CO HB1332

Authorizes the Colorado Public Utilities Commission to use funds from the Colorado Telephone Users with Disabilities Fund to support talking book library services for persons with disabilities.

Amends the cost recovery mechanism under the telecommunications relay services surcharge to include library services support authorized by Section 24-90-105 (1)(e).

Appropriates $250,000 for fiscal year 2019-20 to the Department of Regulatory Agencies (Public Utilities Commission) for the Colorado talking book library.

Appropriates $250,000 for fiscal year 2019-20 to the Department of Education using reappropriated funds from the Department of Regulatory Agencies for the Colorado talking book library.

Takes effect August 2, 2019, unless a referendum petition is filed, in which case it requires approval by voters in the November 2020 general election.