Second Regular Session Seventy-fourth General Assembly STATE OF COLORADO REREVISED This Version Includes All Amendments Adopted in the Second House LLS NO. 24-0578.01 Richard Sweetman x4333 HOUSE BILL 24-1381 House Committees Senate Committees Finance Business, Labor, & Technology Appropriations Appropriations A BILL FOR AN ACT C ONCERNING THE CONTINUATION OF THE DIVISION OF FINANCIAL101 SERVICES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES , AND,102 IN CONNECTION THEREWITH , IMPLEMENTING THE103 RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE 2023 SUNSET REPORT104 BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES .105 Bill Summary (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at http://leg.colorado.gov/ .) Sunset Process - House Finance Committee. The bill implements the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies (DORA) SENATE 3rd Reading Unamended May 3, 2024 SENATE 2nd Reading Unamended May 1, 2024 HOUSE 3rd Reading Unamended April 19, 2024 HOUSE Amended 2nd Reading April 18, 2024 HOUSE SPONSORSHIP Kipp and Soper, deGruy Kennedy, Garcia, Joseph, Lindstedt, Snyder, Hamrick, Ricks SENATE SPONSORSHIP Hansen and Mullica, Shading denotes HOUSE amendment. Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment. Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing law. Dashes through the words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law. in its sunset review and report on the division of financial services (division), which is created within DORA. Specifically: ! Sections 1 through 3 of the bill continue the division and the financial services board (board) for 15 years, until 2039; ! Section 4 authorizes a credit union to merge with a credit union that is chartered in another state; ! Sections 5 and 8 increase the maximum civil penalty for violating a cease-and-desist order or suspension order from $1,000 per day to $5,000 per day; ! Section 6 repeals a provision that prohibits credit unions from having overlapping geographic fields of membership and repeals a requirement that the board send hearing notices by certified or registered mail; ! Section 7 authorizes a credit union to determine the dates upon which its fiscal year ends and its board of directors annually meets; ! Section 9 repeals an obsolete statute; and ! Sections 4, 7, and 10 through 59 replace gender-specific language with gender-neutral language. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:1 SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-34-104, repeal2 (25)(a)(I); and add (34)(a)(IX) as follows:3 24-34-104. General assembly review of regulatory agencies4 and functions for repeal, continuation, or reestablishment - legislative5 declaration - repeal. (25) (a) The following agencies, functions, or both,6 are scheduled for repeal on September 1, 2024:7 (I) The division of financial services created in article 44 of title8 11;9 (34) (a) The following agencies, functions, or both, are scheduled10 for repeal on September 1, 2033:11 (IX) THE DIVISION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES CREATED IN ARTICLE12 44 OF TITLE 11. 13 SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 11-44-124 as14 1381-2- follows:1 11-44-124. Repeal of article - review of functions. T HIS ARTICLE2 44 IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2033. BEFORE THE REPEAL, THE3 DIVISION AND THE BOARD ARE SCHEDULED FOR REVIEW IN ACCORDANCE4 WITH SECTION 24-34-104.5 SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal 11-44-101.56 as follows:7 11-44-101.5. Division subject to termination - repeal of article.8 (1) The provisions of section 24-34-104, C.R.S., concerning the9 termination schedule for regulatory bodies of the state unless extended as10 provided in that section, are applicable to the division of financial11 services created by section 11-44-101.12 (2) This article is repealed, effective September 1, 2024.13 SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-30-122, amend14 (5); and add (8) as follows:15 11-30-122. Merger. (5) The duplicate of the certificate of merger16 with the board's certificate of approval attached shall be filed with the17 secretary of state who shall make a record of said THE certificate and18 return it, with his THE SECRETARY OF STATE 'S certificate of record19 attached, to the board for permanent record. The fee for said THE filing20 shall be determined and collected pursuant to section 24-21-104 (3).21 C.R.S.22 (8) A CREDIT UNION MAY MERGE WITH A CREDIT UNION THAT IS23 CHARTERED IN ANOTHER STATE SO LONG AS THE MERGER IS APPROVED BY24 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF EACH CREDIT UNION , THE COMMISSIONER,25 AND THE FEDERAL NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION . BEFORE26 APPROVING A MERGER , THE COMMISSIONER SHALL CONSIDER THE27 1381 -3- CONDITION OF EACH CREDIT UNION THAT IS A PARTY TO THE MERGER AND1 WHETHER THE MERGER POSES ANY RISKS TO THE MEMBERS OF EACH2 CREDIT UNION.3 SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-30-106.5, amend4 (3) as follows:5 11-30-106.5. Assessment of civil money penalties. (3) In6 determining the amount of the A civil money penalty to be assessed, the7 commissioner shall consider the good faith of the person AGAINST WHOM8 THE PENALTY IS assessed, the gravity of the violation, any previous9 violations by the person AGAINST WHOM THE PENALTY IS assessed, and10 such other matters as THAT the commissioner may deem appropriate.11 except that The AMOUNT OF THE civil money penalty shall be MUST not12 more than one EXCEED FIVE thousand dollars per day for each day the13 person assessed is determined by the commissioner to be in violation of14 a cease-and-desist order or an order of suspension or removal.15 Alternatively, the commissioner may assess a civil money penalty for16 such A violation in a lump-sum amount not to exceed fifty thousand17 dollars.18 SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-30-101.7, amend19 (3)(a), (5) introductory portion, (5)(b), and (5)(c); and repeal (5)(d) as20 follows:21 11-30-101.7. Hearing procedures for community field of22 membership credit unions. (3) (a) The board shall give notice of a23 hearing on a community field of membership application at least thirty24 days before the hearing date by registered or certified mail, to the25 principal office of each credit union, savings and loan association, or26 bank within the neighborhood, community, or rural district sought to be27 1381 -4- served by the proposed community credit union and to such other persons1 or credit unions, savings and loan associations, or banks as THAT the2 board may designate.3 (5) Within ninety days following the conclusion of AFTER a4 hearing, the board shall issue a written order granting a community field5 of membership if the board finds:6 (b) That the credit union would benefit its members or proposed7 members, consistent with the purposes of this article, ARTICLE 30; that the8 general character and fitness of the incorporators is appropriate; and that9 it is advisable from an economic standpoint to establish the proposed10 credit union; AND11 (c) That the neighborhood, community, or rural district is12 politically, geographically, socially, or economically well defined. and 13 (d) That the members of other credit unions within the14 neighborhood, community, or rural district are specifically excluded from15 membership, except as otherwise provided by the board for good cause.16 SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 11-30-107 as17 follows:18 11-30-107. Fiscal year - meetings. (1) The fiscal year of all19 credit unions shall end December 31 of each year. The annual meeting20 shall be held within five months after the close of said fiscal year A21 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF A CREDIT UNION MAY DETERMINE THE DATE22 UPON WHICH THE CREDIT UNION 'S FISCAL YEAR ENDS, SO LONG AS THE23 DATE COINCIDES WITH THE END OF A STANDARD FISCAL QUARTER .24 (2) A BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF A CREDIT UNION MAY DETERMINE25 THE DATE OF THE CREDIT UNION'S ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING. Special26 meetings may be held in the manner indicated in the bylaws. At all27 1381 -5- meetings, a member shall have but a single HAS ONLY ONE vote, whatever1 his REGARDLESS OF THE MEMBER 'S share holdings. There shall NOT be no2 voting by proxy, but a member other than a natural person may cast a3 single vote through a delegated agent.4 SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-44-123, amend5 (3) as follows:6 11-44-123. Assessment of civil money penalties. (3) In7 determining the amount of the A civil money penalty to be assessed, the8 commissioner shall consider the good faith of the person AGAINST WHOM9 THE PENALTY IS assessed, the gravity of the violation, any previous10 violations by the person AGAINST WHOM THE PENALTY IS assessed, and11 such other matters as THAT the commissioner may deem appropriate.12 except that The AMOUNT OF THE civil money penalty shall be MUST not13 more than one EXCEED FIVE thousand dollars per day for each day the14 person assessed is determined by the commissioner to be in violation of15 a cease-and-desist order or an order of suspension or removal.16 Alternatively, the commissioner may assess a civil money penalty for17 such A violation in a lump-sum amount not to exceed fifty thousand18 dollars.19 SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal 11-30-124 as20 follows:21 11-30-124. Transfer of functions - conforming of statutes.22 (1) As of April 11, 1988, the powers, duties, and functions of the state23 bank commissioner under this article are transferred to the state24 commissioner of financial services.25 (2) On April 11, 1988, all employees of the division of banking26 whose principal duties are concerned with the powers, duties, and27 1381 -6- functions transferred to the state commissioner of financial services and1 whose employment in the division of financial services is deemed2 necessary by the executive director of the department of regulatory3 agencies to carry out the purposes of this article are transferred to the4 division of financial services and shall become employees thereof. Such5 employees shall retain all rights to state personnel system and retirement6 benefits under the laws of this state, and their services shall be deemed to7 have been continuous.8 (3) On April 11, 1988, all items of property, real and personal,9 including office furniture and fixtures, books, documents, and records of10 the division of banking pertaining to the powers, duties, and functions11 transferred to the state commissioner of financial services pursuant to this12 section shall be transferred to the division of financial services and shall13 become the property thereof.14 (4) Whenever the state bank commissioner or the division of15 banking is referred to or designated by any contract or other document in16 connection with the powers, duties, and functions transferred to the state17 commissioner of financial services, such reference or designation shall be18 deemed to apply to the state commissioner of financial services or the19 division of financial services, as the case may be. All contracts entered20 into by the state bank commissioner or the division of banking prior to21 April 11, 1988, in connection with the powers, duties, and functions22 transferred to the state commissioner of financial services are hereby23 validated, with the state commissioner of financial services succeeding to24 all the rights and obligations of such contracts.25 (5) On April 11, 1988, any unexpended appropriations of funds26 for the current fiscal year made to the division of banking and allocated27 1381 -7- for the administration and enforcement of this article shall be transferred1 to the division of financial services. The executive director of the2 department of regulatory agencies shall have the final authority to3 determine the allocation of funds for purposes of the transfer under this4 subsection (5).5 (6) The revisor of statutes is authorized to change all references6 to the state bank commissioner in this article to refer to the state7 commissioner of financial services and to change all references to the8 division of banking in this article to refer to the division of financial9 services.10 SECTION 10. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-30-101, amend11 (5) as follows:12 11-30-101. Definitions - organization - charter - investigation.13 (5) After the said INCORPORATORS FILE A certified copy of articles of14 incorporation have been filed with the commissioner he AS DESCRIBED IN15 SUBSECTION (4) OF THIS SECTION, THE COMMISSIONER shall issue a charter16 for such THE credit union, at which time the credit union shall become17 BECOMES a body corporate having AND HAS the powers enumerated in18 section 7-103-102, C.R.S., except as otherwise provided or limited in this19 article ARTICLE 30.20 SECTION 11. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-30-106, amend21 (6) as follows:22 11-30-106. Examinations - reports - powers of commissioner23 - rules - penalty. (6) (a) The commissioner has the power to MAY:24 (I) Issue subpoenas and require attendance of any and all officers,25 directors, agents, and employees OFFICER, DIRECTOR, AGENT, OR26 EMPLOYEE of any credit union and such ANY other witnesses as he THAT27 1381 -8- THE COMMISSIONER may deem necessary in relation to its THE CREDIT1 UNION'S affairs, transactions, and conditions; and may2 (II) Require such witnesses to appear and answer such questions3 as THAT THE COMMISSIONER may be put to them; by the commissioner,4 and may5 (III) Require such witnesses to produce such books, papers, or6 documents in their possession. as may be required by the commissioner.7 (b) Upon application of the commissioner, any person served with8 a subpoena issued by him THE COMMISSIONER may be required, by order9 of the district court of the county where the credit union has its principal10 office, to:11 (I) Appear and answer such questions as THAT THE COMMISSIONER12 may be put to him by the commissioner THE PERSON; and be required to13 (II) Produce such books, papers, or documents in his THE14 PERSON'S possession as may be required by THAT the commissioner MAY15 REQUIRE.16 SECTION 12. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-30-109, amend17 (3) as follows:18 11-30-109. Directors and officers - compensation. (3) A credit19 union may reasonably compensate a director for his or her THE20 DIRECTOR'S services to the credit union. Providing reasonable life, health,21 accident, and similar insurance protection is not considered22 compensation. Directors, officers, and committee members may be23 reimbursed for necessary expenses incidental to the performance of the24 official business of the credit union.25 SECTION 13. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 11-30-11026 as follows:27 1381 -9- 11-30-110. Credit committee - credit officer. The credit1 committee or credit officer shall have the HAS general supervision of all2 loans to members. Applications for loans shall MUST be on a form3 approved by the credit committee or the credit officer. At least a majority4 of the members of the credit committee or the credit officer shall pass and5 approve or disapprove all loans; except that the credit committee or the6 credit officer may appoint DELEGATE TO one or more loan officers and7 delegate to the same the power to approve or disapprove loans which8 THAT are within limits prescribed by the credit committee or the credit9 officer. Each loan officer shall furnish to the credit committee or the10 credit officer a record of each loan application received by him THE LOAN11 OFFICER within seven days after the date of filing of the application IS12 FILED. All loans not approved by a loan officer may be considered by the13 credit committee or the credit officer. No A member of the credit14 committee shall NOT receive any compensation as a loan officer or be15 employed by the credit union in any other capacity. A credit officer may16 receive compensation in connection with the performance of his THE17 CREDIT OFFICER'S duties. The credit committee shall meet as often as may18 be necessary after due notice to each member. Vacancies in the credit19 committee shall be filled pursuant to section 11-30-109 (1)(e).20 SECTION 14. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 11-30-11221 as follows:22 11-30-112. Capital. The capital of a credit union shall consist23 CONSISTS of the payments that have been made to it in shares by the24 several members thereof OF THE CREDIT UNION. The credit union has a25 lien on the shares and deposits of a member for any sum due to the credit26 union from said THE member or for any loan endorsed by him THE27 1381 -10- MEMBER. A credit union may charge an entrance fee and an annual1 membership fee, but such THE fees shall MUST be uniform to all members.2 SECTION 15. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 11-30-1133 as follows:4 11-30-113. Minors. Shares may be issued and deposits received5 in the name of a minor. A member who is a minor shall be entitled to6 MAY withdraw or pledge any shares owned by him THE MINOR and to7 receive from the credit union any and all dividends or other moneys,8 MONEY at any time the same become DIVIDENDS OR OTHER MONEY9 BECOMES due, in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as10 an adult, and any receipt or acquittance signed by such a THE minor shall11 constitute CONSTITUTES a valid release and discharge to the credit union12 for the payment of such moneys MONEY. The board of directors of the13 credit union may provide in the bylaws of the credit union a minimum age14 of any minor to be eligible for membership in the credit union and to vote15 at any meeting of the members.16 SECTION 16. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-30-120, amend17 (1)(a), (1)(c), and (2) as follows:18 11-30-120. Suspension - liquidation - procedures. (1) (a) If it19 appears that any credit union is insolvent, or that it has willfully violated20 any provision of this article ARTICLE 30, or that it is operating in an unsafe21 or unsound manner, the commissioner may issue his order for such THE22 credit union to show cause why its operations should not be suspended23 until such THE insolvency, violation, or manner of operation is rectified24 and afford the credit union an opportunity for a hearing not less than ten25 days nor more than twenty days after such THE DATE THE order Such IS26 ISSUED. THE order shall MUST be in writing and delivered by registered or27 1381 -11- certified mail. If the credit union fails to answer such THE order, or if any1 officer or director of or attorney for the credit union fails to appear at the2 time set for the hearing, the commissioner MAY either may revoke the3 certificate of incorporation of the credit union or may order the immediate4 suspension of operations of the credit union, except FOR the collection of5 payments on outstanding loans or other obligations due TO the credit6 union, or both, and may enforce any such THE order by an action filed in7 the district court of the judicial district wherein WHERE the principal8 office of the credit union is located, seeking to enjoin further operations9 or to appoint a receiver for such THE credit union.10 (c) If the commissioner revokes the charter of the credit union, he11 THE COMMISSIONER shall appoint a liquidating agent to liquidate the12 assets of the credit union pursuant to subsection (3) of this section.13 (2) Any credit union may be voluntarily dissolved and liquidated14 upon majority vote of the entire membership thereof OF THE CREDIT15 UNION at a meeting especially called for the THAT purpose or at the annual16 meeting where notice of such THE proposed action is mailed to the17 members at least thirty days prior to such BEFORE THE meeting. In either18 event, a copy of the notice shall be delivered to the commissioner not less19 than ten days prior to such BEFORE THE meeting. Any member of a credit20 union may cast his THE MEMBER'S ballot for or against such THE21 dissolution and liquidation by mail within twenty days after such THE22 meeting. If a majority of the members of the credit union vote in favor of23 dissolution and liquidation, the board of directors, within five days after24 the close of voting, shall notify the commissioner of such THE action and25 specify the names and addresses of the directors and officers of the credit26 union who will conduct the dissolution and liquidation of the credit27 1381 -12- union. Upon such THE favorable vote, the credit union shall cease to do1 business except for the collection of payments on outstanding loans or2 other obligations due TO the credit union.3 SECTION 17. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-40-105, amend4 (2) as follows:5 11-40-105. File annual reports. (2) If any AN association fails6 to file such A report AS DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (1) OF THIS SECTION, or7 if any such THE report is delayed or withheld beyond the day when the8 report should be so filed, such THE association shall forfeit and pay the9 sum of ten dollars for every day such THE report is withheld or delayed or10 not completed, and any member of any association or any party in interest11 may maintain an action in his or her THE MEMBER'S OR OTHER PARTY'S12 own name to receive such THE penalty, and the penalty shall be paid to13 the state treasurer.14 SECTION 18. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 11-40-10915 as follows:16 11-40-109. Suits interfering with business of association. No17 A N order, A judgment, or A decree providing for an accounting of, or18 enjoining, restraining, or interfering with the transaction of, the business19 of any savings and loan association organized or doing business under the 20 provisions of articles 40 to 46 of this title TITLE 11 shall NOT be made or21 granted otherwise than upon the application of the attorney general, after22 his or her THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 'S approval of a written request23 therefor by the commissioner FOR THE ORDER, JUDGMENT, OR DECREE,24 except in an action by a judgment creditor or in proceedings25 supplementary to execution.26 SECTION 19. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-41-107, amend27 1381 -13- (2) introductory portion and (3) as follows:1 11-41-107. Documents deposited with commissioner. (2) Upon2 receipt of such THE documents DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (1) OF THIS3 SECTION, the commissioner shall immediately examine and investigate4 into the advisability of issuing a certificate of approval for such THE5 association, and he THE COMMISSIONER shall issue such A certificate of6 approval if, upon examination, the commissioner finds:7 (3) If the commissioner's finding is adverse to the association in8 any of the particulars recited in COMMISSIONER FINDS THAT THE9 ASSOCIATION DOES NOT MEET ANY OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF subsection10 (2) of this section, he THE COMMISSIONER shall not issue a certificate of11 approval.12 SECTION 20. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 11-41-10813 as follows:14 11-41-108. Refusal of certificate - appeal. If the commissioner,15 after an examination, believes for any reason that a certificate of approval16 should not be issued and refuses to issue the same, he A CERTIFICATE OF17 APPROVAL, THE COMMISSIONER shall file a written statement with a board18 consisting of the governor, the attorney general, and the state treasurer,19 of the state of Colorado giving in detail his THE COMMISSIONER'S reasons20 for such THE refusal. After notice to all concerned and after a hearing,21 said board THE GOVERNOR, ATTORNEY GENERAL, AND STATE TREASURER22 may order the commissioner to issue the certificate of approval or may23 approve his THE COMMISSIONER'S action in refusing a certificate of24 approval.25 SECTION 21. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-41-109, amend26 (1) introductory portion, (1)(a), (1)(c), and (2) as follows:27 1381 -14- 11-41-109. Certificate of approval - where articles filed. (1) If1 the commissioner finds affirmatively for the association upon all the2 matters set forth in section 11-41-107, he THE COMMISSIONER shall issue3 a certificate of approval under his hand and seal, executed in duplicate4 within sixty days thereafter, in AFTER THE FINDING, which shall be recited5 CERTIFICATE RECITES in substance the following:6 (a) That the articles of incorporation and bylaws have been filed7 in his THE COMMISSIONER'S office;8 (c) That he THE COMMISSIONER has approved the same ARTICLES9 OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS .10 (2) The commissioner shall attach one of said THE certificates to11 each copy of the articles of incorporation, and shall retain one copy of the12 articles of incorporation and bylaws in his THE COMMISSIONER'S office,13 and return the other copy of the articles and bylaws, with the certificate14 of approval attached, thereto, to the association. Upon receipt from the15 commissioner of the articles of incorporation, the association shall file the16 same ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION with the secretary of state, and17 certified copies of the articles of incorporation shall be filed by the18 association in the office of the county clerk and recorder of each county19 in this state in which said THE association may own real estate. The20 failure to file a certified copy in the office of the clerk and recorder of any21 county in this state shall DOES not affect the validity of the incorporation22 of any association which THAT has made its filing with the secretary of23 state and has obtained a certificate of approval. In the event a true copy24 of such THE articles of incorporation is presented to the secretary of state25 with the request that the same ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION be certified,26 he THE SECRETARY OF STATE shall certify the same ARTICLES OF27 1381 -15- INCORPORATION for a fee which shall be IN AN AMOUNT THAT IS1 determined and collected pursuant to section 24-21-104 (3). C.R.S.,2 which THE certificate shall MUST contain, in addition to the usual3 statement, a statement that the same ATTACHED COPY is a true copy of the4 original articles of incorporation on file in his THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S5 office and a statement as to the date of the filing of such THE articles of6 incorporation. When articles of incorporation or amendments thereto TO7 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION have been filed in the office of the secretary8 of state, he THE SECRETARY OF STATE shall record and carefully preserve9 the same THEM in his THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S office, and a copy10 thereof OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR AMENDMENTS , duly11 certified by the secretary of state under the great seal of the state of12 Colorado, shall be IS evidence of the existence of such THE association13 and prima facie evidence of the contents of said THE articles of14 incorporation or such amendments. thereto.15 SECTION 22. