HB19-1178 Summary

• Renames "Western State Colorado University" to "Western Colorado University" throughout Colorado Revised Statutes, effective July 1, 2019

• Updates all references in statute sections 23-56-101 through 23-56-106 governing the university's establishment, board of trustees, status, and control

• Makes corresponding name changes in 17 additional statute sections affecting higher education governance, admissions, tuition assistance, and institutional definitions

• Includes a temporary fund transfer provision requiring the state treasurer to transfer unexpended money from the old fund name to the new fund name by July 15, 2019, with this provision repealing July 1, 2020

• Declares the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety