Colorado Senate Bill SB275 Latest Draft

                            First Regular Session
Seventy-fifth General Assembly
STATE OF COLORADO
REENGROSSED
This Version Includes All Amendments
Adopted in the House of Introduction
LLS NO. 25-0012.02 Kristen Forrestal x4217
SENATE BILL 25-275
Senate Committees House Committees
State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
A BILL FOR AN ACT
C
ONCERNING THE RELOCATION OF CE RTAIN EXISTING DEFINITIONS IN101
THE COLORADO REVISED STATUTES TO AID THE READER IN102
ASCERTAINING THEIR APPLICABIL ITY TO THE PROPER SECTIONS103
OF LAW.104
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/
.)
Statutory Revision Committee. The Colorado Revised Statutes
are meant to be organized in such a way that a reader knows generally
where to find information. Each title is broken up into articles, parts, and
SENATE
3rd Reading Unamended
April 14, 2025
SENATE
2nd Reading Unamended
April 11, 2025
SENATE SPONSORSHIP
Ball and Catlin, Mullica
HOUSE SPONSORSHIP
Luck and Espenoza,
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. sections, and articles, parts, and sections often have definitions
provisions. For parts and articles, readers expect to find those definitions
at the beginning of each part or article.
However, a number of definitions are "hidden" in the statutes,
meaning a definition for an entire article, part, or title is not in a
definitions section. Instead, the definition is one sentence of many in a
section within the part or article. The purpose of the bill is to "unhide"
these definitions by moving them into definitions sections where readers
would expect to, and can more easily, find them.
In the bill, when a term is defined for a part or article and the term,
in current law, is in its own subdivision, that entire provision is relocated
to a new or existing definitions section. For example, section 4 of the bill
relocates the definition of "student election judge" from section 1-6-101
(7)(b), Colorado Revised Statutes, to a newly created definitions section
for article 6 of title 1, Colorado Revised Statutes. When a provision is
relocated to a new or existing definitions section, the language in the
current provision must be repealed, so that the 2 references don't
simultaneously exist in statute. Section 338 repeals all the relocated
provisions in the bill.
When a term or phrase is defined for a part or article and the term
in current law is embedded within another provision, the phrase
containing the defined term is removed from that provision and the term
is added to:
! A newly created definitions section for that part or article;
or
! An existing definitions section for that part or article.
In a very few instances, when definitions were moved, conforming
amendments were needed, meaning that a reference to that definition in
another section of law needed to be deleted or updated to reference the
new definitions section. Sections 5, 6, 13, 29, 31, 128, 157, 182, 183,
206, 207, 218, 274, 279, and 292 are conforming amendments.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:1
SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 1-2-300.3 as2
follows:3
1-2-300.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 3, UNLESS THE4
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :5
(1)  "C
ENTRALIZED STATEWIDE REGISTRATION SYSTEM " MEANS THE6
SINGLE, UNIFORM, OFFICIAL, CENTRALIZED, INTERACTIVE, COMPUTERIZED7
275-2- STATEWIDE VOTER REGISTRATION SYSTEM IMPLEMENTED AS REQUIRED BY1
SECTION 1-2-301 (1).2
SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-2-301, amend (1)3
as follows:4
1-2-301.  Centralized statewide registration system - secretary5
of state to maintain computerized statewide voter registration list -6
county computer records - agreement to match information -7
definition. (1)  The secretary of state shall implement, in a uniform and8
nondiscriminatory manner, a single, uniform, official, centralized,9
interactive, computerized statewide voter registration system defined,10
maintained, and administered at the state level, which system shall11
contain a computerized statewide voter registration list maintained by the12
secretary of state that contains the name and registration information of13
every legally registered voter in the state and that assigns a unique14
identifier to each legally registered voter. The single, uniform, official,15
centralized, interactive, computerized statewide voter registration system16
required by this subsection (1) is referred to in this part 3 as the17
"centralized statewide registration system". The centralized statewide18
registration system and the computerized statewide voter registration list19
must be fully compliant with all applicable requirements specified in20
section 303 of the federal "Help America Vote Act of 2002", 52 U.S.C.21
SEC. 20901 et seq.22
SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with amended23
and relocated provisions 1-5-600.3 as follows:24
1-5-600.3. Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 6, UNLESS THE25
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :26
(1) [Formerly 1-5-601 (2)] As used in this part 6,
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-3- "Electromechanical voting system" shall include a paper-based voting1
system as defined in section 1-1-104 (23.5).2
SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with amended3
and relocated provisions 1-6-100.3 as follows:4
1-6-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 6, UNLESS THE5
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :6
(1) [Formerly 1-6-101 (1)] As used in this article,
 "Election7
judge" means a registered elector appointed by the county clerk and8
recorder or designated elected official to perform the election duties9
assigned by the county clerk and recorder or designated election official.10
As used in this article, "Election judge" also includes a student election11
judge appointed pursuant to the provisions of subsection (7) of this12
section SECTION 1-6-101 (7).13
(2) [Formerly 1-6-101 (7)(b)] As used in this article, "Student14
election judge" means a student who meets the requirements of this15
subsection (7) SECTION 1-6-101 (7) and who is appointed by a designated16
election official for service as an election judge pursuant to this section17
SECTION 1-6-101.18
SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-7.5-113.5, amend19
(3)(c)(II) as follows:20
1-7.5-113.5.  Voting at county jails or detention centers -21
definition. (3) (c) (II)  As used in this subsection (3)(c), "election judge"22
has the same meaning as set forth in section 1-6-101 (1) 1-6-100.3 (1).23
SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-73-102, amend24
(8)(a) as follows:25
8-73-102.  Weekly benefit amount for total unemployment -26
definitions. (8)  As used in this section:27
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-4- (a)  "Election judge" has the same meaning as in section 1-6-1011
(1) 1-6-100.3 (1).2
SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with amended3
and relocated provisions as they exist until March 1, 2026, 1-7-1001.34
as follows:5
1-7-1001.3. [Formerly 1-7-1002 (1), as it exists until March 1,6
2026] Definitions. As used in this part 10, unless the context otherwise7
requires:8
(1)  "Local government" means a statutory city or town or a special9
district created pursuant to article 1 of title 32. C.R.S.10
SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with amended11
and relocated provisions as they will become effective March 1, 2026,12
1-7-1001.3 as follows:13
1-7-1001.3. [Formerly 1-7-1002 (1), as it will become effective14
March 1, 2026] Definitions. (1) As used in this part 10, unless the15
context otherwise requires:16
(a) (1)  "Federal office" means United States senator,17
representative in congress, or president of the United States.18
(b) (2)  "Local government" means a statutory city or town or a19
special district created pursuant to article 1 of title 32.20
(c) (3)  "State office" means district attorney, state representative,21
state senator, regent of the university of Colorado, state treasurer,22
secretary of state, attorney general, or governor.23
SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with amended24
and relocated provisions 2-2-700.3 as follows:25
2-2-700.3. [Formerly 2-2-701 (4)] Definitions. For purposes of26
A
S USED IN this part 7, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :27
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-5- (1)  "State correctional facilities" means any facility under the1
supervision of the department of corrections in which persons are or may2
be lawfully held in custody as a result of conviction of a crime and any3
prison facility operated by a county, city and county, or private4
corporation located in this state or another state; except that it "STATE5
CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES " does not include any local jail,6
multijurisdictional jail, or community corrections center.7
SECTION 10. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 2-3-100.3 as8
follows:9
2-3-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 1, UNLESS THE10
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :11
(1)  "C
OMMITTEE" MEANS THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE12
CREATED IN SECTION 2-3-101 (1).13
SECTION 11. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 2-3-101, amend (1)14
as follows:15
2-3-101.  Legislative audit committee - membership - meetings16
- powers and duties. (1)  There is hereby created a legislative audit17
committee. referred to in this part 1 as the "committee".
 The committee18
consists of four senators, two from each major political party, to be19
appointed by the president and the minority leader of the senate,20
respectively, with the approval of a majority of the members elected to21
the senate and four representatives, two from each major political party,22
to be appointed by the speaker and the minority leader of the house of23
representatives, respectively, with the approval of a majority of the24
members elected to the house of representatives. Appointments to the25
committee shall be made no later than sixty days after the convening of26
the first regular session of the general assembly held in each27
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-6- odd-numbered year. An appointing authority may make an appointment1
to temporarily replace a current member of the committee appointed by2
that appointing authority; except that a temporary appointment does not3
require approval of a majority of the members elected to the applicable4
body. Membership on the committee terminates with the appointment of5
a member's successor or upon the termination of a member's term of6
office in the general assembly, whichever occurs first, and any member7
may be appointed to succeed himself or herself on the committee.8
Vacancies in the committee's membership shall be filled in the same9
manner as original appointments; except that the approval of the members10
elected to the general assembly is not necessary if any such appointment11
is made when the general assembly is not in session.12
SECTION 12. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with amended13
and relocated provisions 2-3-200.3 as follows:14
2-3-200.3. [Formerly 2-3-210 (2)] Definitions. (2) As used in15
this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires:16
(a) (1)  "Best available research evidence" means the weight of the17
research evidence from the most rigorous and relevant studies available18
regarding a program or practice, which studies are identified using a19
systematic process.20
(b)  Repealed.21
(c) (2)  "Outcomes" means measures of what a program or practice22
is meant to improve for its target population.23
(d) (3)  "Program or practice" means a program, intervention,24
approach, or practice that has explicitly defined and replicable elements25
and that is hypothesized to improve specific outcomes for a defined target26
population.27
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-7- (e) (4)  "State agency" means any department, commission,1
council, board, bureau, committee, institution of higher education,2
agency, or other governmental unit of the executive, legislative, or3
judicial branch of state government.4
(f)  Repealed.5
SECTION 13. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 2-3-210, amend6
(3)(a.5)(I) as follows:7
2-3-210.  Evidence-based decision-making - budget requests -8
legislative declaration - definitions. (3) (a.5) (I)  If a budget request,9
request for a supplemental appropriation, or budget request amendment10
does not meet the definition of a program or practice, as defined in11
subsection (2)(d) of this section, the state agency or the office of state12
planning and budgeting may include with its request that an evidence13
designation is not applicable.14
SECTION 14. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 2-3-300.3 as15
follows:16
2-3-300.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 3, UNLESS THE17
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :18
(1)  "C
OUNCIL" MEANS THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL CREATED IN19
SECTION 2-3-301 (1).20
SECTION 15. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 2-3-301, amend (1)21
as follows:22
2-3-301.  Legislative council created - executive committee23
created. (1)  There is hereby created a legislative council, referred to in
24
this part 3 as the "council", which consists of an executive committee, six25
senators with majority party members appointed by the president of the26
senate and minority party members appointed by the minority leader of27
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-8- the senate, with the approval of a majority vote of the members elected1
to the senate, and six representatives with majority party members2
appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and minority3
party members appointed by the minority leader of the house of4
representatives, with the approval of a majority vote of the members5
elected to the house of representatives. Except as otherwise provided in6
subsection (1.5) of this section, the executive committee consists of the7
president of the senate, the majority leader of the senate, the minority8
leader of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the9
majority leader of the house of representatives, and the minority leader of10
the house of representatives, all of whom are ex officio members of the11
council. The speaker of the house of representatives and the president of12
the senate shall alternately serve as the chair and vice-chair of the13
executive committee and serve for one-year terms. All ex officio14
members of the council have and may exercise all the powers, privileges,15
and duties of other members.16
SECTION 16. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 2-3-500.3 as17
follows:18
2-3-500.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 5, UNLESS THE19
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :20
(1)  "C
OMMITTEE" MEANS THE COMMITTEE ON LEGAL SERVICES21
CREATED IN SECTION 2-3-501.22
(2)  "O
FFICE" MEANS THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE LEGAL SERVICES23
CREATED IN SECTION 2-3-501.24
SECTION 17. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 2-3-501 as25
follows:26
2-3-501.  Legal services in legislative department - committee27
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-9- on legal services - office of legislative legal services. In order to better1
provide for the legal services for the general assembly, including the2
drafting of legislation and the revision and publication of the laws of this3
state, and to provide for the best technical advice and information to be4
available to the general assembly, agencies of state government, and the5
people of this state, and to provide for the professional preparation,6
drafting, revision, and publication of laws, there is hereby created in the7
legislative department a committee on legal services and an office of8
legislative legal services. referred to, respectively, in parts 5 and 7 of this9
article, as the "committee" and the "office".10
SECTION 18. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 2-3-700.3 as11
follows:12
2-3-700.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 7, UNLESS THE13
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :14
(1)  "C
OMMITTEE" MEANS THE COMMITTEE ON LEGAL SERVICES15
CREATED IN SECTION 2-3-501.16
SECTION 19. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 2-3-600.3 as17
follows:18
2-3-600.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 6, UNLESS THE19
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :20
(1)  "C
OMMISSION" MEANS THE COLORADO COMMISSION ON21
UNIFORM STATE LAWS CREATED IN SECTION 2-3-601 (1).22
SECTION 20. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 2-3-601, amend (1)23
as follows:24
2-3-601.  Commission on uniform state laws - creation.25
(1)  There is hereby created the Colorado commission on uniform state26
laws, referred to in this part 6 as the "commission",
 which shall consist of27
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successors are appointed and, in addition thereto, any citizen of this state2
who is elected a life member of the National Conference of3
Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.4
SECTION 21. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 2-3-900.3 as5
follows:6
2-3-900.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 9, UNLESS THE7
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :8
(1)  "C
OMMITTEE" MEANS THE STATUTORY REVISION COMMITTEE9
CREATED IN SECTION 2-3-901 (1).10
SECTION 22. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 2-3-901, amend (1)11
introductory portion as follows:12
2-3-901.  Statutory revision committee - creation. (1)  There is13
hereby created in the legislative department the statutory revision14
committee. referred to in this part 9 as the "committee".
 The committee15
consists of ten members, appointed as follows:16
SECTION 23. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 2-5-100.3 as17
follows:18
2-5-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 5, UNLESS THE19
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :20
(1)  "C
OMMITTEE" MEANS THE COMMITTEE ON LEGAL SERVICES21
CREATED IN SECTION 2-3-501.22
(2)  "R
EVISOR" MEANS THE REVISOR OF STATUTES.23
SECTION 24. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 2-5-101, amend (1)24
as follows:25
2-5-101.  Compilation of Colorado Revised Statutes. (1)  The26
revisor of statutes, referred to in this article as the "revisor",
 under the27
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in this article as the "committee", shall compile, edit, arrange, and prepare2
for publication all laws of the state of Colorado of a general and3
permanent nature.4
SECTION 25. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with amended5
and relocated provisions 7-80-700.3 as follows:6
7-80-700.3. [Formerly 7-80-713 (2)] Definitions. For purposes of7
A
S USED IN this part 7, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :8
(1)  "Derivative proceeding" means a civil suit in the right of a9
domestic limited liability company or, to the extent provided in section10
7-80-719, in the right of a foreign limited liability company.11
SECTION 26. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with amended12
and relocated provisions 7-117-100.3 as follows:13
7-117-100.3. [Formerly 7-117-101 (1)] Definitions. For purposes
14
of AS USED IN this article ARTICLE 117, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE15
REQUIRES:16
(1)  "Existing corporation" means any domestic corporation that17
was in existence on June 30, 1994, and that was incorporated under any18
general statute of this state providing for incorporation of corporations for19
profit if the power to amend or repeal the statute under which the20
corporation was incorporated was reserved.21
SECTION 27. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with amended22
and relocated provisions 7-137-100.3 as follows:23
7-137-100.3. [Formerly 7-137-101 (1)(a)] Definitions. For24
purposes of AS USED IN this article ARTICLE 137, UNLESS THE CONTEXT25
OTHERWISE REQUIRES:26
(1)  "Existing corporate entity" means any corporate entity that was27
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to 29 of this title TITLE 7 or elected to accept such articles as provided2
therein.3
SECTION 28. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with amended4
and relocated provisions 8-17-100.3 as follows:5
8-17-100.3. [Formerly 8-17-101 (2)] Definitions. (2) As used in6
this article 17:7
(a) (1)  "Colorado labor" means any person who is a resident of the8
state of Colorado, at the time of the public works project, without9
discrimination as to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender10
identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age,11
or religion, except when sex, gender, or age is a bona fide occupational12
qualification. A resident of the state of Colorado is a person who can13
provide a valid Colorado driver's license, a valid Colorado state-issued14
photo identification, or documentation that the person has resided in15
Colorado for the last thirty days.16
(b) (2)  "Public works project" has the same meaning as "public17
project" as defined in section 24-103-908 (1).18
SECTION 29. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-2-129, amend19
(1)(a)(I) introductory portion as follows:20
40-2-129.  New resource acquisitions - factors in determination21
- local employment - "best value" employment metrics - rules -22
report. (1) (a) (I)  When evaluating electric resource acquisitions and23
requests for a certificate of convenience and necessity for construction or24
expansion of generating facilities, including but not limited to pollution25
control or fuel conversion upgrades and conversion of existing coal-fired26
plants to natural gas plants, the commission shall consider, in all27
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regarding employment of Colorado labor, as defined in section 8-17-1012
(2)(a) 8-17-100.3 (1), and positive impacts on the long-term economic3
viability of Colorado communities. To this end, the commission shall4
require utilities to obtain and provide to the commission the following5
information regarding "best value" employment metrics:6
SECTION 30. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-70-103, amend7
(23.5); add (18.7) and (23.3); and add with amended and relocated8
provisions (23.6) as follows:9
8-70-103.  Definitions. As used in articles 70 to 82 of this title 8,10
unless the context otherwise requires:11
(18.7) [Similar to 8-73-106 (1)(a)] "N
ONSEASONAL PERIOD OR12
PERIODS" MEANS THE TIME WITHIN A CALENDAR YEAR OTHER THAN THE13
SEASONAL PERIOD OR PERIODS.14
(23.3)  "P
REMIUMS" MEANS THE MONEY PAYMENTS TO THE15
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FUND , AND THE PAYMENT AMOUNT16
INCLUDED IN THE CALCULATION OF AN EMPLOYER 'S EXPERIENCE RATING,17
REQUIRED BY ARTICLES 70 TO 82 OF THIS TITLE 8.18
(23.5) [Similar to 8-73-106 (1)(a)] "Premiums" means the money
19
payments to the unemployment compensation fund, and the payment20
amount included in the calculation of an employer's experience rating,21
required by articles 70 to 82 of this title 8 "SEASONAL INDUSTRY" MEANS22
AN INDUSTRY OR FUNCTIONALLY DISTINCT OCCUPATION WITHIN AN23
INDUSTRY THAT, BECAUSE OF CLIMATIC CONDITIONS OR THE SEASONAL24
NATURE OF THE EMPLOYMENT , CUSTOMARILY EMPLOYS WORKERS ONLY25
DURING A REGULARLY RECURRING PERIOD OR PERIODS OF LESS THAN26
TWENTY-SIX WEEKS IN A CALENDAR YEAR.27
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-14- (23.6) [Formerly 8-73-106 (1)(a)] As used in articles 70 to 82 of1
this title, "seasonal industry" means an industry or functionally distinct2
occupation within an industry which, because of climatic conditions or3
the seasonal nature of the employment, customarily employs workers only4
during a regularly recurring period or periods of less than twenty-six5
weeks in a calendar year. "Nonseasonal period or periods" means the time6
within a calendar year other than the seasonal period or periods.7
"Seasonal worker" means an individual who has been paid seasonal8
wages by a seasonal employer for seasonal work only during the9
designated seasonal period.10
SECTION 31. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-73-106, amend11
(2) as follows:12
8-73-106.  Seasonal industry. (2)  The director of the division13
shall prescribe rules and regulations applicable to seasonal industries for14
determining their normal seasonal period or periods and seasonal15
workers. as such terms are defined in subsection (1) of this section.16
SECTION 32. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 8-74-100.3 as17
follows:18
8-74-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 74, UNLESS THE19
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :20
(1)  "D
EPUTY" MEANS A PERSON WHO ADJUDICATES CLAIMS FOR21
THE DIVISION WHEN COLORADO IS THE PAYING STATE.22
SECTION 33. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 8-74-103, amend23
(1) as follows:24
8-74-103.  Hearing officer review - rules. (1)  Any interested25
party who is dissatisfied with a deputy's decision may appeal that decision26
and obtain a hearing covering any issue relevant to the disputed claim.27
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-15- The issue of a claimant's availability will be relevant to the extent set1
forth in section 8-73-107 (1)(c)(I)(A). The initial appeal shall be to a2
hearing officer designated by the director of the division and must be3
received by the division within twenty calendar days after the date of4
notification of the decision of the deputy in accordance with such rules as5
the director of the division may promulgate. "Deputy", as used in this6
article, means a person who adjudicates claims for the division when7
Colorado is the paying state. Wages paid in Colorado and transferred to8
another state in which the claimant has filed shall not be subject to9
adjudication by a deputy of the division or to an appeal directed to this10
state.11
SECTION 34. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 9-5.5-103, amend12
the introductory portion; and add (15.5) as follows:13
9-5.5-103.  Definitions. As used in this article ARTICLE 5.5, unless14
the context otherwise requires:15
(15.5)  "F
UND" MEANS THE CONVEYANCE SAFETY FUND CREATED16
IN SECTION 9-5.5-111 (2)(b).17
SECTION 35. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 9-5.5-111, amend18
(2)(b) as follows:19
9-5.5-111.  Registration of existing conveyances - conveyance20
safety fund - created. (2) (b)  Fees collected pursuant to this article
21
ARTICLE 5.5 shall be transmitted to the state treasurer, who shall credit the22
same to the conveyance safety fund, referred to in this article as the23
"fund", which is hereby created in the state treasury. Moneys in the fund24
shall be subject to annual appropriation by the general assembly and shall25
be used to implement this article ARTICLE 5.5. The moneys in the fund and26
interest earned on the moneys in the fund shall not revert to the general27
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SECTION 36. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 9-5.7-101, amend2
(1)(e) as follows:3
9-5.7-101.  Legislative declaration. (1)  The general assembly4
finds and declares that:5
(e)  The "International Plumbing Code", 2021 edition, referred to6
in this article 5.7 as the "I.P.C.", THE I.P.C. includes two amendments7
regarding non-gendered restrooms. One amendment requires signage on8
single-stall restrooms to indicate that they are open to any user regardless9
of gender. The other amendment allows the creation of non-gendered10
multi-stall designs with shared sinks and each toilet in a private11
compartment.12
SECTION 37. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 9-5.7-102, add (3.4)13
as follows:14
9-5.7-102.  Definitions. As used in this article 5.7, unless the15
context otherwise requires:16
(3.4)  "I.P.C."
 MEANS THE "INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE",17
2021
 EDITION.18
SECTION 38. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with amended19
and relocated provisions 10-3-601.5 as follows:20
10-3-601.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 6, UNLESS THE21
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :22
(1) [Formerly 10-3-603] As used in this part 6,
 "Acquiring23
corporation" means:24
(a)  Any stock insurance company organized under the laws of this25
state, other than the domestic company whose shareholders are to26
exchange their stock under a plan of exchange, as provided in this part 6;27
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(b)  Any stock corporation organized under the "Colorado2
Corporation Code" which is not an insurance company; or3
(c)  Any stock corporation which is not an insurance company and4
which was organized under any general law of this state prior to the5
effective date of the "Colorado Corporation Code" (January 1, 1959) and6
to which such code is applicable; or7
(d)  Any stock corporation organized under the laws of any state8
of the United States, whether or not an insurance company.9
(2)  "D
OMESTIC COMPANY" MEANS A STOCK INSURANCE COMPANY10
ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE .11
SECTION 39. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 10-3-602, amend12
(1) introductory portion as follows:13
10-3-602.  Exchange of securities. (1)  Any stock insurance
14
company organized under the laws of this state, referred to in this part 615
as a "domestic company", A DOMESTIC COMPANY may adopt a plan of16
exchange providing for the exchange by its shareholders of their stock in17
the domestic company for:18
SECTION 40. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with amended19
and relocated provisions 10-4-101.5 as follows:20
10-4-101.5. [Formerly 10-4-110.6] Definitions. For the purposes21
of this article AS USED IN THIS ARTICLE 4, UNLESS THE CONTEXT22
OTHERWISE REQUIRES:23
(1)  "Homeowner's insurance" means insurance that covers damage24
or loss to all types of homes, including, but not limited to, site-built25
homes, manufactured homes, factory-built homes, and mobile homes.26
SECTION 41. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 10-13-100.3 as27
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10-13-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 13, UNLESS2
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :3
(1)  "A
TTORNEY" MEANS AN ATTORNEY , ATTORNEY-IN-FACT,4
AGENT, OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVE, AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 10-13-102.5
(2)  "S
UBSCRIBERS" MEANS INDIVIDUALS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND6
CORPORATIONS OF THIS STATE AUTHORIZED TO EXCHANGE RECIPROCAL OR7
INTERINSURANCE CONTRACTS , AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 10-13-101.8
SECTION 42. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 10-13-1019
as follows:10
10-13-101.  Interinsurance contracts. Individuals, partnerships,
11
and corporations of this state, referred to in this article as "subscribers",12
S
UBSCRIBERS are authorized to exchange reciprocal or interinsurance13
contracts with each other, or with individuals, partnerships, and14
corporations of other states and countries, providing indemnity among15
themselves from any loss which may be insured against under other16
provisions of the law, excepting life insurance, if such subscribers,17
through their attorneys, attorneys-in-fact, agents, or other representatives,18
deposit and maintain on deposit with the commissioner moneys or19
securities of the value of fifty thousand dollars as security for the20
performance of all such contracts issued in this state or in any other state21
or country by such subscribers and as security for any act or omission by22
an attorney-in-fact required to be bonded for or secured against under any23
attorney-in-fact bond required by the laws of any state in which the24
reciprocal or interinsurance exchange does business. Such securities shall25
be such as are required for lawful investments of capital and reserve of26
domestic insurance companies by the provisions of sections 10-3-215 to27
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accept a certificate of the public official having supervision over insurers2
in any other state to the effect that a like deposit by such insurer or a like3
part thereof in an equal or a greater amount is held in public custody in4
such state. The offices through which such indemnity is exchanged shall5
be classified as reciprocal or interinsurance exchanges.6
SECTION 43. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 10-13-1027
as follows:8
10-13-102.  Licensing of solicitors. Such Contracts may be9
executed by an attorney attorney-in-fact, agent, or other representative,10
referred to in this article as an "attorney", duly authorized and acting for11
such subscribers. Each attorney or exchange doing business in this state12
shall be required to license each solicitor, agent, special agent, special13
representative, or salaried representative soliciting business in this state.14
Such representative need not be a resident of this state, nor will such15
representative be required to countersign policies issued. The application16
for such license shall be made by the employer, and the commissioner17
shall issue to such individual requested in the application the required18
license upon payment of the usual agent's license fee if the individual is19
found by the commissioner to be qualified therefor.20
SECTION 44. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 10-16-102, amend21
(29); and add (17.5), (38.3), and (48.5) as follows:22
10-16-102.  Definitions. As used in this article 16, unless the23
context otherwise requires:24
(17.5)  "EISA"
 MEANS THE FEDERAL "EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT25
I
NCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974", 29 U.S.C. SEC. 1001 ET SEQ.26
(29)  "Federal law" includes the federal "Patient Protection and
27
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Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010", Pub.L. 111-152, and as2
may be further amended, also referred to in this article as the "ACT"; the3
federal "Public Health Service Act", as amended, 42 U.S.C. sec. 201 et4
seq., also referred to in this article as "PHA"; the federal "Health5
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996", as amended,6
Pub.L. 104-191, also referred to in this article as "HIPAA"; the federal7
"Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974", as amended, 298
U.S.C. sec. 1001 et seq., also referred to in this article as "EISA"; THE9
FEDERAL ACT, PHA, HIPAA, EISA, and any federal regulation10
implementing these federal acts.11
(38.3)  "HIPAA"
 MEANS THE FEDERAL "HEALTH INSURANCE12
P
ORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996", PUB.L. 104-191.13
(48.5)  "PHA"
 MEANS THE FEDERAL "PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE14
A
CT", 42 U.S.C. SEC. 201 ET SEQ.15
SECTION 45. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with amended16
and relocated provisions 10-16-200.3 as follows:17
10-16-200.3. [Formerly 10-16-213 (1)] Definitions. A
S USED IN18
THIS PART 2, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :19
(1)  The term
 "Industrial sickness and accident insurance" as used20
in this part 2, means sickness and accident insurance under individual21
policies for which the premium is payable weekly and includes any such22
policy which covers sickness only or accident only.23
SECTION 46. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 10-16-1002, add24
(9.5) as follows:25
10-16-1002.  Definitions. As used in this part 10, unless the26
context otherwise requires:27
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UNDERWRITTEN BY A CARRIER .2
SECTION 47. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 10-16-1009, amend3
(2) as follows:4
10-16-1009.  Powers, duties, and responsibilities of5
cooperatives. (2)  For purposes of this part 10, "self-insured" means not6
insured under a plan underwritten by a carrier. A self-insured employer7
may join a cooperative in order to have access to the discounted provider8
rates that the cooperative may negotiate on behalf of its self-insured9
members.10
SECTION 48. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-40-102, amend11
the introductory portion; and add (3.5) and (15.5) as follows:12
11-40-102.  Definitions. As used in articles 40 to 46 of this title13
TITLE 11, unless the context otherwise requires:14
(3.5)  "C
ONTINGENT RESERVE" MEANS A RESERVE AN ASSOCIATION15
IS REQUIRED TO SET UP AND MAINTAIN AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION16
11-42-111
 (3).17
(15.5)  "S
TATE TAX RESERVE" MEANS A RESERVE AN ASSOCIATION18
MAY SET UP AND MAINTAIN AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 11-42-111 (4).19
SECTION 49. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 11-41-100.3 as20
follows:21
11-41-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 41, UNLESS22
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :23
(1)  "L
OANS" MEANS OBLIGATIONS AND ADVANCES OF CREDIT .24
SECTION 50. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-41-118, amend25
(7) as follows:26
11-41-118.  Loans - investment in notes or bonds. (7)  An27
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credit, referred to in this article as "loans", LOANS for the payment of2
expenses for postsecondary school education, but the total aggregate3
principal amount of an association's investment in such loans, exclusive4
of any investment which is or which at the time of its making was5
otherwise authorized, shall not exceed five percent of its invested capital.6
SECTION 51. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 11-42-111, amend7
(3) and (4) as follows:8
11-42-111.  Reserves and distribution of earnings. (3)  Every9
association shall set up and maintain a 
CONTINGENT reserve referred to in
10
articles 40 to 46 of this title as the "contingent reserve", by transfers from11
net earnings on the closing date fixed for such associations as provided12
in articles 40 to 46 of this title TITLE 11.13
(4)  Every AN association may set up and maintain a STATE TAX14
reserve, referred to in articles 40 to 46 of this title as the "state tax15
reserve" in accordance with article 2 of title 29 and articles 20 to 28 of16
title 39, C.R.S., by annual transfers from the contingent reserve. The state17
tax reserve shall be considered as a part of the contingent reserve.18
SECTION 52. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with amended19
and relocated provisions 11-48-100.3 as follows:20
11-48-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 48, UNLESS21
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :22
(1) [Formerly 11-48-103] As used in this article,
23
"Communications facility" means an attended or unattended electronic24
information processing device, other than an ordinary telephone25
instrument, located in this state separate and apart from a financial26
institution and through which account holders and financial institutions27
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(online) of electronic impulses to and from the financial institution or its2
data processing agent or the recording of electronic impulses or other3
indicia of a transaction for delayed transmission (off-line) to a financial4
institution or its data processing agent. Such a device located on the5
premises of a financial institution shall be a communications facility if6
such device is utilized by the account holders of other financial7
institutions.8
(2)  "F
INANCIAL INSTITUTION" MEANS:9
(a)  A
NY SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED UNDER10
ARTICLE 41 OF THIS TITLE 11 OR UNDER FEDERAL LAW AND HAVING ITS11
PRINCIPAL OFFICE IN THIS STATE; AND12
(b)  A
NY CREDIT UNION ORGANIZED UNDER ARTICLE 30 OF THIS13
TITLE 11 OR FEDERAL LAW AND HAVING ITS PRINCIPAL OFFICE IN THIS14
STATE.15
SECTION 53. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 11-48-10116
as follows:17
11-48-101.  Applicability. This article
 ARTICLE 48 applies to any18
savings and loan association organized under article 41 of this title TITLE19
11 or under federal law and having its principal office in this state and20
any credit union organized under article 30 of this title TITLE 11 or federal21
law and having its principal office in this state. As used in this article,22
"financial institution" means any such savings and loan association or23
credit union.24
SECTION 54. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 12-15-101.5 as25
follows:26
12-15-101.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 15, UNLESS27
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(1)  "C
OMMISSION" MEANS THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT2
OVERSIGHT COMMISSION CREATED IN SECTION 12-15-103 (1).3
(2)  "D
IVISION" MEANS THE DIVISION OF CONSERVATION CREATED4
IN SECTION 12-15-102 (1).5
SECTION 55. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-15-102, amend6
(1) as follows:7
12-15-102.  Division of conservation - creation - director.8
(1)  There is created in the department the division of conservation.9
referred to in this article 15 as the "division".
 The executive director is10
authorized by this section to employ, subject to the provisions of the state11
personnel system laws of the state, a director of the division, who in turn12
shall employ such deputies, clerks, and assistants as are necessary to13
discharge the duties imposed by this article 15. The division and the14
director of the division are type 2 entities, as defined in section 24-1-105,15
and exercise their powers and perform their duties and functions under16
the department.17
SECTION 56. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-15-103, amend18
(1) introductory portion as follows:19
12-15-103.  Conservation easement oversight commission -20
created. (1)  There is created in the division a conservation easement21
oversight commission. referred to in this article 15 as the "commission".22
The commission is a type 2 entity, as defined in section 24-1-105, and23
exercises its powers and performs its duties and functions under the24
division. The commission consists of nine members as follows:25
SECTION 57. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-215-103, add26
(3.5) as follows:27
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context otherwise requires:2
(3.5)  "B
OARD" MEANS THE COLORADO STATE BOARD OF3
CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS CREATED IN SECTION 12-215-104 (1).4
SECTION 58. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-215-104, amend5
(1) as follows:6
12-215-104.  State board of chiropractic examiners - board7
meetings - election of officers - subject to review - repeal of article.8
(1)  There is hereby created a Colorado state board of chiropractic9
examiners, referred to in this article 215 as the "board",
 consisting of10
seven members, five of whom must have practiced chiropractic in the11
state of Colorado for five years before their appointment and two of12
whom shall be appointed from the public at large. The governor shall13
appoint members of the board for a term of four years. Any board14
member may be removed by the governor for misconduct, incompetence,15
or neglect of duty. No member shall serve more than two consecutive16
terms.17
SECTION 59. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 12-275-102.518
as follows:19
12-275-102.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 275, UNLESS20
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :21
(1)  "B
OARD" MEANS THE STATE BOARD OF OPTOMETRY CREATED22
IN SECTION 12-275-107 (1)(a).23
SECTION 60. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-275-107, amend24
(1)(a) as follows:25
12-275-107.  State board of optometry - created - members.26
(1) (a)  The state board of optometry referred to in this article 275 as the
27
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as provided by section 12-20-103 (2). The board is a type 1 entity, as2
defined in section 24-1-105. The board consists of five optometrists and3
two members-at-large, to be appointed by the governor to serve for terms4
of four years; except that no person shall be appointed to serve more than5
two consecutive terms. Each member of the board, except for the6
members-at-large, must have been actually engaged and licensed in the7
practice of optometry in Colorado for the five years preceding the8
member's appointment. At least one of the two members-at-large must not9
be a member or representative of, nor have any direct interest in, any10
profession, agency, or institution providing health services.11
SECTION 61. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with amended12
and relocated provisions 13-17-101.5 as follows:13
13-17-101.5. [Formerly 13-17-102 (9)] Definitions. (9) As used14
in this article 17, unless the context otherwise requires:15
(a) (1)  "Lacked substantial justification" means substantially16
frivolous, substantially groundless, or substantially vexatious.17
(b) (2)  "Licensed legal paraprofessional" means an individual18
licensed by the Colorado supreme court pursuant to Colorado rules of19
civil procedure and article 93 of this title 13 to perform certain types of20
legal services. A "licensed legal paraprofessional" does not include an21
individual with a general license to practice law in Colorado.22
SECTION 62. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 13-73-100.3 as23
follows:24
13-73-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 73, UNLESS25
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :26
(1)  "C
OUNTY GRAND JURY" MEANS A GRAND JURY IMPANELED27
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(2)  "J
UDICIAL DISTRICT GRAND JURY " MEANS A GRAND JURY2
IMPANELED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 74 OF THIS TITLE 13.3
SECTION 63. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 13-73-101, amend4
(2) as follows:5
13-73-101.  Petition for impaneling - determination by chief6
judge. (2)  When the attorney general deems it to be in the public interest7
to convene a grand jury that has jurisdiction extending beyond the8
boundaries of any single county, the attorney general may petition the9
chief judge of any district court for an order in accordance with the10
provisions of this article
 ARTICLE 73. Said chief judge may, for good11
cause shown, order the impaneling of a state grand jury that shall have12
statewide jurisdiction. In making a determination as to the need for13
impaneling a state grand jury, the judge shall require a showing that the14
matter cannot be effectively handled by a grand jury impaneled pursuant15
to article 72 or 74 of this title, such grand juries being referred to in this16
article as a "county grand jury" or a "judicial district grand jury",17
respectively COUNTY GRAND JURY OR JUDICIAL DISTRICT GRAND JURY .18
SECTION 64. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 13-91-103, amend19
(1); and add (1.5) as follows:20
13-91-103.  Definitions. As used in this article 91, unless the21
context otherwise requires:22
(1)  "Child" means a person under eighteen years of age "BOARD"23
MEANS THE CHILD'S REPRESENTATIVE BOARD APPOINTED PURSUANT TO24
SECTION 13-91-104 (2)(a).25
(1.5)  "C
HILD" MEANS A PERSON WHO IS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS26
OF AGE.27
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(2)(a) as follows:2
13-91-104.  Office of the child's representative - board -3
qualifications of director. (2) (a)  The Colorado supreme court shall4
appoint a nine-member child's representative board. referred to in this5
article as the "board". No more than five members of the board shall be6
from the same political party. The members of the board shall be7
representative of each of the congressional districts in the state. Three8
members of the board shall be attorneys admitted to practice law in this9
state who have experience in representing children as guardians ad litem10
or as legal representatives of children. Three members of the board shall11
be citizens of Colorado not admitted to practice law in this state, who12
shall have experience at advocating for children in the court system.13
Three members of the board shall be citizens of the state who are not14
attorneys and who have not served as CASA volunteers or child and15
family investigators.16
SECTION 66. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 16-2.5-100.317
as follows:18
16-2.5-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 2.5, UNLESS19
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :20
(1)  "P.O.S.T.
 BOARD" MEANS THE PEACE OFFICERS STANDARDS21
AND TRAINING BOARD CREATED IN SECTION 24-31-302 (1).22
SECTION 67. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 16-2.5-10223
as follows:24
16-2.5-102.  Certified peace officer - P.O.S.T. certification25
required. The following peace officers shall meet all the standards26
imposed by law on a peace officer and shall be certified by the peace
27
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P.O.S.T. board: A chief of police, a police officer, a sheriff, an2
undersheriff, a deputy sheriff, a Colorado state patrol officer, a town3
marshal, a deputy town marshal, a reserve police officer, a reserve deputy4
sheriff, a reserve deputy town marshal, a police officer or reserve police5
officer employed by a state institution of higher education, a Colorado6
wildlife officer, a Colorado parks and recreation officer, a Colorado7
police administrator or police officer employed by the Colorado mental8
health institute at Pueblo, an attorney general criminal investigator, a9
community parole officer, a public transit officer, a municipal court10
marshal, and the department of corrections inspector general.11
SECTION 68. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 16-20.5-102, add12
(7.3) and (9.6) as follows:13
16-20.5-102.  Definitions. As used in this article 20.5, unless the14
context otherwise requires:15
(7.3)  "E
XECUTIVE BOARD" MEANS THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE16
INFORMATION PROGRAM EXECUTIVE BOARD CREATED IN SECTION17
16-20.5-103
 (1).18
(9.6)  "P
ROGRAM" MEANS THE COLORADO INTEGRATED CRIMINAL19
JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM PROGRAM CREATED IN SECTION20
16-20.5-103
 (1).21
SECTION 69. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 16-20.5-103,22
amend (1) as follows:23
16-20.5-103.  Colorado integrated criminal justice information24
system program - executive board. (1)  There is hereby established the25
Colorado integrated criminal justice information system program. referred
26
to in this article as the "program". The program shall be a joint effort of27
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shall be implemented, maintained, supported, and enhanced by the2
criminal justice information program executive board, which is hereby3
created. and referred to in this article as the "executive board".4
Membership of the executive board shall be comprised initially of the5
executive directors of the department of public safety, department of6
corrections, department of human services, and Colorado district7
attorneys council and the state court administrator. The executive board8
shall unanimously designate a chief information officer. Upon unanimous9
agreement, the executive board may approve the addition of either voting10
or nonvoting members.11
SECTION 70. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 17-2-100.3 as12
follows:13
17-2-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 1, UNLESS THE14
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :15
(1)  "B
OARD" MEANS THE STATE BOARD OF PAROLE CREATED IN16
SECTION 17-2-201 (1)(a).17
SECTION 71. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 17-2-102, amend18
(1) as follows:19
17-2-102.  Division of adult parole - general powers, duties, and20
functions - definitions. (1)  The division of adult parole in the21
department shall administer the adult parole program. The division of22
adult parole is a type 2 entity, as defined in section 24-1-105. The23
division shall keep a complete record in respect to all domestic as well as24
interstate parolees. The director of the division of adult parole exercises25
the power of suspension of paroles in the interim of the meetings of the26
state board of parole, referred to in this part 1 as the "board"
 BOARD, and,27
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without warrant and return a suspended parolee to an appropriately secure2
facility to await the further action of the board. In case of a suspension of3
parole, the director shall send to the board, at its first session thereafter,4
a transcript of all proceedings taken in connection with the suspension5
and the reasons for the director's action.6
SECTION 72. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 17-2-200.3 as7
follows:8
17-2-200.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 2, UNLESS THE9
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :10
(1)  "B
OARD" MEANS THE STATE BOARD OF PAROLE CREATED IN11
SECTION 17-2-201 (1)(a).12
SECTION 73. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 17-2-201, amend13
(1)(a) as follows:14
17-2-201.  State board of parole - duties - definitions.15
(1) (a)  There is created the state board of parole, referred to in this part
16
2 as the "board", which consists of nine members. The board is a type 117
entity, as defined in section 24-1-105. The members of the board are18
appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate, and they shall19
devote their full time to their duties as members of the board. The20
members are appointed for three-year terms; except that the terms shall21
be staggered so that no more than three members' terms expire in the22
same year. A member may serve consecutive terms. The governor may23
remove a board member for incompetency, neglect of duty, malfeasance24
in office, continued failure to use the risk assessment guidelines as25
required by section 17-22.5-404, or failure to regularly attend meetings26
as determined by the governor. Final conviction of a felony during the27
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from further service on the board. The board is composed of2
representatives from multidisciplinary areas of expertise. Two members3
must have experience in law enforcement, and one member must have4
experience in offender supervision, including parole, probation, or5
community corrections. Six members must have experience in other6
relevant fields. Each member of the board must have a minimum of five7
years of experience in a relevant field and knowledge of parole laws and8
guidelines, rehabilitation, correctional administration, the functioning of9
the criminal justice system, issues associated with victims of crime, the10
duties of board members, and actuarial risk assessment instruments and11
other offender assessment instruments used by the board and the12
department of corrections. A person who has been convicted of a felony13
or of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or who has any financial14
interests that conflict with the duties of a member of the board is15
ineligible for appointment.16
SECTION 74. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 17-40-101, add17
(3.5) as follows:18
17-40-101.  Definitions. As used in this article 40, unless the19
context otherwise requires:20
(3.5)  "P
ROGRAM" MEANS THE COLORADO DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM21
ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 17-40-102.22
SECTION 75. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 17-40-102, amend23
(1) as follows:24
17-40-102.  Program established. (1)  There is hereby established25
the Colorado diagnostic program. referred to in this article as the
26
"program".27
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as follows:2
19-2.5-1200.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 12, UNLESS THE3
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :4
(1)  "B
OARD" MEANS THE JUVENILE PAROLE BOARD CREATED IN5
SECTION 19-2.5-1201 (1).6
SECTION 77. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 19-2.5-1201,7
amend (1) as follows:8
19-2.5-1201.  Juvenile parole board - creation - membership -9
authority - rules. (1)  There is created a juvenile parole board. referred
10
to in this part 12 as the "board". The board consists of nine members11
appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate. Members are12
appointed for terms of three years; except that the terms shall be13
staggered so that one-third of the membership of the board becomes14
vacant each year. There are no term limits for the members of the board.15
Any vacancy that occurs when the general assembly is not in session may16
be filled by the governor, and such member serves temporarily until17
confirmed at the next regular session of the general assembly. The board18
is a type 1 entity, as defined in section 24-1-105.19
SECTION 78. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 19-3.3-101.520
as follows:21
19-3.3-101.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 3.3, UNLESS22
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :23
(1)  "B
OARD" MEANS THE CHILD PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN BOARD24
ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 19-3.3-102 (2)(a).25
(2)  "O
FFICE" MEANS THE OFFICE OF THE CHILD PROTECTION26
OMBUDSMAN ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 19-3.3-102 (1)(a).27
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AND DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SECTION2
19-3.3-102 (3)(a)(I).3
SECTION 79. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 19-3.3-102, amend4
(1)(a), (2)(a), and (3)(a)(I) as follows:5
19-3.3-102.  Office of the child protection ombudsman6
established - child protection ombudsman advisory board -7
qualifications of ombudsman - duties. (1) (a)  The independent office8
of the child protection ombudsman referred to in this article 3.3 as the9
"office", is established in the judicial department as an independent10
agency for the purpose of ensuring the greatest protections for the11
children of Colorado.12
(2) (a)  There is established an independent, nonpartisan child13
protection ombudsman board. referred to in this article 3.3 as the "board".14
The board consists of twelve members and, to the extent practicable, must15
include persons from throughout the state and persons with disabilities16
and must reflect the ethnic diversity of the state. All members must have17
child welfare policy or system expertise or experience.18
(3)  The board has the following duties and responsibilities:19
(a)  To oversee the following personnel decisions related to the20
ombudsman:21
(I)  To appoint a person to serve as the child protection22
ombudsman and director of the office. referred to in this article 3.3 as the23
"ombudsman". The board may also discharge an acting ombudsman for24
cause. A two-thirds majority vote is required to hire or discharge the25
ombudsman. The general assembly shall set the ombudsman's26
compensation, and such compensation may not be reduced during the27
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SECTION 80. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with amended2
and relocated provisions 21-2-100.3 as follows:3
21-2-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 2, UNLESS THE4
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :5
(1)  "C
OMMISSION" MEANS THE ALTERNATE DEFENSE COUNSEL6
COMMISSION APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 21-2-101.7
(2) [Formerly 21-2-103 (1.5)(c)] For purposes of this article, a
8
"Conflict of interest" may include, but need not be limited to,9
circumstances in which the state public defender represents a codefendant10
or a person who is a witness in the case or other circumstances identified11
in the Colorado rules of professional conduct or other rules of civil12
procedure as creating a conflict of interest. Case overload, lack of13
resources, and other similar circumstances shall not constitute a "conflict14
of interest".15
SECTION 81. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 21-2-101, amend16
(2) as follows:17
21-2-101.  Alternate defense counsel - policy - commission.18
(2)  The Colorado supreme court shall appoint a nine-member alternate19
defense counsel commission. referred to in this article as the20
"commission". No more than five members of the commission shall be21
from the same political party. Six members of the commission shall be22
attorneys admitted to practice law in this state who have experience in the23
practice of criminal defense, and three members of the commission shall24
be citizens of Colorado not admitted to practice law in this state. There25
shall be one member from each of the congressional districts in the state.26
Members of the commission shall serve for terms of four years; except27
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years. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled by the supreme court2
for the remainder of any unexpired term. In making appointments to the3
commission, the supreme court shall consider place of residence, sex,4
race, and ethnic background. No member of the commission shall be, at5
any time, a judge, prosecutor, public defender, or employee of a law6
enforcement agency. The supreme court shall establish procedures for the7
operation of the commission.8
SECTION 82. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 22-9.7-100.39
as follows:10
22-9.7-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 9.7, UNLESS11
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :12
(1)  "D
EPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION .13
(2)  "S
CHOLARSHIP PROGRAM " MEANS THE EARLY CHILDHOOD14
EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM CREATED IN SECTION15
22-9.7-101.16
SECTION 83. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 22-9.7-10117
as follows:18
22-9.7-101.  Early childhood educator development scholarship19
program - creation - eligibility. Subject to the receipt of sufficient20
moneys pursuant to section 22-9.7-103, there is hereby created in the21
department of education, referred to in this article as the "department",
22
the early childhood educator development scholarship program referred23
to in this article as the "scholarship program", to award stipends to assist24
persons employed in early childhood education in offsetting the costs25
incurred in obtaining an associate of arts degree in early childhood26
education. The department shall award stipends on a need basis, based on27
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on a yearly basis, and recipients shall reapply each year that they are2
enrolled in the associate of arts degree program. The scholarships shall be3
paid from any moneys available in the early childhood educator4
development scholarship fund created in section 22-9.7-103.5
SECTION 84. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 22-11-600.3 as6
follows:7
22-11-600.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 6, UNLESS THE8
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :9
(1)  "P
ROGRAM" MEANS THE COLORADO SCHOOL AWARDS10
PROGRAM ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 22-11-601 (1).11
SECTION 85. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-11-601, amend12
(1) as follows:13
22-11-601.  Colorado school awards program - created - rules.14
(1)  There is hereby established the Colorado school awards program,15
referred to in this part 6 as the "program",
 to be administered by the16
department. The state board shall promulgate rules for the administration17
of this part 6 and the program. The rules shall include but need not be18
limited to procedures for transmitting the financial awards to public19
schools of school districts and institute charter schools that demonstrate20
outstanding performance.21
SECTION 86. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 22-43.7-200.322
as follows:23
22-43.7-200.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 2, UNLESS THE24
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :25
(1)  "F
UND" MEANS THE FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN FACILITY26
CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND CREATED IN SECTION 22-43.7-201 (1).27
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amend (1) as follows:2
22-43.7-201.  Full-day kindergarten facility capital3
construction fund - creation - grants - definitions. (1)  The full-day4
kindergarten facility capital construction fund referred to in this part 2 as5
the "fund", is hereby created in the state treasury. The fund consists of6
any money that the general assembly may appropriate or transfer to the7
fund. The state treasurer shall credit all interest and income derived from8
the deposit and investment of money in the fund to the fund. Subject to9
annual appropriation by the general assembly, the public school capital10
construction assistance board may expend money from the fund as11
specified in this part 2.12
SECTION 88. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-96-102, add13
(2.3) as follows:14
22-96-102.  Definitions. As used in this article 96, unless the15
context otherwise requires:16
(2.3)  "P
ROGRAM" MEANS THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE17
PROFESSIONAL MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM CREATED IN SECTION18
22-96-103 (1)(a).19
SECTION 89. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 22-96-103, amend20
(1)(a) introductory portion as follows:21
22-96-103.  Behavioral health care professional matching grant22
program - created - rules. (1) (a)  There is created in the department the23
behavioral health care professional matching grant program referred to in
24
this article 96 as the "program", to provide funding to education providers25
for the following purposes:26
SECTION 90. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-3-103, amend27
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23-3-103.  Definitions. As used in this article ARTICLE 3, unless2
the context otherwise requires:3
(1.5)  "C
OMMISSION" MEANS THE COLORADO COMMISSION ON4
HIGHER EDUCATION CREATED IN SECTION 23-1-102 (2).5
SECTION 91. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 23-3-104 as6
follows:7
23-3-104.  Designation of commission. The Colorado commission
8
on higher education, referred to in this article as the "commission",9
COMMISSION shall be the state agency to administer and supervise the10
administration of funds under Title IV of Public Law 89-329, known as11
the "Higher Education Act of 1965", and amendments thereto, and Public12
Law 89-287, known as the "National Vocational Student Loan Insurance13
Act of 1965", and amendments thereto.14
SECTION 92. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with amended15
and relocated provisions 23-3.3-900.3 as follows:16
23-3.3-900.3. [Formerly 23-3.3-901 (2)] Definitions. (2) As used17
in this part 9, unless the context otherwise requires:18
(a) (1)  "Approved educator preparation program" means an19
approved educator preparation program as defined in section 22-60.5-12120
(1)(b).21
(b) (2)  "BOCES" means a board of cooperative services as22
defined in section 22-5-103 (2). C.R.S.23
(c) (3)  "Department" means the department of higher education24
created and existing pursuant to section 24-1-114. C.R.S.25
(d) (4)  "Institution of higher education" means a public institution26
of higher education operating in this state that is supported in whole or in27
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(e) (5)  "School district" means a school district in Colorado2
organized and existing pursuant to law. "School district" does not include3
a local college district.4
SECTION 93. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 23-6-100.3 as5
follows:6
23-6-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 6, UNLESS THE7
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :8
(1)  "F
ACULTY MEMBERS " MEANS ALL PRESIDENTS , DEANS,9
PROFESSORS, ADMINISTRATORS, INSTRUCTORS, AND RESEARCH WORKERS.10
SECTION 94. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-6-101, amend11
(1) as follows:12
23-6-101.  Persons eligible for benefits. (1)  This article
 ARTICLE13
6 shall apply to all presidents, deans, professors, administrators,14
instructors, and research workers, referred to in this article as "faculty15
members", FACULTY MEMBERS retired from service of state institutions of16
higher education in Colorado, to their dependent surviving spouses, and17
to the surviving spouses of said faculty members who have died in service18
after ten or more years of employment in said state institutions.19
SECTION 95. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 23-19.7-101.520
as follows:21
23-19.7-101.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 19.7,22
UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :23
(1)  "A
UTHORITY" MEANS THE HIGHER EDUCATION COMPETITIVE24
RESEARCH AUTHORITY CREATED IN SECTION 23-19.7-102 (1).25
(2)  "B
OARD" MEANS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE26
AUTHORITY.27
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amend (1) and (2) as follows:2
23-19.7-102.  Higher education competitive research authority3
- creation - board of directors. (1)  The higher education competitive4
research authority referred to in this article as the "authority", is hereby5
created as a body corporate and a political subdivision of the state. The6
authority shall not be an agency of state government and, except as7
otherwise provided in this article ARTICLE 19.7, shall not be subject to8
administrative direction by any department, commission, board, bureau,9
or agency of the state.10
(2)  The powers of the authority shall be vested in a board of11
directors. referred to in this article as the "board". The board shall consist12
of one member appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate13
and the following four ex officio members: The president of the14
university of Colorado, the president of Colorado state university, the15
president of the Colorado school of mines, and the president of the16
university of northern Colorado. The term of the appointed member of the17
board shall be four years, and the appointed member shall be eligible for18
reappointment. The appointed member shall hold office until a successor19
has been appointed and the senate has confirmed the appointment. A20
vacancy in the seat of the appointed board member occurring other than21
by expiration of term shall be filled in the same manner as the original22
appointment, but for the unexpired term only. The appointed member may23
be removed from office by the governor for cause, after a public hearing,24
and may be suspended by the governor pending the completion of the25
hearing.26
SECTION 97. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 23-31-200.3 as27
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23-31-200.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 2, UNLESS THE2
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :3
(1)  "B
OARD" MEANS THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE4
C
OLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM .5
SECTION 98. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-31-201, amend6
(1) as follows:7
23-31-201.  Transfer to board of governors of the Colorado8
state university system - exceptions. (1)  There is transferred to and9
vested in the board of governors of the Colorado state university system10
referred to in this part 2 as the "board",
 all rights, powers, and duties for11
protecting, promoting, and extending the conservation of the forests in the12
state vested on or before February 14, 1955, in the state board of land13
commissioners, acting ex officio as the state board of forestry; but such14
authority shall not extend to nor include the power vested in the state15
board of land commissioners with respect to forest lands included in the16
public lands of the state under the control and jurisdiction of said state17
board of land commissioners, as provided by sections 9 and 10 of article18
IX of the state constitution and the laws relating thereto.19
SECTION 99. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 23-31-701.5 as20
follows:21
23-31-701.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 7, UNLESS THE22
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :23
(1)  "S
ERVICE" MEANS THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY24
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE .25
SECTION 100. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-31-703, amend26
(1) as follows:27
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responsibility, according to section 23-31-702, for statewide programs of2
educational noncredit, informal extension conducted through cooperative3
federal, state, and county relationships and as more particularly4
authorized in this part 7 shall continue to lie with the Colorado state5
university cooperative extension service, referred to in this part 7 as the6
"service" SERVICE.7
SECTION 101. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 23-31-800.38
as follows:9
23-31-800.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 8, UNLESS THE10
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :11
(1)  "F
UND" MEANS THE WATER RESEARCH FUND ESTABLISHED IN12
SECTION 23-31-803.13
(2)  "I
NSTITUTE" MEANS THE COLORADO WATER INSTITUTE14
CREATED IN SECTION 23-31-801 (1).15
SECTION 102. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-31-801, amend16
(1) introductory portion as follows:17
23-31-801.  Colorado water institute - creation. (1)  There is18
created the Colorado water institute referred to in this part 8 as the
19
"institute", for the following purposes:20
SECTION 103. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 23-31-80321
as follows:22
23-31-803.  Water research fund. There is established in the state23
treasury the water research fund. referred to in this part 8 as the "fund".24
The fund consists of money remaining in the water research fund as it25
existed prior to the repeal of section 23-31-803 in 2017, fees received by26
the institute pursuant to section 23-31-801 (7), and gifts, grants, and27
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appropriated to the institute, and the institute may expend money from the2
fund for any purpose consistent with this part 8. Any interest derived from3
the deposit and investment of money in the fund is credited to the fund.4
At the end of any fiscal year, all unexpended and unencumbered money5
in the fund remains in the fund and is not credited or transferred to the6
general fund or any other fund.7
SECTION 104. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-31-1002, add8
(1.5) as follows:9
23-31-1002.  Definitions. As used in this part 10, unless the10
context otherwise requires:11
(1.5)  "F
UND" MEANS THE VETERINARY EDUCATION LOAN12
REPAYMENT FUND CREATED IN SECTION 23-31-1010 (1)(a).13
SECTION 105. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-31-1010,14
amend (1)(a) as follows:15
23-31-1010.  Veterinary education loan repayment fund -16
creation - gifts, grants, and donations. (1) (a)  The veterinary education17
loan repayment fund referred to in this part 10 as the "fund",
 is created in18
the state treasury.19
SECTION 106. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 23-31-1101.520
as follows:21
23-31-1101.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 11, UNLESS THE22
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :23
(1)  "C
OUNCIL" MEANS THE COLORADO FOOD SYSTEMS ADVISORY24
COUNCIL ESTABLISHED WITHIN COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY PURSUANT25
TO SECTION 23-31-1102 (1).26
SECTION 107. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-31-1102,27
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23-31-1102.  Colorado food systems advisory council - created2
- membership - terms - vacancies. (1)  There is hereby established3
within Colorado state university the Colorado food systems advisory4
council. referred to in this part 11 as the "council". The council is created5
as an advisory committee to provide recommendations regarding6
increasing healthy food access for all Colorado residents, creating7
economic opportunities for Colorado agricultural producers and8
food-related businesses, and strengthening local and regional food9
systems.10
SECTION 108. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 23-31.3-100.311
as follows:12
23-31.3-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 31.3,13
UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :14
(1)  "CSU
 GLOBAL CAMPUS" MEANS THE COLORADO STATE15
UNIVERSITY - GLOBAL CAMPUS ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION16
23-31.3-101 (1)(a).17
(2)  "P
RESIDENT" MEANS THE PRESIDENT OF THE CSU GLOBAL18
CAMPUS.19
SECTION 109. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-31.3-101,20
amend (1)(a) as follows:21
23-31.3-101.  University established - role and mission.22
(1) (a)  There is established an online university to be known as Colorado23
state university - global campus. referred to in this article 31.3 as "CSU
24
global campus". CSU global campus is a baccalaureate and graduate25
online university with the mission in Colorado of offering baccalaureate26
degree programs for nontraditional students in partnership with the27
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programs. For baccalaureate degree students residing in Colorado, CSU2
global campus shall have moderately selective admission standards. CSU3
global campus shall comply with all applicable statutes and rules.4
SECTION 110. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend5
23-31.3-103 as follows:6
23-31.3-103.  Academic policy. The president, of CSU global7
campus, referred to in this article as the "president", in consultation with8
the governing council and the faculty, has the responsibility for making9
academic policy and governing the academic affairs of the institution.10
SECTION 111. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 23-51-100.311
as follows:12
23-51-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 51, UNLESS13
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :14
(1)  "B
OARD OF TRUSTEES" MEANS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR15
A
DAMS STATE UNIVERSITY ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION16
23-51-102 (1)(a).17
SECTION 112. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-51-102, amend18
(1)(a) introductory portion as follows:19
23-51-102.  Board of trustees - creation - members - powers -20
duties. (1) (a)  There is established the board of trustees for Adams state21
university, referred to in this article as the "board of trustees",
 which shall22
consist of eleven members and shall be the governing authority for23
Adams state university. The board of trustees shall be, and is hereby24
declared to be, a body corporate and, as such and by the names designated25
in this section, may:26
SECTION 113. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 23-52-100.327
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23-52-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 52, UNLESS2
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :3
(1)  "B
OARD OF TRUSTEES" OR "BOARD" MEANS THE BOARD OF4
TRUSTEES FOR FORT LEWIS COLLEGE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION5
23-52-102 (1)(a).6
SECTION 114. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-52-102, amend7
(1)(a) introductory portion as follows:8
23-52-102.  Board of trustees - creation - members - powers -9
duties - repeal. (1) (a)  Effective July 1, 2002, there is established the10
board of trustees for Fort Lewis college, referred to in this article 52 as
11
the "board of trustees" or "board", which consists of eleven members and12
is the governing authority for Fort Lewis college. The board of trustees13
is a body corporate and, as such and by the names designated in this14
section, may:15
SECTION 115. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 23-53-100.316
as follows:17
23-53-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 53, UNLESS18
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :19
(1)  "B
OARD OF TRUSTEES" MEANS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR20
C
OLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 23-53-102 (1)(a).21
SECTION 116. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-53-102, amend22
(1)(a) introductory portion as follows:23
23-53-102.  Board of trustees - creation - members - powers -24
duties. (1) (a)  There is established the board of trustees for Colorado25
Mesa university, referred to in this article 53 as the "board of trustees",
26
which consists of thirteen members and is the governing authority for27
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a body corporate and, as such and by the names designated in this section,2
may:3
SECTION 117. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 23-54-100.34
as follows:5
23-54-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 54, UNLESS6
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :7
(1)  "B
OARD OF TRUSTEES" MEANS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR8
M
ETROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER ESTABLISHED IN SECTION9
23-54-102 (1)(a).10
SECTION 118. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-54-102, amend11
(1)(a) introductory portion as follows:12
23-54-102.  Board of trustees - creation - members - powers -13
duties. (1) (a)  Effective July 1, 2002, there is established the board of14
trustees for Metropolitan state university of Denver referred to in this
15
article 54 as the "board of trustees", that consists of eleven members and16
is the governing authority for Metropolitan state university of Denver.17
The board of trustees created by this subsection (1) is a body corporate18
and, as such and by the names designated in this section, may:19
SECTION 119. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 23-56-100.320
as follows:21
23-56-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 56, UNLESS22
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :23
(1)  "B
OARD OF TRUSTEES" MEANS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR24
W
ESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION25
23-56-102 (1)(a).26
SECTION 120. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-56-102, amend27
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23-56-102.  Board of trustees - creation - members - powers -2
duties. (1) (a)  There is established the board of trustees for Western3
Colorado university, referred to in this article 56 as the "board of4
trustees", which consists of eleven members and is the governing5
authority for Western Colorado university. The board of trustees is, and6
is hereby declared to be, a body corporate and, as such and by the names7
designated in this section, may:8
SECTION 121. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-60-103, add9
(1.5) as follows:10
23-60-103.  Definitions. As used in this article 60, unless the11
context otherwise requires:12
(1.5)  "B
OARD" MEANS THE STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY13
COLLEGES AND OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION CREATED IN SECTION14
23-60-104 (1)(b).15
SECTION 122. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-60-104, amend16
(1)(b) as follows:17
23-60-104.  State board for community colleges and18
occupational education - student advisory council - state advisory19
council. (1) (b)  There is created a state board for community colleges20
and occupational education. which is referred to in this article as the
21
"board". The board is a body corporate and has the authority to adopt a22
seal and to receive, demand, and hold for all occupational education23
purposes and for any educational institution under its jurisdiction such24
money, lands, or other property as may be donated, bequeathed,25
appropriated, or otherwise made available to the board, and it may use26
such property in the interests of community and technical colleges and27
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SECTION 123. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 23-61.5-100.32
as follows:3
23-61.5-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 61.5,4
UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :5
(1)  "B
OARD" MEANS THE BOARD OF CONTROL FOR AN AREA6
VOCATIONAL DISTRICT.7
SECTION 124. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-61.5-107,8
amend (1) as follows:9
23-61.5-107.  Board of control - members and terms - meetings10
- officers. (1)  Each area vocational district established pursuant to this11
part 1 shall have a board of control. referred to in this article as the
12
"board". The board shall consist of the members of the board of control13
of the local college district contained in the area vocational district and14
one member from each of the school districts contained in the area15
vocational district, who shall be appointed by the school district's board16
of directors for a term of three years.17
SECTION 125. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with18
amended and relocated provisions 23-70-101.3 as follows:19
23-70-101.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 70, UNLESS20
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :21
(1)  "A
URARIA BOARD" MEANS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE22
CENTER CREATED IN SECTION 23-70-102 (1).23
(2)  "C
ENTER" MEANS THE AURARIA HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER24
DESCRIBED IN SECTION 23-70-101 (1)(a).25
(3) [Formerly 23-70-105.5 (1)] As used in this article, unless the
26
context otherwise requires, "Complementary facility" means a facility,27
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-51- located at or within the center, that may provide moneys for the center,1
provide occupational and educational opportunities consistent with the2
respective missions of the constituent institutions, or facilitate integration3
of the center with the adjacent Denver area. "Complementary facility"4
may include, but need not be limited to, an office, retail, restaurant,5
residential, or mixed-use facility.6
(4)  "C
ONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS" MEANS METROPOLITAN STATE7
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER, THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER, AND8
THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF DENVER, AURARIA CAMPUS.9
SECTION 126. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-70-101, amend10
(1) introductory portion, (1)(a), and (1)(b) as follows:11
23-70-101.  Legislative declaration. (1)  The general assembly12
hereby finds and declares that this article
 ARTICLE 70 is necessary to:13
(a)  Provide for the coordination of the planning and construction14
of a multiinstitutional higher education complex located in the city and15
county of Denver on land designated therefor and on land now occupied16
by the university of Colorado at Denver, collectively known as the17
Auraria higher education center; and referred to in this article as the18
"center";19
(b)  Provide for the land, physical plant, and facilities necessary to20
accommodate and house Metropolitan state university of Denver, the21
university of Colorado at Denver, and the community college of Denver,22
Auraria campus, referred to in this article as the "constituent institutions",23
THE CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS at and within the center;24
SECTION 127. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-70-102, amend25
(1) introductory portion as follows:26
23-70-102.  Auraria board - membership - terms - oath or27
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-52- affirmation - voting. (1)  Effective July 1, 1989, there is created a new1
board of directors of the Auraria higher education center, referred to in2
this article 70 as the "Auraria board", which consists of nine voting3
members and two ex officio nonvoting members. The members of the4
Auraria board shall be chosen in the following manner:5
SECTION 128. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 23-54-102, amend6
(1)(a)(V) as follows:7
23-54-102.  Board of trustees - creation - members - powers -8
duties. (1) (a)  Effective July 1, 2002, there is established the board of9
trustees for Metropolitan state university of Denver, referred to in this10
article 54 as the "board of trustees", that consists of eleven members and11
is the governing authority for Metropolitan state university of Denver.12
The board of trustees created by this subsection (1) is a body corporate13
and, as such and by the names designated in this section, may:14
(V)  Transfer, assign, or pledge portions of its student fees,15
auxiliary revenues, capital facilities fees, and up to one hundred percent16
of tuition money to the Auraria higher education center to provide a17
source of repayment for revenue bonds or other loans or financial18
obligations incurred by the center to finance construction of an auxiliary19
facility, as defined in section 23-5-101.5 (2)(a); a complementary facility,20
as defined in section 23-70-105.5 (1) 23-70-101.3 (3); any other facility21
necessary or useful to the accomplishment of the mission of Metropolitan22
state university of Denver; or the infrastructure necessary to support any23
of the types of facilities specified in this subsection (1)(a)(V).24
SECTION 129. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 24-1.5-101.525
as follows:26
24-1.5-101.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 1.5, UNLESS27
275
-53- THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :1
(1)  "B
OARD" MEANS THE STATE ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION2
BOARD CREATED IN SECTION 24-1.5-102 (1).3
SECTION 130. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-1.5-102,4
amend (1) as follows:5
24-1.5-102.  State administrative organization board - creation6
- duties. (1)  There is hereby created the state administrative organization7
board, referred to in this article as the "board",
 to be comprised of eleven8
members. Two members of the board shall be appointed by the speaker9
of the house of representatives, one of whom shall be a member of the10
general assembly. One member shall be appointed by the minority leader11
of the house of representatives and shall not be a member of the general12
assembly and shall not be a state government employee. The other13
member appointed by the speaker shall not be a member of the general14
assembly and shall not be a state government employee. Two members15
of the board shall be appointed by the president of the senate, one of16
whom shall be a member of the senate. One member shall be appointed17
by the minority leader of the senate and shall not be a member of the18
general assembly and shall not be a state government employee. The other19
member appointed by the president shall not be a member of the general20
assembly and shall not be a state government employee. Five members of21
the board shall be appointed by the governor, three of whom shall not be22
members of the general assembly or state government employees.23
SECTION 131. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with24
amended and relocated provisions 24-4.1-200.3 as follows:25
24-4.1-200.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 2, UNLESS THE26
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :27
275
-54- (1)  "BOARD" MEANS THE CRIME VICTIM SERVICES ADVISORY1
BOARD CREATED IN SECTION 24-4.1-117.3 (1).2
(2) [Formerly 24-4.1-201 (1.5)(a)] For purposes of this part 2,3
"Profits from the crime" means:4
(a)  Any property obtained through or income generated from the5
commission of the crime of which the defendant was convicted;6
(b)  Any property obtained by or income generated from the sale,7
conversion, or exchange of proceeds of the crime of which the defendant8
was convicted, including any gain realized by such sale, conversion, or9
exchange; and10
(c)  Any property that the defendant obtained or income generated11
as a result of having committed the crime of which the defendant was12
convicted, including any assets obtained through the use of unique13
knowledge obtained during the commission of, or in preparation for the14
commission of, the crime, as well as any property obtained by or income15
generated from the sale, conversion, or exchange of such property and16
any gain realized by such sale, conversion, or exchange.17
(3) [Formerly 24-4.1-201 (1.3)] For purposes of this part 2,18
"Victim" means any natural person against whom any crime has been19
perpetrated or attempted, unless the person is accountable for the crime20
or a crime arising from the same conduct, criminal episode, or plan or, if21
such person is deceased or incapacitated, the person's spouse, parent,22
child, sibling, grandparent, significant other, or other lawful23
representative. For purposes of this part 2, any person under the age of24
eighteen years is considered incapacitated unless that person is25
emancipated.26
SECTION 132. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-4.1-201,27
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-55- amend (1.5)(b)(I) as follows:1
24-4.1-201.  Distribution of profits from crime - escrow2
account - civil suit by victim. (1.5) (b) (I)  Any person who contracts3
with a person convicted of a crime in this state, or such person's4
representative or assignee, for payment of any profits from the crime of5
which such person is convicted shall pay to the crime victim services6
advisory board created in section 24-4.1-117.3 (1), referred to in this part7
2 as the "board", BOARD any money that would otherwise, by terms of the8
contract, be paid to the convicted person or such person's representatives9
or assignees. The board shall distribute the money as described in10
paragraph (b.5) of this subsection (1.5) SUBSECTION (1.5)(b.5) OF THIS11
SECTION.12
SECTION 133. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 24-4.2-100.313
as follows:14
24-4.2-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 4.2, UNLESS15
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :16
(1)  "B
OARD" MEANS THE VICTIMS AND WITNESSES ASSISTANCE17
AND LAW ENFORCEMENT BOARD CREATED IN EACH JUDICIAL DISTRICT , AS18
DESCRIBED IN SECTION 24-4.2-101 (1).19
(2)  "F
UND" MEANS THE VICTIMS AND WITNESSES ASSISTANCE AND20
LAW ENFORCEMENT FUND ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 24-4.2-103 (1).21
SECTION 134. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-4.2-101,22
amend (1) as follows:23
24-4.2-101.  Victims and witnesses assistance and law24
enforcement board - creation. (1)  There is hereby created in each25
judicial district a victims and witnesses assistance and law enforcement26
board. referred to in this article as the "board".
