HB 16-1033 Summary

• Amends the Colorado Human Trafficking Council to add a judicial branch representative appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

• Allows council members to be reimbursed for actual travel expenses incurred in performing their duties, though they continue to serve without compensation.

• Council membership must include expertise in child welfare and human services to address the unique needs of child victims involved in the child welfare system.

• Council members serve four-year terms at the pleasure of their appointing authority and may be reappointed for additional terms.

• Took effect August 10, 2016, subject to referendum petition provisions.