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-41-114, amend16 (1) introductory portion and (1)(i)(III) as follows:17 11-41-114. How funds invested. (1) Any A savings and loan18 association may invest any portion of its funds in any of the following:19 (i) (III) No AN association organized under the laws of this state20 shall NOT acquire the capital stock, obligations, or other securities of any21 such corporation DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (1)(i)(I) OF THIS SECTION22 until there THE CORPORATION has been filed in the office of the23 commissioner a statement by such corporation agreeing to permit and pay24 all costs of such ANY examinations or audits of the corporation by the25 commissioner as he THAT THE COMMISSIONER deems necessary in order26 to confirm compliance with the provisions of this paragraph (i)27 1381 -16- SUBSECTION (1)(i).1 SECTION 23. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-41-117, amend2 (2) as follows:3 11-41-117. Insurance of shares. (2) The commissioner, in4 connection with all such insured associations, shall furnish said THE5 FEDERAL DEPOSIT insurance corporation with reports of THE ISSUANCE OF6 examination, orders, and requirements issued in connection therewith7 RELATING TO INSURED ASSOCIATIONS and other information coming to his8 THAT COMES TO THE COMMISSIONER 'S attention bearing on AND CONCERNS9 the financial condition and administration and OF INSURED ASSOCIATIONS.10 T HE COMMISSIONER may collaborate with said THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT11 INSURANCE corporation in any merger, reorganization, dissolution,12 liquidation, or examination and audit of any such insured association.13 SECTION 24. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-41-117.5,14 amend (4) as follows:15 11-41-117.5. Insurance of obligations. (4) The commissioner or16 his duly designated representative THE COMMISSIONER'S DESIGNEE may17 investigate the affairs and examine the books, accounts, records, and files18 of the insurer at such intervals as THAT the commissioner deems prudent,19 but not less than once a year, and shall have free access for such purposes.20 Costs of such investigations and examinations shall be paid by the21 insurer. If any such investigation or examination reveals that the insurer22 is not conducting its affairs in accordance with this section or that the23 insurer is not actuarially sound or is impaired and may be unable to fulfill24 its obligations, the commissioner may exercise any powers available25 under article 44 of this title TITLE 11 until such time as compliance is26 restored or the impairment is terminated.27 1381 -17- SECTION 25. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-41-119, amend1 (5) as follows:2 11-41-119. Loans to members and other loans. (5) (a) Loans3 A LOAN secured by first lien trust deeds or mortgages A FIRST-LIEN TRUST4 DEED OR MORTGAGE upon improved real estate shall not be made until:5 (I) A signed application for such THE loan has been submitted; nor6 until7 (II) A signed appraisal has been submitted; nor until AND8 (III) The loan has been approved by the board of directors or by9 a committee authorized by the board of directors.10 (b) Appraisals may be made by any two of the association's11 directors, officers, employees, or attorneys or by an independent appraiser12 who is not a director, officer, employee, or attorney of the association; but13 no such EXCEPT THAT AN officer, A director, AN employee, or AN attorney14 shall NOT act as an appraiser nor OR act on any committee approving a15 loan in which he IF THE OFFICER, DIRECTOR, EMPLOYEE, OR ATTORNEY has16 an interest either in EITHER the property tendered as security or in the sale17 of the property.18 (c) The association shall furnish to each borrower, Upon the19 closing of the loan, THE ASSOCIATION SHALL FURNISH TO EACH BORROWER20 a loan settlement statement indicating THAT INDICATES in detail the21 charges or fees such THE borrower has paid or obligated himself THE22 BORROWER to pay to the association or to any other person in connection23 with such THE loan, and THE ASSOCIATION SHALL RETAIN a copy of such24 THE statement. shall be retained in the records of the association.25 SECTION 26. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-41-121, amend26 (1.5)(c), (3), (4), and (6); and repeal (5) as follows:27 1381 -18- 11-41-121. Merger, consolidation, and transfer.1 (1.5) (c) Whenever a foreign association which THAT meets the criteria2 established by this subsection (1.5) proposes to merge with a domestic3 association, the foreign association shall make an application for prior4 approval to the commissioner in such THE form and with such THE5 information that the commissioner may require, and such THE application6 shall MUST be accompanied by a nonrefundable filing fee in such AN7 amount as determined by the commissioner. Upon receipt of a properly8 submitted application for merger, the commissioner shall proceed to9 investigate the application in accordance with the provisions of this10 section. The commissioner shall not grant approval of the merger until he11 THE COMMISSIONER is satisfied that the criteria imposed by this section12 have been met and that the merger is not contrary to the public interest.13 (3) Copies of the proposed agreement of merger, signed by the14 president or vice president of such THE association and verified by his15 THE PRESIDENT'S OR VICE PRESIDENT'S affidavit and attested by the16 secretary or assistant secretary thereof OF THE ASSOCIATION, with the seal17 of the association thereunto affixed, shall be submitted together with a fee18 in the amount established by the commissioner to the commissioner for19 his THE COMMISSIONER 'S approval or disapproval, and he THE20 COMMISSIONER shall cause a certificate of approval or disapproval to be21 attached to said THE copies of the proposed agreement, one copy to be22 filed in the division and one returned to each of the associations.23 (4) If approved by the commissioner such approved APPROVES AN24 AGREEMENT OF MERGER , THE agreement shall be presented to the25 members of each of the merging associations at special meetings called26 for the purpose of considering and voting upon such approved THE27 1381 -19- agreement; but, in the case of associations having permanent stock, only1 the holders of the permanent stock shall be ARE entitled to any notice2 other than the published notice of such THE special meeting or to vote3 upon the agreement of merger. The complete agreement of merger, as4 adopted by the boards of directors and approved by the commissioner,5 shall be furnished TO each member entitled to vote on such THE merger6 at the time THAT notice of such THE meetings, as required by section7 11-41-123, is given. If at such meetings A MEETING two-thirds of all votes8 of the members present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote on such9 THE merger are in favor of such THE approved agreement, the associations10 may proceed to merge. in accordance therewith. The proceedings of such11 THE meetings shall be submitted to the commissioner for his THE12 COMMISSIONER'S approval in the same manner as required for the13 submission of the agreement by the boards of directors. Unless the14 agreement of merger fixes a later effective date, thereof, the effective date15 of THE merger shall be IS the date upon which the commissioner accepts16 for filing the certified copies of the proceedings of the meetings of17 members adopting the approved agreement of merger.18 (5) In the event any association involved in a proposed merger is19 a federal savings and loan association, the commissioner shall transmit to20 the federal office of thrift supervision or its successor, a copy of the21 proposed agreement of merger and shall not approve the agreement of22 merger unless and until he or she has been advised in writing by the23 federal office of thrift supervision or its successor that said office has no24 objection to the agreement.25 (6) (a) No such A transfer shall DOES NOT:26 (I) Prejudice the right of any creditor of any such association to27 1381 -20- have payment of his THE CREDITOR'S debt out of the assets and property1 thereof, nor shall any creditor be thereby deprived of or prejudiced OF THE2 ASSOCIATION; OR3 (II) D EPRIVE ANY CREDITOR OF , OR CREATE ANY PREJUDICE4 AGAINST ANY CREDITOR in, any right of action then existing against the5 officers or directors of said AN association for any neglect or misconduct.6 and the7 (b) A reorganized association shall be IS liable for all obligations8 to members of the associations existing prior to such A consolidation.9 SECTION 27. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-41-123, amend10 (2), (4), and (5) as follows:11 11-41-123. Directors and meetings. (2) Public notice of the time12 and place of holding such elections DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (1) OF THIS13 SECTION and also of all special meetings of the members shall be14 published at least once, not more than thirty days nor less than ten days15 prior to BEFORE the date fixed for said OF EACH meeting, in a newspaper16 of general circulation printed in the county where the principal office of17 said THE corporation is located, and, if there is no such newspaper, then18 in a newspaper printed in an adjoining county, and, with respect to any19 special meeting or any annual meeting to be held at a time or place other20 than as specified in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the21 association, by delivering personally to each member or depositing in the22 post office at least thirty days before such THE meeting a copy of said THE23 notice, addressed to each member entitled to vote, thereat, with24 INCLUDING the signature of the president or secretary, printed thereon,25 stating the time and, in case of special meetings, the objects of said THE26 meeting. and no Business shall NOT be transacted at any special meeting27 1381 -21- except such as shall be BUSINESS THAT IS mentioned in said THE notice.1 If any member fails to furnish the secretary with his THE MEMBER'S2 correct post-office address, he shall THE MEMBER IS not be entitled to3 separate notice.4 (4) Members who are entitled to vote may vote either in person or5 by proxy at such meetings. Any number of members present in person or6 by proxy at a regular or special meeting of the members shall constitute7 CONSTITUTES a quorum unless otherwise specifically provided in articles8 40 to 46 of this title TITLE 11. If a majority of the votes represented at any9 annual or special meeting are in favor of adjournment, such THE meeting10 may be adjourned for a period not to exceed sixty days at one11 adjournment. Each member entitled to vote shall be permitted to MAY12 cast, in person or by proxy, one vote for each one hundred dollars, or13 fraction thereof, of the total certificate value of all his THE MEMBER'S14 shares and stock. A borrowing member holding a membership certificate15 shall be permitted MAY, as a borrower, to cast one vote and has such16 voting right in all cases where articles 40 to 46 of this title TITLE 11 give17 such right to shareholders.18 (5) A majority of all votes cast at any meeting of members shall19 determine DETERMINES any question unless otherwise specifically20 provided. The members who are entitled to vote at any meeting of the21 members shall be those of record on the books of the association at the22 end of the calendar month next preceding the date of the meeting of23 members, except those who have ceased to be members. In balloting for24 directors, members may vote for as many directors as are to be elected, or,25 in case the certificate of incorporation of the association permits26 cumulative voting, each member may cumulate his THE MEMBER'S votes27 1381 -22- and give one candidate as many votes as the number of directors1 multiplied by the number of his THE MEMBER'S votes or distribute them2 on the same principle among as many candidates as he THE MEMBER may3 desire, and the person having the highest number of votes in consecutive4 order shall be declared IS elected. By the unanimous vote of all the5 members represented at such THE meeting, the secretary of the meeting6 may be authorized and instructed to cast one ballot for one or more of all7 the directors to be elected.8 SECTION 28. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 11-41-1269 as follows:10 11-41-126. Bonds of officers. Every officer, employee, and agent11 handling or having custody or charge of funds or securities belonging to12 a savings and loan association, before entering upon the discharge of his13 THE OFFICER'S, EMPLOYEE'S, OR AGENT'S duties, shall give a good and14 sufficient bond in such THE sum as may be fixed by the board of directors15 of any such association. Such THE bond shall MUST be in such THE form16 and provide such coverage as the commissioner may direct and shall17 MUST be made by a surety corporation authorized to do business in this18 state. The amount of such THE bond as to each person shall be IS subject19 to the approval of the commissioner. In lieu of individual bonds, a blanket20 bond covering all active officers, agents, and employees of such AN21 association may be executed, subject to approval by the commissioner.22 Every such bond shall be IS in force until ten days after notice IS23 PROVIDED to such THE commissioner that the same BOND is to be24 canceled.25 SECTION 29. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 11-41-12826 as follows:27 1381 -23- 11-41-128. Acknowledgments. No A notary public or other1 public officer qualified to take acknowledgments or proof of written2 instruments shall NOT be disqualified from taking the acknowledgment or3 proof of an instrument in writing in which a savings and loan association4 is interested by reason of his THE NOTARY PUBLIC'S OR OTHER PUBLIC5 OFFICER'S employment by, or his THE NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER PUBLIC6 OFFICER being a member or officer of, the savings and loan association7 interested in such THE instrument.8 SECTION 30. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-41-129, amend9 (4) as follows:10 11-41-129. Amendment of articles of incorporation. (4) A11 certificate setting forth such AN amendment and the adoption thereof OF12 THE AMENDMENT, signed by the president or vice president of such THE13 association, verified by his THE PRESIDENT'S OR VICE PRESIDENT'S14 affidavit, and attested by the secretary or assistant secretary thereof OF15 THE ASSOCIATION, with the seal of the association thereunto affixed, shall16 be submitted together TO THE COMMISSIONER with the A fee IN AN17 AMOUNT established by the commissioner. to the commissioner for his18 approval or disapproval, and, If he THE COMMISSIONER approves he THE19 PROPOSED AMENDMENT , THE COMMISSIONER shall cause ATTACH a20 certificate of approval to be attached to said THE proposed amendment,21 and then the same AMENDMENT shall be filed in the same manner as THE22 articles of incorporation. and Thereafter, said THE amendment shall be IS23 in full force and effect, to the same extent, except as provided in section24 11-41-130.5, as if the same AMENDMENT had been included in the original25 articles of incorporation. No AN amendment to the articles of26 incorporation shall NOT be filed in the office of the secretary of state of 27 1381 -24- the state of Colorado or received by the secretary of state unless a1 certificate of approval by the commissioner is attached thereto TO THE2 AMENDMENT.3 SECTION 31. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-41-130, amend4 (1), (2), and (6) as follows:5 11-41-130. Reorganization. (1) The board of directors of any AN6 association at a meeting called for that purpose, may adopt a plan of7 reorganization of the association AT A MEETING CALLED FOR THAT8 PURPOSE. Two copies of the proposed plan of reorganization, signed by9 the president or vice president of such THE association, verified by his10 THE PRESIDENT'S OR VICE PRESIDENT'S affidavit, and attested by the11 secretary or assistant secretary thereof OF THE ASSOCIATION, with the seal12 of the association thereunto affixed, shall be submitted to the13 commissioner for his THE COMMISSIONER'S approval, or disapproval, and14 he THE COMMISSIONER shall cause ATTACH a certificate of approval or15 disapproval to be attached to said THE proposed plan, one copy to be filed16 in the division and one returned to the association. If A PLAN IS approved17 by the commissioner, such approved plan IT shall be presented to the18 members at a special meeting called for the purpose of considering and19 voting upon such approved THE plan. The complete plan of20 reorganization, as adopted by the board of directors and approved by the21 commissioner, shall be furnished TO each member at the time notice of22 such THE meeting IS GIVEN, as required by section 11-41-123. is given. If23 at such THE meeting two-thirds of all votes of the members present in24 person or by proxy are in favor of such THE approved plan, the25 association may proceed to reorganize. in accordance therewith.26 (2) The proceedings of such A meeting TO APPROVE A27 1381 -25- REORGANIZATION PLAN shall be submitted to the commissioner for his1 THE COMMISSIONER'S approval in the same manner as required for the2 submission of the plan by the board of directors. Unless the plan of3 reorganization fixes a later effective date, thereof, the effective date of4 reorganization shall be IS the date upon which the commissioner accepts5 for filing the certified copies of the proceedings of the meetings of6 members adopting the approved plan of reorganization.7 (6) The reorganization of such AN association shall DOES not8 prejudice the right of any creditor of any such THE association to have9 payment of his THE CREDITOR'S debt out of the assets and property thereof10 OF THE ASSOCIATION, nor shall DOES THE REORGANIZATION OF AN11 ASSOCIATION DEPRIVE any creditor be thereby deprived of, or prejudiced12 PREJUDICE ANY CREDITOR in, any right of action then existing against the13 officers or directors of said THE association for any neglect or14 misconduct. All obligations to any such prior association shall inure to the15 benefit of the reorganized association and shall be ARE enforceable by it16 and in its name, and demands, claims, and rights of action against any17 such PRIOR association may be enforced against it as fully and completely18 as they might have been enforced theretofore; and BEFORE THE19 ASSOCIATION'S REORGANIZATION. All deeds, notes, mortgages, contracts,20 judgments, transactions, and proceedings whatsoever theretofore made,21 received, entered into, carried on, or done by such AN association before22 such ITS reorganization shall be as ARE good, valid, and effectual in law23 as though such THE association had never been reorganized.24 SECTION 32. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-41-130.5,25 amend (1), (3)(a)(I), and (3)(b) as follows:26 11-41-130.5. Cessation of business as an association -27 1381 -26- amendment of articles. (1) Notwithstanding any provision of this article1 ARTICLE 41 to the contrary, in connection with the sale of all or a2 substantial part of its assets, the board of directors of any savings and loan3 association may propose an amendment to its articles of incorporation to4 amend the objects and purposes to conform to those authorized in the5 "Colorado Business Corporation Act", articles 101 to 117 of title 7,6 C.R.S., and to make such other amendments authorized by and not7 inconsistent with the provisions of article 110 of title 7. C.R.S. Such8 Proposed amendments shall be submitted to the members or, if the9 savings and loan association has permanent stock, to the stockholders of10 said THE association for their approval. Upon approval, said PROPOSED11 amendments shall be submitted to the commissioner, together with a plan12 pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, for his THE COMMISSIONER'S13 approval.14 (3) (a) The commissioner shall approve a plan only if:15 (I) He THE COMMISSIONER determines that an association has paid16 or has made provision through an assumption agreement or otherwise for17 its known and unclaimed liabilities to its depositors and account holders;18 (b) In approving a plan, the commissioner may impose such terms19 and conditions as he THE COMMISSIONER deems necessary to protect the20 depositors, account holders, stockholders, members, and creditors of the21 savings and loan association.22 SECTION 33. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-41-131, amend23 (1), (3), and (4) as follows:24 11-41-131. Dissolution. (1) Any A domestic association may25 elect to abandon its certificate of authority, liquidate its affairs, and26 dissolve as provided in this section. The affirmative vote of at least a27 1381 -27- majority of the BOARD OF directors must be cast in favor of such proposal1 A PROPOSED DISSOLUTION at a special meeting thereof OF THE BOARD. A2 certified copy of such action shall THE VOTE MUST be furnished to the3 commissioner, who shall forthwith PROMPTLY examine said THE4 association, and, if he THE COMMISSIONER determines that such THE5 association is solvent and that it is to IN the best interests of the members6 that such liquidation be accomplished in the manner provided in7 ACCORDING TO this section, he THE COMMISSIONER shall certify his THE8 COMMISSIONER'S approval thereto. Upon the granting of such OF THE9 LIQUIDATION. AFTER THE COMMISSIONER'S approval, a special meeting of10 all members entitled to vote shall be called in the manner provided by11 PURSUANT TO section 11-41-123. If a majority vote of all such members12 of the association is cast in favor of the proposal to liquidate and13 ultimately dissolve such THE association under the provisions of this14 section, such THE proposal shall be IS deemed adopted. A certified copy15 of all proceedings taken prior to and at such THE meeting shall be filed16 with the commissioner, who shall determine whether or not such THE17 proceedings have been conducted in accordance with law. If the18 commissioner finds that such THE proceedings are legal and proper, he19 THE COMMISSIONER shall certify his THE COMMISSIONER'S approval20 thereon OF THE PROCEEDINGS and authorize said THE association to21 proceed with the liquidation in the manner provided in this section.22 (3) The association, During the liquidation of the ITS assets, of the23 AN association shall be IS subject to the supervision of the commissioner24 and shall pay such THE fees and assessments as are provided for25 REQUIRED in articles 40 to 46 of this title TITLE 11 in the case of active26 associations and shall report the progress of such THE liquidation to the27 1381 -28- commissioner as he THE COMMISSIONER may require. Upon completion1 of liquidation, a final report and accounting of the affairs of the2 association shall be made to the commissioner. Upon the approval of such3 THE report by the commissioner, the board of directors, without the4 necessity of further action by the members of the association, shall5 proceed to dissolve such THE association in the manner provided by law6 in the case of general corporations.7 (4) Nothing in this section shall prejudice the rights PREJUDICES8 THE RIGHT of the commissioner to take possession of any association9 under the authority vested in him THE COMMISSIONER by the provisions10 of section 11-44-110, upon determining that such THE procedure is to IN11 the best interest of the members.12 SECTION 34. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-41-132, amend13 (3) as follows:14 11-41-132. Escheat proceedings. (3) After thirty days from the15 date of the last publication, the commissioner shall pay to the state16 treasurer any such liquidating dividends in his THE COMMISSIONER'S17 possession, less the costs of publication and mailing, and shall file with18 the state treasurer the affidavit of publication by the publisher and the19 affidavit of mailing by the commissioner, showing the dates of such THE20 publications and mailing. The state shall be answerable for such funds21 THE MONEY, without interest, anytime within twenty-one years after the22 same have MONEY HAS been paid into the treasury, to such persons as23 shall be THAT ARE legally entitled thereto TO THE MONEY. After the lapse24 of twenty-one years from the time any such moneys have THE MONEY HAS25 been paid into the state treasury, IF no claim therefor having FOR THE26 MONEY HAS been made and established by any person entitled thereto,27 1381 -29- said moneys shall become TO THE MONEY, THE MONEY BECOMES the1 property of the state and shall be transferred to the general fund.2 SECTION 35. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-41-133, amend3 (3) introductory portion and (6)(c) as follows:4 11-41-133. Acquisition of majority control over an existing5 association - definitions. (3) After receipt of an application, the6 commissioner shall make an investigation and shall issue the certificate7 of approval only after he THE COMMISSIONER has determined:8 (6) (c) Whenever IF a foreign association which THAT meets the9 criteria established by this subsection (6) proposes to acquire control of10 a domestic association, the foreign association shall make an application11 for prior approval to the commissioner in such THE form and with such12 INCLUDING ANY information that the commissioner shall require13 REQUIRES, and such THE application shall MUST be accompanied by a14 nonrefundable filing fee in such AN amount as determined by the15 commissioner. Upon receipt of a properly submitted application to16 acquire control of a domestic association, the commissioner shall proceed17 to investigate the application in accordance with the provisions of this18 section. The commissioner shall not grant approval of the merger until he19 THE COMMISSIONER is satisfied that the criteria imposed by this section20 have been met and that the acquisition is not contrary to the public21 interest.22 SECTION 36. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-42-108, amend23 (1) as follows:24 11-42-108. Assessment to restore impaired permanent stock.25 (1) Stockholders, after their stock has been fully paid, are not liable to26 creditors or for assessments upon their stock issued on or after July 1,27 1381 -30- 1981, except as provided by this section. If the commissioner, as a result1 of any examination or from any report made to him THE COMMISSIONER,2 finds that the permanent stock of any AN association is impaired, he THE3 COMMISSIONER shall notify the association that such THE impairment4 exists. In the event the amount of the impairment, as determined by the5 commissioner, is questioned by the association, then, upon application6 filed within ten days, the value of the assets in question shall be7 determined by appraisals made by independent appraisers acceptable to8 the commissioner and the association.9 SECTION 37. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-42-109, amend10 (1) as follows:11 11-42-109. Sale of delinquent stock. (1) If any A stockholder12 refuses or neglects to pay the assessment specified in such A notice13 PROVIDED PURSUANT TO SECTION 11-42-108 (2) within sixty days from14 AFTER the date of mailing, the directors of such THE association shall have15 the right to MAY sell to the highest bidder at public auction any part or all16 of the stock necessary to pay the assessment of such THE stockholder,17 after giving a previous notice of such THE sale for ten days in a newspaper18 of general circulation published in the county where the principal office19 of such THE association in this state is located. and A copy of such THE20 notice of sale shall also be served on such THE stockholder by mailing a21 copy of the notice to his THE STOCKHOLDER'S last known address ten days22 before the day fixed for such THE sale. or such THE stock may ALSO be23 sold at a private sale and without public notice; but EXCEPT THAT, before24 making such A private sale, thereof, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL25 OBTAIN an offer in writing shall first be obtained and SERVE a copy26 thereof served OF THE OFFER upon the owner of record of the stock to be27 1381 -31- sold by mailing a copy of such THE offer to his THE OWNER'S last known1 address. and, If, after service of such THE offer, such THE owner still2 refuses or neglects to pay such THE assessment within FOR thirty days,3 from the time of the service of such offer, the directors may accept the4 offer and sell such THE stock to the person making such THE offer or to5 any other person making a larger AN offer than the IN A LARGER amount.6 named in the offer submitted to the stockholder, but such stock in no7 event shall be sold THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL NOT SELL THE STOCK8 for less than the amount of such THE assessment so called for and the9 expense of the sale.10 SECTION 38. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-42-112, amend11 (2) and (3) as follows:12 11-42-112. Requirements for sale of permanent stock. (2) If13 he THE COMMISSIONER finds that the proposed issue is such as OF STOCK14 will not mislead the public as to the nature of the investment or will not15 work a fraud upon the purchaser thereof OF THE STOCK, the commissioner16 shall issue to the association a permit authorizing it to issue and dispose17 of its stock in such THE amounts as PROVIDED BY the commissioner may18 in such permit provide IN THE PERMIT; otherwise, he THE COMMISSIONER19 shall deny the application and notify the association in writing of his THE20 COMMISSIONER'S decision.21 (3) Every permit shall recite MUST STATE in bold type that the22 issuance thereof OF THE PERMIT is permissive only and does not constitute23 a recommendation or endorsement of the stock permitted to be issued.24 The commissioner may impose conditions requiring REQUIRE the25 impoundment of the proceeds from the sale of such stock, and limiting26 LIMIT the expense in connection with the sale thereof OF STOCK, and such27 1381 -32- IMPOSE ANY other conditions as he may deem THE COMMISSIONER DEEMS1 reasonable and necessary or advisable to insure the disposition of ENSURE2 THAT the proceeds from the sale of such stock ARE DISPOSED in the3 manner and for the purposes provided in such THE permit. The4 commissioner from time to time may amend, alter, or revoke any permit5 issued by him THE COMMISSIONER or temporarily suspend the rights of6 such AN association under such ITS permit. The commissioner has the7 power to MAY establish such rules and regulations as may be THAT ARE8 reasonable or necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of this9 section.10 SECTION 39. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-42-115, amend11 (1) as follows:12 11-42-115. Power to issue shares to minors or in trust.13 (1) Every AN association has the power to MAY issue stock or shares to14 a minor of any age and either sex and receive payments thereon ON THE15 STOCK OR SHARES from, by, or for the minor. He shall be entitled to A16 MINOR MAY withdraw, transfer, or pledge any such shares owned by him17 THE MINOR and to receive from such THE association any dividends or18 other moneys at any time becoming MONEY THAT BECOMES due thereon19 ON THE SHARES in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as20 an adult, and his THE MINOR'S receipt or acquittance therefor shall21 constitute OF SUCH MONEY CONSTITUTES a valid release and discharge to22 the association for the payment of such moneys THE MONEY. The dealing23 of an association with a minor shall have HAS the same effect upon the24 association's liability as if the minor were of full legal capacity until his25 UNLESS THE MINOR'S guardian or conservator files with the association a26 certified copy of the order of a Colorado court having jurisdiction27 1381 -33- appointing the guardian or conservator and directing otherwise.1 SECTION 40. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 11-42-1232 as follows:3 11-42-123. Matured shares. If, at the time shares in a savings4 and loan association have matured, the association has withdrawal notices5 on file to such an extent that the funds of the association, applicable to6 withdrawals, are not sufficient to pay off all shareholders desiring to7 withdraw, as well as shares which THAT have matured and are unpaid,8 and the holder of the matured shares desires to withdraw, he THE HOLDER9 OF THE MATURED SHARES shall file a notice of intention to withdraw. and10 Thereafter, be THE HOLDER OF THE MATURED SHARES IS subject to all the11 rights and liabilities of articles 40 to 46 of this title TITLE 11 governing12 withdrawing shareholders; except that he shall be THE HOLDER OF THE13 MATURED SHARES IS entitled to the full amount of any dividends declared14 on like shares during the time he THE HOLDER OF THE MATURED SHARES15 has a withdrawal notice on file on THE same.16 SECTION 41. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-44-102, amend17 (3) as follows:18 11-44-102. Commissioner - duties - employees. (3) The deputy19 commissioner, the secretary, and all other employees of the division shall 20 be ARE under the direct supervision of the commissioner. who shall have21 full power and control over such employees. Neither the commissioner22 nor any officer or employee of the division shall be IS personally liable23 for any acts done ACT PERFORMED in good faith IF THE COMMISSIONER,24 OFFICER, OR EMPLOYEE PERFORMED THE ACT while in the performance of25 his THE COMMISSIONER'S, OFFICER'S, OR EMPLOYEE'S duties as prescribed26 by law.27 1381 -34- SECTION 42. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 11-44-1031 as follows:2 11-44-103. Powers of commissioner. The commissioner has3 general supervision and control over all domestic and foreign savings and4 loan associations doing business in this state and has full power to MAY5 grant, refuse, or revoke a permit or license to any association to do6 business in this state when such THE association is not conducting its7 business in conformity with the laws of the state or is conducting its8 business in such an unsafe manner as to render THAT RENDERS its further9 operations hazardous to the public or any of its THE ASSOCIATION'S10 shareholders. All articles of incorporation and amendments thereto TO11 THE ARTICLES, all bylaws and amendments thereto TO THE BYLAWS, and12 all certificates of stock and shares of associations subject to articles 40 to13 46 of this title TITLE 11 shall be submitted to said THE commissioner for14 his THE COMMISSIONER'S approval or disapproval, and said THE15 commissioner has the authority to MAY approve, modify, or reject any16 such articles of incorporation or amendments, thereto, bylaws or17 amendments, thereto, and OR certificates of stock or shares. The18 commissioner has full power and authority to MAY prescribe all necessary19 and proper rules and regulations for the conduct and operation of savings20 and loan associations in this state and shall prescribe the manner in which21 the books and records of associations doing business in this state shall be22 ARE kept.23 SECTION 43. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 11-44-103.524 as follows:25 11-44-103.5. Record retention by the commissioner. The26 commissioner shall retain records pursuant to part 1 of article 80 of title27 1381 -35- 24 C.R.S., and may, in his or her THE COMMISSIONER'S discretion, destroy1 records pursuant to said part 1.2 SECTION 44. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 11-44-1043 as follows:4 11-44-104. Commissioner may delegate powers. The5 commissioner may delegate such of his THE COMMISSIONER'S powers and6 authority to his THE COMMISSIONER'S deputies as he may deem THE7 COMMISSIONER DEEMS necessary for proper administration of the division8 and may designate appropriate titles for his THE COMMISSIONER'S deputies9 and any of his THE COMMISSIONER'S employees. Any such delegation or10 designation made may be rescinded by the commissioner at any time. All11 W RITTEN RECORDS OF such actions shall be in writing and of record 12 RETAINED in the files of the division. The acts of deputies performing13 such WHO HAVE delegated powers and authority shall be of HAVE the14 same legal effect as if THE ACTS WERE performed personally by the15 commissioner.16 SECTION 45. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 11-44-10517 as follows:18 11-44-105. Commissioner may institute suits. The19 commissioner shall report to the attorney general, and he THE ATTORNEY20 GENERAL shall institute and prosecute suits and actions to enjoin21 violations of articles 40 to 46 of this title TITLE 11 or violations of orders22 or decisions of the commissioner rendered pursuant to said articles and23 to enforce any civil penalties provided by said articles. The commissioner24 shall notify the proper district attorney of any violation of the provisions25 of articles 40 to 46 of this title which TITLE 11 THAT constitutes a felony26 or misdemeanor, and such THE district attorney shall forthwith PROMPTLY27 1381 -36- prosecute the person charged with such THE offense. Upon THE failure or1 refusal of the district attorney to so prosecute, it shall be the duty of the2 attorney general to conduct such prosecution SHALL PROSECUTE THE3 MATTER.4 SECTION 46. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 11-44-1065 as follows:6 11-44-106. Issuance of subpoenas. (1) The commissioner has7 the power to MAY:8 (a) Issue subpoenas and require attendance of any and all officers,9 directors, agents, salesmen, collectors, and employees OFFICER, DIRECTOR,10 AGENT, SALESPERSON, COLLECTOR, OR EMPLOYEE of any association and11 such ANY other witnesses as he THAT THE COMMISSIONER may deem12 necessary in relation to its THE ASSOCIATION'S affairs, transactions, and13 conditions; and may14 (b) Require such witnesses to appear and answer such questions15 as THAT THE COMMISSIONER may be put to them; by the commissioner,16 and may17 (c) Require such witnesses to produce such books, papers, or18 documents in their possession. as may be required by the commissioner.19 (2) Upon application of the commissioner, any person served with20 a subpoena issued by him THE COMMISSIONER may be required, by order21 of the district court of the county where the association has its principal22 office, to:23 (a) Appear and answer such questions as THAT THE24 COMMISSIONER may be put to him by the commissioner THE PERSON; and25 be required to26 (b) Produce such books, papers, or documents in his THE PERSON'S27 1381 -37- possession as may be required by THAT the commissioner MAY REQUIRE.1 SECTION 47. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-44-106.5,2 amend (2)(b) as follows:3 11-44-106.5. Suspension or removal of directors, officers, or4 employees - penalty. (2) (b) If the commissioner determines that a5 specific case involves extraordinary circumstances which THAT require6 immediate action, he THE COMMISSIONER may suspend or remove a7 person under subsection (1) of this section without notice or a hearing,8 but he THE COMMISSIONER shall conduct a hearing under section 24-4-1059 C.R.S., within thirty days after such THE suspension or removal.10 SECTION 48. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-44-109, amend11 (1), (1.5), (2), (3), and (4) as follows:12 11-44-109. Examination by commissioner - procedure -13 penalty. (1) The commissioner, in person or by his deputy or one or14 more of his or her employees, At such intervals as the commissioner shall15 determine DETERMINES to be necessary or desirable in order to ascertain16 that each association is conducting its business in a safe and authorized17 manner, THE COMMISSIONER OR THE COMMISSIONER 'S DEPUTY OR18 EMPLOYEE shall visit the home office and such branch offices as THAT the19 commissioner deems necessary and examine into the affairs of every20 domestic association doing business in this state. The commissioner's21 deputy or any employee, of the commissioner, before being entitled to22 make BEFORE MAKING such AN examination, shall produce under the hand23 A DOCUMENT THAT INCLUDES THE SIGNATURE and seal of the24 commissioner his or her AND A STATEMENT CONCERNING THE25 COMMISSIONER'S authority to make such THE examination. The26 commissioner and his OR THE COMMISSIONER'S deputy have the power to27 1381 -38- MAY administer oaths and to examine under oath any director, officer,1 employee, or agent of any association concerning the business and affairs2 thereof OF THE ASSOCIATION. If the association has neither been audited3 by a registered or certified public accountant, in such THE manner and by4 auditors satisfactory to the commissioner, within the twelve-month period5 immediately preceding the date of such THE examination or within the6 period that has elapsed since such THE last preceding examination,7 whichever is greater, nor adopted and maintained an internal audit8 program acceptable to the federal deposit insurance corporation or its9 successor and the division, the examination by the division shall MUST10 include an audit. The cost, as computed by the division, of any such THE11 audit shall be paid by the association audited; except that there shall be no12 charge by the division SHALL NOT CHARGE for making an audit when such13 THE audit has been made by reason of collaboration as provided in section14 11-41-117.15 (1.5) In lieu of making his or her THE COMMISSIONER'S own16 examination, the commissioner may accept the examination report17 prepared by the federal office of thrift supervision or its successor or18 other AN appropriate FEDERAL regulatory authority.19 (2) When, in the judgment of the commissioner, the condition of20 any AN association renders it necessary or expedient to make an extra21 examination or to devote any such extraordinary attention to its THE22 ASSOCIATION'S affairs, the commissioner has authority to MAY make any23 extra examinations and to devote any necessary extra attention to the24 conduct of its THE ASSOCIATION'S affairs and may cause a registered or25 certified public accountant, appointed by the commissioner, to make an26 audit or examination of such THE association's business and affairs. In any27 1381 -39- such case, the association shall pay a reasonable fee based on actual cost1 to be affixed by the commissioner for all such extra services rendered by2 the division or by such THE accountant. A copy of the commissioner's3 report on each examination must be furnished to the association4 examined, and each director must note thereon ON THE REPORT that he5 THE DIRECTOR has read the same REPORT.6 (3) The commissioner or his THE COMMISSIONER'S deputy shall7 annually examine into the affairs of every foreign association doing8 business in this state, and for every such examination made outside this9 state, a reasonable expense and the actual traveling expenses incurred10 shall be paid by the association so examined. If the commissioner deems11 it necessary, he THE COMMISSIONER may cause a public accountant,12 appointed by the commissioner, to make an audit or examination of such13 THE association's business and affairs, and, in any such case, such THE14 association shall pay a reasonable price to be fixed by the commissioner15 for such THE extra services rendered by such THE accountant. Should IF16 any A foreign association fail FAILS to pay the costs incurred in any such17 THE examination, such THE costs shall be paid by the state treasurer upon18 the order of the commissioner, and the amount so paid shall be BECOMES19 a first lien upon all the assets and property of such THE association and20 may be recovered by suit by the attorney general on behalf of the state of21 Colorado and restored to the fund from which THE COSTS WERE paid.22 (4) For the purpose of the examinations provided for in this23 section, the commissioner and his THE COMMISSIONER'S deputy or any24 other person authorized by him THE COMMISSIONER to make the25 examination:26 (a) Has free access to all books and papers of the association27 1381 -40- which THAT relate to its business and to the books and papers kept by any1 officer, agent, or employee relating thereto TO THE ASSOCIATION or upon2 which any record of its business is kept; and3 (b) May summon witnesses and administer oaths or affirmations4 in the examination of the directors, officers, agents, or employees of any5 such association or any other person in relation to its AN ASSOCIATION'S6 affairs, transactions, and conditions; He AND7 (c) May require and compel the production of records, books,8 papers, contracts, or other documents by court action if necessary.9 SECTION 49. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-44-110, amend10 (1), (2), and (4)(e) as follows:11 11-44-110. Power to take possession of association. (1) If the12 commissioner as the result of any examination or from any report made13 to him, finds that any AN association doing business in this state is14 violating the provisions of its articles of incorporation or bylaws or of the15 laws of this state provided for its THE ASSOCIATION'S government, or is16 conducting its business in an unsafe or unauthorized manner, by an THE17 COMMISSIONER MAY order addressed to such THE association he may18 direct a discontinuance of such TO DISCONTINUE THE violations or unsafe19 or unauthorized practices. and a conformity with all the requirements of20 law.21 (2) If such AN association refuses or neglects to comply with such22 AN order OF THE COMMISSIONER within the time specified therein IN THE23 ORDER, or if it appears to the commissioner that any AN association is in24 an unsafe condition or is conducting its business in an unsafe manner25 such as to render THAT RENDERS its further proceedings hazardous to the26 public or to any of its THE ASSOCIATION'S members, or if he THE27 1381 -41- COMMISSIONER finds that its THE ASSOCIATION'S assets are impaired to1 such an extent that it threatens loss to the withdrawable shares, or if any2 AN association refuses to submit its books, papers, and accounts to the3 inspection of the commissioner or any of his THE COMMISSIONER'S4 examiners, his deputy DEPUTIES, or his assistants, or if any officer refuses5 to be examined upon UNDER oath concerning the affairs of such THE6 OFFICER'S association, then the commissioner may revoke the certificate7 of authority of such THE association, which shall act REVOCATION SERVES8 as an injunction against the association issuing any new shares or stock,9 making any new loans, transferring any shares or stock, or making any10 change in its managerial or directorial personnel during the time such THE11 revocation is in effect.12 (4) (e) If a conservator is appointed, and THE CONSERVATOR is13 other than the federal deposit insurance corporation the office of thrift14 supervision or its successors, or an employee of the division of financial15 services, the conservator and any assistants shall provide a bond, payable16 to the association and executed by a surety company authorized to do17 business in this state, which SURETY COMPANY meets with the approval18 of the financial services board, for the faithful discharge of their ITS19 duties in connection with such THE conservatorship and the accounting20 for all moneys MONEY coming into their hands ITS POSSESSION. The cost21 of such THE bond shall be paid from the assets of the association. Suit22 may be maintained on such THE bond by any person injured by a breach23 of the conditions thereof OF THE BOND. This requirement may be deemed24 IS met if the financial services board determines that the association's25 fidelity bond covers the conservator and any assistants.26 SECTION 50. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-44-113, amend27 1381 -42- (1) and (3) as follows:1 11-44-113. Procedure under court order. (1) The commissioner2 may retain possession of any A savings and loan association for the3 purpose of liquidating its affairs, but before doing so, he THE4 COMMISSIONER shall furnish a bond, executed by some A surety company5 authorized to do business in this state and running to the people of the6 state of Colorado, in a penal sum equal to the value of the negotiable7 assets of the association, as nearly as may be determined, for the faithful8 discharge of his THE COMMISSIONER'S duties in connection with9 liquidating the affairs of the association and accounting for all moneys10 MONEY coming into his hands. Such THE COMMISSIONER'S POSSESSION.11 T HE bond shall MUST be approved by the governor and be filed in the12 office of the secretary of state. The cost of such THE bond shall be paid13 from the assets of the association. Suits may be maintained on such THE14 bond by any person injured by a breach of the conditions thereof OF THE15 BOND.16 (3) If the commissioner is in possession of the business, property,17 and assets of any AN association, regardless of whether or not he THE18 COMMISSIONER is liquidating the affairs of such THE association, the19 commissioner in his discretion, may apply to the district court of the20 county in which the principal office in this state of such THE association21 is located for an order confirming any action taken by the commissioner22 or authorizing the commissioner to do any act or to execute any23 instrument not expressly authorized by articles 40 to 46 of this title TITLE24 11, which order shall be made after a hearing, on such notice as the court25 shall prescribe. He THE COMMISSIONER may pay and discharge any26 secured claims against such THE association, and, within six months after27 1381 -43- taking such possession he OF THE ASSOCIATION, THE COMMISSIONER may1 disaffirm any executory contracts, including leases, to which such THE2 association is a party and disaffirm any partially executed contracts,3 including leases, to the extent that they remain executory.4 SECTION 51. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 11-44-1155 as follows:6 11-44-115. Officers to furnish schedule of property. (1) Upon7 taking possession of the property, business, and assets of any AN8 association, the commissioner shall require the president and secretary of9 such THE association to:10 (a) Make a schedule of all its OF THE ASSOCIATION'S property and11 assets and of all collateral held by it THE ASSOCIATION as security for12 loans; and to make13 (b) S TATE UNDER oath that such THE schedule sets forth all such14 property, assets, and collateral which such THAT THE association owns or15 to which it is entitled; and to16 (c) Deliver such TO THE COMMISSIONER THE schedule and the17 possession of all such property and collateral as may not have THAT HAS18 NOT been so previously delivered to the commissioner. who19 (2) T HE COMMISSIONER may examine under oath such THE20 president and secretary, the other officers of such THE association, or the21 directors, agents, or employees thereof UNDER OATH at any time to22 determine whether or not all the property, assets, and collateral which23 such THAT THE association owns or to which it is entitled have been24 transferred and delivered into his possession TO THE COMMISSIONER.25 SECTION 52. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-44-116, amend26 (1), (3), (5), (6), (7), (8), and (11) as follows:27 1381 -44- 11-44-116. Liquidation powers of commissioner. (1) In1 liquidating the affairs of an association, the commissioner has the power2 to MAY:3 (a) Collect all moneys MONEY due to and all claims of such THE4 association and give full receipt therefor; to FOR THE MONEY AND CLAIMS;5 (b) Release or reconvey all real or personal property pledged,6 hypothecated, or transferred in trust as security for loans; to7 (c) Approve and pay all just and equitable claims; to8 (d) Commence and prosecute all actions and proceedings9 necessary to enforce liquidations; to10 (e) Compound bad or doubtful debts and to compound and settle11 with any debtor or creditor of such THE association or with the persons12 having possession of its property or being in any way responsible at law13 or in equity to such THE association, upon such terms and conditions and14 in such manner as he THE COMMISSIONER deems just and beneficial to15 such THE association;16 (f) In case of mutual dealings between the association and any17 person, to allow just setoffs in favor of such persons A PERSON in all cases18 in which the same ought to JUST SETOFFS SHOULD be allowed according19 to law and equity;20 (g) In case of borrowers holding shares of the association pledged21 to the association as security for said A loan, to allow the amount paid in22 on said THE shares, together with all dividends legally declared thereon23 ON THE SHARES, to be set off against the amount due on said THE loan;24 and to25 (h) Sell, convey, and transfer real and personal property.26 (3) For the purpose of executing and performing any of the27 1381 -45- powers and duties conferred upon him THE COMMISSIONER, the1 commissioner, in the name of such AN association or in his THE2 COMMISSIONER'S own name, may:3 (a) Prosecute and defend any and all suits and other legal4 proceedings SUIT OR OTHER LEGAL PROCEEDING ; and5 (b) in the name of such association or in his own name, as6 commissioner, may Execute, acknowledge, and deliver any deeds,7 assignments, releases, and other instruments necessary and proper to8 effectuate any sale of real or personal property or other transaction in9 connection with the liquidation of such THE association. Any deed,10 assignment, release, or other instrument executed pursuant to the11 authority given shall be THIS SUBSECTION (3)(b) IS valid and effectual for12 all purposes as though the same had been IF IT WERE executed by the13 officers of such THE association by authority of its board of directors.14 (5) Upon determining to liquidate an association, the15 commissioner shall cause REQUIRE an inventory of all the assets of such16 THE association to be made in duplicate, the original to be filed with the17 court and the duplicate in the office of the commissioner. He THE18 COMMISSIONER shall cause due notice to be given, by publication once a19 week for four successive weeks in some A newspaper of general20 circulation published at or near the principal place of business of such21 THE association in this state, to all persons having claims against it THE22 ASSOCIATION as creditors, or investors, or otherwise, to present and file23 same THE CLAIMS and make legal proof thereof OF THEM at a place and24 within a time to be designated in such THE publication, which time shall25 MUST be not less than two months after such THE first publication. Within26 ten days after such THE first publication, he THE COMMISSIONER shall27 1381 -46- cause a copy of such THE notice to be mailed to all persons whose names1 appear of record upon its THE ASSOCIATION'S books as creditors or2 investors. and, Upon the expiration of the time fixed for the presentation3 of claims, the commissioner shall prepare or cause to be prepared in4 duplicate a full and complete schedule of all claims presented, specifying5 by classes those that have been approved and those that have been6 disapproved, and shall file the original with the court and the duplicate in7 the office of the commissioner. Not later than five days after the time of8 filing such THE schedule with the court, THE COMMISSIONER SHALL MAIL9 written notice shall be mailed to all claimants whose claims have been10 rejected.11 (6) Action to enforce the payment of any rejected claim must be12 brought and service had PROCESS SERVED within four months after the13 date of filing of the schedule of claims with the proper court; otherwise,14 all such actions shall be forever ARE barred. All claims of creditors,15 investors, or other persons against the association or against any property16 owned or held by it THE ASSOCIATION must be presented to the17 commissioner in writing AND verified by the claimant or someone in his 18 ACTING ON THE CLAIMANT'S behalf within the TIME period limited FIXED19 in the notice mentioned DESCRIBED in subsection (5) of this section for20 the presentation of claims. and Any claims not so presented shall be21 forever ARE barred; but the claim of EXCEPT THAT any investor appearing22 WHO MAKES A CLAIM THAT APPEARS upon the books of the association as23 a valid claim AND IS presented after the expiration of the time fixed in24 said THE notice shall be entitled to MAY share in any dividends declared25 subsequent to the presentation of such THE claim.26 (7) (a) The commissioner under his hand and official seal may:27 1381 -47- (I) Appoint one or more special deputies to assist in the duties of1 liquidation and distribution under his THE COMMISSIONER'S direction; and2 may also3 (II) Employ such special legal counsel, accountants, and assistants4 as may be needful and requisite NECESSARY; and5 (III) Fix the salaries and compensation to be allowed and paid to6 each, all to be in a reasonable and commensurate sum SPECIAL DEPUTIES,7 LEGAL COUNSEL, ACCOUNTANTS, AND ASSISTANTS.8 (b) All such salaries, and compensation, and such other reasonable9 and necessary expenses as may be incurred in the liquidation OF AN10 ASSOCIATION shall be paid by the commissioner from the funds of such11 THE association. in his hands.12 (8) From the net realization of such AN ASSOCIATION'S assets in13 excess of such salaries, compensation, and expenses, the commissioner14 shall first pay all approved claims other than to investors, and thereafter15 he THE COMMISSIONER shall distribute and pay dividends in liquidation to16 the shareholders and investors in the association, other than holders of17 permanent stock, until their THE SHAREHOLDERS' AND INVESTORS' claims18 are fully paid or such THE assets or funds are exhausted. Such19 Distributions shall be made as funds are available, therefor, to the extent20 of ten percent or more of the approved claims of the class of claimants21 then entitled to distribution, and shall continue until all the assets have22 been realized upon and a final dividend in liquidation is declared and23 paid.24 (11) Whenever, in case of any AN association which THAT has25 issued permanent stock, the commissioner has fully liquidated all claims26 other than claims of such THE stockholders and has made due provision27 1381 -48- for any and all known or unclaimed liabilities, excepting claims of1 permanent stockholders, and has paid all expenses of liquidation, he THE2 COMMISSIONER shall call a meeting of the stockholders of said savings3 and loan THE association by giving notice thereof OF THE MEETING for4 thirty days in one or more newspapers published in the county in which5 the principal office of the association is located. At such THE meeting, the6 commissioner shall deliver to such THE stockholders all the property and7 effects of said THE association remaining in his THE COMMISSIONER'S8 possession, except its records, which THE COMMISSIONER shall be retained 9 by him as part of the records of his office, and, upon RETAIN. AFTER such10 transfer and delivery, he shall be THE COMMISSIONER IS discharged from11 any and all further liability to said THE association or its creditors, and12 thereupon the association shall be IS in the same position as though it13 THAT IT WOULD BE IN IF IT had never been authorized to transact a savings14 and loan business.15 SECTION 53. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 11-44-11716 as follows:17 11-44-117. Setoffs. Credits on loan shares of all persons indebted18 to any savings and loan association in the possession of the19 commissioner, whether such THE indebtedness is due or to become due,20 shall be applied by him THE COMMISSIONER on account of such THE21 indebtedness.22 SECTION 54. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 11-44-11823 as follows:24 11-44-118. Commissioner and deputy not to accept gifts.25 Neither the commissioner nor his THE COMMISSIONER'S deputy shall26 receive or accept any bribe, gratuity, or reward from any person or27 1381 -49- association for any purpose whatever or knowingly and willfully make1 any false or fraudulent report of the condition of any association for any2 purpose. whatsoever. One or more of the directors of any AN association3 may be present at any AN examination of the affairs thereof OF AN4 ASSOCIATION, but the absence of any or all of the officers or directors5 shall DOES not operate to prevent the commissioner or his THE6 COMMISSIONER'S deputy from proceeding with such AN examination.7 SECTION 55. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-44-120, amend8 (1) as follows:9 11-44-120. Records of commissioner. (1) The commissioner10 shall maintain annually revised summaries disclosing:11 (a) The names of the officers and directors of all savings and loan12 associations doing business in the state of Colorado during the preceding13 year;14 (b) The financial condition of such THE savings and loan15 associations, together with INCLUDING a statement of the assets, liabilities,16 and reserves of the associations; and17 (c) Such ANY other information concerning the same SAVINGS18 AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS as he may see THE COMMISSIONER DEEMS fit TO19 INCLUDE.20 SECTION 56. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 11-46-10621 as follows:22 11-46-106. Effect of lessee's death or incompetence. Where IF23 a lessor, without written notice or actual knowledge of the death or of a24 determination of legal incompetence of the lessee, deals with said THE25 lessee or his THE LESSEE'S agent pursuant to a written power of attorney26 signed by such THE lessee, the transaction binds the lessor and the estate27 1381 -50- of the lessee.1 SECTION 57. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-46-108, amend2 (1) introductory portion and (1)(a) as follows:3 11-46-108. Adverse claims to contents of safe deposit box.4 (1) A lessor shall not deny access to a safe deposit box to IT'S A lessee5 unless the LESSEE'S claim of said lessee is adverse within the terms of this6 section. A claim shall be considered IS adverse when:7 (a) The lessor is directed to deny such access by a court order8 issued in an action in which the lessee is served with process and named9 as a party by a name which THAT identified him THE LESSEE with the10 name in which the safe deposit box is leased; or11 SECTION 58. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-49-101, amend12 (4), (6), (7), (8), and (10) as follows:13 11-49-101. Definitions. As used in this article 49, unless the14 context otherwise requires:15 (4) "Entrance fee" means the total of any initial or deferred16 transfer to or for the benefit of a provider, of a sum of money or other17 property WHICH TRANSFER:18 (a) IS made or promised to be made as full or partial consideration19 for the acceptance or maintenance of a specified individual as a resident20 in a facility; and21 (b) IS IN THE FORM OF:22 (I) PROPERTY; OR23 (II) A SUM OF MONEY IN AN AMOUNT THAT IS GREATER THAN FOUR24 TIMES THE AMOUNT OF A REGULAR PERIODIC CHARGE UNDER A LIFE CARE25 CONTRACT AT THE FACILITY.26 (6) "Life care" means care provided, pursuant to a life care27 1381 -51- contract, for the life of an aged person, including but not limited to1 services such as OCCUPANCY OF A LIVING UNIT, health care, NUTRITION2 ASSISTANCE, medical services, board, lodging, or other necessities AND3 NURSING SERVICES WITHIN A LIVING UNIT.4 (7) "Life care contract" means a written contract to provide life5 care to a person for the duration of the person's life conditioned upon the6 transfer of an entrance fee to the provider of the services in addition to or7 in lieu of the payment of regular periodic charges for the care and8 services involved. Any A life care contract UNDER WHICH THE ENTRANCE9 FEE IS payable to or for the provider in four or more installments shall be10 IS subject to the provisions of the "Uniform Consumer Credit Code",11 articles 1 to 9 of title 5.12 (8) "Living unit" means a room, apartment, or other area THAT IS13 within a facility AND set aside for the exclusive use or control of one or14 more identified residents AND WITHIN WHICH LIFE CARE IS PROVIDED BY15 THE PROVIDER. A RESIDENT'S LIVING UNIT MAY CHANGE BASED ON THE16 APPROPRIATE CARE NEEDS OF THE RESIDENT .17 (10) (a) "Provider" means a person who undertakes to provide18 services in a facility pursuant to a life care contract.19 (b) "PROVIDER" DOES NOT INCLUDE A UNIT OWNERS' ASSOCIATION,20 AS DEFINED IN SECTION 38-33.3-103 (3).21 SECTION 59. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-49-102, amend22 (1) introductory portion as follows:23 11-49-102. Escrow account for entrance fees. (1) Each provider24 shall establish an escrow account that provides that all of any entrance fee25 received by the provider prior to the date the resident is permitted to26 occupy his or her THE RESIDENT'S living unit in the facility be placed in27 1381 -52- escrow with a bank, trust company, or other licensed corporate escrow1 agent located in Colorado and approved by the commissioner, subject to2 the condition that the funds MONEY may be released only as follows:3 SECTION 60. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-49-103, amend4 (1) as follows:5 11-49-103. Withdrawal or dismissal of person - refund. (1) If6 the AN agreement permits withdrawal or dismissal of the A resident from7 the A life care institution prior to the expiration of the agreement, with or8 without cause, an amount equal to the difference between the amount paid9 in and the amount used for the care of the resident during the time he or10 she THE RESIDENT remained in the institution, based upon the per capita11 cost to the institution as determined in a manner acceptable to the12 commissioner, shall be refunded to the resident; but in cases where a13 consideration greater than the minimum charge has been paid for14 accommodations above standard, a sum equal to the difference between15 the amount paid in and the ratio of the amount paid to the minimum16 consideration for standard accommodations times the current per capita17 cost to the institution applied to the period the resident remained in the18 institution shall be refunded to the resident. If the per capita cost to the19 institution during the period cannot be established otherwise, the cost20 during the period shall be IS deemed to be the cost at the time of the21 withdrawal or dismissal. A S USED IN THIS SECTION, for refund purposes,22 "cost" shall include INCLUDES a reasonable profit to the provider.23 SECTION 61. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-41-112, amend24 (1)(l) and (1)(m) as follows:25 11-41-112. Powers of savings and loan associations.26 (1) Savings and loan associations have the following powers:27 1381 -53- (l) To act as a trustee, custodian, or manager, or in any other1 fiduciary capacity to the same extent authorized and permitted from time2 to time by the laws and regulations applicable to federal savings and loan3 associations in Colorado, and, upon specific approval by the4 commissioner, by permission granted such federal associations by the5 federal office of thrift supervision or its successor, including specifically,6 but without limitation, the power to act as the trustee, custodian, or7 manager of any trust created or organized in the United States and8 forming a part of a stock bonus, pension, profit-sharing, or retirement9 plan that is qualified for specific tax treatment under the provisions of the10 federal "Self-Employed Individuals Tax Retirement Act of 1962", 2611 U.S.C. SEC. 401 ET SEQ., as from time to time amended or supplemented,12 or under the provisions of any other act of congress enacted after June 2,13 1971, as a substitute or replacement for the federal "Self-Employed14 Individuals Tax Retirement Act of 1962" or under the provisions of the15 federal "Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974", 29 U.S.C.16 sec. 1001 et seq., as from time to time amended or supplemented. The17 association managing funds of any such plan, trust, or fund shall have18 HAS, to the extent applicable to federal savings and loan associations in19 Colorado, all of the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities and shall20 be IS subject to the same obligations and duties as an individual fiduciary21 under like circumstances with power to make investments. All funds held22 in such fiduciary capacity by any association may be commingled for23 appropriate purposes of investment, but individual records shall be kept24 by the fiduciary for each participant and shall MUST show in proper detail25 all transactions engaged in under the authority of this paragraph (l)26 SUBSECTION (1)(l). An association acting as a trustee may control27 1381 -54- accounts in or securities of such AN association pursuant to the exercise1 of its authority as a trustee. The exercise by an association of any2 authority vested in it shall DOES not affect any other authority of such THE3 association.4 (m) To ESTABLISH, subject to the regulations of the United States5 FEDERAL treasury department, and the federal office of thrift supervision6 or its successor, establish a tax and loan account and serve as a depository7 for federal taxes or as a treasury tax and loan depository, and to satisfy8 any ASSOCIATED requirement; in connection therewith;9 SECTION 62. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-41-113, amend10 (1) as follows:11 11-41-113. Federal home loan bank membership. (1) Any12 savings and loan association organized and incorporated under the laws13 of this state as a savings and loan association that is eligible to become a14 member of the federal home loan bank, in accordance with the provisions15 of the act of congress known and cited as the "Federal Home Loan Bank16 Act", 12 U.S.C. sec. 1421 et seq., approved July 22, 1932 AS AMENDED,17 is authorized to subscribe for stock of the federal home loan bank for the18 district in which it is located and to invest its funds in such stock for the19 purpose and to the extent required and permitted by the provisions of the20 "Federal Home Loan Bank Act", 12 U.S.C. sec. 1421 et seq., or any21 amendment thereto AS AMENDED, and is further authorized to furnish to22 the federal office of thrift supervision or its successor and to the federal23 home loan bank reports of examinations of such associations made by the24 commissioner, and is further authorized to consent to an examination to25 be made by the federal office of thrift supervision or its successor or the26 federal home loan bank, and is further authorized to do all other things as27 1381 -55- may be required by the "Federal Home Loan Bank Act", 12 U.S.C. sec.1 1421 et seq., or any amendment thereto AS AMENDED, necessary to obtain2 and to continue membership in the federal home loan bank and to obtain3 advances therefrom FROM THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK or that may be4 incidental to acquiring or holding membership and to obtaining advances5 therefrom FROM THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK , and is authorized to6 assume all the duties, obligations, responsibilities, and liabilities and7 become entitled to all the benefits provided in the "Federal Home Loan8 Bank Act", 12 U.S.C. sec. 1421 et seq., AS AMENDED.9 SECTION 63. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-42-111, amend10 (14) as follows:11 11-42-111. Reserves and distribution of earnings.12 (14) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Colorado "Savings and13 Loan Association Law", article 40 ARTICLES 40 TO 46 of this title TITLE14 11, any association may distribute earnings on its shares on such other15 dates, on such other bases, and in accordance with such other terms and16 conditions as may from time to time be authorized by regulations made17 by the federal office of thrift supervision or its successor or the federal18 deposit insurance corporation or its successor for federal savings and loan19 associations when such THE regulations are approved by the20 commissioner.21 SECTION 64. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-44-107, amend22 (1)(c) and (1)(f) as follows:23 11-44-107. Confidentiality. (1) Neither the commissioner, the24 commissioner's deputy, nor any other person appointed by the25 commissioner shall divulge any information acquired in the discharge of26 the person's duties; except that:27 1381 -56- (c) The commissioner may furnish information as to the condition1 of a savings and loan association to the federal office of thrift supervision2 or its successors, a federal home loan bank, the savings and loan3 departments of other states, an insurer authorized to insure obligations or4 accounts pursuant to articles 40 to 47 of this title TITLE 11, the executive5 director of the department of regulatory agencies, or AND the division of6 banking;7 (f) Notwithstanding any provision contained in this article8 ARTICLE 44 to the contrary, the commissioner, the commissioner's9 deputies, or other persons appointed by the commissioner may disclose10 any information in the records of the division of financial services or11 acquired in the discharge of the person's duties that is available from the12 federal office of thrift supervision or its successors or IF the disclosure of13 which THE INFORMATION has been specifically authorized by the board of14 directors of the association to which such THE information relates.15 Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the board of16 directors of an association to waive any privileges that belong solely to17 the financial services board OR TO the division of financial services, or its18 employees.19 SECTION 65. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-45-101, amend20 (1) introductory portion and (1)(c) as follows:21 11-45-101. Conversion into federal association. (1) Any22 savings and loan association or other home-financing organization, by23 whatever name or style it may be designated, which THAT is eligible to24 become a federal savings and loan association may convert itself into a25 federal savings and loan association by the following procedure:26 (c) Within a reasonable time and without any unnecessary delay27 1381 -57- after the adjournment of such THE meeting of shareholders, the1 association shall take such ANY action as THAT may be necessary to make2 it a federal savings and loan association. and, within ten days after receipt3 of the federal charter, there shall be filed in the office or division of this4 state having supervision of such association a copy of said charter issued5 to such association by the office of thrift supervision or its successor or6 a certificate showing the organization of such association as a federal7 savings and loan association certified by, or on behalf of, the office of8 thrift supervision or its successor. Upon the filing of such instrument,9 such association shall cease to be a state association and shall thereafter10 be a federal savings and loan association.11 SECTION 66. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-45-103, amend12 (1) as follows:13 11-45-103. Conversion into state association. (1) Any federal14 savings and loan association may convert itself into an association under15 articles 40 to 46 of this title TITLE 11 by the majority vote of all members16 present in person or by proxy at an annual meeting or at any special17 meeting called to consider such THE action. Copies of the minutes of the18 proceedings of such THE meeting of members, verified by the affidavit of19 the secretary or an assistant secretary, shall be filed in the office of the20 commissioner and mailed to the office of thrift supervision, or its21 successor, within ten days after such THE meeting. Such THE verified22 copies of the proceedings of the meeting when so filed shall be ARE prima23 facie evidence of the holding and action of such THE meeting.24 SECTION 67. Act subject to petition - effective date -25 applicability. (1) This act takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day following26 the expiration of the ninety-day period after final adjournment of the27 1381 -58- general assembly; except that, if a referendum petition is filed pursuant1 to section 1 (3) of article V of the state constitution against this act or an2 item, section, or part of this act within such period, then the act, item,3 section, or part will not take effect unless approved by the people at the4 general election to be held in November 2024 and, in such case, will take5 effect on the date of the official declaration of the vote thereon by the6 governor.7 (2) This act applies to the operations of the division of financial8 services, the commissioner of financial services, the financial services9 board, credit unions, savings and loan associations, and life care10 institutions on or after the applicable effective date of this act, including11 the imposition of fines by the commissioner of financial services against12 a person who violates a cease-and-desist order or a suspension or removal13 order.14 1381 -59-