Section 1 of the bill defines 3 classes of electrical assisted bicycle, depending on their top speed and whether the electric motor assists in propulsion only while the rider is pedaling or propels the bicycle independently. Sections 2 and 3 make technical and conforming amendments. Section 4 requires manufacturers to label electrical assisted bicycles as class 1, class 2, or class 3, as appropriate, and prohibits a person from modifying an electrical assisted bicycle without also relabeling it to accurately reflect its classification. Section 4 also requires all electrical assisted bicycles to comply with federal consumer product safety commission (CPSC) requirements and specified classes of electrical assisted bicycles to be equipped with appropriate braking systems and speedometers. Section 5 : Gives local governments the authority to allow or prohibit the use of specified classes of electrical assisted bicycles on pedestrian paths and bike paths; Prohibits a person under the age of 16 from riding a class 3 electrical assisted bicycle except as a passenger; For class 3 electrical assisted bicycles, requires all riders under 18 to wear a helmet certified by the CPSC or the American Society for Testing Materials; and Specifies that noncompliance with the helmet law does not constitute negligence or negligence per se in a lawsuit seeking damages.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
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Under current law, institutions of higher education are limited in the number and length of term employment contracts or contract extensions that the institution can award. In addition, institutions are prohibited from providing postemployment compensation or benefits to a government-supported employee after the individual's employment has ended, except in limited situations and in limited amounts. Further, under current law, the terms of government-supported employment contracts are generally available for public inspection. For state institutions of higher education, the bill exempts the institution's employee positions that are funded by revenues generated through auxiliary activities, as defined in the bill, from the provisions of current law. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
The bill authorizes a state agency, the Colorado wine industry development board, or an instrumentality of a municipality or county that has a statutory mandate to promote either alcohol beverages manufactured within the state or tourism to an area of the state where alcohol beverages are manufactured to obtain a special event permit to sell alcohol beverages for a limited period. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Colorado Commission on Uniform State Laws. Colorado has adopted the 'Uniform Unsworn Foreign Declarations Act', which allows the use of foreign unsworn declarations in a wide variety of situations. The bill expands the uniform law to include domestic unsworn declarations as contemplated by the 'Uniform Unsworn Declarations Act'. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)