	+	(F) Emergency and disaster planning and preparedness; and 16
	143	+	(G) Recreational opportunities; and17
	144	+	(IV) Ensuring that individuals with disabilities have a voice in18
	145	+	governing.19
	146	+	(2) Therefore, the general assembly finds that it is in the best20
	147	+	interest of the state of Colorado to strive to achieve equality of21
	148	+	opportunity, education, health, independent living, mobility, and22
	149	+	economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities and that the23
	150	+	creation of the Colorado disability opportunity office is vital to achieving24
	151	+	these goals.25
	152	+	(3) It is in the best interest of the state to transfer the Colorado26
	153	+	disability funding committee (committee) to the Colorado disability27
	154	+	1360
	155	+	-4- opportunity office (office), which is created in this act, given the1
	156	+	alignment of the purpose of the committee and the intent of the office, to2
	157	+	ensure there is a focus on opportunities for Coloradans with disabilities3
	158	+	in the grant and contract work done by the committee. It is the intent of4
	159	+	the general assembly for the office to advise the committee on disability5
	160	+	issues, to help state agencies coordinate their efforts concerning disability6
	161	+	issues, and to not supplant the work or responsibilities or statutory7
	162	+	authority of state agencies.8
	163	+	SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with amended9
	164	+	and relocated provisions article 88 to title 8 as follows:10
	165	+	ARTICLE 8811
	166	+	Support of Coloradans with Disabilities12
	167	+	PART 113
	168	+	COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE14
	169	+	8-88-101. [Formerly 24-30-2202] Definitions. As used in this part15
	170	+	22, unless the context otherwise requires ARTICLE 88:16
96	171		(1) "CDOO"
97		-	MEANS THE COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY
98		-	OFFICE CREATED IN SECTION
99		-	8-88-102.
	172	+	MEANS THE COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY17
	173	+	OFFICE CREATED IN SECTION 8-88-102.18
100	174		(1)
101		-	(2) "Committee" means the Colorado disability funding
102		-	committee created in section 24-30-2203 8-88-202.
103		-	(2) (3) "Contract entity" means the AN entity the committee contracts
104		-	with
105		-	PURSUANT TO SECTION 8-88-206 (5) to implement sections 24-30-2206to 24-30-2210 SECTION 8-88-206.
	175	+	(2) "Committee" means the Colorado disability funding19
	176	+	committee created in section 24-30-2203 8-88-202.20
	177	+	(2) (3) "Contract entity" means the AN entity the committee21
	178	+	contracts with
	179	+	PURSUANT TO SECTION 8-88-206 (5) to implement sections
	180	+	22
	181	+	24-30-2206 to 24-30-2210 SECTION 8-88-206.23
106	182		(4) "D
107		-	EPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND
108		-	EMPLOYMENT CREATED IN SECTION
109		-	24-1-121.
	183	+	EPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND24
	184	+	EMPLOYMENT CREATED IN SECTION 24-1-121.25
110	185		(5) "D
111		-	ISABILITY" HAS THE SAME MEANING AS SET FORTH ~~IN SECTION~~
112		-	24-34-301 (7).
113		-	~~(3)~~
114		-	(6) "Disability benefits" means THE FOLLOWING ~~SERVICES~~
115		-	PROVIDED TO AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY
116		-	:
117		-	~~(a) Cash payments from~~ social security ~~disability insurance under~~
118		-	~~Title II of the federal "Social Security Act", 42 U.S.C. sec. 401 et seq., as~~
119		-	~~amended;~~
120		-	~~(b) Cash payments made by~~ the federal ~~government to persons who~~
121		-	~~are aged~~, ~~blind~~, ~~or disabled under Title XVI of the federal "Social Security~~
122		-	~~Act", 42 U.S.C. sec. 401 et seq., as amended; and~~
123		-	~~(c) AID~~ TO THE NEEDY DISABLED PURSUANT TO SECTION 26-2-119;
	186	+	ISABILITY" HAS THE SAME MEANING AS SET FORTH IN26
	187	+	SECTION 24-34-301 (7).27
	188	+	1360
	189	+	-5- (3) (6) "Disability benefits" means THE FOLLOWING SERVICES1
	190	+	PROVIDED TO AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY :2
	191	+	(a) Cash payments from social security disability insurance under3
	192	+	Title II of the federal "Social Security Act", 42 U.S.C. sec. 401 et seq., as4
	193	+	amended;5
	194	+	(b) Cash payments made by the federal government to persons6
	195	+	who are aged, blind, or disabled under Title XVI of the federal "Social7
	196	+	Security Act", 42 U.S.C. sec. 401 et seq., as amended; and8
	197	+	(c) A
	198	+	ID TO THE NEEDY DISABLED PURSUANT TO SECTION 26-2-119;9
124	199		(d) M
125		-	EDICAL CARE, INCLUDING long-term care under the "Colorado
126		-	Medical Assistance Act", articles 4 to 6 of title 25.5, C.R.S.
127		-	AND THE HOME
128		-	CARE ALLOWANCE PROGRAM ADMINISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION
129		-	26-2-122.3;
130		-	PAGE 4-HOUSE BILL 24-1360 (e) TAX FILING ASSISTANCE;
	200	+	EDICAL CARE, INCLUDING long-term care under the10
	201	+	"Colorado Medical Assistance Act", articles 4 to 6 of title 25.5, C.R.S.
	202	+	11
	203	+	AND THE HOME CARE ALLOWANCE PROGRAM ADMINISTERED PURSUANT TO12
	204	+	SECTION 26-2-122.3;13
	205	+	(e) T
	206	+	AX FILING ASSISTANCE;14
131	207		(f) R
132		-	EBATES FOR PROPERTY TAX, RENT, AND HEAT;
	208	+	EBATES FOR PROPERTY TAX, RENT, AND HEAT;15
133	209		(g) E
134		-	ARNED INCOME TAX CREDITS AND STATE TAX CREDITS
135		-	APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
136		-	; AND
137		-	(h) ANY OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL BENEFITS THAT IMPROVE
138		-	THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND INDEPENDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH
139		-	DISABILITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE COMMITTEE
140		-	.
	210	+	ARNED INCOME TAX CREDITS AND STATE TAX CREDITS16
	211	+	APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES; AND17
	212	+	(h) A
	213	+	NY OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL BENEFITS THAT18
	214	+	IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND INDEPENDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH19
	215	+	DISABILITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE COMMITTEE .20
141	216		(7) "F
142		-	ULL SOCIETAL INTEGRATION" MEANS INCLUSIVE LIVING IN THE
143		-	COMMUNITY OF AN INDIVIDUAL
144		-	'S CHOOSING, WITH OPTIONS TO WORK, LIVE,
145		-	RECREATE, LEARN, TRAVEL, AND RECEIVE SERVICES.
	217	+	ULL SOCIETAL INTEGRATION" MEANS INCLUSIVE LIVING IN21
	218	+	THE COMMUNITY OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S CHOOSING, WITH OPTIONS TO WORK,22
	219	+	LIVE, RECREATE, LEARN, TRAVEL, AND RECEIVE SERVICES.23
146	220		(4)
147		-	(8) "Fund" means the disability support fund created in ~~section~~
148		-	24-30-2205.5 8-88-205.
149		-	(5) (9) "Nonprofit entity" means an entity incorporated under ~~the~~
150		-	"Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act", articles 121 to 137 ~~of title~~
151		-	~~7, C.R.S.,~~
152		-	or a tax-exempt entity under 26 U.S.C. sec. 501 (c)(3) ~~of the~~
153		-	federal "Internal Revenue Code of 1986".
154		-	(6) (10) "Recipient" means a person who receives ~~disability benefits.~~
155		-	or long-term care services.
156		-	(7) (11) "Registration number" means the unique combination of
	221	+	(8) "Fund" means the disability support fund created in section24
	222	+	24-30-2205.5 8-88-205.25
	223	+	(5) (9) "Nonprofit entity" means an entity incorporated under the26
	224	+	"Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act", articles 121 to 137 of27
	225	+	1360
	226	+	-6- title 7, C.R.S., or a tax-exempt entity under 26 U.S.C. sec. 501 (c)(3) of1
	227	+	the federal "Internal Revenue Code of 1986".2
	228	+	(6) (10) "Recipient" means a person who receives disability3
	229	+	benefits. or long-term care services.4
	230	+	(7) (11) "Registration number" means the unique combination of5
157	231		letters and numbers assigned to a vehicle by the department
158		-	OF ~~REVENUE~~
	232	+	OF REVENUE6
159	233		under section 42-3-201 C.R.S.,
160		-	and required to be displayed on the ~~A license~~
161		-	plate by section 42-3-202. C.R.S.
162		-	(8) (12) "Vehicle" means a vehicle required to be ~~registered~~
163		-	pursuant to part 1 of article 3 of title 42. C.R.S.
164		-	8-88-102. Colorado disability opportunity office - creation -
	234	+	and required to be displayed on the A7
	235	+	license plate by section 42-3-202. C.R.S.8
	236	+	(8) (12) "Vehicle" means a vehicle required to be registered9
	237	+	pursuant to part 1 of article 3 of title 42. C.R.S.10
	238	+	8-88-102. Colorado disability opportunity office - creation -11
165	239		duties - legislative intent. (1) (a) (I) T
166		-	HERE IS CREATED IN THE
167		-	DEPARTMENT THE
168		-	COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE , THE HEAD
169		-	OF WHICH IS THE DIRECTOR OF THE
170		-	COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY
171		-	OFFICE
172		-	. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT , IN CONSULTATION
173		-	WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
174		-	, SHALL APPOINT THE DIRECTOR OF THE
175		-	PAGE 5-HOUSE BILL 24-1360 CDOO.
	240	+	HERE IS CREATED IN THE12
	241	+	DEPARTMENT THE COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, THE HEAD13
	242	+	OF WHICH IS THE DIRECTOR OF THE COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY14
	243	+	OFFICE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE
	244	+	DEPARTMENT, IN15
	245	+	CONSULTATION WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, SHALL APPOINT THE16
	246	+	DIRECTOR OF THE CDOO.17
176	247		(II) T
177		-	HE CDOO IS A TYPE 1 ENTITY, AS DEFINED IN ~~SECTION~~
178		-	24-1-105, ~~AND EXERCISES ITS POWERS AND PERFORMS ITS DUTIES AND~~
179		-	~~FUNCTIONS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT~~
180		-	.
	248	+	HE CDOO IS A TYPE 1 ENTITY, AS DEFINED IN SECTION18
	249	+	24-1-105,
	250	+	AND EXERCISES ITS POWERS AND PERFORMS ITS DUTIES AND19
	251	+	FUNCTIONS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT .20
181	252		(III) T
182		-	HE DIRECTOR OF THE CDOO HAS REGULAR ACCESS TO ~~THE~~
183		-	OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND SHALL COLLABORATE WITH ~~STATE AGENCIES~~
184		-	.
	253	+	HE DIRECTOR OF THE CDOO HAS REGULAR ACCESS TO THE21
	254	+	OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND SHALL COLLABORATE WITH STATE22
	255	+	AGENCIES.23
185	256		(b) T
186		-	HE DIRECTOR OF THE CDOO SHALL STAFF THE CDOO IN ORDER
187		-	TO EFFECTIVELY MEET THE GOALS AND INTENTIONS SET FORTH IN THIS
188		-	ARTICLE
189		-	88 AND TO MEET THE FUTURE NEEDS OF COLORADO'S DISABILITY
190		-	COMMUNITY
191		-	. IN ORDER TO SUCCESSFULLY CARRY OUT THE CDOO'S
192		-	PURPOSE
193		-	, IT IS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTENT THAT LIVED EXPERIENCE
194		-	AS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY BE CONSIDERED WHEN HIRING
195		-	DECISIONS ARE MADE FOR THE
196		-	CDOO STAFF. THE CDOO SHALL SERVE AS
197		-	A RESOURCE FOR STATE AGENCIES
198		-	, PRIVATE AND NONPROFIT
199		-	ORGANIZATIONS
200		-	, AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE FULL SPECTRUM OF DISABILITY
201		-	ISSUES IN
202		-	COLORADO.
	257	+	HE DIRECTOR OF THE CDOO SHALL STAFF THE CDOO IN24
	258	+	ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY MEET THE GOALS AND INTENTIONS SET FORTH IN25
	259	+	THIS ARTICLE 88 AND TO MEET THE FUTURE NEEDS OF COLORADO'S26
	260	+	DISABILITY COMMUNITY. IN ORDER TO SUCCESSFULLY CARRY OUT THE27
	261	+	1360
	262	+	-7- CDOO'S PURPOSE, IT IS THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTENT THAT LIVED1
	263	+	EXPERIENCE AS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY BE CONSIDERED WHEN2
	264	+	HIRING DECISIONS ARE MADE FOR THE CDOO STAFF. THE CDOO SHALL3
	265	+	SERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR STATE AGENCIES , PRIVATE AND NONPROFIT4
	266	+	ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE FULL SPECTRUM OF5
	267	+	DISABILITY ISSUES IN COLORADO.6
203	268		(2) T
204		-	O ENSURE THE CDOO'S DISABILITY INTEGRATION GOALS ARE
205		-	MET
206		-	, THE CDOO SHALL:
	269	+	O ENSURE THE CDOO'S DISABILITY INTEGRATION GOALS ARE7
	270	+	MET, THE CDOO SHALL:8
207	271		(a) C
208		-	ONVENE AND COORDINATE A DISABILITY TECHNICAL ADVISORY
209		-	COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE DEPARTMENT
210		-	, THE
211		-	OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
212		-	, THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
213		-	SERVICES
214		-	, THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING , THE
215		-	DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS
216		-	, THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ,
217		-	THE DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD , THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION,
218		-	THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION , THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
219		-	ADMINISTRATION
220		-	, THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS ,
221		-	THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY , THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ,
222		-	THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT , AND THE
223		-	DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL TO
224		-	:
	272	+	ONVENE AND COORDINATE A DISABILITY TECHNICAL9
	273	+	ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE10
	274	+	DEPARTMENT, THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY , THE11
	275	+	DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES , THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE12
	276	+	POLICY AND FINANCING , THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS , THE13
	277	+	DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION , THE DEPARTMENT OF EARLY14
	278	+	CHILDHOOD, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION , THE DEPARTMENT OF15
	279	+	HIGHER EDUCATION, THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION , THE16
	280	+	DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS , THE DEPARTMENT OF17
	281	+	PUBLIC SAFETY, THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, THE DEPARTMENT OF18
	282	+	PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT , AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL19
	283	+	TO:20
225	284		(I) D
226		-	ISCUSS AND MAKE RECOMME NDATIONS TO THE CDOO ON
227		-	CROSS
228		-	-AGENCY EFFORTS, INCLUDING REPORTS FROM AGENCIES, IMPACTING
229		-	COLORADANS WITH DISABILITIES;
	285	+	ISCUSS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CDOO ON21
	286	+	CROSS-AGENCY EFFORTS , INCLUDING REPORTS FROM AGENCIES ,22
	287	+	IMPACTING COLORADANS WITH DISABILITIES;23
230	288		(II) U
231		-	NDERSTAND THE ISSUES IMPACTING STATE AGENCIES ' ABILITY
232		-	PAGE 6-HOUSE BILL 24-1360 TO BEST SERVE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES; AND
233		-	(III) OBTAIN THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH
234		-	DISABILITIES ON HOW TO ADDRESS AGENCY ISSUES
235		-	;
236		-	(b) C
237		-	OORDINATE WITH THE DISABILITY TECHNICAL ADVISORY
238		-	COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP
239		-	, MAINTAIN, AND MAKE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ON
240		-	THE
241		-	CDOO WEBSITE A COLLECTION OF RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO
242		-	COLORADANS WITH DISABILITIES AND LINKS TO THE AGENCIES OR OTHER
243		-	BODIES THAT ADMINISTER THOSE RESOURCES
244		-	;
	289	+	NDERSTAND THE ISSUES IMPACTING STATE AGENCIES '24
	290	+	ABILITY TO BEST SERVE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES; AND25
	291	+	(III) O
	292	+	BTAIN THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH26
	293	+	DISABILITIES ON HOW TO ADDRESS AGENCY ISSUES ;27
	294	+	1360
	295	+	-8- (b) COORDINATE WITH THE DISABILITY TECHNICAL ADVISORY1
	296	+	COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP, MAINTAIN, AND MAKE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ON2
	297	+	THE CDOO WEBSITE A COLLECTION OF RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO3
	298	+	C
	299	+	OLORADANS WITH DISABILITIES AND LINKS TO THE AGENCIES OR OTHER4
	300	+	BODIES THAT ADMINISTER THOSE RESOURCES ;5
245	301		(c) C
246		-	OLLABORATE WITH STATE AGENCIES AND THE STATEWIDE
247		-	EQUITY OFFICE CREATED IN SECTION
248		-	24-50-146 TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN
249		-	AN INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EQUITY PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
250		-	SHARED DASHBOARDS THAT MEAS URE PERFORMANCE AGAINST SHARED
251		-	GOALS WITHIN THOSE PLANS THAT ACHIEVE THE SHARED GOALS AND VISION
252		-	OF THE
253		-	CDOO;
	302	+	OLLABORATE WITH STATE AGENCIES AND THE STATEWIDE6
	303	+	EQUITY OFFICE CREATED IN SECTION 24-50-146 TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN7
	304	+	AN INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EQUITY PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT8
	305	+	OF SHARED DASHBOARDS THAT MEASURE PERFORMANCE AGAINST SHARED9
	306	+	GOALS WITHIN THOSE PLANS THAT ACHIEVE THE SHARED GOALS AND10
	307	+	VISION OF THE CDOO;11
254	308		(d) C
255		-	OLLABORATE WITH STAKEHOLDERS FROM THE DISABILITY
256		-	COMMUNITY
257		-	, INCLUDING REPRESENTATIVES FROM BOARDS AND
258		-	COMMISSIONS THAT ADVISE ON DISABILITY ISSUES
259		-	; EXCEPT THAT THE CDOO
260		-	SHALL NOT COLLABORATE WITH ANY BOARD OR COMMISSION THAT
261		-	EXERCISES QUASI
262		-	-JUDICIAL AUTHORITY IN RELATION TO DISABILITY
263		-	DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
264		-	, INCLUDING ANY STATE AGENCY THAT
265		-	CONDUCTS
266		-	, AND ANY STATE AGENCY PERSONNEL WHO CONDUCT ,
267		-	INVESTIGATIVE OR OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO A BOARD 'S OR
268		-	COMMISSION
269		-	'S QUASI-JUDICIAL AUTHORITY IN RELATION TO DISABILITY
270		-	DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
271		-	. THE COLLABORATION MUST BE ON A
272		-	RECURRING BASIS TO ALLOW THE
273		-	CDOO AND THE DISABILITY TECHNICAL
274		-	ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES
275		-	COLORADANS WITH
276		-	DISABILITIES WANT PRIORITIZED AND THEIR RECOMME NDATIONS ON HOW TO
277		-	ADDRESS THOSE ISSUES
278		-	.
	309	+	OLLABORATE WITH STAKEHOLDERS FROM THE DISABILITY12
	310	+	COMMUNITY, INCLUDING REPRESENTATIVES FROM BOARDS AND13
	311	+	COMMISSIONS THAT ADVISE ON DISABILITY ISSUES ; EXCEPT THAT THE14
	312	+	CDOO
	313	+	SHALL NOT COLLABORATE WITH ANY BOARD OR COMMISSION THAT15
	314	+	EXERCISES QUASI-JUDICIAL AUTHORITY IN RELATION TO DISABILITY16
	315	+	DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS , INCLUDING ANY STATE AGENCY THAT17
	316	+	CONDUCTS, AND ANY STATE AGENCY PERSONNEL WHO CONDUCT ,18
	317	+	INVESTIGATIVE OR OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO A BOARD 'S OR19
	318	+	COMMISSION'S QUASI-JUDICIAL AUTHORITY IN RELATION TO DISABILITY20
	319	+	DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS . THE COLLABORATION MUST BE ON A21
	320	+	RECURRING BASIS TO ALLOW THE CDOO AND THE DISABILITY TECHNICAL22
	321	+	ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES COLORADANS WITH23
	322	+	DISABILITIES WANT PRIORITIZED AND THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW24
	323	+	TO ADDRESS THOSE ISSUES.25
279	324		(e) C
280		-	OLLABORATE WITH THE STATE OFFICE ON AGING IN ~~THE~~
281		-	DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND ADVOCATES FOR THE ~~AGING~~
282		-	~~POPULATION AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADDRESSING AGING AND~~
283		-	~~DISABILITY INTERSECTING ISSUES TO ENSURE COORDINATION WITH THE~~
284		-	DISABILITY ~~TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE~~
285		-	;
	325	+	OLLABORATE WITH THE STATE OFFICE ON AGING IN THE26
	326	+	DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND ADVOCATES FOR THE AGING27
	327	+	1360
	328	+	-9- POPULATION AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADDRESSING AGING AND1
	329	+	DISABILITY INTERSECTING ISSUES TO ENSURE COORDINATION WITH THE2
	330	+	DISABILITY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ;3
286	331		(f) C
287		-	ONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS MADE IN ~~RELE VANT REPORTS AND~~
288		-	~~PAGE 7-HOUSE BILL 24-1360~~ AUDITS, INCLUDING:
	332	+	ONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS MADE IN RELEVANT REPORTS4
	333	+	AND AUDITS, INCLUDING:5
289	334		(I) T
290		-	HE TASK FORCE ON THE RIGHTS OF COLORADANS WITH
291		-	DISABILITIES
292		-	, CREATED IN SECTION 24-34-1003;
	335	+	HE TASK FORCE ON THE RIGHTS OF COLORADANS WITH6
	336	+	DISABILITIES, CREATED IN SECTION 24-34-1003;7
293	337		(II) T
294		-	HE FINAL REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY LIVING ADVISORY GROUP ,
295		-	CREATED IN THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY LIVING PURSUANT TO THE
296		-	GOVERNOR
297		-	'S EXECUTIVE ORDER D 2012-027;
	338	+	HE FINAL REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY LIVING ADVISORY8
	339	+	GROUP, CREATED IN THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY LIVING PURSUANT TO THE9
	340	+	GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDER D 2012-027;10
298	341		(III) T
299		-	HE COLORADO COMMUNITY LIVING PLAN ;
	342	+	HE COLORADO COMMUNITY LIVING PLAN ;11
300	343		(IV) T
301		-	HE REPORT ISSUED BY THE EMPLOYMENT FIRST ADVISORY
302		-	PARTNERSHIP IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
303		-	8-84-303 (7); AND
304		-	(V) THE STRATEGIC ACTION PLANNING GROUP ON AGING FINAL
305		-	REPORT
306		-	; AND
307		-	(g) ACT AS LEAD COORDINATOR ON MULTIAGENCY REPORTS AND
308		-	PLANS FOCUSED ON
309		-	COLORADANS WITH DISABILITIES BY COORDINATING
310		-	WITH ALL RELEVANT AGENCIES AND STAKEHOLDER GROUPS
311		-	.
	344	+	HE REPORT ISSUED BY THE EMPLOYMENT FIRST ADVISORY12
	345	+	PARTNERSHIP IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8-84-303 (7); AND13
	346	+	(V) T
	347	+	HE STRATEGIC ACTION PLANNING GROUP ON AGING FINAL14
	348	+	REPORT; AND15
	349	+	(g) A
	350	+	CT AS LEAD COORDINATOR ON MULTIAGENCY REPORTS AND16
	351	+	PLANS FOCUSED ON COLORADANS WITH DISABILITIES BY COORDINATING17
	352	+	WITH ALL RELEVANT AGENCIES AND STAKEHOLDER GROUPS .18
312	353		(3) T
313		-	HE CDOO SHALL PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO THE OFFICE OF THE
314		-	GOVERNOR AND STATE AGENCIES ON MATTERS RELATED TO
315		-	COLORADANS
316		-	WITH DISABILITIES
317		-	, TO:
	354	+	HE CDOO SHALL PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO THE
	355	+	OFFICE OF THE19
	356	+	GOVERNOR AND STATE AGENCIES ON MATTERS RELATED TO COLORADANS20
	357	+	WITH DISABILITIES, TO:21
318	358		(a) I
319		-	MPLEMENT A STATEWIDE STRATEGY TO FACILITATE FULL
320		-	SOCIETAL INTEGRATION BY INVESTING IN THE SUCCESS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH
321		-	DISABILITIES IN
322		-	COLORADO;
	359	+	MPLEMENT A STATEWIDE STRATEGY TO FACILITATE FULL22
	360	+	SOCIETAL INTEGRATION BY INVESTING IN THE SUCCESS OF INDIVIDUALS23
	361	+	WITH DISABILITIES IN COLORADO;24
323	362		(b) F
324		-	OSTER ENHANCED INCLUSION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH
325		-	DISABILITIES
326		-	;
	363	+	OSTER ENHANCED INCLUSION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH25
	364	+	DISABILITIES;26
327	365		(c) E
328		-	NSURE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS TO ~~SERVICES~~
329		-	~~FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES~~
330		-	;
	366	+	NSURE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS TO SERVICES27
	367	+	1360
	368	+	-10- FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES;1
331	369		(d) E
332		-	LIMINATE BARRIERS TO PROSPERITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH
333		-	DISABILITIES
334		-	; AND
335		-	(e) COORDINATE WITH AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE
336		-	GOVERNOR AND STATE AGENCIES ON WAYS TO IMPROVE POLICIES
337		-	,
338		-	PAGE 8-HOUSE BILL 24-1360 PROGRAMS, AND OPERATIONS TO SUPPORT FULL SOCIETAL INTEGRATION OF
339		-	INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACROSS THE STATE
340		-	.
