Currently, the Colorado school of mines (institution) must use its state fee-for-service contract money to provide merit- and need-based scholarships and graduate support funding to reduce tuition for in-state students. In addition to tuition supports, the bill allows the institution to use state fee-for-service contract money to fund services and programs described in the bill, including but not limited to counseling, academic support, student recruiting, and precollegiate programs. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
The bill makes findings regarding partnerships between military installations and their host communities in the state with regard to the shared-service opportunities that can cut costs and increase efficiencies in providing governmental services. The bill directs the department of local affairs to support cooperative intergovernmental agreements between military installations and local governments to the extent that the department may do so within existing programs, resources, and technical expertise. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
The bill requires that any complaint filed with the division of professions and occupations in the department of regulatory agencies against a mental health professional alleging a maintenance-of-records violation must be commenced within 7 years after the alleged act or failure to act giving rise to the complaint. Mental health professionals must give notice to former clients that a client's records may not be retained after the 7-year period. Complaints subject to the 7-year filing period must be resolved by the agency within 2 years after the date the complaint was filed. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
The bill specifies that the department of revenue may not require physical inspection of a vehicle, including a vehicle identification number inspection, to verify information about the vehicle before registering or titling the vehicle if: The applicant for a new registration for the vehicle presents either a copy of a manufacturer's certificate of origin or a purchase receipt from the dealer or the out-of-state seller and either document indicates that the applicant purchased the vehicle as new; or At the time of application, the vehicle is currently registered or titled in another Colorado county. The bill also creates a pilot program that issues a permit to a transportation association to verify information for the purposes of titling and registration of commercial vehicles. To qualify the association must:. Employ verifiers who demonstrate knowledge of the process and standards and who have not been convicted of violating property crimes within the last 10 years; and Provide a $10,000 bond to hold harmless any person who suffers loss or damage arising from the issuance of a certificate of title that included a verification done by the permit holder. A permit holder may charge only $25 for a verification, and a permit may be revoked for failing to meet the standards of the bill or any rules promulgated under the bill. The chief of the Colorado state patrol may promulgate rules to implement the program. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Illness in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems. The bill amends provisions in current statute to provide for ongoing staff support for the task force concerning treatment of persons with mental illness in the criminal and juvenile justice systems. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
When property taxes are delinquent, a county treasurer issues a tax certificate, which is a lien on the property. The property can be redeemed upon paying the delinquent taxes, interest, and specified publication, abstract, and search fees. The bill now requires the repayment of any amounts paid to 3rd parties for computer software costs incurred in connection with processing the redemption. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Reform Commission. To assist fire and police pension association (FPPA) employers in establishing a deferred compensation plan, the FPPA board of directors (board) is currently authorized to develop a master deferred compensation plan document for use by employers to establish individual plans. The bill authorizes the board to develop a multi-employer deferred compensation plan document to allow employers to join a multi-employer plan. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Statutory Revision Committee. The bill amends references to an out-of-date version of a standard, formerly promulgated by the American national standards institute but now promulgated by the international code council, that governs construction of accessible housing. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Statutory Revision Committee. The bill repeals a law relating to Colorado's congressional districts that has been rendered obsolete by the redistricting premised on the 2010 federal census. In addition, certain portions of the law being repealed were held unconstitutional by the state supreme court in People Ex Rel. Salazar v. Davidson , 79 P.3d 1221 (Colo. 2003) cert. denied, 541 U.S. 1093, 124 S. Ct. 2228, 159 L. Ed. 2d 260 (2004). The repeal of this law results in the removal of over 9,000 words of text from the Colorado Revised Statutes. The bill also makes a conforming amendment. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Statutory Revision Committee. Pursuant to section 24-1-136 (11)(a)(I), Colorado Revised Statutes, any report that is required to be made to the general assembly by an executive agency or the judicial branch on a periodic basis expires on the day after the third anniversary of the date on which the first report was due unless the general assembly, acting by bill, continues the requirement. The bill addresses reporting requirements of the department of personnel and administration. Sections 1, 2, 6, 8, and 10 repeal reports that are scheduled to repeal according to section 24-1-136 (11)(a)(I). Currently there are no repeal dates in the organic statutes. Sections 3, 4, 5, 7, and 9 continue indefinitely the reporting requirements contained in those statutory sections. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Legislative Audit Committee. The bill permits the Colorado student loan program (program) to enter into an agreement with the department of higher education or another state entity to administer part or all of the college opportunity fund program. The program's authority to contract is effective on and after July 1, 2015.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
The bill changes the salary categorization for locally elected officials in Lake county. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
