CO SB119

Amends Colorado Revised Statutes 24-6-309 to decriminalize certain prohibited lobbying practices listed in section 24-6-308(1)(b) through (e) and (h) through (n).

Removes criminal misdemeanor penalties for violations of those specific lobbying practices, including fines up to $5,000 and imprisonment up to 12 months.

Maintains misdemeanor penalties for other violations of lobbying regulations, including filing materially false documents or material omissions and failure to comply with material requirements.

Declared necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety under the bill's safety clause.

Approved by Governor John W. Hickenlooper.