CO SB151

Prohibits the district from discriminating against individuals with disabilities and against individuals based on race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in provision of transportation services, with private right of action in district court for violations.

Expands the board of directors from 15 to 17 voting members by adding two governor-appointed at-large directors (one representing constituents with disabilities, one with equitable transportation planning experience) and two nonvoting ex-officio members (state treasurer and CDOT executive director).

Requires monthly board meetings instead of quarterly, live broadcasts of meetings whenever practicable, physical presence for voting except for documented medical conditions, and allows procedures for director removal and compensation reduction for absences.

Establishes contribution limits for RTD board candidates ($1,250 from individuals, $6,750 from small donor committees, $5,000 from political parties) and requires state auditor to conduct audits of pension plans, organizational structure/compensation, and vehicular services cost-efficiency.

Provides whistleblower protections for district employees and contractors, includes district within state auditor's fraud hotline scope, subjects directors and certain employees to state ethics requirements, and allows district to provide commercial and retail services at its facilities.