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CO HB1094

Bill

Status

Passed

4/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Dore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces gender-specific pronouns (he/him/his) with gender-neutral language ("the attorney general" or "or her") throughout Colorado Revised Statutes sections referencing the attorney general's powers and duties

  • Updates 25 separate statute sections across multiple titles including general attorney general powers, state solicitor duties, investigations, court representation, and advisory roles to various state boards and commissions

  • Changes archaic verb forms to modern equivalents (e.g., "shall" to "must," "deemed to apply" to "applies")

  • Applies to statutes governing attorney general responsibilities in areas including civil investigations, racketeering cases, tax enforcement, environmental violations, trust administration, and employee representation

  • Takes effect 90 days after final adjournment of the general assembly (August 10, 2016) unless subject to a referendum petition filed by voters

Legislative Description

Make References To Attorney General Gender Neutral

Last Action

Governor Signed

4/14/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2016
Judiciary1/19/2016

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