CO SB121

Clarifies section 24-50-134, Colorado Revised Statutes, to ensure moving and relocation expense provisions for state employees comply with federal Internal Revenue Service regulations.

Allows state employees required to change residence due to job assignment change, promotion, or other duty-related reasons to receive reimbursement for reasonable moving expenses, including household goods transport and travel costs to new residence.

Provides relocation expenses as a per diem allowance up to 30 days maximum for necessary expenses during permanent residence relocation, with employees able to exclude interruptions for sick leave, vacation, or authorized leave.

Requires the State Controller to promulgate rules in accordance with the State Administrative Procedure Act and federal IRS regulations, including eligibility circumstances, allowable expense types, and maximum reimbursement amounts.

Effective date is August 8, 2018, subject to the 90-day referendum petition period; if challenged, effectiveness depends on voter approval in November 2018.