HB 13-1302 Summary

• Modifies Colorado Revised Statutes 32-1-607 to change when special district consolidation proceedings must comply with Part 2 organizational requirements.

• Consolidation proceedings that will provide new or different services within a municipality's boundaries (compared to services currently being provided or authorized by the consolidating districts) are now subject to Part 2 provisions.

• Consolidation proceedings must comply with Part 2 organization requirements after adoption of consolidation and concurring resolutions but before filing with the court, except existing service provisions in section 32-1-203(2)(b) do not apply.

• Affected municipalities become interested parties entitled to notice of all consolidation proceedings, and either the initiating or concurring special district board can terminate the consolidation if it disapproves the final service plan.

• The act takes effect August 7, 2013, unless subject to a referendum petition, in which case approval by voters in November 2014 is required; applies to consolidation proceedings commenced on or after the effective date.