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HB24-1276

Sunset Process Commission Deaf Hard of Hearing Deafblind

Concerning the continuation of the Colorado commission for the deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind, and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendations contained in the 2023 sunset report by the department of regulatory agencies.
Session:
2024 Regular Session
Subject:
State Government
Bill Summary

The act implements the recommendations in the department of regulatory agencies' 2023 sunset review and report on the Colorado commission for the deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind (commission) by:

  • Continuing the commission for 7 years, until 2031;
  • Establishing a permanent state auxiliary services program; and
  • Changing the name of the deafblind citizens council to the Colorado deafblind advisory council.

APPROVED by Governor May 28, 2024

EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Status

Introduced
Passed
Became Law

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Sponsors

Sponsor Type Legislators
Prime Sponsor

Rep. M. Bradfield, Rep. M. Young
Sen. P. Lundeen, Sen. R. Zenzinger

Sponsor

Co-sponsor

Rep. J. Amabile, Rep. S. Bird, Rep. A. Boesenecker, Rep. K. Brown, Rep. C. Clifford, Rep. L. Daugherty, Rep. M. Duran, Rep. R. English, Rep. E. Epps, Rep. M. Froelich, Rep. E. Hamrick, Rep. I. Jodeh, Rep. J. Joseph, Rep. C. Kipp, Rep. S. Lieder, Rep. M. Lindsay, Rep. M. Lukens, Rep. B. Marshall, Rep. T. Mauro, Rep. J. McCluskie, Rep. B. McLachlan, Rep. M. Snyder, Rep. T. Story, Rep. B. Titone, Rep. E. Velasco, Rep. S. Vigil, Rep. J. Willford, Rep. S. Woodrow
Sen. J. Buckner, Sen. L. Cutter, Sen. T. Exum, Sen. R. Fields, Sen. J. Ginal, Sen. J. Gonzales, Sen. C. Hansen, Sen. S. Jaquez Lewis, Sen. B. Kirkmeyer, Sen. C. Kolker, Sen. L. Liston, Sen. J. Marchman, Sen. D. Michaelson Jenet, Sen. R. Pelton, Sen. B. Pelton, Sen. K. Priola, Sen. D. Roberts, Sen. P. Will, Sen. F. Winter

The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 7, 2024, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 8, 2024, unless otherwise specified. Details