	370	+	LIMINATE BARRIERS TO PROSPERITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH2
	371	+	DISABILITIES; AND3
	372	+	(e) C
	373	+	OORDINATE WITH AND MAKE RECOMME NDATIONS TO THE4
	374	+	GOVERNOR AND STATE AGENCIES ON WAYS TO IMPROVE POLICIES ,5
	375	+	PROGRAMS, AND OPERATIONS TO SUPPORT FULL SOCIETAL INTEGRATION6
	376	+	OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACROSS THE STATE .7
341	377		(4) A
342		-	S FUNDING ALLOWS, THE CDOO SHALL PROMOTE FULL
343		-	SOCIETAL INTEGRATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
344		-	, WITH THE GOAL
345		-	OF IMPLEMENTING DISABILITY SUPPORT THROUGH COMMUNITY
346		-	-BASED
347		-	INITIATIVES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH WHICH INDIVIDUALS
348		-	WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES CAN ACCESS FORMAL AND INFORMAL
349		-	SUPPORT TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH
350		-	, ECONOMIC WELL-BEING, AND FULL
351		-	SOCIETAL INTEGRATION
352		-	. THE PROMOTION MUST INCLUDE :
	378	+	S FUNDING ALLOWS, THE CDOO SHALL PROMOTE FULL8
	379	+	SOCIETAL INTEGRATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES , WITH THE9
	380	+	GOAL OF IMPLEMENTING DISABILITY SUPPORT THR OUGH10
	381	+	COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES AND NONPROFIT OR GANIZATIONS11
	382	+	THROUGH WHICH INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES12
	383	+	CAN ACCESS FORMAL AND INFORMAL SUPPORT TO PROMOTE THEIR13
	384	+	HEALTH, ECONOMIC WELL-BEING, AND FULL SOCIETAL INTEGRATION. THE14
	385	+	PROMOTION MUST INCLUDE :15
353	386		(a) I
354		-	MPLEMENTING STUDIES, SYMPOSIA, AND RESEARCH AND THE
355		-	REVIEW OF FACTUAL REPORTS IN COORDINATION WITH OTHER STATE
356		-	AGENCIES TO GATHER INSIGHT AND TO FORMULATE AND PRESENT
357		-	RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR AND STATE AGENCIES RELATED TO
358		-	ISSUES OF CONCERN AND IMPORTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
359		-	IN
360		-	COLORADO;
	387	+	MPLEMENTING STUDIES, SYMPOSIA, AND RESEARCH AND THE16
	388	+	REVIEW OF FACTUAL REPORTS IN COORDINATION WITH OTHER STATE17
	389	+	AGENCIES TO GATHER INSIGHT AND TO FORMULATE AND PRESENT18
	390	+	RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR AND STATE AGENCIES RELATED TO19
	391	+	ISSUES OF CONCERN AND IMPORTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES20
	392	+	IN COLORADO;21
361	393		(b) A
362		-	NALYZING ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS IN ORDER TO
363		-	MAKE POLICY AND PROGRAMMATIC RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR
364		-	AND STATE AGENCIES
365		-	;
	394	+	NALYZING ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS IN ORDER22
	395	+	TO MAKE POLICY AND PROGRAMMATIC RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE23
	396	+	GOVERNOR AND STATE AGENCIES ;24
366	397		(c) C
367		-	REATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES , SUCH AS:
	398	+	REATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES , SUCH AS:25
368	399		(I) W
369		-	ORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT , SKILLS RECOGNITION, ~~AND BARRIER~~
370		-	REDUCTION
371		-	;
372		-	(II) I
373		-	~~NITIATIVES THAT INCREASE ECONOMIC STABILITY ; AND~~
374		-	~~(III) ENTREPRENEURSHIP~~ AND HIGHER EDUCATION ATTAINMENT ;
	400	+	ORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT , SKILLS RECOGNITION, AND26
	401	+	BARRIER REDUCTION;27
	402	+	1360
	403	+	-11- (II) INITIATIVES THAT INCREASE ECONOMIC STABILITY ; AND1
	404	+	(III) E
	405	+	NTREPRENEURSHIP AND HIGHER EDUCATION ATTAINMENT ;2
375	406		(d) C
376		-	ONNECTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO LOCAL , ~~STATE,~~
377		-	AND FEDERAL RESOURCES , AND TO OTHER RESOURCES AS THEY ~~ARE~~
378		-	AVAILABLE OR RELEVANT
379		-	~~, TO MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS; AND~~
380		-	~~(e) EDUCATING~~ AND REACHING OUT TO PEOPLE IN THE STATE BY :
	407	+	ONNECTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO LOCAL ,3
	408	+	STATE, AND FEDERAL RESOURCES, AND TO OTHER RESOURCES AS THEY ARE4
	409	+	AVAILABLE OR RELEVANT, TO MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS; AND5
	410	+	(e) E
	411	+	DUCATING AND REACHING OUT TO PEOPLE IN THE STATE BY :6
381	412		(I) P
382		-	ROMOTING AND CELEBRATING THE SUCCESS AND
383		-	CONTRIBUTIONS OF
384		-	COLORADO'S DISABILITY COMMUNITY; AND
385		-	PAGE 9-HOUSE BILL 24-1360 (II) ENGAGING WITH THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE IN ORDER TO
386		-	FOSTER INCLUSIVITY AND INTEGRATION BY BUILDING AWARENESS
387		-	,
388		-	PROMOTING MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING , AND INCREASING SOCIAL BRIDGING
389		-	OPPORTUNITIES
390		-	.
	413	+	ROMOTING AND CELEBRATING THE SUCCESS AND7
	414	+	CONTRIBUTIONS OF COLORADO'S DISABILITY COMMUNITY; AND8
	415	+	(II) E
	416	+	NGAGING WITH THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE IN ORDER TO9
	417	+	FOSTER INCLUSIVITY AND INTEGRATION BY BUILDING AWARENESS ,10
	418	+	PROMOTING MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING , AND INCREASING SOCIAL BRIDGING11
	419	+	OPPORTUNITIES.12
391	420		(5) O
392		-	N OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 2025, AND ON OR BEFORE
393		-	NOVEMBER 1 EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, THE DIRECTOR OF THE COLORADO
394		-	DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE
395		-	, OR THE DIRECTOR'S DESIGNEE, SHALL
396		-	SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR
397		-	. THE REPORT MUST INCLUDE A REVIEW
398		-	AND SUMMARY OF THE ACTIVITY OF
399		-	, INFORMATION ON, AND DATA ON THE
400		-	PROGRAMS THAT THE
401		-	CDOO ADMINISTERED DURING THE PRIOR STATE
402		-	FISCAL YEAR
403		-	.
	421	+	N OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 1, 2025, AND ON OR BEFORE13
	422	+	N
	423	+	OVEMBER 1 EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, THE DIRECTOR OF THE COLORADO14
	424	+	DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, OR THE DIRECTOR'S DESIGNEE, SHALL15
	425	+	SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR . THE REPORT MUST INCLUDE A16
	426	+	REVIEW AND SUMMARY OF THE ACTIVITY OF , INFORMATION ON, AND DATA17
	427	+	ON THE PROGRAMS THAT THE CDOO ADMINISTERED DURING THE PRIOR18
	428	+	STATE FISCAL YEAR.19
404	429		8-88-103. Appropriation - gifts, grants, and donations. T
405		-	HE
406		-	GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE MONEY FROM THE FUND OR FROM
407		-	ANY OTHER AVAILABLE SOURCE TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR USE BY THE
408		-	CDOO FOR THE PURPOSES SPECIFIED IN THIS ARTICLE 88. THE CDOO MAY
409		-	SEEK
410		-	, ACCEPT, AND EXPEND GIFTS, GRANTS, OR DONATIONS FROM PRIVATE
411		-	OR PUBLIC SOURCES FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS ARTICLE
412		-	88.
413		-	PART 2
414		-	DISABILITY SUPPORT
415		-	8-88-201. [Formerly 24-30-2201] Short title. The short title of this
416		-	part 22
417		-	PART 2 is the "Laura Hershey Disability Support Act".
418		-	8-88-202. [Formerly 24-30-2203] Colorado disability funding
	430	+	HE20
	431	+	GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE MONEY FROM THE FUND OR21
	432	+	FROM ANY OTHER AVAILABLE SOURCE TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR USE BY22
	433	+	THE CDOO FOR THE PURPOSES SPECIFIED IN THIS ARTICLE 88. THE CDOO23
	434	+	MAY SEEK, ACCEPT, AND EXPEND GIFTS, GRANTS, OR DONATIONS FROM24
	435	+	PRIVATE OR PUBLIC SOURCES FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS ARTICLE 88.25
	436	+	PART 226
	437	+	DISABILITY SUPPORT27
	438	+	1360
	439	+	-12- 8-88-201. [Formerly 24-30-2201] Short title. The short title of1
	440	+	this part 22 PART 2 is the "Laura Hershey Disability Support Act".2
	441	+	8-88-202. [Formerly 24-30-2203] Colorado disability funding3
419	442		committee. (1) (a) O
420		-	N AND AFTER JULY 1, 2024, THE RIGHTS, POWERS,
421		-	DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS REGARDING the Colorado disability ~~funding~~
	443	+	N AND AFTER JULY 1, 2024, THE RIGHTS, POWERS,4
	444	+	DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS REGARDING the Colorado disability funding5
422	445		committee is hereby created within
423		-	VESTED IN the department of personnel
424		-	PRIOR TO SAID DATE ARE TRANSFERRED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF
425		-	PERSONNEL TO THE
426		-	COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE WITHIN THE
427		-	DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
428		-	.
	446	+	VESTED IN the department of6
	447	+	personnel
	448	+	PRIOR TO SAID DATE ARE TRANSFERRED FROM THE DEPARTMENT7
	449	+	OF PERSONNEL TO THE COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE8
	450	+	WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT .9
429	451		(b) (I) O
430		-	N AND AFTER JULY 1, 2024, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED,
431		-	WHENEVER ANY PROVISION OF LAW REFERS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
432		-	PERSONNEL IN CONNECTION WITH THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED
433		-	TO THE
434		-	CDOO, SUCH LAW MUST BE CONSTRUED AS REFERRING TO THE
435		-	CDOO.
436		-	PAGE 10-HOUSE BILL 24-1360 (II) AS OF JULY 1, 2024, ALL RULES AND ORDERS OF THE
437		-	DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL ADOPTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE POWERS
438		-	,
439		-	DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED TO THE CDOO CONTINUE TO BE
440		-	EFFECTIVE UNTIL REVISED
441		-	, AMENDED, REPEALED, OR NULLIFIED PURSUANT
442		-	TO LAW
443		-	.
	452	+	N AND AFTER JULY 1, 2024, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED,10
	453	+	WHENEVER ANY PROVISION OF LAW REFERS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF11
	454	+	PERSONNEL IN CONNECTION WITH THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS12
	455	+	TRANSFERRED TO THE CDOO, SUCH LAW MUST BE CONSTRUED AS13
	456	+	REFERRING TO THE CDOO.14
	457	+	(II) A
	458	+	S OF JULY 1, 2024, ALL RULES AND ORDERS OF THE15
	459	+	DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL ADOPTED IN C ONNECTION WITH THE POWERS ,16
	460	+	DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED TO THE CDOO CONTINUE TO BE17
	461	+	EFFECTIVE UNTIL REVISED, AMENDED, REPEALED, OR NULLIFIED PURSUANT18
	462	+	TO LAW.19
444	463		(III) A
445		-	S OF JULY 1, 2024, WHENEVER THE DEPARTMENT OF
446		-	PERSONNEL IS REFERRED TO OR DESIGNATED BY ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER
447		-	DOCUMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED
448		-	TO THE
449		-	CDOO, SUCH REFERENCE OR DESIGNATION IS DEEMED TO APPLY TO
450		-	THE
451		-	CDOO. ALL CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
452		-	PERSONNEL PRIOR TO
453		-	JULY 1, 2024, IN CONNECTION WITH THE DUTIES AND
454		-	FUNCTIONS ARE HEREBY VALIDATED
455		-	, WITH THE CDOO SUCCEEDING TO ALL
456		-	RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS UNDER SUCH CONTRACTS
457		-	. AS OF JULY 1, 2024,
458		-	ANY CASH FUNDS , CUSTODIAL FUNDS , TRUSTS, GRANTS, AND
459		-	APPROPRIATIONS OF FUNDS FROM PRIOR STATE FISCAL YEARS OPEN TO
460		-	SATISFY OBLIGATIONS INCURRED UNDER SUCH CONTRACTS ARE
461		-	TRANSFERRED AND APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR ALLOCATION
462		-	TO THE
463		-	CDOO FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUCH OBLIGATIONS .
464		-	(c) The committee consists of thirteen members appointed by the
465		-	governor, the majority of whom are persons
466		-	INDIVIDUALS with disabilities,
467		-	persons INDIVIDUALS with immediate family members who are persons
468		-	INDIVIDUALS with disabilities, or persons INDIVIDUALS who are caregivers
469		-	to a family member who is a person AN INDIVIDUAL with disabilities A
470		-	DISABILITY
471		-	. In making the appointments, the governor shall ensure that the
472		-	committee has members with experience in or knowledge of:
473		-	(I) Business and business management;
474		-	(II) Nonprofit entities and managing nonprofit entities;
475		-	(III) Advocacy for persons
476		-	INDIVIDUALS with disabilities;
	464	+	S OF JULY 1, 2024, WHENEVER THE DEPARTMENT OF20
	465	+	PERSONNEL IS REFERRED TO OR DESIGNATED BY ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER21
	466	+	DOCUMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS22
	467	+	TRANSFERRED TO THE CDOO, SUCH REFERENCE OR DESIGNATION IS23
	468	+	DEEMED TO APPLY TO THE CDOO. ALL CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO BY THE24
	469	+	DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2024, IN CONNECTION WITH25
	470	+	THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS ARE HEREBY VALIDATED , WITH THE CDOO26
	471	+	SUCCEEDING TO ALL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS UNDER SUCH CONTRACTS .27
	472	+	1360
	473	+	-13- AS OF JULY 1, 2024, ANY CASH FUNDS, CUSTODIAL FUNDS, TRUSTS,1
	474	+	GRANTS, AND APPROPRIATIONS OF FUNDS FROM PRIOR STATE FISCAL YEARS2
	475	+	OPEN TO SATISFY OBLIGATIONS INCURRED UNDER SUCH CONTRACTS ARE3
	476	+	TRANSFERRED AND APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR ALLOCATION4
	477	+	TO THE CDOO FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUCH OBLIGATIONS .5
	478	+	(c) The committee consists of thirteen members appointed by the6
	479	+	governor, the majority of whom are persons INDIVIDUALS with7
	480	+	disabilities, persons INDIVIDUALS with immediate family members who8
	481	+	are persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities, or persons INDIVIDUALS who9
	482	+	are caregivers to a family member who is a person AN INDIVIDUAL with10
	483	+	disabilities A DISABILITY. In making the appointments, the governor shall11
	484	+	ensure that the committee has members with experience in or knowledge12
	485	+	of:13
	486	+	(I) Business and business management;14
	487	+	(II) Nonprofit entities and managing nonprofit entities;15
	488	+	(III) Advocacy for persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities;16
477	489		(IV) The practice of medicine,
478		-	WITH EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH
479		-	INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
480		-	; and
	490	+	WITH EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH17
	491	+	INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES; and18
481	492		(V) The practice of law, with experience working with persons
482		-	INDIVIDUALS with disabilities.
483		-	PAGE 11-HOUSE BILL 24-1360 (2) Members of the committee serve three-year terms; except that
484		-	the terms shall be staggered so that no more than five members' terms
485		-	expire in the same year. The governor shall not appoint a member for more
486		-	than two consecutive terms.
487		-	(3) An act of the committee is void unless a majority of the
488		-	appointed members has voted in favor of the act.
489		-	(4) The committee shall implement this part 22
490		-	PART 2 using the
491		-	fund.
	493	+	19
	494	+	INDIVIDUALS with disabilities.20
	495	+	(2) Members of the committee serve three-year terms; except that21
	496	+	the terms shall be staggered so that no more than five members' terms22
	497	+	expire in the same year. The governor shall not appoint a member for23
	498	+	more than two consecutive terms.24
	499	+	(3) An act of the committee is void unless a majority of the25
	500	+	appointed members has voted in favor of the act.26
	501	+	(4) The committee shall implement this part 22 PART 2 using the27
	502	+	1360
	503	+	-14- fund.1
492	504		(5) The committee is authorized to seek and accept
493		-	GIFTS, grants, or
494		-	donations from private or public sources for the purposes of this part 22
495		-	PART 2; except that the committee shall not accept a gift, grant, or donation
496		-	that is subject to conditions that are inconsistent with this part 22 PART 2 or
497		-	part 13 of article 75 of this title TITLE 24 regarding the status of GIFTS,
498		-	grants, and donations made to state agencies.
499		-	(6) The committee has the following duties and powers:
500		-	(a) To sue and be sued and otherwise assert or defend the
501		-	committee's legal interests;
502		-	(b) To prepare and sign contracts;
503		-	(c) To have and exercise all rights and powers necessary or
	505	+	GIFTS, grants,2
	506	+	or donations from private or public sources for the purposes of this part
	507	+	3
	508	+	22 PART 2; except that the committee shall not accept a gift, grant, or4
	509	+	donation that is subject to conditions that are inconsistent with this part5
	510	+	22 PART 2 or part 13 of article 75 of this title TITLE 24 regarding the status6
	511	+	of
	512	+	GIFTS, grants, and donations made to state agencies.7
	513	+	(6) The committee has the following duties and powers:8
	514	+	(a) To sue and be sued and otherwise assert or defend the9
	515	+	committee's legal interests;10
	516	+	(b) To prepare and sign contracts;11
	517	+	(c) To have and exercise all rights and powers necessary or12
504	518		incidental to, or implied from, the specific powers granted in this part 22
505		-	~~PART 2;~~
506		-	~~(d) To fix the time and place at which meetings may be held~~;
507		-	(e) To ~~adopt~~ and ~~use a seal and to alter the same~~ at ~~its pleasure~~;
508		-	(f) To ~~authorize an auctioneer or other seller of~~ a ~~registration~~
509		-	~~number~~ to ~~retain~~ a ~~reasonable commission as determined by the committee;~~
510		-	~~(g) (f)~~ To ~~make business decisions to implement this part 22 PART~~
511		-	2;
512		-	(h) (g) To ~~create incentives for holders~~ to ~~turn in currently issued~~
513		-	~~PAGE 12-HOUSE BILL 24-1360 registration numbers if any actual costs are reimbursed to the state from the~~
514		-	~~sale;~~
515		-	~~(i) (h)~~ To ~~authorize and sell license plates made of alternative~~
516		-	~~materials if approved by~~ the ~~department of revenue~~; ~~and~~
517		-	(j) (i) To sell ~~the right to use additional~~ license ~~plate options,~~ ~~such~~
518		-	~~as historically issued backgrounds, for a fee~~ if ~~the option is~~ approved by the
519		-	~~department of revenue and~~ the ~~Colorado state patrol.~~
520		-	~~(7) (a) The committee may obtain~~
521		-	~~CONTRACT~~ FOR the ~~services of~~
522		-	~~professional advisors or contract with employees to handle~~ the ~~conduct of~~
523		-	~~all meetings OR carry out its administrative functions~~ for ~~meetings and~~
524		-	~~committee business.~~ or handle the ~~committee's auctions.~~
525		-	~~(b) The department~~ of ~~personnel may hire employees to handle the~~
526		-	~~administrative aspects of supporting~~ the committee. ~~resulting from the~~
527		-	~~committee being within~~ the department of personnel.
528		-	~~(8) The attorney general is the legal counsel for~~ the committee.
529		-	~~(9)~~ Committee ~~members do not receive compensation for~~
530		-	~~performing official duties of~~ the committee ~~but may receive a per diem or~~
531		-	~~reimbursement for travel and other reasonable and necessary expenses for~~
532		-	performing official duties of the committee~~. The~~ per ~~diem or reimbursement~~
533		-	~~is paid from the fund.~~
534		-	~~(10) The department of public safety may prohibit any action~~ of the
535		-	~~committee or its agents that concerns~~ the ~~sale of license plates or~~
536		-	~~registration numbers if~~ the ~~decision would affect the policy~~ of ~~the state of~~
537		-	~~Colorado as it relates to~~ the ~~use or display~~ of license plates ~~or registration~~
538		-	numbers.
539		-	~~8-88-203. [Formerly~~ ~~24-30-2204] Program~~ to ~~assist individuals~~
540		-	~~to obtain disability benefits~~. ~~(1) When adequate funding is available,~~
541		-	~~The~~
542		-	~~committee shall invite nonprofit entities~~,
543		-	COUNTY DEPARTMENTS ~~OF HUMAN~~
544		-	SERVICES
545		-	~~, AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES~~ to ~~submit a~~
546		-	~~proposal for a program PROPOSALS FOR PROGRAMS~~ to ~~aid persons~~
547		-	~~INDIVIDUALS with disabilities in accessing disability benefits.~~ ~~To qualify the~~
548		-	~~FOR CONSIDERATION UNDER SUBSECTION (2) OF THIS SECTION, A nonprofit~~
549		-	~~PAGE 13-HOUSE BILL 24-1360~~ organization must be based in Colorado and:
	519	+	13
	520	+	PART 2;14
	521	+	(d) To fix the time and place at which meetings may be held;15
	522	+	(e) To adopt and use a seal and to alter the same at its pleasure;16
	523	+	(f) To authorize an auctioneer or other seller of a registration17
	524	+	number to retain a reasonable commission as determined by the18
	525	+	committee;19
	526	+	(g) (f) To make business decisions to implement this part 22 PART20
	527	+	2;21
	528	+	(h) (g) To create incentives for holders to turn in currently issued22
	529	+	registration numbers if any actual costs are reimbursed to the state from23
	530	+	the sale;24
	531	+	(i) (h) To authorize and sell license plates made of alternative25
	532	+	materials if approved by the department of revenue; and26
	533	+	(j) (i) To sell the right to use additional license plate options, such27
	534	+	1360
	535	+	-15- as historically issued backgrounds, for a fee if the option is approved by1
	536	+	the department of revenue and the Colorado state patrol.2
	537	+	(7) (a) The committee may obtain CONTRACT FOR the services of3
	538	+	professional advisors or contract with employees to handle the conduct4
	539	+	of all meetings OR carry out its administrative functions for meetings and5
	540	+	committee business. or handle the committee's auctions.6
	541	+	(b) The department of personnel may hire employees to handle the7
	542	+	administrative aspects of supporting the committee. resulting from the8
	543	+	committee being within the department of personnel.9
	544	+	(8) The attorney general is the legal counsel for the committee.10
	545	+	(9) Committee members do not receive compensation for11
	546	+	performing official duties of the committee but may receive a per diem12
	547	+	or reimbursement for travel and other reasonable and necessary expenses13
	548	+	for performing official duties of the committee. The per diem or14
	549	+	reimbursement is paid from the fund.15
	550	+	(10) The department of public safety may prohibit any action of16
	551	+	the committee or its agents that concerns the sale of license plates or17
	552	+	registration numbers if the decision would affect the policy of the state of18
	553	+	Colorado as it relates to the use or display of license plates or registration19
	554	+	numbers.20
	555	+	8-88-203. [Formerly 24-30-2204] Program to assist individuals21
	556	+	to obtain disability benefits. (1) When adequate funding is available,22
	557	+	The committee shall invite nonprofit entities, COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF23
	558	+	HUMAN SERVICES, AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES to24
	559	+	submit a proposal for a program PROPOSALS FOR PROGRAMS to aid persons25
	560	+	INDIVIDUALS with disabilities in accessing disability benefits. To qualify26
	561	+	the FOR CONSIDERATION UNDER SUBSECTION (2) OF THIS SECTION, A27
	562	+	1360
	563	+	-16- nonprofit organization must be based in Colorado and:1
550	564		(a) B
551		-	E governed by a board: that:(a) (I) THAT is composed of persons with a demonstrated
552		-	commitment to improving the lives of recipients with disabilities;
553		-	(b) (II) Contains THAT INCLUDES members who understand a range
554		-	of disabilities; and
555		-	(c) (III) Contains A majority of THE members who OF WHICH are
556		-	persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities, persons INDIVIDUALS with immediate
557		-	family members who are persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities, or persons
558		-	INDIVIDUALS who are caregivers to a family member who is a person AN
559		-	INDIVIDUAL
560		-	with disabilities
561		-	A DISABILITY; or
562		-	(I) and (II) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2022.)
563		-	(III) (b) Has HAVE a contract with an organization that meets the
564		-	above criteria IN SUBSECTION (1)(a) OF THIS SECTION to assume the
	565	+	E governed by a board: that:
	566	+	2
	567	+	(a) (I) THAT is composed of persons with a demonstrated3
	568	+	commitment to improving the lives of recipients with disabilities;4
	569	+	(b) (II) Contains THAT INCLUDES members who understand a5
	570	+	range of disabilities; and6
	571	+	(c) (III) Contains A majority of THE members who OF WHICH are7
	572	+	persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities, persons INDIVIDUALS with8
	573	+	immediate family members who are persons INDIVIDUALS with9
	574	+	disabilities, or persons INDIVIDUALS who are caregivers to a family10
	575	+	member who is a person AN INDIVIDUAL with disabilities A DISABILITY;11
	576	+	or12
	577	+	(I) and (II) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2022.)13
	578	+	(III) (b) Has HAVE a contract with an organization that meets the14
	579	+	above criteria IN SUBSECTION (1)(a) OF THIS SECTION to assume the15
565	580		disability perspective
566		-	APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE .
567		-	(1.5) T
568		-	O QUALIFY FOR CONSIDERATION UNDER SUBSECTION (2) OF
569		-	THIS SECTION
570		-	, A COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OR A COUNTY
571		-	DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENT OF
572		-	SUBSECTION
573		-	(1)(b) OF THIS SECTION.
574		-	(2) (a) (I) The committee shall review the proposed programs and
575		-	shall award a contract to one or more entities that best meet the
576		-	requirements of this section in accordance with the "Procurement Code",
577		-	articles 101 to 112 of this title 24 OR GRANT TO ONE OR MORE OF THE
578		-	ENTITIES THAT BEST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION
579		-	.
580		-	(II) The term of each contract
581		-	OR GRANT is up to three years. The
582		-	committee shall include evaluation criteria in the contract with metrics that
583		-	must be met at least once a year to continue funding.
584		-	(III) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2022.)
585		-	(b) The committee shall not award a contract OR GRANT unless the
586		-	PAGE 14-HOUSE BILL 24-1360 proposal includes:
587		-	(I) A system for evaluating whether a person AN INDIVIDUAL with
588		-	a disability is reasonably able to navigate the application process to obtain
589		-	disability benefits, health care, and employment;
590		-	(II) A system for prioritizing the need of applicants based upon the
591		-	evaluations;
592		-	(III) A plan for assisting persons
593		-	INDIVIDUALS with disabilities in
594		-	navigating the processes of obtaining and retaining disability benefits,
595		-	health care, and employment;
596		-	(IV) A plan for establishment of
597		-	ESTABLISHING working
598		-	relationships with state agencies, county departments of human or social
599		-	services, health-care providers, the United States social security
600		-	administration, and the business community;
601		-	(V) A policy of preferential hiring of persons
602		-	INDIVIDUALS with
603		-	disabilities;
604		-	(VI) Reasonable standards for accounting control of expenditures;
605		-	and
606		-	(VII) Metrics to evaluate the program's quality and
607		-	cost-effectiveness.
608		-	(VIII) Repealed.
609		-	(c) The committee shall not discriminate against a contracting entity
610		-	for AN APPLICANT BASED ON THE APPLICANT'S advocacy concerning persons
611		-	INDIVIDUALS with disabilities.
612		-	(d) To the greatest extent possible, the committee shall ensure,
613		-	through one or more contracts
614		-	OR GRANTS pursuant to this section, that
615		-	persons
616		-	INDIVIDUALS with disabilities are served statewide.
617		-	(3) The AN entity awarded a contract OR GRANT under this section
618		-	shall make quarterly reports of expenditures to the committee. The
619		-	committee shall include in the contract
620		-	OR GRANT a method and format for
621		-	PAGE 15-HOUSE BILL 24-1360 making the reports.
622		-	8-88-204. [Formerly 24-30-2204.5] Program to investigate, fund,
623		-	and pilot projects or programs to benefit individuals with disabilities.
624		-	(1) W
625		-	HEN ADEQUATE FUNDING IS AVAILABLE , the committee shall accept
626		-	and review proposals to fund projects or programs, or both, that study or
627		-	pilot new and innovative ideas that will lead to an improved quality of life
628		-	or increased independence for persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities.
629		-	Proposals may be accepted throughout the year, and grants or loans may be
630		-	made by the committee at its regular meetings. The fund created in section
631		-	24-30-2205.5 shall be IS the sole source to fund OF MONEY FOR any grants
632		-	or loans made pursuant to this section.
633		-	(2) To be eligible for funding pursuant to this section, a project or
634		-	program must:
635		-	(a) Demonstrate a capability to be self-sustaining or otherwise be
	581	+	APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE .16 (1.5) TO QUALIFY FOR CONSIDERATION UNDER SUBSECTION (2) OF17
	582	+	THIS SECTION, A COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OR A COUNTY18
	583	+	DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENT OF19
	584	+	SUBSECTION (1)(b) OF THIS SECTION.20
	585	+	(2) (a) (I) The committee shall review the proposed programs and21
	586	+	shall award a contract to one or more entities that best meet the22
	587	+	requirements of this section in accordance with the "Procurement Code",23
	588	+	articles 101 to 112 of this title 24, OR GRANT TO ONE OR MORE OF THE24
	589	+	ENTITIES THAT BEST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION .25
	590	+	(II) The term of each contract OR GRANT is up to three years. The26
	591	+	committee shall include evaluation criteria in the contract with metrics27
	592	+	1360
	593	+	-17- that must be met at least once a year to continue funding.1
	594	+	(III) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2022.)2
	595	+	(b) The committee shall not award a contract OR GRANT unless the3
	596	+	proposal includes:4
	597	+	(I) A system for evaluating whether a person AN INDIVIDUAL with5
	598	+	a disability is reasonably able to navigate the application process to obtain6
	599	+	disability benefits, health care, and employment;7
	600	+	(II) A system for prioritizing the need of applicants based upon8
	601	+	the evaluations;9
	602	+	(III) A plan for assisting persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities in10
	603	+	navigating the processes of obtaining and retaining disability benefits,11
	604	+	health care, and employment;12
	605	+	(IV) A plan for establishment of ESTABLISHING working13
	606	+	relationships with state agencies, county departments of human or social14
	607	+	services, health-care providers, the United States social security15
	608	+	administration, and the business community;16
	609	+	(V) A policy of preferential hiring of persons INDIVIDUALS with17
	610	+	disabilities;18
	611	+	(VI) Reasonable standards for accounting control of expenditures;19
	612	+	and20
	613	+	(VII) Metrics to evaluate the program's quality and21
	614	+	cost-effectiveness.22
	615	+	(VIII) Repealed.23
	616	+	(c) The committee shall not discriminate against a contracting24
	617	+	entity for AN APPLICANT BASED ON THE APPLICANT'S advocacy concerning25
	618	+	persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities.26
	619	+	(d) To the greatest extent possible, the committee shall ensure,27
	620	+	1360
	621	+	-18- through one or more contracts OR GRANTS pursuant to this section, that1
	622	+	persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities are served statewide.2
	623	+	(3) The AN entity awarded a contract OR GRANT under this section3
	624	+	shall make quarterly reports of expenditures to the committee. The4
	625	+	committee shall include in the contract OR GRANT a method and format5
	626	+	for making the reports.6
	627	+	8-88-204. [Formerly 24-30-2204.5] Program to investigate,7
	628	+	fund, and pilot projects or programs to benefit individuals with8
	629	+	disabilities. (1) W
	630	+	HEN ADEQUATE FUNDING IS AVAILABLE , the committee9
	631	+	shall accept and review proposals to fund projects or programs, or both,10
	632	+	that study or pilot new and innovative ideas that will lead to an improved11
	633	+	quality of life or increased independence for persons
	634	+	INDIVIDUALS with12
	635	+	disabilities. Proposals may be accepted throughout the year, and grants or13
	636	+	loans may be made by the committee at its regular meetings. The fund14
	637	+	created in section 24-30-2205.5 shall be IS the sole source to fund OF15
	638	+	MONEY FOR any grants or loans made pursuant to this section.16
	639	+	(2) To be eligible for funding pursuant to this section, a project or17
	640	+	program must:18
	641	+	(a) Demonstrate a capability to be self-sustaining or otherwise be19
636	642		able to develop long-term independent funding;
637		-	AND
638		-	(b) (I) Have a governing body, A board, or ownership that is
639		-	composed of persons
640		-	INDIVIDUALS with a demonstrated commitment to
641		-	improving the lives of persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities, the majority
642		-	of whom are persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities, persons INDIVIDUALS
643		-	with immediate family members who are persons INDIVIDUALS with
644		-	disabilities, or persons INDIVIDUALS who are caregivers to a family member
645		-	who is a person AN INDIVIDUAL with disabilities; and A DISABILITY;
646		-	(II) F
647		-	OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT MEET THE GOVERNANCE
648		-	REQUIREMENTS OF SUBSECTION
649		-	(2)(b)(II) OF THIS SECTION, HAVE A GRANT
650		-	OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE
651		-	, THAT IS
652		-	RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL OVERSIGHT OF THE GRANT AND IS COMPRISED OF
653		-	INDIVIDUALS WITH A DEMONSTRATED COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING THE
654		-	LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
655		-	, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM ARE
656		-	INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
657		-	, INDIVIDUALS WITH IMMEDIATE FAMILY
658		-	MEMBERS WHO ARE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
659		-	, OR INDIVIDUALS WHO
660		-	ARE CAREGIVERS TO A FAMILY MEMBER WHO IS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A
661		-	DISABILITY
662		-	; OR
663		-	(c)
664		-	(III) In the case of a sole proprietorship, have an owner who is
665		-	a person with a demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of persons
666		-	PAGE 16-HOUSE BILL 24-1360 with disabilities, who:
667		-	(A) Is a person AN INDIVIDUAL with a disability, a person AN
668		-	INDIVIDUAL
669		-	with an immediate family member who is a person
670		-	AN
671		-	INDIVIDUAL
672		-	with a disability, or a person
673		-	AN INDIVIDUAL who is a caregiver
674		-	to a family member who is a person AN INDIVIDUAL with a disability; AND
675		-	(B) HAS DEMONSTRATED COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF
676		-	INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
677		-	.
678		-	8-88-205. [Formerly 24-30-2205.5] Disability support fund.
