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CO HB1222
Bill
Status
6/5/2017
Primary Sponsor
Lois Landgraf
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AI Summary
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Creates a voluntary contribution line on Colorado state income tax return forms allowing taxpayers to designate contributions to the Family Caregiver Support Fund for a five-year period.
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Establishes the Family Caregiver Support Fund in the state treasury to receive annual contributions designated by taxpayers, with all interest and investment income credited to the fund.
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Requires the Department of Revenue to determine and report annual contribution amounts to the State Treasurer and General Assembly, with administrative costs appropriated from the fund.
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Directs the State Treasurer to transfer all remaining fund balance at the end of each fiscal year to Easter Seals Colorado, a nonprofit organization under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), to support family caregivers and individuals with chronic health care needs or disabilities.
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Automatically repeals this part effective January 1 of the sixth income tax year following implementation, unless the General Assembly continues or reestablishes the fund by bill before that date.
Legislative Description
Create Family Caregiver Support Fund Tax Check-off
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Last Action
Governor Signed
6/5/2017