SENATE BILL 97101
BY SENATORS Rizzuto, Hernandez, Hopper, Johnson, Linkhart, Martinez, Matsunaka, Pascoe, Phillips, Rupert, Tanner, and Wham;
also REPRESENTATIVES Grampsas, Allen, Bacon, Mace,
Romero, and Snyder.
CONCERNING CONTRACTS TO RECEIVE FEDERAL MATCHING
FUNDS FOR AMOUNTS SPENT IN PROVIDING HEALTH SERVICES TO STUDENTS
IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State
of Colorado:
SECTION 1. Part
5 of article 4 of title 26, Colorado Revised Statutes, 1989 Repl.
Vol., as amended, is amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION
to read:
264531. Health services
provision by school districts repeal.
(1) AS USED IN THIS SECTION:
(a) "EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR" MEANS
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE POLICY
AND FINANCING.
(b) "SCHOOL DISTRICT" MEANS
ANY BOARD OF COOPERATIVE SERVICES ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE
5 OF TITLE 22, C.R.S., ANY STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION THAT
SERVES STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE COLORADO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND,
CREATED IN ARTICLE 80 OF TITLE 22, C.R.S., AND ANY PUBLIC SCHOOL
DISTRICT ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF COLORADO, EXCEPT A JUNIOR
COLLEGE DISTRICT.
(c) "STATE DEPARTMENT" MEANS
THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING.
(d) "UNDERINSURED" MEANS A PERSON
WHO HAS SOME HEALTH INSURANCE, BUT WHOSE INSURANCE DOES NOT ADEQUATELY
COVER THE TYPES OF HEALTH SERVICES FOR WHICH A SCHOOL DISTRICT
MAY RECEIVE FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS UNDER THIS SECTION.
(2) (a) ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY CONTRACT
WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT UNDER THIS SECTION TO RECEIVE FEDERAL
MATCHING FUNDS FOR AMOUNTS SPENT IN PROVIDING HEALTH SERVICES
THROUGH THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO STUDENTS WHO ARE RECEIVING MEDICAID
BENEFITS PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE.
(b) APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS UNDER THIS SECTION
DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A COMMITMENT BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO CONTINUE
PROVIDING HEALTH SERVICES TO STUDENTS THROUGH THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
USING STATE GENERAL FUNDS IF FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE
IN THE FUTURE. ANY MONEYS PROVIDED TO A SCHOOL DISTRICT PURSUANT
TO A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL NOT SUPPLANT
STATE OR LOCAL MONEYS PROVIDED TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLES 20 TO 28 OR ARTICLE 54 OF TITLE 22,
C.R.S.
(c) NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL BE CONSTRUED
AS REQUIRING ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AS PROVIDED
IN THIS SECTION. PARTICIPATION IN A CONTRACT BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT
IS VOLUNTARY.
(d) THE STATE DEPARTMENT MAY MAKE CONTRACTING
AND REIMBURSEMENT OF MONEYS UNDER THIS SECTION CONTINGENT UPON
EITHER:
(I) THE CONTRACTING SCHOOL DISTRICT CERTIFYING
TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT, THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION,
THAT IT HAS EXPENDED LOCAL AND STATE MONEYS IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT
TO MEET THE NONFEDERAL SHARE OF EXPENDITURES BEING CLAIMED FOR
FEDERAL FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION; OR
(II) THE CONTRACTING SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFER PROVISIONS
OF THE FEDERAL MEDICAID LAW, 42 U.S.C. SEC. 1396, ET SEQ.
(3) EACH YEAR, BY A DATE ESTABLISHED BY
RULE OF THE MEDICAL SERVICES BOARD, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SHALL NOTIFY THE STATE DEPARTMENT CONCERNING ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT
THAT CHOOSES TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AS PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION
AND THE ANTICIPATED LEVEL OF FUNDING FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL
DISTRICT TO MAINTAIN THE SAME LEVEL OF FUNDING OR SERVICES FROM
YEAR TO YEAR.
(4) (a) (I) EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT
THAT CHOOSES TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AS PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION
SHALL DEVELOP A SERVICES PLAN WITH INPUT FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
THAT IDENTIFIES THE TYPES OF HEALTH SERVICES NEEDED BY STUDENTS
WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE SERVICES IT ANTICIPATES PROVIDING.
EXCEPT FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND SERVICES RELATED TO ALLEGATIONS
OF CHILD ABUSE, A STUDENT'S PARTICIPATION IN ANY PSYCHOLOGICAL,
BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, OR EMOTIONAL SERVICES, INCLUDING COUNSELING
OR REFERRALS, SHALL BE OPTIONAL AND SHALL REQUIRE THE PRIOR WRITTEN
AND INFORMED CONSENT OF A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF THE STUDENT.
(II) (A) ANY HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE
OR FORM RELATED TO SERVICES FUNDED IN PART THROUGH THIS SECTION
SHALL ONLY RELATE TO THE STUDENT'S PERSONAL HEALTH, HABITS, OR
CONDUCT AND SHALL NOT INCLUDE QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE HABITS,
OR CONDUCT OF ANY OTHER MEMBER OF THE STUDENT'S FAMILY.
(B) NO MEDICAL OR HEALTH DATA OR INFORMATION
IDENTIFYING THE STUDENT OR THE STUDENT'S FAMILY SHALL BE DISCLOSED
TO ANY PERSON OTHER THAN A PERSON SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE
THE INFORMATION OR DATA WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN AND INFORMED
CONSENT OF A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF THE STUDENT.