	643	+	AND20
	644	+	(b) (I) Have a governing body, A board, or ownership that is21
	645	+	composed of persons INDIVIDUALS with a demonstrated commitment to22
	646	+	improving the lives of persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities, the majority23
	647	+	of whom are persons INDIVIDUALS with disabilities, persons INDIVIDUALS24
	648	+	with immediate family members who are persons INDIVIDUALS with25
	649	+	disabilities, or persons INDIVIDUALS who are caregivers to a family26
	650	+	member who is a person AN INDIVIDUAL with disabilities; and A27
	651	+	1360
	652	+	-19- DISABILITY;1
	653	+	(II) FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT MEET THE GOVERNANCE2
	654	+	REQUIREMENTS OF SUBSECTION (2)(b)(II) OF THIS SECTION, HAVE A GRANT3
	655	+	OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE , THAT IS4
	656	+	RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL OVERSIGHT OF THE GRANT AND IS COMPRISED OF5
	657	+	INDIVIDUALS WITH A DEMONSTRATED COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING THE6
	658	+	LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM ARE7
	659	+	INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, INDIVIDUALS WITH IMMEDIATE FAMILY8
	660	+	MEMBERS WHO ARE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES , OR INDIVIDUALS WHO9
	661	+	ARE CAREGIVERS TO A FAMILY MEMBER WHO IS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A10
	662	+	DISABILITY; OR11
	663	+	(c) (III) In the case of a sole proprietorship, have an owner who12
	664	+	is a person with a demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of13
	665	+	persons with disabilities, who:14
	666	+	(A) Is a person AN INDIVIDUAL with a disability, a person AN15
	667	+	INDIVIDUAL with an immediate family member who is a person AN16
	668	+	INDIVIDUAL with a disability, or a person AN INDIVIDUAL who is a17
	669	+	caregiver to a family member who is a person AN INDIVIDUAL with a18
	670	+	disability;
	671	+	AND19
	672	+	(B) H
	673	+	AS DEMONSTRATED COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING THE LIVES20
	674	+	OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.21
	675	+	8-88-205. [Formerly 24-30-2205.5] Disability support fund.22
679	676		(1) There is hereby
680		-	created in the state treasury the disability ~~support fund,~~
681		-	which shall consist CONSISTS of money transferred to the fund in
682		-	accordance with section 25.5-5-308 (8); C.R.S., MONEY from the sale of
683		-	registration numbers under this part 22, PART 2; any money that may be
	677	+	created in the state treasury the disability support23
	678	+	fund, which shall consist CONSISTS of money transferred to the fund in24
	679	+	accordance with section 25.5-5-308 (8); C.R.S., MONEY from the sale of25
	680	+	registration numbers under this part 22, PART 2; any money that may be26
684	681		appropriated
685		-	OR TRANSFERRED to the fund by the general assembly; and any
686		-	gifts, grants, or donations received by the department of personnel
687		-	for the
688		-	purpose of implementing this part 22 PART 2.
689		-	(2) The money in the fund is subject to annual appropriation by the
690		-	general assembly for the direct and indirect costs associated with the
691		-	implementation of this part 22
692		-	PART 2. Any money in the fund not expended
693		-	for the purpose of this section may be invested by the state treasurer as
694		-	provided by law. All interest and income derived from the investment and
695		-	deposit of money in the fund must be credited to the fund. Any unexpended
696		-	and unencumbered money remaining in the fund at the end of a fiscal year
697		-	must remain in the fund for use as provided in this part 22
698		-	PART 2 and MUST
699		-	not be credited or transferred to the general fund or another fund. If this section is repealed, prior to its repeal, all unexpended and unencumbered money remaining in the fund must be transferred to the general fund.
700		-	(3) Any money used to implement additional license plate options
701		-	shall not be transferred to the department of revenue. The committee or
702		-	contract entity shall transfer the money directly to the division of
703		-	correctional industries.
704		-	(4) The committee shall evaluate the cost of implementing section
705		-	24-30-2204 at least once annually and, if it is financially feasible to
706		-	implement that section, shall implement section 24-30-2204 before
707		-	implementing section 24-30-2204.5.
708		-	PAGE 17-HOUSE BILL 24-1360 8-88-206. Sale of registration numbers for license plates - license
709		-	to buy and sell - market for - royalty payment - administration -
710		-	third-party contracting entity. (1) (a) [Formerly 24-30-2206 (1)] The
711		-	state or a person may sell, and the state or a person may purchase, the
712		-	exclusive right to use a registration number selected by the committee under
713		-	section 24-30-2208
714		-	SUBSECTION (2) OF THIS SECTION for the purpose of
715		-	registering a vehicle under article 3 of title 42. C.R.S.
716		-	(b) [Formerly 24-30-2206 (2)] The right to use a registration
717		-	number is a license, the use of which is subject to compliance with this part
718		-	22 PART 2. The duration of the license is determined by the committee.
719		-	(2) (a) [Formerly 24-30-2208 (1)] The committee shall raise money
720		-	by selling to a buyer the right to use valuable letter and number
721		-	combinations for a registration number. The committee shall auction
722		-	registration numbers that are likely to be worth substantially more than the
723		-	average value of a registration number.
724		-	(b) (I) [Formerly 24-30-2208 (2)(a)] The committee shall study the
725		-	market and determine which registration numbers are the most valuable,
726		-	including both the types of plates currently issued and any type of plate that
727		-	has been historically issued TO DETERMINE WHICH REGISTRATION NUMBERS
728		-	ARE THE MOST VALUABLE
729		-	. Based on the study, the committee shall select
730		-	the most valuable registration numbers and request the department of
731		-	revenue to verify whether plates with the registration numbers are currently
732		-	issued. The committee and the department of revenue shall enter into an
733		-	agreement establishing a process for requesting registration numbers, that
734		-	specifies INCLUDING SPECIFYING the frequency of these requests.
735		-	(II) [Formerly 24-30-2208 (2)(b)] Upon receiving the committee's
736		-	request, the department of revenue shall verify whether the plates are
737		-	currently issued. For purposes of this subsection (2)(b), and subsection
738		-	(2)(c) of this section, a plate that expires due to the operation of section
	682	+	OR TRANSFERRED to the fund by the general assembly; and27
	683	+	1360
	684	+	-20- any gifts, grants, or donations received by the department of personnel for1
	685	+	the purpose of implementing this part 22 PART 2.2
	686	+	(2) The money in the fund is subject to annual appropriation by3
	687	+	the general assembly for the direct and indirect costs associated with the4
	688	+	implementation of this part 22 PART 2. Any money in the fund not5
	689	+	expended for the purpose of this section may be invested by the state6
	690	+	treasurer as provided by law. All interest and income derived from the7
	691	+	investment and deposit of money in the fund must be credited to the fund.8
	692	+	Any unexpended and unencumbered money remaining in the fund at the9
	693	+	end of a fiscal year must remain in the fund for use as provided in this10
	694	+	part 22 PART 2 and MUST not be credited or transferred to the general fund11
	695	+	or another fund. If this section is repealed, prior to its repeal, all12
	696	+	unexpended and unencumbered money remaining in the fund must be13
	697	+	transferred to the general fund.14
	698	+	(3) Any money used to implement additional license plate options15
	699	+	shall not be transferred to the department of revenue. The committee or16
	700	+	contract entity shall transfer the money directly to the division of17
	701	+	correctional industries.18
	702	+	(4) The committee shall evaluate the cost of implementing section19
	703	+	24-30-2204 at least once annually and, if it is financially feasible to20
	704	+	implement that section, shall implement section 24-30-2204 before21
	705	+	implementing section 24-30-2204.5.22
	706	+	8-88-206. Sale of registration numbers for license plates -23
	707	+	license to buy and sell - market for - royalty payment -24
	708	+	administration - third-party contracting entity. (1) (a) [Formerly25
	709	+	24-30-2206 (1)] The state or a person may sell, and the state or a person26
	710	+	may purchase, the exclusive right to use a registration number selected by27
	711	+	1360
	712	+	-21- the committee under section 24-30-2208 SUBSECTION (2) OF THIS SECTION1
	713	+	for the purpose of registering a vehicle under article 3 of title 42. C.R.S.2
	714	+	(b) [Formerly 24-30-2206 (2)] The right to use a registration3
	715	+	number is a license, the use of which is subject to compliance with this4
	716	+	part 22 PART 2. The duration of the license is determined by the5
	717	+	committee.6
	718	+	(2) (a) [Formerly 24-30-2208 (1)] The committee shall raise7
	719	+	money by selling to a buyer the right to use valuable letter and number8
	720	+	combinations for a registration number. The committee shall auction9
	721	+	registration numbers that are likely to be worth substantially more than10
	722	+	the average value of a registration number.11
	723	+	(b) (I) [Formerly 24-30-2208 (2)(a)] The committee shall study12
	724	+	the market and determine which registration numbers are the most13
	725	+	valuable, including both the types of plates currently issued and any type14
	726	+	of plate that has been historically issued, TO DETERMINE WHICH15
	727	+	REGISTRATION NUMBERS ARE THE MOST VALUABLE . Based on the study,16
	728	+	the committee shall select the most valuable registration numbers and17
	729	+	request the department of revenue to verify whether plates with the18
	730	+	registration numbers are currently issued. The committee and the19
	731	+	department of revenue shall enter into an agreement establishing a20
	732	+	process for requesting registration numbers, that specifies INCLUDING21
	733	+	SPECIFYING the frequency of these requests.22
	734	+	(II) [Formerly 24-30-2208 (2)(b)] Upon receiving the committee's23
	735	+	request, the department of revenue shall verify whether the plates are24
	736	+	currently issued. For purposes of this subsection (2)(b), and subsection25
	737	+	(2)(c) of this section, a plate that expires due to the operation of section26
739	738		42-3-115 (5)(a) is considered currently issued until
740		-	THE EXPIRATION ~~OF the~~
741		-	~~right of the owner of the motor vehicle to which the expired plate was~~
742		-	~~affixed~~ to ~~apply to use the registration number of~~ the expired plate ~~when~~
743		-	~~registering another motor vehicle.~~ ~~expires.~~
744		-	If the plate is not ~~currently~~
	739	+	THE EXPIRATION OF27
	740	+	1360
	741	+	-22- the right of the owner of the motor vehicle to which the expired plate was1
	742	+	affixed to apply to use the registration number of the expired plate when2
	743	+	registering another motor vehicle. expires. If the plate is not currently3
745	744		issued, the department
746		-	OF REVENUE shall reserve the registration ~~number~~
	745	+	OF REVENUE shall reserve the registration number4
747	746		until the committee notifies the department
748		-	OF REVENUE to release the
749		-	registration number.
750		-	PAGE 18-HOUSE BILL 24-1360 (III) THE COMMITTEE SHALL ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR
751		-	DETERMINING VALUE OF ALL CONFIGURATIONS OF REGISTRATION NUMBERS
752		-	RESERVED BY THE COMMITTEE
753		-	. THE PRICING AND MANNER OF SALE MUST
754		-	FOLLOW THE ESTABLISHED PROCESS
755		-	.
756		-	(IV) [Formerly 24-30-2208 (2)(c)] If a registration number is not
757		-	currently issued, the committee may sell the right to use the registration
758		-	number in a manner calculated to bring the highest price; except that the
759		-	department of revenue may deny the sale or use of a registration number
760		-	that is offensive or inappropriate.
761		-	(3) (a) [Formerly 24-30-2209 (1)] The committee shall raise money
762		-	REVENUE by creating a market, which may include an online site, for THE
763		-	RESALE OF LICENSE PLATE CONFIGURATIONS OF
764		-	registration numbers using
765		-	methods that are commercially reasonable, account for expenditures, and
766		-	ensure the collection of the state's approval and transfer royalty.
767		-	(b) [Formerly 24-30-2209 (2)] The royalty for the state's approval
768		-	and transfer of the right to use a registration number is twenty-five percent
769		-	of the sale price of the transfer. At the time of sale, the purchaser shall pay
770		-	the royalty to the committee. This payment is in addition to and not in lieu
771		-	of the normal registration fees, sales or use taxes, or specific ownership tax.
772		-	(c) [Formerly 24-30-2209 (3)] A person shall not sell a registration
773		-	number, and the department of revenue shall not assign a registration
774		-	number, as a result of the right to use the number being sold to a vehicle
775		-	unless the registration number was sold using the market created by the
776		-	committee.
777		-	(4) (a) [Formerly 24-30-2210 (1)] The committee shall notify the
778		-	department of revenue when the right to use a registration number has been
779		-	sold and the committee has collected the state's sale proceeds or approval
780		-	and transfer royalty. Upon receiving the notice, the department of revenue
781		-	shall create a record in Colorado DRIVES, created in section 42-1-211,
782		-	containing the name of the buyer; the vehicle identification number, if
783		-	applicable; and the corresponding registration number.
784		-	(b) [Formerly 24-30-2210 (2)] If the registration number consists of
785		-	a combination of letters and numbers that is not within the normal format
786		-	of
787		-	A license plate currently produced for the department of revenue, the
788		-	PAGE 19-HOUSE BILL 24-1360 department of revenue shall issue the plates as personalized plates under
789		-	section 42-3-211; C.R.S.; except that, notwithstanding section 42-3-211,
790		-	C.R.S., the committee may sell, and the buyer or any subsequent buyer may
791		-	use:
792		-	(I) A registration number or letter of one position; or
793		-	(II) Any symbol on the standard American keyboard or approved by
794		-	the committee.
