CO HB1391

Authorizes treasurers of public governmental entities, including the state treasurer and university treasurers, to make payments by check in addition to existing warrant payment methods

Updates Colorado Revised Statutes across multiple sections to recognize checks as a valid payment instrument alongside warrants, with the same signature and countersignature requirements

Applies to state institutions of higher education, requiring presidential authorization and secretary countersignature for check payments, matching existing warrant procedures

Extends check authority to state fiscal operations including controller payments, refunds, capital construction funds, and imprest cash accounts

Declared necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety, indicating urgent need for modernized payment processing methods