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CO SB155
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates the Legislation Inside Advisory Council in the legislative branch, consisting of 40 voting members who are currently incarcerated and 4 nonvoting legislative members, to advise the General Assembly on issues affecting incarcerated people
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Council membership must include people from both men's and women's facilities, different security levels, and reflect the state's demographic diversity; the Department of Corrections executive director also serves as a member
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Requires the council to meet at least 3 times per month and submit annual reports to the Judiciary Committees beginning January 2027, with recommendations for legislation or policy changes
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Establishes a Review Committee of 5 voting legislative members and 5 nonvoting incarcerated council members that may recommend up to 3 bills per interim session
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Designates a nonprofit organization through RFP process to provide staffing and administrative support; no general fund money is appropriated, with the designated organization funded through gifts, grants, and donations
Legislative Description
Legislation Inside Advisory Council
State Government
Last Action
Governor Signed
5/20/2025