CO HB1088

Designates motor vehicle criminal investigators employed by the Department of Revenue as peace officers while performing their duties, with primary authority under Section 42-1-222 and authority to enforce all Colorado state laws, subject to P.O.S.T. board certification.

Designates criminal tax enforcement special agents employed by the Department of Revenue as peace officers while performing their duties, with primary authority to enforce Section 39-21-118 (criminal tax enforcement) and authority to enforce all Colorado state laws, subject to P.O.S.T. board certification.

Exempts the Department of Revenue from the requirement to present legislation during the two regular legislative sessions immediately following its July 1, 2019 peace officer status proposal, citing COVID-19 pandemic delays and substantial compliance with statutory obligations.

Amends Section 24-35-119 to include the new motor vehicle criminal investigator and criminal tax enforcement special agent positions in the definition of "peace officer" for purposes of providing identification cards to retired peace officers.

Takes effect 90 days after final adjournment of the general assembly, unless subject to a referendum petition, in which case it requires voter approval at the November 2022 general election.