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CO HB1222

Bill

Status

Passed

6/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Lois Landgraf

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Finance4/5/2017
Finance3/3/2017

Full Bill Text

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