 Each board shall be27
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-56- composed of five members to be appointed by the chief judge of the1
judicial district. In making such appointments, the chief judge shall2
consider whether an appointee represents or belongs to an organization,3
public or private, which might reasonably be anticipated to be a recipient4
of moneys pursuant to this article ARTICLE 4.2. In multicounty judicial5
districts, to the extent possible, members shall fairly reflect the population6
of the judicial district. The board shall designate one of its members as7
chairman.8
SECTION 135. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-4.2-103,9
amend (1) as follows:10
24-4.2-103.  Victims and witnesses assistance and law11
enforcement fund - control of fund. (1)  The victims and witnesses12
assistance and law enforcement fund is hereby established in the office13
of the court administrator of each judicial district. and is referred to in this14
article as the "fund". The fund shall consist of all moneys paid as a15
surcharge as provided in section 24-4.2-104.16
SECTION 136. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 24-25-101.517
as follows:18
24-25-101.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 25, UNLESS19
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :20
(1)  "C
ASH FUND" MEANS THE COLORADO WORKING GROUP ON21
SCHOOL SAFETY CASH FUND CREATED IN SECTION 24-25-104 (1).22
(2)  "W
ORKING GROUP" MEANS THE COLORADO INTERAGENCY23
WORKING GROUP ON SCHOOL SAFETY CREATED IN SECTION 24-25-102 (1).24
SECTION 137. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-25-102, amend25
(1) as follows:26
24-25-102.  Colorado interagency working group on school27
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-57- safety - creation - membership - operation - immunity. (1)  There is1
created in the department of public safety the Colorado interagency2
working group on school safety. referred to in this article 25 as the3
"working group". The working group has the powers and duties specified4
in this article 25.5
SECTION 138. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-25-104, amend6
(1) as follows:7
24-25-104.  Colorado working group on school safety cash fund8
- created - gifts, grants, and donations. (1)  The department of public9
safety and the working group are authorized to accept gifts, grants, or10
donations, including in-kind donations from private or public sources, for11
the purposes of this article 25. All private and public money received12
through gifts, grants, or donations by the department of public safety or13
by the working group must be transmitted to the state treasurer, who shall14
credit the same to the Colorado working group on school safety cash15
fund, which fund is created in the state treasury. and referred to in this16
article 25 as the "cash fund". The state treasurer shall invest any money17
in the cash fund not expended for the purposes of this article 25 as18
provided in section 24-36-113. All interest and income derived from the19
investment and deposit of money in the cash fund must be credited to the20
cash fund. Any unexpended and unencumbered money remaining in the21
cash fund at the end of any fiscal year remains in the cash fund and shall22
not be credited or transferred to the general fund or any other fund.23
SECTION 139. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-31-301, add24
(5.3) as follows:25
24-31-301.  Definitions. As used in this part 3, unless the context26
otherwise requires:27
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-58- (5.3)  "P.O.S.T. BOARD" MEANS THE PEACE OFFICERS STANDARDS1
AND TRAINING BOARD CREATED WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW IN2
SECTION 24-31-302.3
SECTION 140. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-31-302, amend4
(1) as follows:5
24-31-302.  Creation of board - members. (1)  There is hereby6
created, within the department of law, the peace officers standards and7
training board. referred to in this part 3 as the "P.O.S.T. board".8
SECTION 141. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 24-32-201.59
as follows:10
24-32-201.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 2, UNLESS THE11
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :12
(1)  "E
XECUTIVE DIRECTOR" MEANS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF13
THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS .14
SECTION 142. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-32-202, amend15
(1) as follows:16
24-32-202.  Division of planning - creation - director duties.17
(1)  There is hereby created within the department of local affairs a18
division of planning, the head of which shall be the director of the19
division of planning, which office is hereby created. The director shall be20
appointed by the executive director, of the department of local affairs,
21
referred to in this part 2 as the "executive director", subject to the22
provisions of section 13 of article XII of the state constitution, and such23
director shall be qualified by training or experience in planning and24
capital programming. The director shall appoint the necessary staff of his25
division in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of article XII of26
the state constitution.27
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as follows:2
24-32-300.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 3, UNLESS THE3
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :4
(1)  "D
IVISION" MEANS THE DIVISION OF COMMERCE AND5
DEVELOPMENT CREATED IN SECTION 24-32-301.6
SECTION 144. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 24-32-3017
as follows:8
24-32-301.  Division of commerce and development - creation9
- director - assistants. There is created a division in the department of10
local affairs to be known as the division of commerce and development.11
referred to in this part 3 as the "division".
 The executive director of the12
department shall appoint a director of the division. The director shall13
appoint assistants and clerical employees as necessary to effectively14
administer this part 3. The director, assistants, and employees are15
appointed pursuant to section 13 of article XII of the state constitution.16
The division and the office of the director are type 2 entities, as defined17
in section 24-1-105.18
SECTION 145. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 24-32-801.519
as follows:20
24-32-801.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 8, UNLESS THE21
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :22
(1)  "O
FFICE" MEANS THE OFFICE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT23
CREATED IN SECTION 24-32-802 (1).24
SECTION 146. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-32-802, amend25
(1) as follows:26
24-32-802.  Office of rural development created - coordinator27
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-60- appointed. (1)  There is created in the department of local affairs the1
office of rural development. referred to in this part 8 as the "office". The2
executive director of the department of local affairs, subject to the3
provisions of section 13 of article XII of the state constitution, shall4
appoint the coordinator of rural development, which position is hereby5
created, who shall be the head of the office.6
SECTION 147. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 24-33.5-400.37
as follows:8
24-33.5-400.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 4, UNLESS THE9
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :10
(1)  "B
UREAU" MEANS THE COLORADO BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION11
CREATED IN SECTION 24-33.5-401 (1).12
(2)  "D
IRECTOR" MEANS THE DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU .13
SECTION 148. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-33.5-401,14
amend (1) as follows:15
24-33.5-401.  Colorado bureau of investigation. (1)  There is16
hereby created as a division of the department of public safety the17
Colorado bureau of investigation. referred to in this part 4 as the
18
"bureau".19
SECTION 149. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend20
24-33.5-402 as follows:21
24-33.5-402.  Director - appointment. Subject to the provisions22
of section 13 of article XII of the state constitution, the executive director23
shall appoint a director of the bureau. referred to in this part 4 as the24
"director".25
SECTION 150. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 24-33.5-501.526
as follows:27
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-61- 24-33.5-501.5.  Definitions. A	S USED IN THIS PART 5, UNLESS THE1
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :2
(1)  "D
IRECTOR" MEANS THE DIRECTOR THE DIVISION.3
(2)  "D
IVISION" MEANS THE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE4
CREATED IN SECTION 24-33.5-502 (1).5
SECTION 151. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-33.5-502,6
amend (1) as follows:7
24-33.5-502.  Division of criminal justice - office of director -8
created. (1)  There is hereby created as a division of the department of9
public safety the division of criminal justice. referred to in this part 5 as
10
the "division". The executive director, subject to the provisions of section11
13 of article XII of the state constitution, shall appoint the director of the12
division, referred to in this part 5 as the "director", which office is hereby13
created.14
SECTION 152. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-33.5-1502,15
amend (1); and add (2)(a.5) and (2)(a.7) as follows:16
24-33.5-1502.  Definitions. (1)  All terms used in this part 15 have17
the same meaning as defined under the federal "Emergency Planning and18
Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986", 42 U.S.C. sec. 11001 et seq.,19
Pub.L. 99-499, and regulations thereunder, referred to in this part 15 as20
the "federal act" ACT.21
(2)  As used in this part 15:22
(a.5) "F
EDERAL ACT" MEANS THE FEDERAL "EMERGENCY23
P
LANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT OF 1986", 42 U.S.C.24
SEC. 11001 ET SEQ., AND REGULATIONS THEREUNDER .25
(a.7)  "F
UND" MEANS THE SARA TITLE III FUND CREATED IN26
SECTION 24-33.5-1506 (1).27
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amend (1) as follows:2
24-33.5-1506.  SARA Title III fund - creation - acceptance of3
gifts, grants, and donations. (1)  There is hereby created in the state4
treasury the SARA Title III fund, also referred to in this part 15 as the5
"fund", which shall be administered by the director. The moneys in the6
fund are subject to annual appropriation by the general assembly for the7
purposes of this part 15, including the disbursement of grants pursuant to8
section 24-33.5-1507.9
SECTION 154. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-33.5-2501, add10
(4.2) as follows:11
24-33.5-2501.  Definitions. As used in this part 25, unless the12
context otherwise requires:13
(4.2)  "P
UBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS " MEANS PUBLIC SAFETY14
TELECOMMUNICATIONS COORDINATION WITHIN STATE GOVERNMENT .15
SECTION 155. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-33.5-2503,16
amend (1) as follows:17
24-33.5-2503.  Transfer of functions - continuity of existence -18
rules. (1)  On July 1, 2023, the powers, duties, and functions of the office19
of information technology in connection with public safety20
telecommunications coordination within state government pursuant to the21
former part 5 of article 37.5 of this title 24 referred to in this part 25 as
22
"public safety communications", are transferred to the department and23
allocated to the division pursuant to this section.24
SECTION 156. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with25
amended and relocated provisions 24-34-600.3 as follows:26
24-34-600.3. [Formerly 24-34-601 (1)] Definitions. As used in27
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-63- this part 6, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :1
(1) (a)  "Place of public accommodation" means any place of2
business engaged in any sales to the public and any place offering3
services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations to the4
public, including but not limited to:5
(I)  Any business offering wholesale or retail sales to the public;6
(II)  Any place to eat, drink, sleep, or rest, or any combination7
thereof;8
(III)  Any sporting or recreational area and facility;9
(IV)  Any public transportation facility;10
(V)  A barber shop, bathhouse, swimming pool, bath, steam or11
massage parlor, gymnasium, or other establishment conducted to serve12
the health, appearance, or physical condition of a person;13
(VI)  A campsite or trailer camp;14
(VII)  A dispensary, clinic, hospital, convalescent home, or other15
institution for the sick, ailing, aged, or infirm;16
(VIII)  A mortuary, undertaking parlor, or cemetery;17
(IX)  An educational institution; or 18
(X)  Any public building, park, arena, theater, hall, auditorium,19
museum, library, exhibit, or public facility of any kind whether indoor or20
outdoor.21
(b)  "Place of public accommodation" does not include a church,22
synagogue, mosque, or other place that is principally used for religious23
purposes.24
SECTION 157. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-34-802, amend25
(1)(b) as follows:26
24-34-802.  Violations - penalties - immunity - repeal.27
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-64- (1) (b)  An individual with a disability, as defined in section 24-34-301,1
must not, by reason of the individual's disability, be excluded from2
participation in or be denied the benefits of services, programs, or3
activities provided by a place of public accommodation, as defined in4
section 24-34-601 (1), 24-34-600.3 (1); a public entity, as defined in5
section 24-34-301; or a state agency, as defined in section 24-37.5-102,6
or be subjected to discrimination by any such place of public7
accommodation, public entity, or state agency.8
SECTION 158. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with9
amended and relocated provisions 24-36-100.3 as follows:10
24-36-100.3. [Formerly 24-36-104 (1.5)] Definitions. (1.5) As11
used in this article ARTICLE 36, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE12
REQUIRES:13
(a) (1)  "Deposit" means the payment and reconciliation of moneys14
received by the treasury department or an authorized department,15
institution, or agency by means of cash, check, draft, or alternative forms16
of payment, as defined in section 24-19.5-101 (1).17
(b) (2)  "Withdrawal" means the disbursement and reconciliation18
of moneys received by the treasury department or an authorized19
department, institution, or agency by means of cash, check, draft, or20
alternative forms of payment, as defined in section 24-19.5-101 (1).21
SECTION 159. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 24-38.8-101.522
as follows:23
24-38.8-101.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 38.8,24
UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :25
(1)  "O
FFICE" MEANS THE OFFICE OF CLIMATE PREPAREDNESS26
CREATED IN THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-38.8-10227
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-65- (1).1
(2)  "R
OADMAP" MEANS THE STATEWIDE CLIMATE PREPAREDNESS2
STRATEGIC PLAN AND ROADMAP PREPARED BY THE OFFICE PURSUANT TO3
SECTION 24-38.8-103 (1).4
SECTION 160. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-38.8-102,5
amend (1) introductory portion as follows:6
24-38.8-102.  Office of climate preparedness - creation - powers7
and duties. (1)  The office of climate preparedness referred to in this
8
article 38.8 as the "office", is created in the governor's office. The office9
shall:10
SECTION 161. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-38.8-103,11
amend (1) introductory portion as follows:12
24-38.8-103.  Development of statewide climate preparedness13
roadmap. (1)  No later than December 1, 2023, the office shall prepare14
and publish and, every three years thereafter, update a long-term,15
statewide climate preparedness strategic plan and roadmap. referred to in16
this article 38.8 as the "roadmap". The roadmap must integrate and17
include information from all existing state plans that address climate18
mitigation, adaptation, resiliency, and recovery, including new or updated19
plans completed after the initial publication of the roadmap. The roadmap20
must build upon this previous body of work, seek to align existing plans,21
and identify any gaps in policy, planning, or resources. The roadmap22
serves to update any outdated assumptions, demographic information, and23
statewide goals in existing plans with the most recent and available24
information. The roadmap must identify strategies for how the state will25
grow in population and continue to develop in a manner that:26
SECTION 162. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 24-44-101.527
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-66- as follows:1
24-44-101.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 44, UNLESS2
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :3
(1)  "C
OMMISSION" MEANS THE COLORADO COMMISSION OF INDIAN4
AFFAIRS ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 24-44-102.5
SECTION 163. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 24-44-1026
as follows:7
24-44-102.  Establishment of commission. There is hereby8
established in the office of the lieutenant governor the Colorado9
commission of Indian affairs. referred to in this article as the
10
"commission".11
SECTION 164. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 24-46-101.512
as follows:13
24-46-101.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 46, UNLESS14
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :15
(1)  "C
OMMISSION" MEANS THE COLORADO ECONOMIC16
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CREATED IN SECTION 24-46-102 (1).17
(2)  "F
UND" MEANS THE COLORADO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT18
FUND CREATED IN SECTION 24-46-105 (1)(a).19
SECTION 165. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-46-102, amend20
(1) as follows:21
24-46-102.  Colorado economic development commission -22
creation - membership - subcommittee - definition. (1)  There is23
created the Colorado economic development commission in the Colorado24
office of economic development. referred to in this article 46 as the
25
"commission".26
SECTION 166. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-46-105, amend27
275
-67- (1)(a) as follows:1
24-46-105.  Colorado economic development fund - creation -2
report - repeal. (1) (a)  There is hereby created a fund to be known as the3
Colorado economic development fund, referred to in this part 1 as the4
"fund", which shall be administered by the commission and which5
consists of all money that may be available to the commission. The6
commission may transfer to the fund any general fund money7
appropriated to the commission, and the commission may expend such8
money without further appropriation.9
SECTION 167. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 24-46.3-100.310
as follows:11
24-46.3-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 46.3,12
UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :13
(1)  "D
EPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND14
EMPLOYMENT.15
(2)  "F
EDERAL ACT" MEANS THE FEDERAL "WORKFORCE16
I
NNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT", 29 U.S.C. SEC. 3101 ET SEQ.17
(3)  "S
TATE COUNCIL" MEANS THE STATE WORK FORCE18
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL CREATED IN SECTION 24-46.3-101 (1).19
SECTION 168. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-46.3-101,20
amend (1) as follows:21
24-46.3-101.  State work force development council - creation22
- membership - funding through gifts, grants, and donations.23
(1)  There is created in the department of labor and employment, referred
24
to in this article 46.3 as the "department", the state work force25
development council. referred to in this article 46.3 as the "state council".26
The state council is a type 2 entity, as defined in section 24-1-105. The27
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accordance with the federal "Workforce Innovation and Opportunity2
Act", 29 U.S.C. sec. 3101 et seq., as amended, referred to in this article3
46.3 as the "federal act" FEDERAL ACT.4
SECTION 169. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 24-47.5-100.35
as follows:6
24-47.5-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 47.5,7
UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :8
(1)  "A
UTHORITY" MEANS THE COLORADO ENERGY RESEARCH9
AUTHORITY CREATED IN SECTION 24-47.5-101 (2).10
(2)  "C
OLLABORATORY" MEANS THE COLORADO ENERGY RESEARCH11
COLLABORATORY DESCRIBED IN SECTION 24-47.5-102 (1.5).12
SECTION 170. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-47.5-101,13
amend (2) as follows:14
24-47.5-101.  Colorado energy research authority - creation -15
legislative declaration. (2)  There is hereby created the Colorado energy16
research authority, referred to in this article as the "authority",
 which is17
a body corporate and a political subdivision of the state. The authority is18
not an agency of state government, nor is it subject to administrative19
direction by any department, commission, board, bureau, or agency of the20
state, except to the extent provided by this article ARTICLE 47.5.21
SECTION 171. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-47.5-102,22
amend (1.5) as follows:23
24-47.5-102.  Colorado energy research authority - powers and24
duties. (1.5)  The authority shall direct the allocation of state matching25
funds to the extent required to support one or more activities or proposals26
of the Colorado energy research collaboratory, which consists of the27
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Colorado at Boulder, and the national renewable energy laboratory, and2
which is referred to in this article as the "collaboratory", for federal3
energy research funding and energy-related research funding from federal4
agencies and other public and private entities.5
SECTION 172. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with6
amended and relocated provisions 24-48.5-300.3 as follows:7
24-48.5-300.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 3, UNLESS THE8
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :9
(1)  "C
OUNCIL" MEANS THE COUNCIL ON CREATIVE INDUSTRIES10
CREATED IN SECTION 24-48.5-303 (1).11
(2)  "D
IVISION" MEANS THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DIVISION12
CREATED IN SECTION 24-48.5-301 (1).13
(3) [Formerly 24-48.5-301 (3)] As used in this part 3,
14
"Infrastructure development" includes, but is not limited to:15
(a)  Installation and maintenance of temporary and permanent art16
in public spaces;17
(b)  Professional services related to the development of a creative18
district, including strategic plan development and architectural,19
engineering, and design services;20
(c)  Support of networking, resource, and professional21
development and branding and marketing skill development training; and22
(d)  Community engagement and coalition-building strategies.23
SECTION 173. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-48.5-301,24
amend (1) as follows:25
24-48.5-301.  Creative industries division - creative industries26
cash fund - creation. (1)  There is hereby created within the Colorado27
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shall be referred to in this part 3 as the "division". The director of the2
division shall be the person who is appointed director of the council on3
creative industries by the director of the Colorado office of economic4
development. The division shall be comprised of the council on creative5
industries and the art in public places program, and the director of the6
division shall oversee such council and program.7
SECTION 174. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-48.5-303,8
amend (1) as follows:9
24-48.5-303.  Council on creative industries - establishment of10
council - members - term of office - chair - compensation. (1)  There11
is hereby established within the division a council on creative industries.12
referred to in this part 3 as the "council". The council shall consist of13
eleven members, including the chair, to be appointed by the governor.14
The members of the council shall be broadly representative of the major15
fields of the arts and humanities and related creative industries and shall16
be appointed from among private citizens who are widely known for their17
competence and experience in connection with the arts and humanities18
and related creative industries, as well as their knowledge of community19
and state interests. In making these appointments, the governor shall seek20
and consider those recommended for membership by persons or21
organizations involved in civic, educational, business, labor, professional,22
cultural, ethnic, and performing and creative arts fields, as well as those23
with knowledge of community and state interests. At least one such24
person from each area designated shall be a member of the council, the25
membership to include both men and women.26
SECTION 175. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 24-49.5-101.527
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24-49.5-101.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 49.5,2
UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :3
(1)  "O
FFICE" MEANS THE MINORITY BUSINESS OFFICE CREATED IN4
SECTION 24-49.5-102.5
SECTION 176. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend6
24-49.5-102 as follows:7
24-49.5-102.  Creation of the minority business office -8
director. There is hereby created the minority business office within the9
office of the governor. referred to in this article as the "office".
