House Bill 14-1176 Summary

• Modifies the performance audit cycle for Colorado's AIR emissions program by changing the audit schedule from every third year to every fifth year, starting with an audit by January 1, 2018.

• Requires the legislative audit committee to conduct performance audits of the AIR program, including the clean screen program, on a recurring schedule.

• Mandates that the legislative audit committee hold a public hearing to review each completed audit report.

• Takes effect 90 days after the 2014 legislative session ends (August 6, 2014), unless a referendum petition is filed, in which case it requires voter approval at the November 2014 election.