Rep. Jovan Melton

Currently, if a person's motor vehicle has a remote starter system and adequate security measures, he or she may leave the motor vehicle unattended while the engine is running. The bill provides that a motor vehicle may be left unattended if either a remote starter system or adequate security measures are in place. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

The Colorado constitution currently prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime for which an individual has been duly convicted. If approved at the November 6, 2018, general election by a statewide majority vote, the concurrent resolution prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude in all circumstances by repealing the existing exception to the prohibition. The resolution also clarifies in a nonconstitutional legislative declaration that the purpose of the proposed constitutional amendment is not to disallow opportunities for persons convicted of crimes to work but instead to merely prohibit compulsory labor from such individuals. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this concurrent resolution as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

Under current law, there are no provisions that specifically address what happens to a regulated marijuana business when a representative is appointed for the business. The bill requires a potential appointee to certify to the court prior to the appointment that he or she is suitable to hold a marijuana business license. After the appointment, the appointee shall apply to the state licensing authority for a finding of suitability. The state licensing authority must provide the appointee with a temporary appointee registration after receiving notification of the initial appointment. The bill gives the state licensing authority rule-making authority regarding temporary appointee registrations. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

The bill defines 'open blockchain token' and exempts certain open blockchain tokens from the definition of 'security' for purposes of the 'Colorado Securities Act'. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

Current state park law excludes seaplanes from the definition of a 'vessel', and applicable park rules essentially prohibit seaplanes from landing in or taking off from state park water bodies. The bill: Directs the division of parks and wildlife in the department of natural resources to: Establish proposed procedures for the mandatory inspection and decontamination of seaplanes landing on water bodies in the state for the purposes of aquatic nuisance species prevention and containment and report on the procedures to the general assembly by September 1, 2019; and Establish a stakeholder process to evaluate seaplane access to 2 lakes located at state parks identified by the division and report the results of the stakeholder process to the general assembly by September 1, 2019; and Specifies that the prohibition on the landing of seaplanes in state parks does not apply in the event of an emergency, including for seaplanes engaged in firefighting operations.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) Read More

The bill makes it a misdemeanor criminal offense for a person to trade a vote or offer to trade a vote with another elector in this state or a person in another state in exchange for the other person's vote for or against a particular candidate, ballot issue, or ballot question. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

The bill allows a unit of local government to enact laws increasing the minimum wage within its jurisdiction. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

Under current law, persons who offer cryptocurrency "wallets", buy or sell cryptocurrencies, or exchange cryptocurrency with fiat currency are not clearly outside the scope of activity subject to the "Colorado Securities Act" or the "Money Transmitters Act". The bill defines a new term, "open blockchain token", to describe a unit of cryptocurrency (e.g., bitcoin), and amends the definition of a security to exclude an open blockchain token so long as it is developed and sold in accordance with specified standards. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

The bill requires a provider of commercial mobile radio service in Colorado to make network-level distraction control technology available to the provider's customers so that, at the customer's request, the provider can limit distracting content on an authorized user's mobile electronic device from the network level while the authorized user is driving. The bill specifies that the public utilities commission does not have the authority to regulate, enforce, or promulgate rules regarding the bill. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

The bill creates a pilot program to allow marijuana delivery. The marijuana state licensing authority can enter into a memorandum of understanding with up to 3 municipalities to allow medical and retail marijuana delivery. The state licensing authority can adopt rules regarding marijuana delivery. The state licensing authority can start issuing licenses on January 1, 2019, and the pilot project repeals on December 31, 2020. By March 1, 2020, the state licensing authority shall report to the finance committees of the house of representatives and the senate regarding marijuana delivery in the jurisdictions with the memorandums of understanding. The bill appropriates $310,543 to the department of revenue from the marijuana cash fund. The appropriation is distributed as follows: $230,044 for marijuana enforcement and an additional 2.7 FTE; $12,000 for tax administration IT system support; $14,850 for use by the executive director's office for vehicle lease payments; $11,025 for use by the executive director's office for operating expenses; and $42,624 for the purchase of legal services.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More