 The office10
shall be in the charge of a director who shall be appointed by the11
governor. The director and employees of the office shall not be subject to12
section 13 of article XII of the state constitution.13
SECTION 177. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 24-49.9-100.314
as follows:15
24-49.9-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 49.9,16
UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :17
(1)  "A
UTHORITY" MEANS THE COLORADO CHANNEL AUTHORITY18
CREATED IN SECTION 24-49.9-101 (2).19
(2)  "B
OARD" MEANS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AUTHORITY20
REFERRED TO IN SECTION 24-49.9-101 (3)(a).21
SECTION 178. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-49.9-101,22
amend (2) and (3)(a) as follows:23
24-49.9-101.  Colorado channel authority - creation - legislative24
declaration. (2)  There is hereby created the Colorado channel authority,25
referred to in this article as the "authority",
 which shall be a body26
corporate and a political subdivision of the state. The authority shall not27
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direction by any department, commission, board, bureau, or agency of the2
state, except to the extent provided by this article ARTICLE 49.9.3
(3) (a)  The powers of the authority shall be vested in a board of4
directors. also referred to in this article as the "board".5
SECTION 179. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 24-50-101.56
as follows:7
24-50-101.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 50, UNLESS8
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :9
(1)  "B
OARD" MEANS THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD CREATED IN10
SECTION 24-50-103 (1).11
SECTION 180. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-50-103, amend12
(1) as follows:13
24-50-103.  State personnel board. (1)  The state personnel board14
referred to in this article as the "board",
 is created pursuant to the15
provisions of section 14 of article XII of the state constitution. The board16
consists of five members to be selected in the manner provided in the17
state constitution and this section.18
SECTION 181. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with19
amended and relocated provisions 24-51-1500.3 as follows:20
24-51-1500.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 15, UNLESS THE21
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :22
(1) [Formerly 24-51-1502 (2)(a)] For purposes of this part 15,
23
"Eligible employee" means, effective July 1, 2009, and effective January24
1, 2019, for local government division employees and state division25
employees who are employed only in a classified position in the state26
personnel system by a state college or university, any employee who27
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employment in a state elected official's position, has not been a member2
of the association's defined benefit plan or the association's defined3
contribution plan or an active participant of the state defined contribution4
plan established pursuant to part 2 of article 52 of this title 24, as said part5
existed prior to its repeal in 2009, during the twelve months prior to the6
date that he or she commenced employment. "Eligible employee" includes7
a retiree of the association who is serving in a state elected official's8
position but does not include any other retiree of the association or a9
retiree of the association who has suspended benefits.10
(2) [Formerly 24-51-1501 (4)] For purposes of this part 15,11
"Employer" means the state, the general assembly, the office of a district12
attorney in a judicial district, any state department that employs an13
eligible employee, any community college governed by the state board for14
community colleges and occupational education. Effective January 1,15
2019, "Employer" also includes any employer in the local government16
division and, to the extent that they employ classified employees in the17
state personnel system, any state college or university as defined in18
section 24-54.5-102 (7); any institution under the control of the board of19
regents of the university of Colorado; or an institution governed pursuant20
to part 5 of article 21 of title 23. Prior to January 1, 2019, "employer"21
shall not include any state college or university as defined in section22
24-54.5-102 (7), any institution under the control of the board of regents23
of the university of Colorado, or an institution governed pursuant to part24
5 of article 21 of title 23.25
SECTION 182. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-51-1502,26
amend (1) as follows:27
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(1)  Any eligible employee pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection (2) of2
this section shall elect, within sixty days of commencing employment,3
either to become a member of the association's defined benefit plan or the4
association's defined contribution plan. If an employee does not make5
such election within the sixty-day period, the employee shall become a6
member of the association's defined benefit plan. The employer is solely7
responsible for ensuring that an eligible employee pursuant to this section8
is given the opportunity to elect to become either a member of the defined9
benefit plan or the defined contribution plan.10
SECTION 183. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 24-51-41511
as follows:12
24-51-415.  Defined contribution supplement. Beginning13
January 1, 2021, and every year thereafter, employer contribution rates14
will be adjusted to include a defined contribution supplement, which will15
be calculated separately for the state and local government divisions, as16
applicable. The defined contribution supplement for each division will be17
the employer contribution amount paid to defined contribution plan18
participant accounts that would have otherwise gone to the defined19
benefit trusts to pay down the unfunded liability, plus any defined benefit20
investment earnings thereon, expressed as a percentage of salary on which21
employer contributions have been made. The employer contribution22
amounts in the sum shall only include contributions made on behalf of23
eligible employees, as defined in section 24-51-1502 24-51-1500.3, who24
commence employment on or after January 1, 2019.25
SECTION 184. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 24-51-1600.326
as follows:27
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CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :2
(1)  "T
RUST FUND" MEANS A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN3
TRUST FUND AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 24-51-1601 (2).4
SECTION 185. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-51-1601,5
amend (2) as follows:6
24-51-1601.  Deferred compensation plan and trust fund.7
(2)  The board shall establish, as set forth in section 24-51-208 (1)(j), a8
deferred compensation plan trust fund referred to in this part 16 as the
9
"trust fund", to hold the assets of the deferred compensation plan.10
SECTION 186. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with11
amended and relocated provisions 24-54-100.3 as follows:12
24-54-100.3. [Formerly 24-54-101 (2.7)] Definitions. (2.7)  For13
purposes of AS USED IN this article 54, unless the context otherwise14
requires:15
(a) (1)  "County" means a county or a city and county, including16
any entity formed by such county or city and county.17
(a.5) (2)  "Current employee" means any person currently18
performing service that constitutes employment for any county,19
municipality, or other political subdivision of the state. "Current20
employee" does not include former employees of any county,21
municipality, or other political subdivision of the state who left22
employment through retirement, resignation, separation, termination, or23
otherwise. "Current employee" also does not include beneficiaries of24
either current employees or former employees.25
(b) (3)  "Defined benefit plan or system" means any retirement26
plan or system that is not a defined contribution plan or system.27
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plan or system that provides for an individual account for each participant2
and the benefits of which are based solely on the amount contributed to3
the participant's account and that includes any income, expenses, gains,4
losses, or forfeitures of accounts of other participants that may be5
allocated to the participant's account.6
(d) (5)  "Municipality" means a city or a town and any entity7
formed by such city or town.8
(d.5) (6)  "Peace officer" means a certified peace officer as9
described in section 16-2.5-101 and includes any guards employed by a10
county sheriff pursuant to section 17-26-122.11
(e) (7)  "Political subdivision" means any district, special district,12
improvement district, authority, council of governments, governmental13
entity formed by an intergovernmental agreement, or any other kind of14
municipal, quasi-municipal, or public corporation organized pursuant to15
law.16
SECTION 187. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-68-102, add17
with amended and relocated provisions (1.3) as follows:18
24-68-102.  Definitions. As used in this article 68, unless the19
context otherwise requires:20
(1.3) [Formerly 24-68-106 (1)] As used in this article, the term21
"Development" includes redevelopment.22
SECTION 188. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with23
amended and relocated provisions 24-76-100.3 as follows:24
24-76-100.3. [Formerly 24-76-101 (2)] Definitions. As used in25
this article ARTICLE 76, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :26
(1)  "Block grant moneys" means moneys received for use in a27
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the state has discretion as to the specific programs to be funded, or as to2
the level at which such programs will be funded, or as to eligibility3
requirements or other criteria for identifying the beneficiaries of4
programs, or as to the transfer of moneys to another block grant, or as to5
two or more such matters. "Block grant moneys" includes all such moneys6
in the state treasury, even if they will be passed through to local7
governments, private nonprofit agencies, or other entities for expenditure.8
SECTION 189. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 24-80-200.39
as follows:10
24-80-200.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 2, UNLESS THE11
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :12
(1)  "B
OARD" OR "BOARD OF DIRECTORS" MEANS THE BOARD OF13
DIRECTORS OF THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY APPOINTED PURSUANT TO14
SECTION 24-80-201.5 (2).15
(2)  "D
IRECTORS COUNCIL" MEANS THE DIRECTORS COUNCIL OF THE16
STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY THAT MAY BE ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD17
PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-80-201.7 (1).18
SECTION 190. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-80-201.5,19
amend (1) as follows:20
24-80-201.5.  State historical society - board - appointment -21
powers and duties. (1)  Effective October 1, 2018, the board of directors22
of the state historical society referred to in this part 2 as the "board" or
23
"board of directors", consists of thirteen members appointed pursuant to24
subsection (2) of this section.25
SECTION 191. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-80-201.7,26
amend (1) as follows:27
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(1)  The board may establish a directors council of the state historical2
society. referred to in this part 2 as the "directors council". If established,3
the directors council shall provide advice, counsel, and expertise to the4
board of directors concerning the state historical society's operations and5
accomplishing its mission and objectives. Members of the directors6
council are elected by the members of the state historical society pursuant7
to nomination procedures adopted by the board.8
SECTION 192. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with9
amended and relocated provisions 24-80-400.3 as follows:10
24-80-400.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 4, UNLESS THE11
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :12
(1) [Formerly 24-80-401 (2)] As used in this part 4,
 "Historical,13
prehistorical, and archaeological resources" includes, in addition to the14
specific site or deposit, rights-of-way access on state-owned land from a15
maintained public road for the exploration, protection, preservation,16
interpretation, and enhancement of the site or deposit proper.17
(2)  "S
OCIETY" MEANS THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF18
C
OLORADO.19
SECTION 193. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 24-80-40220
as follows:21
24-80-402.  Administration of part 4. In addition to any other22
powers and duties conferred by law, the state historical society of
23
Colorado, referred to in this part 4 as the "society", SOCIETY shall24
administer the provisions of this part 4, and the duties and powers of the25
state archaeologist described in this part 4 shall be exercised under the26
direction of its board of directors.27
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as follows:2
24-82-400.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 4, UNLESS THE3
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :4
(1)  "S
TATE AGENCY" MEANS THE COLORADO STATE AGENCY FOR5
SURPLUS PROPERTY ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 24-82-402.6
SECTION 195. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 24-82-4027
as follows:8
24-82-402.  Director - staff. The Colorado state agency for9
surplus property referred to in this part 4 as the "state agency",
 is a section10
of the division of correctional industries. The state agency consists of a11
director, who is the executive officer of the state agency, and the deputies,12
assistants, and employees as in the opinion of the director and the13
governor are necessary to carry out the provisions of this part 4. The14
director is the director of the division of correctional industries. All15
deputies, assistants, and employees are appointed by the director pursuant16
to section 13 of article XII of the state constitution and receive such17
compensation and reimbursement of expenses incurred in the18
performance of their duties as other employees of the state government19
are paid. All employees of the state agency on July 1, 1987, remain20
employees of the agency without the need for further appointment due to21
the transfer of the state agency from the department of personnel. The22
employees of the state agency must not exceed ten employees. The state23
agency is a type 2 entity, as defined in section 24-1-105.24
SECTION 196. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 24-83-101.525
as follows:26
24-83-101.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 83, UNLESS27
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(1)  "C
ONTRACT" MEANS THE CONTRACT DESCRIBED IN SECTION2
24-83-102
 (2).3
SECTION 197. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-83-102, amend4
(2) as follows:5
24-83-102.  State assistance for payment of obligations. (2)  A6
contract referred to in this article as the "contract",
 to accomplish the7
provisions of this article ARTICLE 83 was required to be and was8
negotiated between the city and county of Denver and the state of9
Colorado, acting through the department of personnel. The contract was10
required to contain as a minimum the requirements of this article ARTICLE11
83 which relate to the mutual obligations of the city and county of Denver12
and of the state, and the provisions of this article ARTICLE 83 which relate13
to the obligations that continue after the completion of the state's payment14
obligations shall continue to be contained in a contract between the city15
and county of Denver and the state.16
SECTION 198. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 25-1-100.3 as17
follows:18
25-1-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 1, UNLESS THE19
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :20
(1)  "B
OARD" MEANS THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH CREATED IN21
SECTION 25-1-103 (1)(a).22
(2)  "D
EPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH23
AND ENVIRONMENT CREATED IN SECTION 25-1-102 (1).24
SECTION 199. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-1-102, amend25
(1) as follows:26
25-1-102.  Department created - executive director - divisions.27
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environment. referred to in this part 1 and article 1.5 of this title as the2
"department". The head of the department shall be the executive director3
of the department, of public health and environment, which office is4
hereby created. The governor shall appoint said executive director, with5
the consent of the senate, and the executive director shall serve at the6
pleasure of the governor. The reappointment of an executive director after7
initial election of a governor shall be subject to the provisions of section8
24-20-109. C.R.S. The executive director shall administer the department,9
subject to the authority of the state board of health, the air quality control10
commission, the state water quality control commission, and the solid and11
hazardous waste commission.12
SECTION 200. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-1-103, amend13
(1)(a) introductory portion as follows:14
25-1-103.  State board of health created - membership.15
(1) (a)  There is created the state board of health. referred to in this part16
1 as the "board". The board is a type 1 entity, as defined in section17
24-1-105. The board consists of the following members appointed by the18
governor, with the consent of the senate:19
SECTION 201. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 25-1.5-100.320
as follows:21
25-1.5-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 1.5, UNLESS22
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :23
(1)  "D
EPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH24
AND ENVIRONMENT CREATED IN SECTION 25-1-102 (1).25
SECTION 202. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-1-502, add26
(2.3) as follows:27
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otherwise requires:2
(2.3)  "C
OUNTY OR DISTRICT BOARD " MEANS A COUNTY OR3
DISTRICT BOARD OF HEALTH APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 25-1-508.4
SECTION 203. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-1-508, amend5
(1) as follows: 6
25-1-508.  County or district boards of public health - public7
health directors. (1)  Within ninety days after the adoption of a8
resolution to establish and maintain a county public health agency or to9
participate in a district public health agency, the respective board of10
county commissioners shall proceed to organize the agency by the11
appointment of a county or district board of health. referred to in this part
12
5 as a "county or district board".13
SECTION 204. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with14
amended and relocated provisions 25-1-800.3 as follows:15
25-1-800.3. [Formerly 25-1-801 (5)] Definitions. (5) As used in16
this part 8, unless the context otherwise requires:17
(a) (1)  "HIPAA-compliant" means in compliance with the "Health18
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996", Pub.L. 104-191,19
as amended.20
(b) (2)  "Personal representative" has the meaning set forth in 4521
CFR 164.502.22
(c) (I) (3) (a)  "Reasonable fees" means an amount not to exceed:23
(A) (I)  Eighteen dollars and fifty-three cents for the first ten24
pages, eighty-five cents per page for the next thirty pages, and fifty-seven25
cents per page for each additional page; except that, if the medical records26
are stored on microfilm, one dollar and fifty cents per page;27
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each copy of a radiograph;2
(C) (III)  If the authorized person requests certification of the3
medical records, a fee of ten dollars;4
(D) (IV)  Actual postage and electronic media costs, if applicable;5
and6
(E) (V)  Applicable taxes.7
(II) (b)  Notwithstanding any other provision of this part 8:8
(A) (I)  If a patient record is requested by a third-party entity that9
is performing duties under the "Laura Hershey Disability Support Act",10
part 2 of article 88 of title 8, the third party may obtain one free copy of11
the record for the application process or for an appeal or reapplication12
when required by the disability benefit administrator;13
(B) (II)  If maximum rates have already been established by statute14
or rule for a state or local government entity, those rates prevail over the15
rates set forth in this part 8; and16
(C) (III)  This part 8 does not apply to coroners requesting medical17
records pursuant to section 30-10-606. C.R.S.18
SECTION 205. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend with19
amended and relocated provisions 25-1.5-201 as follows:20
25-1.5-201.  Definitions - rules. As used in this part 2, unless the21
context otherwise requires:22
(1) [Formerly 25-1.5-202 (1)] The phrase "Minimum general23
sanitary standards", as used in this part 2 and section 25-1-109 (1)(h),24
means the minimum standards reasonably consistent with assuring25
adequate protection of the public health, and, in the case of minimum26
general sanitary standards as to the quality of water supplied to the public,27
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appropriate to promote and protect the public health from endangerment2
presented by carcinogenic, mutagenic, teratogenic, pathogenic, or toxic3
contaminants or substances. Such standards shall be based on the best4
available endangerment assessment evidence and the best available5
treatment technology or methodology. The word "standards" as used in6
this part 2 and section 25-1-109 (1)(h) means standards reasonably7
designed to promote and protect the public health.8
(1) (2)  "Public water systems" means systems for the provision to9
the public of piped water for human consumption, if such system has at10
least fifteen service connections or regularly serves at least twenty-five11
individuals. The term includes systems that are owned or operated by12
private, nonprofit entities, as well as:13
(a)  Any collection, treatment, storage, and distribution facilities14
under control of the operator of such system and used primarily in15
connection with such system; and16
(b)  Any collection or pretreatment storage facilities not under such17
control which are used primarily in connection with such system.18
(3) [Similar to 25-1.5-202 (1)] "S
TANDARDS", AS USED IN THIS19
PART 2 AND SECTION 25-1-109 (1)(h), MEANS STANDARDS REASONABLY20
DESIGNED TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH .21
(2)
 (4)  "Supplier of water" means any person who owns or22
operates a public water system.23
SECTION 206. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-1.5-208,24
amend (1)(a) as follows:25
25-1.5-208.  Grant program for public water systems and26
domestic wastewater treatment works - small communities water and27
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all other powers and duties imposed upon it by law, the powers and duties2
provided in this section as follows:3
(a)  To assist suppliers of water that serve a population of not more4
than five thousand people with meeting their responsibilities with respect5
to protection of public health, the department, in the name of the state and6
to the extent that state funds are appropriated therefor, may enter into7
contracts with both governmental agencies and not-for-profit public water8
systems, as defined in section 25-1.5-201 (1) (2), or with counties9
representing unincorporated areas that serve a population of not more10
than five thousand people, to grant moneys for the planning, design, and11
construction of public water systems.12
SECTION 207. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 34-60-132, amend13
(1)(t) as follows:14
34-60-132.  Disclosure of chemicals used in downhole oil and15
gas operations - chemical disclosure lists - community notification -16
reports - definitions - rules. (1)  As used in this section, unless the17
context otherwise requires:18
(t)  "Public water systems" has the meaning set forth in section19
25-1.5-201 (1) (2).20
SECTION 208. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-2-102, add21
(4.3) as follows:22
25-2-102.  Definitions. As used in this article 2, unless the context23
otherwise requires:24
(4.3)  "S
TATE REGISTRAR" MEANS THE OFFICE OF STATE REGISTRAR25
OF VITAL STATISTICS CREATED IN SECTION 25-2-103 (1).26
SECTION 209. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-2-103, amend27
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25-2-103.  Centralized registration system for all vital statistics2
- office of the state registrar of vital statistics created - appointment3
of registrar - rules. (1)  In order to provide for the maintenance of a4
centralized registry of the vital statistics of this state, the office of state5
registrar of vital statistics referred to in this article 2 as the "state6
registrar", is created in the division of administration in the department7
of public health and environment. The state registrar is appointed by the8
state board of health and has such staff and clerical help as is reasonably9
required in the performance of the state registrar's duties. The state10
registrar and the staff and clerical help of the state registrar are subject to11
the state constitution and state personnel system laws. The office of the12
