HB 20-1324 Summary

• Repeals the January 1, 2021 sunset date for the voluntary income tax return check-off that allows taxpayers to contribute to the Colorado domestic abuse program fund, making the program permanent.

• Authorizes the state department of human services to seek, accept, and expend gifts, grants, and donations from private or public sources for domestic abuse programs.

• Requires all money received through gifts, grants, or donations to be transmitted to the state treasurer and credited to the Colorado domestic abuse program fund.

• Updates statutory language to clarify the executive director's authority to expend funds in the Colorado domestic abuse program fund for program purposes.

• Takes effect 90 days after final adjournment of the 2020 legislative session, subject to referendum petition provisions.