Second Regular Session Sixty-ninth General Assembly STATE OF COLORADO INTRODUCED LLS NO. 14-0851.01 Christy Chase x2008 HOUSE BILL 14-1168 HOUSE SPONSORSHIP Duran, May, Gerou SENATE SPONSORSHIP Lambert, Hodge, Steadman House Committees Senate Committees Business, Labor, Economic, & Workforce Development A BILL FOR AN ACT Concerning the repeal of the "Private Investigators Voluntary Licensure Act". Bill Summary (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at http://www.leg.state.co.us/billsummaries.) Joint Budget Committee. In 2011, the general assembly enacted House Bill 11-1195, authorizing the creation of a voluntary licensure program for private investigators in the division of professions and occupations (division) in the department of regulatory agencies. Effective July 1, 2014, the division is precluded from accepting new license applications or renewing licenses issued prior to that date. The program repeals when all outstanding licenses expire. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado: SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-58.5-104, amend (1) (a) as follows: 12-58.5-104. Voluntary license - title protection - penalty. (1) (a) By July 1, 2012 Before July 1, 2014, a private investigator conducting private investigations in this state who meets the requirements of section 12-58.5-105 may obtain a license from the director. Only a private investigator who obtains a license pursuant to section 12-58.5-105 shall hold himself or herself out as, or use the title of, a "licensed private investigator". SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 12-58.5-105, amend (1) introductory portion and (4) as follows: 12-58.5-105. Private investigator voluntary license - qualifications - fees - renewal. (1) Before July 1, 2014, upon application in the form and manner determined by the director, payment of the required fee, submission of business registration documentation as required by subsection (3) of this section, and satisfaction of the requirements of subsection (2) of this section, the director shall issue an initial or renewal license to an applicant who provides evidence satisfactory to the director that he or she: (4) An applicant for licensure shall pay license renewal, and reinstatement fees established by the director pursuant to section 24-34-105, C.R.S. All licenses shall be renewed or reinstated pursuant to a schedule established by the director and pursuant to section 24-34-102 (8), C.R.S. If a person fails to renew his or her license pursuant to the schedule established by the director, the license expires and the person shall not hold himself or herself out as a licensed private investigator until he or she pays the appropriate fees to reinstate the license. On or after July 1, 2014, the director shall not accept any new license applications and shall not renew a license issued pursuant to this section prior to that date. SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 12-58.5-110 as follows: 12-58.5-110. Repeal of article - review of functions. This article is repealed, effective September 1, 2016. Prior to its repeal, the powers, duties, and functions of the director regarding the licensure of private investigators as specified in this article shall be reviewed as provided in section 24-34-104, C.R.S. when all licenses issued pursuant to this article expire. The director shall notify the revisor of statutes upon the occurrence of the condition specified in this section. SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-34-104, amend (47.5) introductory portion; and repeal (47.5) (i) as follows: 24-34-104. General assembly review of regulatory agencies and functions for termination, continuation, or reestablishment. (47.5) The following agencies, functions, or both, shall terminate on September 1, 2016: (i) The voluntary licensing of private investigators by the director of the division of professions and occupations in accordance with article 58.5 of title 12, C.R.S. SECTION 5. Effective date. This act takes effect July 1, 2014. SECTION 6. Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety.