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CO SB035

Bill

Status

Passed

3/1/2018

Primary Sponsor

Bob Gardner

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new Title 44 ("Activities Regulated by the Department of Revenue") to consolidate laws administered by the Department of Revenue that were previously scattered across Title 12 and Title 24.

  • Relocates the "Gambling Payment Intercept Act" from Title 24, Article 35, Part 6 to Title 44, Article 33 without changing the substantive law or its operation.

  • Establishes a registry system requiring gaming and pari-mutuel wagering licensees to check against debtors (child support obligors, criminal restitution debtees, and state debt holders) before making payments, with funds withheld and distributed to appropriate departments.

  • Sets minimum outstanding debt threshold of $300, adds $25 administrative fee per debt certified, and allows licensees to retain at least $30 per withheld payment to cover compliance costs.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2018, subject to voter approval if a referendum petition is filed within 90 days after legislative adjournment.

Legislative Description

Relocate Title 24 Gambling Intercept To Title 44

Last Action

Governor Signed

3/1/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/25/2018
Judiciary1/10/2018

Full Bill Text

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