state registrar is a type 2 entity, as defined in section 24-1-105.13
SECTION 210. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-3.5-103, add14
(4.7) as follows:15
25-3.5-103.  Definitions. As used in this article 3.5, unless the16
context otherwise requires:17
(4.7)  "C
OUNCIL" MEANS THE STATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL AND18
TRAUMA SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL CREATED IN SECTION 25-3.5-10419
(1)(a).20
SECTION 211. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-3.5-104,21
amend (1)(a) as follows:22
25-3.5-104.  Emergency medical and trauma services advisory23
council - creation - duties. (1) (a)  There is hereby created, in the24
department of public health and environment, a state emergency medical25
and trauma services advisory council, referred to in this article as the
26
"council", to be composed of thirty-two members, of whom twenty-five27
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least one of whom shall be from each of the regional emergency medical2
and trauma advisory council planning areas established in section3
25-3.5-704 25-3.5-704 (2)(c). The other seven members shall be ex4
officio, nonvoting members. Not more than thirteen of the appointed5
members of the council shall be members of the same political party. A6
majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. The membership of7
the council shall reflect, as equally as possible, representation of urban8
and rural members.9
SECTION 212. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-3.5-803, add10
(4.5) as follows:11
25-3.5-803.  Definitions. As used in this part 8, unless the context12
otherwise requires:13
(4.5)  "R
EVIEW COMMITTEE" MEANS THE TOBACCO EDUCATION ,14
PREVENTION, AND CESSATION GRANT PROGRAM REVIEW COMMITTEE15
CREATED IN SECTION 25-3.5-804 (5)(a).16
SECTION 213. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-3.5-804,17
amend (5)(a) as follows:18
25-3.5-804.  Tobacco education, prevention, and cessation19
programs - review committee - grants - reimbursement for expenses.20
(5) (a)  There is hereby created 
IN THE DIVISION the tobacco education,21
prevention, and cessation grant program review committee. referred to in
22
this part 8 as the "review committee". The review committee is23
established in the division. The review committee is responsible for24
ensuring that program priorities are established consistent with the25
Colorado tobacco prevention and control strategic plan, overseeing26
program strategies and activities, and ensuring that the program grants are27
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SECTION 214. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-5-1102, add2
(2.3) as follows:3
25-5-1102.  Definitions. As used in this part 11, unless the context4
otherwise requires:5
(2.3)  "F
UND" MEANS THE LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION CASH FUND6
ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 25-5-1106 (2).7
SECTION 215. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-5-1106, amend8
(2) as follows:9
25-5-1106.  Acceptance of gifts, grants, and donations - lead10
hazard reduction cash fund. (2)  There is hereby established in the state11
treasury the lead hazard reduction cash fund. referred to in this part 11 as
12
the "fund". The fund shall consist of any fees, gifts, grants, and donations13
received from any person or entity. Any interest derived from the deposit14
and investment of moneys in the fund shall remain in the fund and may15
not be credited or transferred to the general fund or any other fund.16
SECTION 216. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 25-15-300.317
as follows:18
25-15-300.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 3, UNLESS THE19
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :20
(1)  "A
FFECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT " MEANS EVERY COUNTY, CITY21
AND COUNTY, OR MUNICIPALITY IN WHICH LAND SUBJECT TO AN22
ENVIRONMENTAL COVENANT OR RESTRICTIVE NOTICE IS LOCATED .23
SECTION 217. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-15-324, amend24
(1) as follows:25
25-15-324.  Coordination with affected local governments.26
(1)  For purposes of this part 3, "affected local government" means every
27
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environmental covenant or restrictive notice is located. The department2
shall provide each affected local government with a copy of every3
environmental covenant and restrictive notice within such local4
government's jurisdiction and shall also provide a copy of any documents5
modifying or terminating such environmental covenant or restrictive6
notice.7
SECTION 218. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-15-322, amend8
(5) as follows:9
25-15-322.  Enforcement - remedies. (5)  An affected local10
government as defined in section 25-15-324, may file suit in district court11
to enjoin actual or threatened violations of any environmental covenant12
or restrictive notice that applies to land within its jurisdiction.13
SECTION 219. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-20.5-502,14
amend (1); and add (1.5) as follows:15
25-20.5-502.  Definitions. As used in this part 5, unless the16
context otherwise requires:17
(1)  "Local education provider" means a school district, a charter18
school authorized by a school district pursuant to part 1 of article 30.5 of19
title 22, a charter school authorized by the state charter school institute20
pursuant to part 5 of article 30.5 of title 22, or a board of cooperative21
services created and operating pursuant to article 5 of title 22 "GRANT22
PROGRAM" MEANS THE SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTER GRANT PROGRAM23
CREATED IN SECTION 25-20.5-503 (1).24
(1.5)  "L
OCAL EDUCATION PROVIDER" MEANS A SCHOOL DISTRICT,25
A CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZED BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT PURSUANT TO26
PART 1 OF ARTICLE 30.5 OF TITLE 22, A CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZED BY27
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30.5
 OF TITLE 22, OR A BOARD OF COOPERATIVE SERVICES CREATED AND2
OPERATING PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 5 OF TITLE 22.3
SECTION 220. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-20.5-503,4
amend (1) as follows:5
25-20.5-503.  School-based health center grant program -6
creation - funding - grants. (1)  There is hereby created, in the7
prevention services division of the department of public health and8
environment, the school-based health center grant program referred to in
9
this part 5 as the "grant program", for the purpose of assisting the10
establishment, expansion, and ongoing operations of school-based health11
centers in Colorado. The grant program shall be funded by moneys12
annually appropriated by the general assembly specifically for said13
program.14
SECTION 221. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 25-20.5-800.315
as follows:16
25-20.5-800.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 8, UNLESS THE17
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :18
(1)  "G
RANT PROGRAM" MEANS THE COMMUNITY CRIME VICTIMS19
GRANT PROGRAM CREATED IN SECTION 25-20.5-801 (1).20
SECTION 222. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25-20.5-801,21
amend (1) as follows:22
25-20.5-801.  Community crime victims grant program -23
created - cash fund. (1)  Subject to available appropriations, on and after24
July 1, 2018, the department shall develop and implement the community25
crime victims grant program referred to in this part 8 as the "grant
26
program", to provide funding to eligible entities that provide support27
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victim's immediate family, as defined in section 24-4.1-302 (6), and other2
interventions that are intended to reduce repeat victimization. The3
department shall administer the grant program in accordance with policies4
developed by the executive director of the department pursuant to5
subsection (2) of this section.6
SECTION 223. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 25.5-1-601.57
as follows:8
25.5-1-601.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 6, UNLESS THE9
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :10
(1)  "C
OMMISSION" MEANS THE COMMISSION ON FAMILY MEDICINE11
CREATED IN SECTION 25.5-1-602 (1).12
SECTION 224. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25.5-1-602,13
amend (1) introductory portion as follows:14
25.5-1-602.  Commission created - composition - terms of15
office. (1)  There is created, in the department of health care policy and16
financing, the commission on family medicine. referred to in this part 6
17
as the "commission". The commission consists of the following members:18
SECTION 225. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 25.5-10-100.319
as follows:20
25.5-10-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 10, UNLESS21
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :22
(1)  "O
FFICE" MEANS THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY LIVING CREATED23
IN SECTION 25.5-10-101 (1).24
SECTION 226. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 25.5-10-101,25
amend (1) as follows:26
25.5-10-101.  Office of community living - creation - transfer27
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created in the state department the office of community living. referred2
to in this article 10 as the "office". The office is a type 2 entity, as defined3
in section 24-1-105. The head of the office is the director of community4
living appointed by the executive director in accordance with section 135
of article XII of the state constitution. The director of community living6
reports directly to the executive director.7
SECTION 227. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 26-11-100.38
as follows:9
26-11-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 11, UNLESS10
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :11
(1)  "C
OMMISSION" MEANS THE COLORADO COMMISSION ON THE12
AGING CREATED IN SECTION 26-11-101 (1)(a).13
SECTION 228. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 26-11-101, amend14
(1)(a) introductory portion as follows:15
26-11-101.  Commission on the aging - created - definition.16
(1) (a)  There is created in the state department the Colorado commission17
on the aging referred to in this article 11 as the "commission",
 for the18
purpose of coordinating and guiding the implementation of the strategic19
action plan on aging, developed pursuant to section 24-32-3406, as that20
section existed prior to June 30, 2022, and other strategies the21
commission may identify that support older Coloradans. The commission22
is a type 2 entity, as defined in section 24-1-105. The commission shall23
consist of nineteen members who must be appointed as follows:24
SECTION 229. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 26.5-1-301.525
as follows:26
26.5-1-301.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 3, UNLESS THE27
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(1)  "C
OMMISSION" MEANS THE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP2
COMMISSION CREATED IN SECTION 26.5-1-302 (1).3
SECTION 230. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 26.5-1-302,4
amend (1) as follows:5
26.5-1-302.  Early childhood leadership commission - created6
- mission - funding - reimbursement for expenses. (1)  There is created7
in the department the early childhood leadership commission. referred to
8
in this part 3 as the "commission". The commission is a type 2 entity, as9
defined in section 24-1-105, and exercises its powers and performs its10
duties and functions under the department of early childhood. The11
purpose of the commission is to ensure and advance a comprehensive12
service delivery system for pregnant women and children from birth to13
eight years of age using data to improve decision-making, alignment, and14
coordination among federally funded and state-funded services and15
programs for pregnant women and young children and their families. At16
a minimum, the comprehensive service delivery system for pregnant17
women and children and their families must include services in the areas18
of prenatal health, child health, child mental health, early care and19
education, and family support and parent education.20
SECTION 231. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 26.5-4-301.521
as follows:22
26.5-4-301.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 3, UNLESS THE23
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :24
(1)  "P
ILOT PROGRAM" MEANS THE ONLINE KINDERGARTEN25
READINESS PILOT PROGRAM CREATED IN SECTION 26.5-4-302 (1).26
SECTION 232. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 26.5-4-302,27
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26.5-4-302.  Online kindergarten readiness pilot program -2
created - survey - provider selection - funding. (1)  There is created in3
the department the online kindergarten readiness pilot program referred4
to in this part 3 as the "pilot program", to provide funding for a voluntary,5
online kindergarten readiness program that serves children in the year6
before eligibility for kindergarten enrollment. The purposes of the pilot7
program are to:8
SECTION 233. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 26.5-5-100.39
as follows:10
26.5-5-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 1, UNLESS THE11
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :12
(1)  "C
OLORADO SHINES SYSTEM" MEANS THE COLORADO SHINES13
QUALITY RATING AND IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM CREATED IN SECTION14
26.5-5-101
 (1).15
SECTION 234. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 26.5-5-101,16
amend (1) introductory portion as follows:17
26.5-5-101.  Colorado shines quality rating and improvement18
system - created. (1)  The Colorado shines quality rating and19
improvement system referred to in this part 1 as the "Colorado shines
20
system", is created in the department to measure the level of preparedness21
of and quality of services provided by an early childhood education22
program to prepare children to enter elementary school. The Colorado23
shines system must:24
SECTION 235. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 26.5-2-202, add25
(4) as follows:26
26.5-2-202.  Definitions. As used in this part 2, unless the context27
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(4)  "F
UND" MEANS THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CASH FUND CREATED2
IN SECTION 26.5-2-209 (1).3
SECTION 236. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 26.5-2-209,4
amend (1) as follows:5
26.5-2-209.  Early childhood cash fund - creation. (1)  There is6
created in the state treasury the early childhood cash fund referred to in
7
this part 2 as the "fund", that consists of such money as may be8
appropriated to the fund by the general assembly and credited to the fund9
pursuant to subsection (2) of this section. The money in the fund is10
subject to annual appropriation by the general assembly for the direct and11
indirect costs associated with the implementation of this part 2.12
SECTION 237. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 27-10.5-901.513
as follows:14
27-10.5-901.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 9, UNLESS THE15
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :16
(1)  "P
ROGRAM" MEANS THE STATE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR17
PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CREATED IN SECTION18
27-10.5-902
 (1).19
SECTION 238. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 27-10.5-902,20
amend (1) as follows:21
27-10.5-902.  State employment program for persons with22
developmental disabilities - creation - rules. (1)  There is hereby23
created within the department the state employment program for persons24
with developmental disabilities. referred to in this part 9 as the "program".
25
The department shall design and implement the program to coordinate the26
hiring of interested persons with developmental disabilities into27
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the program is to identify for persons with developmental disabilities2
permanent and stable employment opportunities that are integrated within3
and appropriately meet the service goals of state agencies. The4
department of human services shall collaborate with the department of5
personnel in designing the program.6
SECTION 239. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 27-50-700.37
as follows:8
27-50-700.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 7, UNLESS THE9
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :10
(1)  "A
DVISORY COUNCIL" MEANS THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH11
ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY C OUNCIL CREATED IN SECTION 	27-50-701 (1).12
SECTION 240. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 27-50-701, amend13
(1) as follows:14
27-50-701.  Behavioral health administration advisory council15
- creation - duties - report. (1)  There is created in the behavioral health16
administration the behavioral health administration advisory council17
referred to in this part 7 as the "advisory council",
 for the purpose of18
making recommendations to the commissioner and the state board of19
human services to improve the behavioral health system for children,20
youth, and adults throughout Colorado.21
SECTION 241. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 27-94-101.522
as follows:23
27-94-101.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 94, UNLESS24
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :25
(1)  "C
ENTER" MEANS THE COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE26
AT FORT LOGAN ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 27-94-102 (1).27
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(1) as follows:2
27-94-102.  Establishment of mental health center. (1)  There3
is hereby established at the site of Fort Logan, Denver county, Colorado,4
a mental health center to be known as the Colorado mental health institute5
at Fort Logan. referred to in this article as the "center". The center shall6
be under the general supervision and control of the department of human7
services.8
SECTION 243. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 28-3-1501.59
as follows:10
28-3-1501.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 15, UNLESS THE11
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :12
(1)  "F
UND" MEANS THE MILITARY FAMILY RELIEF FUND CREATED13
IN SECTION 28-3-1502 (1).14
SECTION 244. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 28-3-1502, amend15
(1) as follows:16
28-3-1502.  Military family relief fund - creation. (1)  There is17
hereby created in the state treasury the military family relief fund. referred
18
to in this part 15 as the "fund". The fund shall consist of gifts, grants, and19
donations to the fund, which the adjutant general is authorized to accept,20
and any voluntary contributions 
MADE to the fund pursuant to part 30 of21
article 22 of title 39. C.R.S.
22
SECTION 245. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 28-3-1601.523
as follows:24
28-3-1601.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 16, UNLESS THE25
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :26
(1)  "G
UARD FACILITIES" MEANS NATIONAL GUARD FACILITIES AS27
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SECTION 246. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 28-3-1602, amend2
(1)(a) as follows:3
28-3-1602.  Establishment of National Guard facilities - rules.4
(1) (a)  If rights to the property described in section 28-3-1603 are5
transferred to the department, the general assembly hereby authorizes the6
establishment and maintenance of National Guard facilities referred to in7
this part 16 as the "guard facilities", located adjacent to the western slope8
military veterans' cemetery. The guard facilities shall be for the purpose9
of providing an area for National Guard training and maintenance as10
determined to be necessary by the department. The adjutant general shall11
promulgate such rules as may be necessary to establish and maintain the12
guard facilities in compliance with applicable state and federal statutes13
and rules. The department is directed to prepare, develop, construct, and14
maintain such guard facilities at the site described in section 28-3-1603.15
The department may enter into contracts or agreements with any person16
or public or private entity to prepare, develop, construct, operate, and17
maintain the guard facilities. The department is hereby authorized to18
provide for surveys, engineering studies, conceptual and architectural19
plans, environmental impact studies, construction work, facilities master20
plans, and joint use agreements in cooperation with the department of21
human services and the state board of land commissioners.22
SECTION 247. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 28-3-1703, add23
(1.5) as follows:24
28-3-1703.  Definitions. As used in this part 17, unless the context25
otherwise requires:26
(1.5)  "F
UND" MEANS THE YOUTH CHALLENGE CORPS PROGRAM27
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SECTION 248. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 28-3-1704, amend2
(5)(b) as follows:3
28-3-1704.  Youth challenge corps program - authority - youth4
challenge corps program fund - creation. (5) (b)  All private and public5
moneys received through gifts, grants, or donations shall be transmitted6
to the state treasurer, who shall credit the same to the youth challenge7
corps program fund, which fund is hereby created. and referred to in this8
part 17 as the "fund". The moneys in the fund are continuously9
appropriated to the department for the direct and indirect costs associated10
with the implementation and administration of this part 17. All investment11
earnings derived from the deposit and investment of moneys in the fund12
shall be credited to the fund. Any moneys not appropriated shall remain13
in the fund and shall not be transferred or revert to the general fund at the14
end of any fiscal year.15
SECTION 249. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with16
amended and relocated provisions 29-1-400.3 as follows:17
29-1-400.3. [Formerly 29-1-403 (2)] Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS18
PART 4, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :19
(1)  "Local agency", as used in this part 4, means county, city, or
20
city and county. "Legislative body" as used in this part 4, means A board21
of county commissioners in the case of a county or city and county and 
A22
city council or 
A board of trustees in the case of a city or town.23
(2)  "L
OCAL AGENCY" MEANS A COUNTY, CITY, OR CITY AND24
COUNTY.25
SECTION 250. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with26
amended and relocated provisions 30-10-400.3 as follows:27
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CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :2
(1)  "D
OCUMENT" INCLUDES ELECTRONIC FILINGS.3
(2)  "E
LECTRONIC" MEANS RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY HAVING4
ELECTRICAL, DIGITAL, MAGNETIC , WIRELESS , OPTICAL,5
ELECTROMAGNETIC, OR SIMILAR CAPABILITIES.6
(3) [Formerly 30-10-421 (6)(b)] "Electronic filing system" means7
the document management system used by the clerk and recorder to8
comply with the statutory requirements set forth in this part 4 for:9
(a)  Electronic documents received for recording or filing in his or10
her office; and11
(b)  Paper documents received for recording or filing in the clerk12
and recorder's office that are converted from paper, microfilm, or13
microfiche into an electronic format.14
SECTION 251. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend15
30-10-405.5 as follows:16
30-10-405.5.  Electronic filings. The county clerk and recorder17
may accept by electronic filing deeds and all other documents authorized18
by law to be recorded in his or her office. As used in this part 4, unless
19
the context otherwise requires, "electronic" means relating to technology20
having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or21
similar capabilities. To the extent the provisions of this part 4 differ from22
the requirements of the federal "Electronic Signatures in Global and23
National Commerce Act", 15 U.S.C. sec. 7001 et seq., the provisions of24
this part 4 are intended to modify, limit, or supercede the requirements of25
such act, as provided for in section 7002 (a) of such act.26
SECTION 252. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 30-10-406, amend27
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30-10-406.  County clerk and recorder - duties - filing2
requirements. (1)  The county clerk shall be ex officio recorder of deeds3
and shall have custody of and safely keep and preserve all the documents4
received for recording or filing in his or her office. As used in this part 4,5
unless the context otherwise requires, "document" includes electronic6
filings. During the hours the office is open for business, the clerk and7
recorder shall also record or cause to be recorded in print, or in a plain8
and distinct handwriting, or electronically, in suitable books or electronic9
records to be provided and kept in the clerk and recorder's office, all10
documents authorized by law to be recorded in his or her office and shall11
perform all other duties required by law.12
SECTION 253. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 30-10-600.313
as follows:14
30-10-600.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 6, UNLESS THE15
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :16
(1)  "C.C.S.T.
 BOARD" MEANS THE COLORADO CORONERS17
STANDARDS AND TRAINING BOARD CREATED IN SECTION 30-10-601.6 (1).18
SECTION 254. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 30-10-601.6,19
amend (1) as follows:20
30-10-601.6.  Coroners standards and training board.21
(1)  There is hereby created in the department of public health and22
environment the Colorado coroners standards and training board. referred
23
to in this part 6 as the "C.C.S.T. board".24
SECTION 255. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with25
amended and relocated provisions 30-10-700.3 as follows:26
30-10-700.3. [Formerly 30-10-711 (5)] Definitions. For purposes27
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(1)  "Order" means all orders and authorizations issued by the A2
board of county commissioners for the payment of claims against the3
county. "Order" includes any warrant issued by the A board of county4
commissioners and any written authorization issued by the board of5
county commissioners directing the treasurer to make payment of claims6
against the county by electronic transfer.7
SECTION 256. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with8
amended and relocated provisions 30-15-100.3 as follows:9
30-15-100.3. [Formerly 30-15-101 (3)] Definitions. For purposes10
of AS USED IN this part 1, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :11
(1) (a)  "Pet animal" means and includes any animal owned or kept12
by a person for companionship or protection or for sale to others for such13
purposes.14
(b)  Except as otherwise provided in this subsection (3) (1), "pet15
animal" does not include wildlife, livestock used for any purpose or16
which is estray as defined in section 35-44-101, C.R.S., or animals which17
are owned or bought and sold through the efforts of those that are18
licensed, inspected, or both by the United States department of19
agriculture, the Colorado department of agriculture, or both; however,20
nothing in this subsection (3) (1) shall be construed to exempt such21
animals from county control regulations.22
SECTION 257. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 30-26-300.323
as follows:24
30-26-300.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 3, UNLESS THE25
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :26
(1)  "R
EGISTERED QUALIFIED ELECTOR " MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL27
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THE COUNTY WHEREIN THE INDIVIDUAL 'S VOTE IS OFFERED AND WHO HAS2
COMPLIED WITH THE REGISTRATION PROVISIONS OF THE "UNIFORM3
E
LECTION CODE OF 1992".4
SECTION 258. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 30-26-301, amend5
(2)(c) as follows:6
30-26-301.  Creation of debt for buildings and roads - election7
- definitions. (2) (c)  The board of county commissioners of any county8
shall submit to the registered qualified electors of the county the question9
of contracting a bonded indebtedness for any one or more of the purposes10
authorized by law. As used in this part 3, unless the context otherwise
11
requires, "registered qualified elector" means a person who is legally12
qualified to register to vote in this state and in the county wherein his vote13
is offered and who has complied with the registration provisions of the14
"Uniform Election Code of 1992".15
SECTION 259. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with16
amended and relocated provisions 31-15-700.3 as follows:17
31-15-700.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 7, UNLESS THE18
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :19
(1) [Formerly 31-15-716 (2)] For the purposes of this section,
20
"landfill-generated methane "LANDFILL gas" means those gases resulting21
from the biological decomposition of landfilled solid wastes, including22
methane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and traces of other gases. and shall23
be referred to in this part 7 as "landfill gas".24
SECTION 260. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with25
amended and relocated provisions 31-15-1100.3 as follows:26
31-15-1100.3. [Formerly 31-15-1101 (4)] Definitions. For27
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REQUIRES:2
(1)  "Home owner" "landlord", "mobile home", "mobile home lot",3
and "mobile home park" have HAS the same meaning as they are defined4
SET FORTH in section 38-12-201.5 38-12-201.5 (2).5
(2)  "L
ANDLORD" HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN SECTION6
38-12-201.5
 (3).7
(3)  "M
OBILE HOME" HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN SECTION8
38-12-201.5
 (5).9
(4)  "M
OBILE HOME LOT" HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN SECTION10
38-12-201.5
 (6.5).11
(5)  "M
OBILE HOME PARK" HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN12
SECTION 38-12-201.5 (6).13
SECTION 261. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 31-23-20114
as follows:15
31-23-201.  Definitions. As used in this part 2, unless the context16
otherwise requires:17
(1)  "C
OMMISSION" MEANS THE MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION18
DESCRIBED IN SECTION 31-23-203 (1).19
(1)
 (2)  "Mayor" means the chief executive of the municipality,20
whether the official designation of his office is mayor, city manager, or21
otherwise; except that with respect to municipalities operating under the22
statutory city manager form of government, the term means the city23
manager.24
(2) (3)  "Subdivision" means any parcel of land which is to be used25
for condominiums, apartments, or any other multiple-dwellings units,26
unless such land was previously subdivided and the filing accompanying27
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subdivisions of substantially the same density, or the division of a lot,2
tract, or parcel of land into two or more lots, plats, sites, or other divisions3
of land for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale or of4
building development. It "SUBDIVISION" includes resubdivision and, when5
appropriate to the context, relates to the process of subdividing or to the6
land or territory subdivided.7
SECTION 262. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 31-23-203, amend8
(1) introductory portion as follows:9
31-23-203.  Personnel of the commission. (1)  The municipal10
planning commission referred to in this part 2 as the "commission", shall11
consist of not less than five nor more than seven members; except that a12
home rule city or town shall not be limited in the size of its commission.13
Unless otherwise provided by ordinance, the membership and terms of14
members shall be as follows:15
SECTION 263. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 31-25-200.316
as follows:17
31-25-200.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 2, UNLESS THE18
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :19
(1)  "I
NTERESTS IN LAND" MEANS ALL RIGHTS AND INTERESTS IN20
LAND LESS THAN THE FULL FEE INTEREST, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO21
FUTURE INTERESTS, EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, AND CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS.22
SECTION 264. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 31-25-201, amend23
(2) as follows:24
31-25-201.  Cities may establish parks - recreational facilities25
- conservation easements. (2)  "Interests in land", as used in this part 2,
26
means all rights and interests in land less than the full fee interest,27
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contractual rights. Every such interest in land held pursuant to subsection2
(1) of this section, when recorded, shall run with the land to which it3
pertains for the benefit of the city holding such interest and may be4
protected and enforced by such city in any court of general jurisdiction by5
any proceeding at law or in equity.6
SECTION 265. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 31-25-300.37
as follows:8
31-25-300.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 3, UNLESS THE9
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :10
(1)  "I
NTERESTS IN LAND" MEANS ALL RIGHTS AND INTERESTS IN11
LAND LESS THAN THE FULL FEE INTEREST, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO12
FUTURE INTERESTS, EASEMENTS, COVENANTS, AND CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS.13
SECTION 266. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 31-25-301, amend14
(2) as follows:15
31-25-301.  Town may establish parks - recreation facilities -16
conservation easements. (2)  "Interest in land", as used in this part 3,
17
means all rights and interests in land less than the full fee interest,18
including but not limited to future interests, easements, covenants, and19
contractual rights. Every such interest in land held pursuant to subsection20
(1) of this section, when recorded, shall run with the land to which it21
pertains for the benefit of the town holding such interest and may be22
protected and enforced by such town in any court of general jurisdiction23
by any proceeding at law or in equity.24
SECTION 267. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 31-25-901.525
as follows:26
31-25-901.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 9, UNLESS THE27
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(1)  "A
UTHORITY" MEANS A MUNICIPAL ENERGY FINANCE2
AUTHORITY FORMED PURSUANT TO THIS PART 9.3
(2)  "B
OARD" MEANS THE BOARD OF AN AUTHORITY .4
(3)  "G
OVERNING BODY" MEANS THE GOVERNING BOARD OF ANY5
MUNICIPALITY.6
(4)  "U
NCONVENTIONAL GASES " MEANS GASES THAT ARE7
PREDOMINANTLY METHANE , NOT OBTAINED FROM ORDINARY , POROUS8
SANDS; AND THAT GENERALLY ARE SAID TO BE IN TIGHT SANDS AND9
SHALES WHERE PERMEABILITY IS LOW , IN COAL BEDS WHERE PRESSURE IS10
LOW, AND IN GEOPRESSURED SEDIMENTS , OR GAS FROM ALL SOURCES11
OTHER THAN SANDSTONE OR LIMESTONE WITH PERMEABILITY LESS THAN12
ONE MILLIDARCY. "UNCONVENTIONAL GASES " ALSO INCLUDES GASES13
THAT ARE PREDOMINANTLY MET HANE OBTAINED FROM OR IN CONNECTION14
WITH WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATIONS .15
SECTION 268. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 31-25-90216
as follows:17
31-25-902.  Duties of authority - development and financing of18
unconventional gas supplies. (1)
  An authority formed pursuant to this19
part 9 referred to in this part 9 as the "authority", shall be known as a20
municipal energy finance authority. Its THE AUTHORITY'S duties shall21
include the financing of municipal operations for the exploration,22
development, and production of unconventional gas as defined in this23
section, for the purposes specified in section 31-25-901.24
(2)  For the purposes of this part 9, "unconventional gases" means25
gases which are predominantly methane, not obtained from ordinary,26
porous sands; and which generally are said to be in tight sands and shales27
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geopressured sediments, or gas from all sources other than sandstone or2
limestone with permeability less than one millidarcy. "Unconventional3
gases" also includes gases which are predominantly methane obtained4
from or in connection with wastewater treatment operations.5
SECTION 269. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 31-25-9036
as follows:7
31-25-903.  Formation of authority by municipality. The8
governing board of any BODY OF A municipality referred to in this part 99
as the "governing body", may create and establish a municipal energy10
finance AN authority by the passage of an ordinance therefor. The11
authority shall have all the powers provided in this part 9 that are12
authorized by the ordinance, or any amendment thereto, authorizing such13
authority. When established, the authority shall be a body corporate and14
capable of being a party to suits, proceedings, and contracts, the same as15
municipalities in this state. Any such authority may be dissolved by16
ordinance of the governing body if there are no outstanding bonds or17
other obligations of the authority or if adequate provision for the payment18
of such bonds or obligations has been provided.19
SECTION 270. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 31-25-904, amend20
(1) as follows:21
31-25-904.  Board - membership - term of office. (1)  The affairs22
of the authority shall be under the direct supervision and control of a23
board which is referred to in this part 9 as the "board", consisting of five24
members appointed by the governing body.25
SECTION 271. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 31-30.5-102,26
amend the introductory portion; and add with amended and relocated27
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31-30.5-102.  Definitions. As used in this article ARTICLE 30.5,2
unless the context otherwise requires:3
(5) [Formerly 31-30.5-103 (3)] All members "OLD HIRE MEMBER"4
MEANS A MEMBER meeting the requirements of subsection (1) of this5
section, SECTION 31-30.5-103 (1) who are IS not otherwise excluded from6
an old hire pension plan coverage under subsection (2) of this section,7
shall be referred to in this article and article 31 of this title as "old hire8
members" SECTION 31-30.5-103 (2).9
SECTION 272. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 31-31-102, add10
(5.5) as follows:11
31-31-102.  Definitions. As used in this article 31, unless the12
context otherwise requires:13
(5.5)  "O
LD HIRE MEMBER" HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN14
SECTION 31-30.5-102 (5).15
SECTION 273. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with16
amended and relocated provisions 31-31.5-100.3 as follows:17
31-31.5-100.3. [Formerly 31-31.5-101 (5)] Definitions. As used18
in this article 31.5, unless the context otherwise requires:19
(a)
 (1)  "Actuarially sound" means a police officers' or firefighters'20
pension fund determined by the board to be receiving or scheduled to21
receive employer and member contributions in each fiscal year equal to22
the annual contributions actuarially determined to be necessary to pay the23
annual current service cost of pension benefits attributable to active24
employees and to pay the annual contribution necessary to amortize any25
unfunded accrued liability over a period not to exceed forty years. The26
actuarial cost method to be utilized shall be the entry age-normal cost27
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be determined pursuant to part 3 of article 30.5 of this title 31.2
(b) (2)  "Association" means the fire and police pension3
association created in section 31-31-201 (1).4
(c) (3)  "Board" means the board of directors established as the5
governing body of the fire and police pension association as provided in6
section 31-31-201 (2).7
(d) (4)  "Employer" means any municipality in this state offering8
police or fire protection service employing one or more members and any9
special district, fire authority, or county improvement district in this state10
offering fire protection service employing one or more members.11
(e) (5)  "Lifetime benefit components" means the defined benefit12
component, the social security component, and the hybrid component, as13
described in this article 31.5, collectively.14
(f) (6)  "Member" means an active employee who is a full-time15
salaried employee of a municipality, fire protection district, fire authority,16
or county improvement district normally serving at least one thousand six17
hundred hours in any calendar year and whose duties are directly involved18
with the provision of police or fire protection, as certified by the19
member's employer. The term does not include clerical or other personnel20
whose services are auxiliary to police protection, or any volunteer21
firefighter, as such term is defined in section 31-30-1102 (9). For the22
purpose of participation in the defined benefit component of the statewide23
retirement plan pursuant to this article 31.5, or the statewide money24
purchase plan pursuant to part 5 of article 31 of this title 31, but not for25
the purpose of participation in the statewide death and disability plan26
pursuant to part 8 of article 31 of this title 31, the term may include27
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authority, or county improvement district, whose services are auxiliary to2
fire protection. For the purpose of eligibility for disability or survivor3
benefits, "member" includes any employee on an authorized leave of4
absence.5
(g) (7)  "Money purchase plan" or "money purchase pension plan"6
means a retirement plan under which:7
(I) (a)  The employer has a fixed obligation to make an annual8
contribution to the plan;9
(II) (b)  An individual account for each member is provided; and10
(III) (c)  The member's benefits are based solely on the amount11
contributed to the member's account and any income, expenses, gains, and12
losses allocated to the member's account.13
(h) (8)  "Predecessor plans" means the statewide defined benefit14
plan formerly governed by part 4 of article 31 of this title 31, the15
statewide hybrid plan formerly governed by part 11 of article 31 of this16
title 31, and the social security supplemental plan formerly governed by17
part 7 of article 31 of this title 31.18
(i) (9)  "Retired member" means any member who is retired,19
disabled, or eligible for a benefit as provided in section 31-31.5-401.20
SECTION 274. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 31-31.5-601,21
amend (1)(a) as follows:22
31-31.5-601.  Modification of plan by the board. (1)  Subject to23
the requirements set forth in subsection (2) of this section and24
notwithstanding any other provision of this article 31.5, the board may25
modify the statewide retirement plan as follows:26
(a)  To modify the multiplier, retirement age, or service27
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with respect to the members of the defined benefit components if the2
modification does not require an increase in the employer and member3
contribution rates established pursuant to part 3 of this article 31.5 and if4
the board determines that the modification will maintain or enhance the5
actuarial soundness, as specified in section 31-31.5-101 (5)(a)6
31-31.5-100.3
 (1); and7
SECTION 275. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 31-35-500.38
as follows:9
31-35-500.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 5, UNLESS THE10
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :11
(1)  "B
OARD" MEANS A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CREATED12
PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-35-501 (1).13
SECTION 276. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 31-35-501, amend14
(1) as follows:15
31-35-501.  Creation of board. (1)  The governing body of any16
city or town, organized under a special act or home rule charter or under17
the general laws of the state, has the power to create, by ordinance, a18
nonpolitical local legislative body designated as a board of commissioners19
referred to in this part 5 as the "board",
 to have complete charge and20
control of the sewerage facilities or water facilities or joint water and21
sewer system of such city or town, as designated in such ordinance, in22
which board are vested all powers, rights, privileges, and duties vested in23
the city or town creating the board and pertaining to the type of facilities24
or system designated in such ordinance.25
SECTION 277. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with26
amended and relocated provisions 32-1-900.3 as follows:27
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this part 9, unless the context otherwise requires:2
(1)  "C
OMMITTEE" MEANS THE ELIGIBLE ELECTORS OF A SPECIAL3
DISTRICT DESIGNATED PURSUANT TO SECTION 32-1-909 (4)(a) TO4
REPRESENT THE SIGNERS OF A RECALL PETITION .5
(a)
 (2)  "Location" means the physical, telephonic, electronic, other6
virtual place, or combination of such means where a meeting can be7
attended.8
(b) (3)  "Meeting" has the same meaning as set forth in section9
24-6-402 (1)(b).10
SECTION 278. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 32-1-909, amend11
(3) and (4)(a) as follows:12
32-1-909.  Recall petition - designated election official -13
approval as to form. (3)  The designated election official shall approve14
or disapprove a petition as to form by the close of the third business day15
following his or her appointment as the designated election official. On16
the day that the petition is approved or disapproved as to form, the17
designated election official shall mail or transmit electronically written18
notice of the approval or disapproval to the committee, as defined in19
subsection (4)(a) of this section, the board of directors of the special20
district, and the director sought to be recalled. If the designated election21
official disapproves the petition as to form, the designated election22
official shall identify in the written notice the portion or portions of the23
petition that are not sufficient and the reasons they are not sufficient.24
(4)  Each petition must:25
(a)  Designate by name and address at least three, but not more26
than five, eligible electors of the special district referred to in this part 927
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affecting the petition;2
SECTION 279. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 32-1-910, amend3
(3)(b), (3)(d)(II), (3)(d)(IV), (3)(e), and (3)(f) as follows:4
32-1-910.  Petition in sections - signing - affidavit - review -5
tampering with petition. (3) (b)  The designated election official shall6
issue a written determination that a recall petition is sufficient or not7
sufficient by the close of the fifth business day after such petition is filed,8
unless a protest has been filed pursuant to subsection (3)(d) of this section9
prior to that date. On the day the designated official issues such written10
determination, he or she shall mail or transmit electronically a copy of the11
determination to the director sought to be recalled, the board of directors12
of the special district, and the committee. as defined in section 32-1-90913
(4)(a). The designated election official shall make a copy of the petition14
available to the director sought to be recalled.15
(d) (II)  Upon receiving a protest of a recall petition, the designated16
election official shall promptly mail a copy of the protest, together with17
a notice fixing a time for hearing the protest on a date not less than five18
nor more than ten business days after such notice is mailed, to the director19
sought to be recalled, the committee, as defined in section 32-1-90920
(4)(a), and the board of directors of the special district.21
(IV)  The designated election official shall serve as the hearing22
officer. All testimony in the hearing must be given under oath. The23
hearing officer has the power to issue subpoenas and compel the24
attendance of witnesses. The hearing must be summary and not subject25
to delay and must be concluded within forty days after the petition is26
filed. No later than five business days after the conclusion of the hearing,27
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petition is sufficient or not sufficient. If the hearing officer determines2
that a petition is not sufficient, the hearing officer shall identify those3
portions of the petition that are not sufficient and the reasons for the4
insufficiency. The designated election official shall certify the result of5
the hearing to the committee, as defined in section 32-1-909 (4)(a), the6
director sought to be recalled, and the board of directors of the special7
district.8
(e)  If the designated election official determines that a petition is9
not sufficient, a majority of the committee as defined in section 32-1-90910
(4)(a) may withdraw the petition and amend it and refile it; except that a11
petition withdrawn and refiled in accordance with this subsection (3)(e)12
shall not be withdrawn and refiled again. The committee may amend the13
petition by adding any required information relating to the signers or by14
attaching proper circulator affidavits. To be considered, the amended15
petition must be refiled with the designated election official in the same16
manner as the original petition within fifteen days after the designated17
election official issues the determination that the petition is insufficient.18
The designated election official shall issue a written determination that19
an amended and refiled petition is sufficient or not sufficient within five20
business days after the petition is refiled. An eligible elector may file a21
protest of an amended and refiled petition. A protest of an amended and22
refiled petition is subject to the provisions of subsection (3)(d) of this23
section; except that the protest must be filed within five business days of24
the date on which the amended petition was refiled.25
(f)  A determination that a recall petition is sufficient or not26
sufficient is subject to review by the court as defined in section 32-1-10327
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director's representative, or a majority of the committee; as defined in2
section 32-1-909 (4)(a); except that the statement of the grounds on which3
the recall is sought provided pursuant to section 32-1-909 (4)(c) is not4
subject to such review. A request for judicial review must be filed within5
five business days after the designated election official issues the6
determination.7
SECTION 280. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 33-5-101.5 as8
follows:9
33-5-101.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 5, UNLESS THE10
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :11
(1)  "A
PPLICANT" MEANS AN AGENCY OF THE STATE.12
SECTION 281. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 33-5-10213
as follows:14
33-5-102.  Projects affecting streams - submission of plans. No15
agency of the state, referred to in this article as an "applicant",
 APPLICANT16
shall obstruct, damage, diminish, destroy, change, modify, or vary the17
natural existing shape and form of any stream or its banks or tributaries18
by any type of construction without first notifying the commission of such19
planned construction. Such notice shall be on forms furnished by the20
commission and shall be submitted not less than ninety days prior to the21
date of the commencement of planned construction. The notice shall22
include detailed plans and specifications of so much of the project as may23
or will affect, as set forth in this section, any stream.24
SECTION 282. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 35-3-10325
as follows:26
35-3-103.  Definitions. As used in this article ARTICLE 3, unless27
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(1)  "D
EPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE .2
(1)
 (2)  "Other states of the United States" includes Puerto Rico.3
(2) (3)  "Person" includes an individual, corporation, partnership,4
firm, business trust, joint stock company, association, syndicate, group,5
pool, joint venture, and any other unincorporated association or group.6
SECTION 283. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 35-3-104, amend7
(1) as follows:8
35-3-104.  Designation of state agency. (1)  The department of9
agriculture, referred to in this article as the "department", is designated10
and authorized as the state agency to carry out the policy and purposes of11
this article ARTICLE 3 and to formulate and administer state plans pursuant12
to the terms of this article ARTICLE 3.13
SECTION 284. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 35-7-101.5 as14
follows:15
35-7-101.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 7, UNLESS THE16
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :17
(1)  "F
EDERAL AGENCY" MEANS THE FEDERAL AGENCY IN CHARGE18
OF RODENT CONTROL MATTERS .19
SECTION 285. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 35-7-10220
as follows:21
35-7-102.  Agreement with the federal government. To the end22
that the situation may be speedily remedied, it is the duty of the23
department of agriculture, referred to in this part 1 as the "department",24
to enter into written agreements on behalf of the state with the federal25
agency in charge of rodent control matters, referred to in this article as the
26
"federal agency", such agreements to define such procedure, in27
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proper for the purpose of cooperating with the federal agency in the2
control and eradication within this state of the rodent pests mentioned in3
section 35-7-101.4
SECTION 286. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 35-42-103, add5
(3.5) as follows:6
35-42-103.  Definitions. As used in this article 42, unless the7
context otherwise requires:8
(3.5)  "B
UREAU" MEANS THE STATE BUREAU OF ANIMAL9
PROTECTION CREATED IN SECTION 35-42-105.10
SECTION 287. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 35-42-10511
as follows:12
35-42-105.  State bureau of animal protection - creation. There13
is created in the department of agriculture the state bureau of animal14
protection. referred to in this article 42 as the "bureau".