795		-	(c) [Formerly 24-30-2210 (3)] The committee shall transfer the
796		-	money collected under this part 22
797		-	PART 2 to the state treasurer, who shall
798		-	credit the money to the fund. created in section 24-30-2205.5.
799		-	(d) [Formerly 24-30-2210 (4)] The committee may contract with
800		-	one or more public or private entities to implement this part 22 PART 2.
801		-	(e) [Formerly 24-30-2210 (5)] Any money REVENUE received by the
802		-	committee from the sale of registration numbers shall be deposited in the
803		-	fund.
804		-	8-88-207. [Formerly 24-30-2212] Sunset review - repeal of part.
805		-	This part 22
806		-	PART 2 is repealed, effective September 1, 2026 SEPTEMBER 1,
807		-	2029. Before the repeal, this part 22 PART 2 is scheduled for review in
808		-	accordance with section 24-34-104.
809		-	SECTION 3. Repeal of relocated and nonrelocated provisions
810		-	in this act. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal part 22 of article 30 of title
811		-	24; except that 24-30-2211 is not relocated.
812		-	SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-34-104, repeal
813		-	(27)(a)(XVIII); and add (30)(a)(IX) as follows:
814		-	24-34-104. General assembly review of regulatory agencies and
815		-	functions for repeal, continuation, or reestablishment - legislative
816		-	declaration - repeal. (27) (a) The following agencies, functions, or both,
817		-	are scheduled for repeal on September 1, 2026:
818		-	(XVIII) The assistance program for disability benefits under part 22
819		-	of article 30 of this title 24.
820		-	PAGE 20-HOUSE BILL 24-1360 (30) (a) The following agencies, functions, or both, are scheduled
821		-	for repeal on September 1, 2029:
822		-	(IX) T
823		-	HE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS UNDER
824		-	ARTICLE
825		-	88 OF TITLE 8.
826		-	SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-1-121, add (3)(n)
827		-	as follows:
828		-	24-1-121. Department of labor and employment - creation.
829		-	(3) The department of labor and employment consists of the following
830		-	divisions and programs:
	747	+	OF REVENUE to release the5
	748	+	registration number.6
	749	+	(III) T
	750	+	HE COMMITTEE SHALL ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR7
	751	+	DETERMINING VALUE OF ALL CONFIGURATIONS OF REGISTRATION8
	752	+	NUMBERS RESERVED BY THE COMMITTEE . THE PRICING AND MANNER OF9
	753	+	SALE MUST FOLLOW THE ESTABLISHED PROCESS .10
	754	+	(IV) [Formerly 24-30-2208 (2)(c)] If a registration number is not11
	755	+	currently issued, the committee may sell the right to use the registration12
	756	+	number in a manner calculated to bring the highest price; except that the13
	757	+	department of revenue may deny the sale or use of a registration number14
	758	+	that is offensive or inappropriate.15
	759	+	(3) (a) [Formerly 24-30-2209 (1)] The committee shall raise16
	760	+	money
	761	+	REVENUE by creating a market, which may include an online site,17
	762	+	for
	763	+	THE RESALE OF LICENSE PLATE CONFIGURATIONS OF registration18
	764	+	numbers using methods that are commercially reasonable, account for19
	765	+	expenditures, and ensure the collection of the state's approval and transfer20
	766	+	royalty.21
	767	+	(b) [Formerly 24-30-2209 (2)] The royalty for the state's approval22
	768	+	and transfer of the right to use a registration number is twenty-five23
	769	+	percent of the sale price of the transfer. At the time of sale, the purchaser24
	770	+	shall pay the royalty to the committee. This payment is in addition to and25
	771	+	not in lieu of the normal registration fees, sales or use taxes, or specific26
	772	+	ownership tax.27
	773	+	1360
	774	+	-23- (c) [Formerly 24-30-2209 (3)] A person shall not sell a1
	775	+	registration number, and the department of revenue shall not assign a2
	776	+	registration number, as a result of the right to use the number being sold3
	777	+	to a vehicle unless the registration number was sold using the market4
	778	+	created by the committee.5
	779	+	(4) (a) [Formerly 24-30-2210 (1)] The committee shall notify the6
	780	+	department of revenue when the right to use a registration number has7
	781	+	been sold and the committee has collected the state's sale proceeds or8
	782	+	approval and transfer royalty. Upon receiving the notice, the department9
	783	+	of revenue shall create a record in Colorado DRIVES, created in section10
	784	+	42-1-211, containing the name of the buyer; the vehicle identification11
	785	+	number, if applicable; and the corresponding registration number.12
	786	+	(b) [Formerly 24-30-2210 (2)] If the registration number consists13
	787	+	of a combination of letters and numbers that is not within the normal14
	788	+	format of
	789	+	A license plate currently produced for the department of15
	790	+	revenue, the department of revenue shall issue the plates as personalized16
	791	+	plates under section 42-3-211; C.R.S.;
	792	+	except that, notwithstanding17
	793	+	section 42-3-211, C.R.S., the committee may sell, and the buyer or any18
	794	+	subsequent buyer may use:19
	795	+	(I) A registration number or letter of one position; or20
	796	+	(II) Any symbol on the standard American keyboard or approved21
	797	+	by the committee.22
	798	+	(c) [Formerly 24-30-2210 (3)] The committee shall transfer the23
	799	+	money collected under this part 22 PART 2 to the state treasurer, who shall24
	800	+	credit the money to the fund. created in section 24-30-2205.5.25
	801	+	(d) [Formerly 24-30-2210 (4)] The committee may contract with26
	802	+	one or more public or private entities to implement this part 22 PART 2.27
	803	+	1360
	804	+	-24- (e) [Formerly 24-30-2210 (5)] Any money REVENUE received by1
	805	+	the committee from the sale of registration numbers shall be deposited in2
	806	+	the fund.3
	807	+	4
	808	+	8-88-207. [Formerly 24-30-2212] Sunset review - repeal of part.5
	809	+	This part 22 PART 2 is repealed, effective September 1, 2026 SEPTEMBER6
	810	+	1, 2029. Before the repeal, this part 22 PART 2 is scheduled for review in7
	811	+	accordance with section 24-34-104.8
	812	+	SECTION 3. Repeal of relocated and nonrelocated provisions9
	813	+	in this act. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal part 22 of article 30 of10
	814	+	title 24; except that 24-30-2211 is not relocated.11
	815	+	SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-34-104, repeal12
	816	+	(27)(a)(XVIII); and add (30)(a)(IX) as follows:13
	817	+	24-34-104. General assembly review of regulatory agencies14
	818	+	and functions for repeal, continuation, or reestablishment - legislative15
	819	+	declaration - repeal. (27) (a) The following agencies, functions, or both,16
	820	+	are scheduled for repeal on September 1, 2026:17
	821	+	(XVIII) The assistance program for disability benefits under part18
	822	+	22 of article 30 of this title 24.19
	823	+	(30) (a) The following agencies, functions, or both, are scheduled20
	824	+	for repeal on September 1, 2029:21
	825	+	(IX) THE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS UNDER22
	826	+	ARTICLE 88 OF TITLE 8.23
	827	+	SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-1-121, add (3)(n)24
	828	+	as follows:25
	829	+	24-1-121. Department of labor and employment - creation.26
	830	+	(3) The department of labor and employment consists of the following27
	831	+	1360
	832	+	-25- divisions and programs:1
831	833		(n) T
832		-	HE COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE , OR "CDOO",
833		-	CREATED IN SECTION 8-88-102, THE HEAD OF WHICH IS THE DIRECTOR OF THE
834		-	CDOO. THE CDOO IS A TYPE 1 ENTITY, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 24-1-105,
835		-	AND EXERCISES ITS POWERS AND PERFORMS ITS DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
836		-	UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
837		-	.
838		-	SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-75-402, amend
839		-	(5)(yy) as follows:
840		-	24-75-402. Cash funds - limit on uncommitted reserves -
841		-	reduction in the amount of fees - exclusions - definitions.
842		-	(5) Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, the
843		-	following cash funds are excluded from the limitations specified in this
844		-	section:
845		-	(yy) The disability support fund created in section 24-30-2205.5 (1)
846		-	8-8-205 (1);
847		-	SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-1-801, amend
848		-	(5)(c)(II)(A) as follows:
849		-	25-1-801. Patient records in custody of health-care facility -
850		-	definitions. (5) As used in this part 8, unless the context otherwise
851		-	requires:
852		-	(c) (II) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part 8:
853		-	PAGE 21-HOUSE BILL 24-1360 (A) If a patient record is requested by a third-party entity that is
854		-	performing duties under the "Laura Hershey Disability Support Act", part
855		-	22 of article 30 of title 24, C.R.S. PART 2 OF ARTICLE 88 OF TITLE 8, the third
856		-	party may obtain one free copy of the record for the application process or
857		-	for an appeal or reapplication when required by the disability benefit
858		-	administrator;
859		-	SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25.5-5-308, amend
860		-	(8)(b.5) as follows:
861		-	25.5-5-308. Breast and cervical cancer prevention and treatment
862		-	program - creation - legislative declaration - definitions - funds - repeal.
863		-	(8) (b.5) Until section 24-30-2204.5
864		-	8-88-205 is repealed, the state
865		-	treasurer shall transfer any interest or income earned on moneys MONEY in
866		-	the fund to the disability support fund created in section 24-30-2205.5
867		-	8-88-205.
868		-	SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal 26-2-119.7.
869		-	SECTION 10. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 39-22-535, amend (1)
870		-	as follows:
871		-	39-22-535. Credit for purchase of uniquely valuable motor
872		-	vehicle registration numbers. (1) For tax years commencing on or after
873		-	January 1, 2013, a person who buys the right to use a registration number
874		-	under section 24-30-2206
875		-	8-88-206 is allowed a credit against the income
876		-	taxes imposed by this article 22 for twenty percent of the purchase price of
877		-	the right to use the registration number that is paid to the Colorado
878		-	disability funding committee created in section 24-30-2203
879		-	8-88-202.
880		-	SECTION 11. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-1-227, amend (1)
881		-	introductory portion as follows:
882		-	42-1-227. Disabled parking education program. (1) Subject to
883		-	the availability of money appropriated to the department of personnel
884		-	DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT , pursuant to section 42-1-226,
885		-	the Colorado disability funding committee, created in section 24-30-2203
886		-	8-88-202:
887		-	SECTION 12. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-3-115, amend
888		-	PAGE 22-HOUSE BILL 24-1360 (5)(b)(II) as follows:
889		-	42-3-115. Registration upon transfer - rules - definitions.
890		-	(5) (b) Subsection (5)(a) of this section does not apply to the transfer or
891		-	assignment of an owner's title or interest in Class B, Class C, and Class D
892		-	personal property that has number plates:
893		-	(II) That have a valuable registration number that has been reserved
894		-	for use under the "Laura Hershey Disability Support Act", part 22 of article
895		-	30 of title 24 PART 2 OF ARTICLE 88 OF TITLE 8.
896		-	SECTION 13. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-3-206.5, amend
897		-	(1); and add (7) as follows:
898		-	42-3-206.5. Issuance of plates in a retired style authorized -
899		-	additional fee - rules. (1) (a) Beginning January 1, 2023, or when the
900		-	department is able to issue license plates pursuant to section 24-30-2203
901		-	(6)(j) 8-88-202 (6)(i), whichever is earlier, the department shall issue
902		-	license plates in previously retired styles for motorcycles, passenger cars,
903		-	trucks, or noncommercial or recreational motor vehicles that do not exceed
904		-	sixteen thousand pounds empty weight that had:
905		-	(a)
906		-	(I) White letters and numbers on a background of green
907		-	mountains and a white sky;
908		-	(II) White letters and numbers on a background of black with a
909		-	white border;
910		-	(III) White letters and numbers on a background of blue with a
911		-	white border; or
912		-	(IV) White letters and numbers on a background of red with a white
913		-	border.
914		-	(b) The amount of the taxes and fees for license plates in the
915		-	previously retired style is the same as the amount of the taxes and fees
916		-	specified for regular motor vehicle plates plus an annual fee of twenty-five
917		-	dollars, which shall be credited to the disability support fund created in
918		-	section 24-30-2205.5
919		-	8-88-205.
