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CO SB046

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2011

Primary Sponsor

Steve King

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Makes mandatory the post-enactment review of bills by legislative service agencies for all bills containing an accountability clause and legislative declaration, removing the optional 2-year anniversary review option.

  • Requires reviews to be completed no later than 180 days after the five-year anniversary (changed from optional two or five-year options) of bill enactment.

  • Exempts specific bill types from accountability clause and legislative declaration requirements, including appropriation bills, redistricting bills, controlled substance scheduling bills, and bills where the General Assembly deems such provisions inapplicable or inappropriate.

  • Directs legislative service agencies to report written findings to legislative leadership and bill prime sponsors within 60 days of completing a review, with reports designated as public records.

  • Takes effect August 10, 2011, or following voter approval in November 2012 if a referendum petition is filed within 90 days of final adjournment.

Legislative Description

Mandatory Post-enactment Review Of Bills

Last Action

Senate Committee on State, Veterans & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely

2/2/2011

Committee Referrals

State, Veterans & Military Affairs1/19/2011

Full Bill Text

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