HB 12-1163 Summary

• Repeals the definition of "conditional peace officer authority" from Colorado Revised Statutes 24-31-301(3.5), eliminating this designation for peace officers.

• Amends the definition of "certification" in 24-31-301(2) to remove reference to "conditional peace officer authority" while retaining "basic certification," "provisional certification," and "reserve certification."

• Repeals section 24-31-305(1)(c) regarding peace officer certification requirements.

• Changes the reciprocity requirement in 24-31-308(1)(a) from "for at least" to "within" the preceding three years for out-of-state peace officers seeking provisional certificates.

• Takes effect August 8, 2012, subject to voter approval through a referendum petition process.