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CO HB1060

Bill

Status

Passed

3/27/2014

Primary Sponsor

Diane Mitsch-Bush

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Colorado Revised Statutes 31-23-203 to allow municipalities to compensate members of municipal planning commissions through municipal ordinance, changing the default from unpaid service.

  • Adds gender-neutral language ("OR HER") throughout the statute regarding administrative officials, appointees, and term succession procedures.

  • Maintains existing requirements that appointed members hold no other municipal office, except one member may serve on the zoning board of adjustment or appeals.

  • Preserves staggered six-year terms for appointed members, with initial appointments of one-third each at two, four, and six-year terms.

  • Takes effect August 6, 2014, unless a referendum petition is filed, in which case it requires voter approval at the November 2014 general election before taking effect.

Legislative Description

Allow Cities To Compensate Planning Commissioners

Last Action

Governor Signed

3/27/2014

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/18/2014
Local Government1/8/2014

Full Bill Text

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