 The bureau is a15
type 2 entity, as defined in section 24-1-105.16
SECTION 288. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 35-61-101, add17
(6.5) as follows:18
35-61-101.  Definitions. As used in this article 61, unless the19
context otherwise requires:20
(6.5)  "F
UND" MEANS THE INDUSTRIAL HEMP REGISTRATION21
PROGRAM CASH FUND CREATED IN SECTION 35-61-106 (1).22
SECTION 289. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 35-61-106, amend23
(1) as follows:24
35-61-106.  Industrial hemp registration program cash fund -25
industrial hemp research grant fund - fees. (1)  There is hereby created26
in the state treasury the industrial hemp registration program cash fund.27
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by the commissioner pursuant to subsection (2) of this section and any2
general fund moneys appropriated to the fund by the general assembly.3
The moneys in the fund are subject to annual appropriation by the general4
assembly to the department for the direct and indirect costs associated5
with implementing this article ARTICLE 61.6
SECTION 290. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with7
amended and relocated provisions 35-70-102.8 as follows:8
35-70-102.8.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 70, UNLESS9
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :10
(1) [Formerly 35-70-104 (4)(a)(I)] A
 "Qualified voter" or11
"qualified elector" as referred to in this article, means any registered voter12
or corporation owning land within the proposed or existing district, as13
shown by the records in the office of the appropriate county clerk and14
recorder, and any heir or devisee of such land of a deceased landowner.15
(2)  "S
TATE BOARD" MEANS THE STATE CONSERVATION BOARD16
CREATED IN SECTION 35-70-103 (1)(a).17
(3)  "S
UPERVISORS" MEANS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE18
GOVERNING BODY OF A DISTRICT.19
SECTION 291. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 35-70-103, amend20
(1)(a) introductory portion as follows:21
35-70-103.  State conservation board - composition - powers.22
(1) (a)  There is created in the department of agriculture the state23
conservation board, referred to in this article 70 as the "state board",
24
which consists of nine members. The state board is a type 1 entity, as25
defined in section 24-1-105. One member of the state board must be a26
qualified elector of the state appointed by the governor from the state at27
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elections held within the areas described in this section. The boards of2
supervisors of local conservation districts within each such area shall3
elect the number of members specified in this subsection (1). An election4
must be held between November 1 and December 31 of the year5
preceding the commencement of a new term for each position. A6
candidate must be or have been an elected supervisor of a local7
conservation district. The number of members to be elected and the areas8
from which they are to be elected are as follows:9
SECTION 292. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 35-70-104, amend10
(4)(a)(II)(A) as follows:11
35-70-104.  Petition for organization of district - qualified12
electors. (4) (a) (II) (A)  A landowner who is a qualified voter or13
qualified elector as defined in this paragraph (a) may authorize a family14
member who is a registered voter and a renter or manager of the land to15
vote in an election on behalf of such landowner.16
SECTION 293. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 35-70-107, amend17
(1)(a)(I) as follows:18
35-70-107.  Board of supervisors - election - term.19
(1) (a) (I)  The governing body of the district shall consist of a board of20
supervisors, referred to in this article as "supervisors", who shall be21
elected by the qualified electors of the district at an election conducted as22
provided in section 35-70-105. Each board shall consist of not less than23
five and not more than eleven supervisors, which number shall be24
specified in the bylaws of the district.25
SECTION 294. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 36-7-100.3 as26
follows:27
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CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :2
(1)  "B
OARD" MEANS THE STATE BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS .3
SECTION 295. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 36-7-103, amend4
(1) as follows:5
36-7-103.  Disposition of timber on state lands. (1)  The state6
board of land commissioners referred to in this article as the "board",
 is7
authorized to sell and otherwise dispose of timber on state lands; to secure8
the maximum possible amount therefrom, based upon cruised and9
appraised quantities thereon, location, accessibility, and market10
conditions; to issue permits of authority for timber cuttings; and to require11
cash deposits in advance to apply on such timber-cutting permits. In cases12
in which the appraised value of timber involved in any proposed sale13
exceeds five thousand dollars, competitive bids shall be received by the14
board, after call for such bids has been advertised over a thirty-day period15
in three issues of a newspaper of general circulation in each county in16
which the timber is located.17
SECTION 296. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 37-4-100.3 as18
follows:19
37-4-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 4, UNLESS THE20
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :21
(1)  "A
PPRAISERS" OR "BOARD OF APPRAISERS" MEANS THE THREE22
COURT-APPOINTED COMMISSIONERS WHOSE DUTIES ARE DESCRIBED IN23
SECTION 37-4-101.24
SECTION 297. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 37-4-10125
as follows:26
37-4-101.  Appointment of appraisal commissioners. At the time27
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court shall appoint three commissioners, referred to in this article as2
appraisers or the board of appraisers, whose duties shall be to appraise the3
lands or other property within and without the district to be acquired for4
rights-of-way, reservoirs, and other works of the district and to appraise5
all benefits and damages accruing to all land within or without the district6
by reason of the execution of the official plan. Said appraisers shall be7
freeholders residing within the state of Colorado, who may or may not8
own lands within said district. Each of the appraisers, before taking up his9
duties, shall take and subscribe to an oath that he will faithfully and10
impartially discharge his duties as such appraiser and that he will make11
a true report of such work done by him. The appraisers at their first12
meeting shall elect one of their own number chairman, and the secretary13
of the board of directors or his deputy shall be ex officio secretary of said14
board of appraisers during their continuance in office. A majority of the15
appraisers shall constitute a quorum, and a concurrence of the majority in16
any matter within their duties is sufficient for its determination. The17
court, by order, may remove any appraiser at any time and shall fill all18
vacancies in ON the board of appraisers or may appoint a new board, as19
occasion may require, which new board, if appointed, shall perform all20
the duties and exercise all the powers of the board of appraisers of the21
district.22
SECTION 298. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with23
amended and relocated provisions 37-42-100.3 as follows:24
37-42-100.3. [Formerly 37-42-114 (1)] Definitions. A
S USED IN25
THIS ARTICLE 42, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :26
(1)  "Landowner" as used in this article 42,
 means an owner in fee27
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proposed to be organized, whether a resident or nonresident of the2
district, who or that is a citizen of, or an entity or arrangement created or3
organized within, the United States.4
SECTION 299. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend with5
relocated provisions 37-48-101.3 as follows:6
37-48-101.3.  Definitions. As used in this article 48, unless the7
context otherwise requires:8
(1)  "B
OARD OF APPRAISERS" OR "APPRAISERS" MEANS THE THREE9
COURT-APPOINTED APPRAISERS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 37-48-136.10
(1)
 (2) "District" means the Rio Grande water conservation district.11
The district is a body corporate and politic and a political subdivision of12
the state of Colorado.13
(3) [Formerly 37-48-108 (4)] As used in this article, a "Plan of14
water management" means a cooperative plan for the utilization of water15
and water diversion, storage, and use facilities in any lawful manner, so16
as to assure the protection of existing water rights and promote the17
optimum and sustainable beneficial use of the water resources available18
for use within the district or a subdistrict and may include development19
and implementation of plans of augmentation and exchanges of water and20
groundwater management plans under section 37-92-501 (4)(c).21
(2) (4)  "Subdistrict" or "subdivision" embraces and includes the22
kind or character of special improvement districts created under the23
provisions of this article ARTICLE 48, including subdistricts organized24
under the name and style of "Water Users' Association No. .... of the Rio25
Grande Water Conservation District" and "Special Improvement District26
No. .... of the Rio Grande Water Conservation District". A subdistrict or27
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the state of Colorado.2
SECTION 300. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 37-48-1363
as follows:4
37-48-136.  Appointment of appraisers. If the plan of financing5
set forth in the petition and order creating the subdistrict utilizes special6
improvement bonds, paid by special assessments upon the property7
benefited within the subdistrict, as a means of financing the execution of8
the official plan, then, at the time of making its order organizing the9
district or at any time thereafter, the court shall appoint a board of three10
appraisers referred to in this article as the "board of appraisers" or the11
"appraisers", whose duty it shall be to appraise the lands or other property12
within and without the district to be acquired for rights-of-way,13
reservoirs, and other works of the district and to appraise all benefits and14
damages accruing to all land within or without the district by reason of15
the execution of the official plan. Each of the appraisers, before taking up16
his duties, shall take and subscribe to an oath that he will faithfully and17
impartially discharge his duties as such appraiser and that he will make18
a true report of such work done by him. The appraisers at their first19
meeting shall elect one of their own number chairman, and minutes of20
their meetings shall be maintained. A majority of the appraisers shall21
constitute a quorum, and a concurrence of the majority in any matter22
within their duties shall be sufficient for its determination. The court, by23
order, may remove any appraiser at any time and shall fill all vacancies24
in ON the board of appraisers or may appoint a new board, as occasion25
may require, which new board, if appointed, shall perform all the duties26
and exercise all the powers of the board of appraisers of the district.27
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amended and relocated provisions 37-96-102.5 as follows:2
37-96-102.5.  Definitions. [Formerly 37-96-103 (1) introductory3
portion] For purposes of this article AS USED IN THIS ARTICLE 96, unless4
the context otherwise requires:5
(1) [Formerly 37-96-103 (1)(a)(II)] "Public entity" means any6
governmental or quasi-governmental agency of the state, as well as any7
political subdivision of the state if that political subdivision receives8
financing from the state for a public project or facility. as defined in this9
subsection (1).10
(2) (a) [Formerly 37-96-103 (1)(a)(I)] "Public project or facility"11
means any new construction or renovation financed wholly or in part by12
the state, including, but not limited to, any road or highway construction13
project and facility connected therewith, any public building or facility14
constructed or renovated by a public entity, and any project, building, or15
facility constructed or renovated by a public entity with funding from the16
Colorado lottery.17
(b) [Formerly 37-96-103 (1)(b)] "Public project or facility" does18
not include any public project or facility which disturbs less than two19
hundred square feet of ground space or any project or facility which is not20
irrigated; except that any public project or facility which is subsequently21
irrigated shall comply with this article ARTICLE 96.22
(3) [Formerly 37-96-103 (1)(c)] "Renovation" includes external23
improvements to the project or facility that affect at least thirty-five24
percent of the covered landscaped area.25
SECTION 302. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 37-98-101.526
as follows:27
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THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :2
(1)  "C
OMMITTEE" MEANS THE WATER RESOURCES AND3
AGRICULTURE REVIEW COMMITTEE CREATED IN SECTION 37-98-1024
(1)(a)(I).5
SECTION 303. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 37-98-102, amend6
(1)(a)(I) as follows:7
37-98-102.  Water resources and agriculture review committee8
- creation. (1) (a) (I)  For the purposes of contributing to and monitoring9
the conservation, use, development, and financing of the water resources10
of Colorado for the general welfare of its inhabitants; identifying,11
monitoring, and addressing Colorado agriculture issues; and reviewing12
and proposing water resources and agriculture legislation, there is hereby13
created the water resources and agriculture review committee. referred to
14
in this article 98 as the "committee". The committee shall meet at the call15
of the chair at least four times during each calendar year to review and to16
propose water resources and agriculture legislation and related matters.17
In connection with such review, and at the discretion of the chair, the18
committee may take field trips during the calendar year in connection19
with its mandate and shall consult with experts in the field of water20
conservation, quality, use, finance, and development and the field of21
agriculture. The department of natural resources, the state engineer, the22
department of agriculture, and the attorney general, together with the23
members and staff of the Colorado water conservation board, the24
Colorado water resources and power development authority, the water25
quality control commission, the department of public health and26
environment, and the great outdoors Colorado program, shall cooperate27
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pursuing its responsibilities pursuant to this section. Further, the2
committee may utilize the legislative council staff to assist its members3
in researching any matters.4
SECTION 304. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 38-6-200.3 as5
follows:6
38-6-200.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 2, UNLESS THE7
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :8
(1)  "M
UNICIPALITY" MEANS A TOWN, CITY, CITY AND COUNTY, OR9
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION THAT HAS THE POWER OF CONDEMNATION .10
SECTION 305. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 38-6-20111
as follows:12
38-6-201.  Condemnation of water rights by municipalities.13
This part 2 shall apply to any water right which is to be condemned by a14
town, city, city and county, or municipal corporation having the powers
15
of condemnation, referred to in this part 2 as a "municipality"16
MUNICIPALITY.17
SECTION 306. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 38-7-100.3 as18
follows:19
38-7-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 7, UNLESS THE20
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :21
(1)  "M
OTION FOR VESTING" MEANS A MOTION DESCRIBED IN22
SECTION 38-7-101 (1) THAT INCLUDES THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY23
SECTION 38-7-101 (2).24
SECTION 307. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 38-7-101, amend25
(2) introductory portion as follows:26
38-7-101.  Motion for vesting - contents. (2)  The motion
27
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motion for vesting shall set forth:2
SECTION 308. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 38-7.5-100.33
as follows:4
38-7.5-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 7.5, UNLESS5
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :6
(1)  "M
OTION FOR VESTING" MEANS A MOTION DESCRIBED IN7
SECTION 38-7.5-101 (1) THAT INCLUDES THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY8
SECTION 38-7.5-101 (2).9
SECTION 309. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 38-7.5-101,10
amend (2) introductory portion as follows:11
38-7.5-101.  Motion for vesting - contents. (2)  The motion
12
described in subsection (1) of this section, referred to in this article 7.5 as13
The motion for vesting must set forth:14
SECTION 310. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with15
amended and relocated provisions 38-12-1400.3 as follows:16
38-12-1400.3. [Formerly 38-12-1401 (1)] Definitions. (1) As17
used in this part 14, unless the context otherwise requires:18
(a) (1)  "Purchase payment" means any kind of payment that is19
credited to the purchaser toward the purchase price of a mobile home,20
regardless of how the payment is denominated.21
(b) (2)  "Rent-to-own contract" means any rent-to-own,22
lease-to-own, purchase option, or other agreement in which the purchaser23
of a mobile home agrees to or receives the option to purchase the mobile24
home over a period mutually agreed upon with the seller of the mobile25
home.26
SECTION 311. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with27
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38-22-100.3. [Formerly 38-22-101 (6)] Definitions. For purposes2
of AS USED IN this article, ARTICLE 22, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE3
REQUIRES: 4
(1)  "Person" means a natural person, firm, association,5
corporation, or other legal entity; except that it shall not include a labor6
organization as defined in section 24-34-401 (6). C.R.S.7
SECTION 312. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with8
amended and relocated provisions 38-31-100.3 as follows:9
38-31-100.3. [Formerly 38-31-102 (2)] Definitions. As used in10
this part 1, unless the context otherwise requires:11
(1)  a "Certificate of death or certified copy thereof" means a12
certificate of death as construed in section 25-2-110 (10) C.R.S., that13
meets the requirements set forth in section 38-35-112 to be admitted as14
evidence or a copy of such a certificate of death certified by the public15
office that issued it.16
SECTION 313. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 39-13-101.517
as follows:18
39-13-101.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 13, UNLESS19
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :20
(1)  "D
OCUMENTARY FEE" MEANS THE FEE IMPOSED PURSUANT TO21
SECTION 39-13-102 (1).22
SECTION 314. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 39-13-102, amend23
(1) as follows:24
39-13-102.  Documentary fee imposed - amount - to whom25
payable. (1)  There is imposed and shall be paid, by every person offering26
for recording in the office of the county clerk and recorder any deed or27
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this state is granted or conveyed, a 
DOCUMENTARY fee referred to in this
2
article as "documentary fee", measured by the consideration paid or to be3
paid for such grant or conveyance, which documentary fee shall be in4
addition to any other fee fixed by law for the recording of such deed or5
instrument in writing.6
SECTION 315. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with7
amended and relocated provisions 39-22-600.3 as follows:8
39-22-600.3. [Formerly 39-22-603.5 (1)] Definitions. As used in9
this part 6, unless the context otherwise requires: 10
(1)  "Frivolous return" means a return filed by any person that11
purports to be a return of the tax imposed by this article ARTICLE 22 but12
that:13
(a)  Does not contain information on which the substantial14
correctness of the return may be judged; or15
(b)  Contains information that on its face indicates that the return16
is substantially incorrect; and17
(c)  The conduct described in either paragraph (a) or (b) of this18
subsection (1) SUBSECTION (1)(a) OR (1)(b) OF THIS SECTION is due to19
either:20
(I)  A position that is frivolous; or21
(II)  A desire, which appears on the purported return, to delay or22
impede the administration of state income tax laws.23
SECTION 316. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 39-24-10224
as follows:25
39-24-102.  Definitions. As used in this article ARTICLE 24, unless26
the context otherwise requires:27
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PURSUANT TO SECTION 39-24-105.2
(1) (2)  "State" means any state, territory, or possession of the3
United States and the District of Columbia.4
SECTION 317. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 39-24-1055
as follows:6
39-24-105.  Arbitration agreement - board of arbitrators. When7
the executive director of the department of revenue claims that a decedent8
was domiciled in this state at the time of his death and the taxing9
authorities of another state make a like claim on behalf of their state, the10
said executive director may make a written agreement with the other11
taxing authorities and with the executor or administrator of such decedent12
to submit the controversy to the decision of a board. consisting of one or13
any uneven number of arbitrators, referred to in this article as the "board".14
The executor or administrator of such decedent is authorized to make the15
agreement. The parties to the agreement shall select the arbitrator or16
arbitrators.17
SECTION 318. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 39-26-801.518
as follows:19
39-26-801.5.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 8, UNLESS THE20
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :21
(1)  "T
ASK FORCE" MEANS THE SALES AND USE TAX SIMPLIFICATION22
TASK FORCE CREATED IN SECTION 39-26-802 (1)(a)(I).23
SECTION 319. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 39-26-802, amend24
(1)(a)(I) as follows:25
39-26-802.  Sales and use tax simplification task force -26
creation - definitions - repeal. (1) (a) (I)  Notwithstanding section27
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referred to in this part 8 as the "task force". The task force shall meet as2
necessary during any legislative session or any interim between legislative3
sessions to study the necessary components of a simplified sales and use4
tax system and a simplified local lodging tax system for both the state and5
local governments, including home rule municipalities and counties.6
SECTION 320. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with7
amended and relocated provisions 39-26-900.3 as follows:8
39-26-900.3. [Formerly 39-26-901 (3)] Definitions. As used in9
this part 9, unless the context otherwise requires: 10
(1)  "Excess state revenues" means the total amount of the state11
revenues for the state fiscal year in excess of the limitation on state fiscal12
year spending imposed by section 20 (7)(a) of article X of the state13
constitution that voters statewide have not authorized the state to retain14
and spend and that the state is required to refund under section 20 (7)(d)15
of article X of the state constitution, including any adjustment for16
amounts specified in section 24-77-103.7 or 24-77-103.8.17
SECTION 321. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 39-28.8-500.318
as follows:19
39-28.8-500.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 5, UNLESS THE20
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :21
(1)  "F
UND" MEANS THE MARIJUANA TAX CASH FUND CREATED IN22
SECTION 39-28.8-501 (1).23
SECTION 322. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 39-28.8-501,24
amend (1) as follows:25
39-28.8-501.  Marijuana tax cash fund - creation - distribution26
- legislative declaration - repeal. (1)  The marijuana tax cash fund27
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fund consists of any applicable retail marijuana sales tax transferred2
pursuant to section 39-28.8-203 (1)(b) on or after July 1, 2014, and any3
revenues transferred to the fund from any sales tax imposed pursuant to4
section 39-26-106 on the retail sale of products under article 10 of title5
44.6
SECTION 323. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with7
amended and relocated provisions 40-3.2-101.5 as follows:8
40-3.2-101.5. [Formerly 40-3.2-102 (2)] Definitions. A
S USED IN9
THIS ARTICLE 3.2, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :10
(1)  For the purposes of this article,
 "Air quality improvement11
costs" means the incremental life-cycle costs including capital, operating,12
maintenance, fuel, and financing costs incurred or to be incurred by a13
public utility at electric generating facilities located in Colorado. To14
account for the timing differences between various costs and revenue15
recovery, life-cycle costs shall be calculated using net present value16
analysis.17
SECTION 324. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add with18
amended and relocated provisions 40-3.5-100.3 as follows:19
40-3.5-100.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 3.5, UNLESS20
THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :21
(1) [Formerly 40-3.5-101 (4)] For the purposes of this article,
22
"Municipal utility" means a municipal natural gas or electric utility.23
SECTION 325. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-17-102, amend24
the introductory portion; and add (1.8) as follows:25
40-17-102.  Definitions. As used in this article ARTICLE 17, unless26
the context otherwise requires:27
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DISABILITIES FUND CREATED IN SECTION 40-17-104 (1)(a).2
SECTION 326. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 40-17-104, amend3
(1)(a) as follows:4
40-17-104.  Colorado telephone users with disabilities fund -5
creation - purpose. (1) (a)  Except as otherwise authorized to be retained6
by section 40-17-103 (3)(e), all money collected by the voice service7
providers in accordance with section 40-17-103 shall be transmitted to the8
state treasurer, who shall credit the money to the Colorado telephone9
users with disabilities fund, which fund is hereby created. and is referred10
to in this article 17 as the "fund".11
SECTION 327. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 42-3-101.5 as12
follows:13
42-3-101.5. Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 3, UNLESS THE14
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :15
(1)  "R
EGISTRATION NUMBER" MEANS THE DISTINCT REGISTRATION16
NUMBER ASSIGNED TO THE OWNER OF A VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE17
PURSUANT TO SECTION 42-3-113 (1)(a).18
SECTION 328. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 42-3-113, amend19
(1)(a) as follows:20
42-3-113.  Records of application and registration - disability21
of a driver - rules - definitions. (1)  The department shall file each22
application received and, when satisfied that the applicant is entitled to23
register the vehicle, shall register the vehicle and its owner as follows:24
(a)  The owner and vehicle are assigned a distinct registration25
number. referred to in this article as the "registration number".
 Each26
registration number assigned to a vehicle and its owner is designated27
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town. Each registration number assigned to a vehicle and its owner is2
designated "rural" if the owner resides outside the limits of a city or3
incorporated town. The authorized agent of each county shall certify to4
the department as soon as possible after the end of the calendar year, but5
not later than May 1 of the following year, the total number of vehicles6
classified as "urban" and the total number of vehicles classified as "rural".7
SECTION 329. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 43-4-400.3 as8
follows:9
43-4-400.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 4, UNLESS THE10
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :11
(1)  "F
UND" MEANS THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE FUND FOR12
THE PREVENTION OF DRUNKEN DRIVING AND THE ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS13
PERTAINING TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS14
CREATED IN SECTION 43-4-401.15
SECTION 330. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 43-4-40116
as follows:17
43-4-401.  Fund created. The law enforcement assistance fund for18
the prevention of drunken driving and the enforcement of laws pertaining19
to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs referred to in this part
20
4 as the "fund", is hereby created in the office of the state treasurer.21
SECTION 331. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 43-4-803, add22
(26.2) as follows:23
43-4-803.  Definitions. As used in this part 8, unless the context24
otherwise requires:25
(26.2)  "T
RANSPORTATION SPECIAL FUND" MEANS THE STATEWIDE26
TRANSPORTATION ENTERPRISE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND CREATED IN27
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SECTION 332. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 43-4-806, amend2
(3)(a) as follows:3
43-4-806.  High-performance transportation enterprise -4
creation - enterprise status - board - funds - powers and duties - user5
fees - limitations - reporting requirements - violations on the peak6
period shoulder lanes - legislative declaration - definitions. (3) (a)  The7
statewide transportation enterprise special revenue fund referred to in this8
part 8 as the "transportation special fund", is created in the state treasury.9
All revenue received by the transportation enterprise, including all10
revenue from both user fees collected from users of a particular surface11
transportation infrastructure project and congestion impact fees, collected12
pursuant to subsections (2)(c)(I) and (7.6) of this section, must be13
deposited into the transportation special fund. The transportation14
enterprise board may establish separate accounts within the transportation15
special fund as needed in connection with any specific surface16
transportation infrastructure project. The transportation enterprise also17
may deposit or permit others to deposit other money into the18
transportation special fund, but in no event may revenue from any tax19
otherwise available for general purposes be deposited into the20
transportation special fund. The state treasurer, after consulting with the21
transportation enterprise board, shall invest any money in the22
transportation special fund, including any surplus or reserves, but23
excluding any proceeds from the sale of bonds or earnings on such24
proceeds invested pursuant to section 43-4-807 (2), that are not needed25
for immediate use. Such money may be invested in the types of26
investments authorized in sections 24-36-109, 24-36-112, and 24-36-113.27
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(7.2) as follows:2
43-10-102.  Definitions. As used in this article 10, unless the3
context otherwise requires:4
(7.2)  "F
UND" MEANS THE AVIATION FUND CREATED IN SECTION5
43-10-109
 (1).6
SECTION 334. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 43-10-109, amend7
(1) as follows:8
43-10-109.  Aviation fund created. (1)  There is hereby created9
in the state treasury a fund to be known as the aviation fund, referred to
10
in this article 10 as the "fund", which consists of all revenues credited11
thereto pursuant to section 39-27-112 (2)(b) and all revenues credited12
thereto in accordance with subsection (2) of this section within the total13
revenues prescribed by the general assembly pursuant to section14
43-1-112.5. All interest derived from the deposit and investment of15
money in the fund must be credited to the fund. At the end of any fiscal16
year, all unexpended and unencumbered money in the fund must remain17
therein and must not be credited or transferred to the general fund or any18
other fund, except as directed by the general assembly acting by bill and19
subject to section 18 of article X of the Colorado constitution.20
SECTION 335. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 44-10-1200.321
as follows:22
44-10-1200.3.  Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 12, UNLESS THE23
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :24
(1)  "A
PPROVED TRAINING PROGRAM " MEANS A RESPONSIBLE25
MEDICAL OR RETAIL MARIJUANA VENDOR SERVER AND SELLER TRAINING26
PROGRAM DESCRIBED IN SECTION 44-10-1201 (1).27
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amend (1) as follows:2
44-10-1201.  Responsible vendor program - standards -3
designation. (1)  A person who wants to offer a responsible medical or4
retail marijuana vendor server and seller training program must submit an5
application to the state licensing authority for approval. which program6
is referred to in this part 12 as an "approved training program". The state7
licensing authority, in consultation with the department of public health8
and environment, shall approve the submitted program if the submitted9
program meets the minimum criteria described in subsection (2) of this10
section. The department of public health and environment shall review11
each submitted program and shall provide the state licensing authority12
with the department's analysis of whether the portions of the program13
related to the department's oversight meet the minimum criteria described14
in this section.15
SECTION 337. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 44-30-103, add16
with amended and relocated provisions (7.5) as follows:17
44-30-103.  Definitions. As used in this article 30, unless the18
context otherwise requires:19
(7.5) [Formerly 44-30-821 (2)] For purposes of this article 30,20
"Cheating" means to alter the selection of criteria that determine:21
(a)  The result of a game; or22
(b)  The amount or frequency of payment in a game.23
SECTION 338.  Repeal of relocated provisions in this act. In24
Colorado Revised Statutes, repeal 1-5-601 (2); 1-6-101 (1) and (7)(b);25
1-7-1002 (1) as it exists until March 1, 2026; 1-7-1002 (1) as it will26
become effective March 1, 2026; 2-2-701 (4); 2-3-210 (2); 7-80-713 (2);27
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10-4-110.6; 10-16-213 (1); 11-48-103; 13-17-102 (9); 21-2-103 (1.5)(c);2
23-3.3-901 (2); 23-70-105.5 (1); 24-4.1-201 (1.3) and (1.5)(a); 24-34-6013
(1); 24-36-104 (1.5); 24-48.5-301 (3); 24-51-1501 (4); 24-51-1502 (2)(a);4
24-54-101 (2.7); 24-68-106 (1); 24-76-101 (2); 24-80-401 (2); 25-1-8015
(5); 25-1.5-202 (1); 29-1-403 (2); 30-10-421 (6)(b); 30-10-711 (5);6
30-15-101 (3); 31-15-716 (2); 31-15-1101 (4); 31-30.5-103 (3);7
31-31.5-101 (5); 32-1-903 (5); 35-70-104 (4)(a)(I); 37-42-114 (1);8
37-48-108 (4); 37-96-103 (1); 38-12-1401 (1); 38-22-101 (6); 38-31-1029
(2); 39-22-603.5 (1); 39-26-901 (3); 40-3.2-102 (2); 40-3.5-101 (4); and10
44-30-821 (2).11
SECTION 339. Act subject to petition - effective date. Section12
1-7-1001.3, as enacted in section 8 of this act, takes effect March 1, 2026,13
and the remainder of this act takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day14
following the expiration of the ninety-day period after final adjournment15
of the general assembly; except that, if a referendum petition is filed16
pursuant to section 1 (3) of article V of the state constitution against this17
act or an item, section, or part of this act within such period, then the act,18
item, section, or part will not take effect unless approved by the people19
at the general election to be held in November 2026 and, in such case,20
will take effect on the date of the official declaration of the vote thereon21
by the governor.22
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