920		-	PAGE 23-HOUSE BILL 24-1360 (7) ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2027, IF AN APPLICANT FOR A RETIRED
921		-	LICENSE PLATE THAT WAS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION
922		-	DEMONSTRATES A PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT THAT AFFECTS THE APPLICANT
923		-	'S
924		-	MOBILITY UNDER THE STANDARDS DESCRIBED IN SECTION
925		-	42-3-204 (1)(a),
926		-	THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE THE PREVIOUSLY RETIRED LICENSE PLATE TO
927		-	THE APPLICANT WITH AN IDENTIFYING FIGURE AS DEFINED IN SECTION
928		-	42-3-204 (1)(e) TO INDICATE THAT THE VEHICLE IS AUTHORIZED TO
929		-	TRANSPORT AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO USE RESERVED PARKING
930		-	PURSUANT TO SECTION
931		-	42-4-1208.
932		-	SECTION 14. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-3-211, amend
933		-	(3)(a) as follows:
934		-	42-3-211. Issuance of personalized plates authorized.
935		-	(3) (a) Personalized license plates must be the same color and design as
936		-	regular motor vehicle license plates, must consist of any combination of
937		-	numbers or letters not exceeding seven positions and not less than two
	834	+	HE COLORADO DISABILITY OPPORTUNITY OFFICE , OR2
	835	+	"CDOO",
	836	+	CREATED IN SECTION 8-88-102, THE HEAD OF WHICH IS THE3
	837	+	DIRECTOR OF THE CDOO. THE CDOO IS A TYPE 1 ENTITY, AS DEFINED IN4
	838	+	SECTION 24-1-105, AND EXERCISES ITS POWERS AND PERFORMS ITS DUTIES5
	839	+	AND FUNCTIONS UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT .6
	840	+	SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-75-402, amend7
	841	+	(5)(yy) as follows:8
	842	+	24-75-402. Cash funds - limit on uncommitted reserves -9
	843	+	reduction in the amount of fees - exclusions - definitions.10
	844	+	(5) Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, the11
	845	+	following cash funds are excluded from the limitations specified in this12
	846	+	section:13
	847	+	(yy) The disability support fund created in section 24-30-2205.5
	848	+	14
	849	+	(1) 8-8-205 (1);15
	850	+	SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-1-801, amend16
	851	+	(5)(c)(II)(A) as follows:17
	852	+	25-1-801. Patient records in custody of health-care facility -18
	853	+	definitions. (5) As used in this part 8, unless the context otherwise19
	854	+	requires:20
	855	+	(c) (II) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part 8:21
	856	+	(A) If a patient record is requested by a third-party entity that is22
	857	+	performing duties under the "Laura Hershey Disability Support Act", part23
	858	+	22 of article 30 of title 24, C.R.S. PART 2 OF ARTICLE 88 OF TITLE 8, the24
	859	+	third party may obtain one free copy of the record for the application25
	860	+	process or for an appeal or reapplication when required by the disability26
	861	+	benefit administrator;27
	862	+	1360
	863	+	-26- SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25.5-5-308, amend1
	864	+	(8)(b.5) as follows:2
	865	+	25.5-5-308. Breast and cervical cancer prevention and3
	866	+	treatment program - creation - legislative declaration - definitions -4
	867	+	funds - repeal. (8) (b.5) Until section 24-30-2204.5 8-88-205 is5
	868	+	repealed, the state treasurer shall transfer any interest or income earned6
	869	+	on moneys MONEY in the fund to the disability support fund created in7
	870	+	section 24-30-2205.5 8-88-205.8
	871	+	SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal 26-2-119.7.9
	872	+	SECTION 10. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 39-22-535, amend10
	873	+	(1) as follows:11
	874	+	39-22-535. Credit for purchase of uniquely valuable motor12
	875	+	vehicle registration numbers. (1) For tax years commencing on or after13
	876	+	January 1, 2013, a person who buys the right to use a registration number14
	877	+	under section 24-30-2206 8-88-206 is allowed a credit against the income15
	878	+	taxes imposed by this article 22 for twenty percent of the purchase price16
	879	+	of the right to use the registration number that is paid to the Colorado17
	880	+	disability funding committee created in section 24-30-2203 8-88-202.18
	881	+	SECTION 11. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-1-227, amend19
	882	+	(1) introductory portion as follows:20
	883	+	42-1-227. Disabled parking education program. (1) Subject to21
	884	+	the availability of money appropriated to the department of personnel22
	885	+	DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT , pursuant to section 42-1-226,23
	886	+	the Colorado disability funding committee, created in section 24-30-220324
	887	+	8-88-202:25
	888	+	SECTION 12. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-3-115, amend26
	889	+	(5)(b)(II) as follows:27
	890	+	1360
	891	+	-27- 42-3-115. Registration upon transfer - rules - definitions.1
	892	+	(5) (b) Subsection (5)(a) of this section does not apply to the transfer or2
	893	+	assignment of an owner's title or interest in Class B, Class C, and Class3
	894	+	D personal property that has number plates:4
	895	+	(II) That have a valuable registration number that has been5
	896	+	reserved for use under the "Laura Hershey Disability Support Act", part6
	897	+	22 of article 30 of title 24 PART 2 OF ARTICLE 88 OF TITLE 8.7
	898	+	SECTION 13. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-3-206.5, amend8
	899	+	(1); and add (7) as follows:9
	900	+	42-3-206.5. Issuance of plates in a retired style authorized -10
	901	+	additional fee - rules. (1) (a) Beginning January 1, 2023, or when the11
	902	+	department is able to issue license plates pursuant to section 24-30-220312
	903	+	(6)(j) 8-88-202 (6)(i), whichever is earlier, the department shall issue13
	904	+	license plates in previously retired styles for motorcycles, passenger cars,14
	905	+	trucks, or noncommercial or recreational motor vehicles that do not15
	906	+	exceed sixteen thousand pounds empty weight that had:16
	907	+	(a) (I) White letters and numbers on a background of green17
	908	+	mountains and a white sky;18
	909	+	(II) White letters and numbers on a background of black with a19
	910	+	white border;20
	911	+	(III) White letters and numbers on a background of blue with a21
	912	+	white border; or22
	913	+	(IV) White letters and numbers on a background of red with a23
	914	+	white border.24
	915	+	(b) The amount of the taxes and fees for license plates in the25
	916	+	previously retired style is the same as the amount of the taxes and fees26
	917	+	specified for regular motor vehicle plates plus an annual fee of27
	918	+	1360
	919	+	-28- twenty-five dollars, which shall be credited to the disability support fund1
	920	+	created in section 24-30-2205.5 8-88-205.2
	921	+	(7) ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2027, IF AN APPLICANT FOR A3
	922	+	RETIRED LICENSE PLATE THAT WAS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION4
	923	+	DEMONSTRATES A PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT THAT AFFECTS THE APPLICANT 'S5
	924	+	MOBILITY UNDER THE STANDARDS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 42-3-204 (1)(a),6
	925	+	THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE THE PREVIOUSLY RETIRED LICENSE PLATE7
	926	+	TO THE APPLICANT WITH AN IDENTIFYING FIGURE AS DEFINED IN SECTION8
	927	+	42-3-204 (1)(e)
	928	+	TO INDICATE THAT THE VEHICLE IS AUTHORIZED TO9
	929	+	TRANSPORT AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO USE RESERVED PARKING10
	930	+	PURSUANT TO SECTION 42-4-1208.11
	931	+	SECTION 14. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-3-211, amend12
	932	+	(3)(a) as follows:13
	933	+	42-3-211. Issuance of personalized plates authorized.14
	934	+	(3) (a) Personalized license plates must be the same color and design as15
	935	+	regular motor vehicle license plates, must consist of any combination of16
	936	+	numbers or letters not exceeding seven positions and not less than two17
938	937		positions except as otherwise provided in section 24-30-2210, C.R.S.
939		-	8-88-206 (4), and must not conflict with existing passenger, commercial,
940		-	trailer, motorcycle, or other special license plates series; except that
941		-	personalized license plates bearing the words "street rod" shall be of a
942		-	design determined by the executive director of the department, which
943		-	design shall be different from those used by the state for regular motor
944		-	vehicle license plates.
945		-	SECTION 15. Appropriation. For the 2024-25 state fiscal year,
946		-	$5,538,925 is appropriated to the department of labor and employment for
947		-	use by the executive director's office. This appropriation is from the
948		-	disability support fund created in section 24-30-2205.5 (1), C.R.S., and is
949		-	based on an assumption that the office will require an additional 6.0 FTE.
950		-	To implement this act, the office may use this appropriation for the
951		-	Colorado disability opportunity office.
952		-	SECTION 16. Appropriation - adjustments to 2024 long bill.
953		-	(1) To implement this act, appropriations made in the annual general
954		-	appropriation act for the 2024-25 state fiscal year to the department of
955		-	personnel for use by the executive director's office are adjusted as follows:
956		-	(a) The cash funds appropriation from the disability support fund
957		-	created in section 24-30-2205.5 (1), C.R.S., for personal services related to
958		-	PAGE 24-HOUSE BILL 24-1360 department administration is decreased by $128,584, and the related FTE
959		-	is decreased by 2.0 FTE;
960		-	(b) The cash funds appropriation from the disability support fund
961		-	created in section 24-30-2205.5 (1), C.R.S., for the disability funding
962		-	committee is decreased by $5,975,976; and
963		-	(c) The cash funds appropriation from the disabled parking
964		-	education and enforcement fund created in section 42-1-226, C.R.S., for the
965		-	disability funding committee is decreased by $100,000.
966		-	SECTION 17. Effective date. This act takes effect July 1, 2024.
967		-	SECTION 18. Safety clause. The general assembly finds,
968		-	determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate
969		-	PAGE 25-HOUSE BILL 24-1360 preservation of the public peace, health, or safety or for appropriations for
970		-	the support and maintenance of the departments of the state and state
971		-	institutions.
972		-	____________________________ ____________________________
973		-	Julie McCluskie Steve Fenberg
974		-	SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE PRESIDENT OF
975		-	OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE
976		-	____________________________ ____________________________
977		-	Robin Jones Cindi L. Markwell
978		-	CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE SECRETARY OF
979		-	OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE
980		-	APPROVED________________________________________
981		-	(Date and Time)
982		-	_________________________________________
983		-	Jared S. Polis
984		-	GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
985		-	PAGE 26-HOUSE BILL 24-1360
	938	+	18
	939	+	8-88-206
	940	+	(4), and must not conflict with existing passenger, commercial,19
	941	+	trailer, motorcycle, or other special license plates series; except that20
	942	+	personalized license plates bearing the words "street rod" shall be of a21
	943	+	design determined by the executive director of the department, which22
	944	+	design shall be different from those used by the state for regular motor23
	945	+	vehicle license plates.24SECTION 15. Appropriation. For the 2024-25 state fiscal year,25
	946	+	$5,538,925 is appropriated to the department of labor and employment for26
	947	+	use by the executive director's office. This appropriation is from the27
	948	+	1360
	949	+	-29- disability support fund created in section 24-30-2205.5 (1), C.R.S., and1
	950	+	is based on an assumption that the office will require an additional 6.02
	951	+	FTE. To implement this act, the office may use this appropriation for the3
	952	+	Colorado disability opportunity office.4
	953	+	SECTION 16. Appropriation - adjustments to 2024 long bill.5
	954	+	To implement this act, appropriations made in the annual general6
	955	+	appropriation act for the 2024-25 state fiscal year to the department of7
	956	+	personnel for use by the executive director's office are adjusted as8
	957	+	follows:9
	958	+	(a) The cash funds appropriation from the disability support fund10
	959	+	created in section 24-30-2205.5 (1), C.R.S., for personal services related11
	960	+	to department administration is decreased by $128,584, and the related12
	961	+	FTE is decreased by 2.0 FTE;13
	962	+	(b) The cash funds appropriation from the disability support fund14
	963	+	created in section 24-30-2205.5 (1), C.R.S., for the disability funding15
	964	+	committee is decreased by $5,975,976; and16
	965	+	(c) The cash funds appropriation from the disabled parking17
	966	+	education and enforcement fund created in section 42-1-226, C.R.S., for18
	967	+	the disability funding committee is decreased by $100,000.19
	968	+	SECTION 17. Effective date. This act takes effect July 1, 2024.20
	969	+	SECTION 18. Safety clause. The general assembly finds,21
	970	+	determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate22
	971	+	preservation of the public peace, health, or safety or for appropriations for23
	972	+	the support and maintenance of the departments of the state and state24
	973	+	institutions.25
	974	+	1360
	975	+	-30-