(b) EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT CHOOSES
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AS PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION SHALL PERFORM
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF ITS UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED
STUDENTS AND MAY SPEND AN APPROPRIATE PORTION, NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY
PERCENT, OF THE FEDERAL MONEYS RECEIVED ON HEALTH CARE FOR LOWINCOME
STUDENTS. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS PARAGRAPH (b), LOWINCOME
STUDENTS MEANS STUDENTS WHOSE FAMILIES ARE BELOW ONE HUNDRED EIGHTYFIVE
PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL.
(c) THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL SUBMIT THE
SERVICES PLAN TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WITH A NOTICE OF
PARTICIPATION FOR PURPOSES OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE EVALUATION
AND TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR APPROVAL.
(5) EACH YEAR NOT LESS THAN NINETY DAYS
PRIOR TO THE NOTIFICATION DATE ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION
(3) OF THIS SECTION, THE STATE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROVIDE INFORMATION
THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS REGARDING
THE AMOUNT OF AVAILABLE MONEYS AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
REQUIRED TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR
THAT YEAR. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY EXISTING RESOURCES, THE DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION SHALL PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS
IN DETERMINING LEVELS OF FUNDING, MEETING ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS,
AND DEVELOPING SERVICES PLANS.
(6) FOLLOWING THE NOTIFICATION DATE ESTABLISHED
PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (3) OF THIS SECTION, EACH CONTRACTING SCHOOL
DISTRICT, THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SHALL ENTER INTO
A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT SPECIFYING THE HEALTH SERVICES
TO BE PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE AMOUNT TO BE EXPENDED
IN PROVIDING THE SERVICES, AND THE AMOUNT OF FEDERAL MATCHING
FUNDS FOR WHICH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE CONTRACT.
(7) THE STATE DEPARTMENT IS AUTHORIZED
TO ACCEPT AND EXPEND DONATIONS, CONTRIBUTIONS, GRANTS, INCLUDING
FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS, AND OTHER MONEYS THAT IT MAY RECEIVE TO
FINANCE THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPLEMENTING THIS SECTION.
(8) (a) UNDER THE CONTRACT ENTERED
INTO PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, A CONTRACTING SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL
RECEIVE FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT ALL OF THE FEDERAL MATCHING
FUNDS FOR WHICH IT IS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE CONTRACT, LESS THE AMOUNT
OF STATE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS ALLOWED UNDER PARAGRAPH (b) OF THIS
SUBSECTION (8). ALL MONEYS RECEIVED BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT PURSUANT
TO THIS SECTION SHALL BE USED ONLY TO OFFSET COSTS INCURRED FOR
PROVISION OF STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OR
TO CASH FUND STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
(b) TOTAL ALLOWABLE STATE ADMINISTRATIVE
COSTS FOR CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO UNDER THIS SECTION FOR BOTH THE
STATE DEPARTMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ARE TWO HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS OR TWO PERCENT OF THE TOTAL ANNUAL AMOUNT OF
FEDERAL FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE CONTRACTS FOR THE ENTIRE STATE,
WHICHEVER IS GREATER. STATE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INCLUDE COSTS
INCURRED IN EVALUATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS SECTION.
(9) THE BOARD OF MEDICAL SERVICES SHALL
SPECIFY BY RULE THE TYPES OF HEALTH SERVICES FOR WHICH A SCHOOL
DISTRICT MAY RECEIVE FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS UNDER A CONTRACT CREATED
UNDER THIS SECTION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
(a) BASIC PRIMARY, PHYSICAL, DENTAL, AND
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES;
(b) REHABILITATION SERVICES;
(c) EARLY AND PERIODIC SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS,
AND TREATMENT SERVICES; AND
(d) SERVICE COORDINATION, OUTREACH, ENROLLMENT,
AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.
(10) (a) A SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT PROVIDES
HEALTH SERVICES UNDER CONTRACT PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION MAY PROVIDE
THE HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTLY OR THROUGH CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIPS
OR AGREEMENTS WITH PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ENTITIES, AS ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. HOWEVER, NO MONEYS SHALL BE EXPENDED IN ANY
FORM FOR ABORTIONS, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 264512
OR AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW.
(b) WHERE POSSIBLE, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL COORDINATE THE PROVISION OF HEALTH SERVICES TO A STUDENT WITH THE STUDENT'S PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER. EXCEPT FOR THOSE SERVICES THAT ARE REQUIRED BY AN INDIVIDUAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DEVELOPED PURSUANT TO SECTION 2220108 (4), C.R.S., OR BY A SECTION 504 PLAN DEVELOPED PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL "REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973", 29 U.S.C. SEC. 701, ET SEQ., SCHOOL DISTRICTS SHALL NOT CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT UNDER THIS SECTION FOR DIRECT SERVICES TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS THAT WOULD NORMALLY BE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS BY THEIR HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION.
(11) (a) THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL
APPLY FOR AND SECURE ANY FEDERAL WAIVERS AND STATE PLAN AMENDMENTS
REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT THIS SECTION.
(b) THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS SECTION
IS CONDITIONED UPON WRITTEN APPROVAL OF A STATE MEDICAID PLAN
AMENDMENT BY THE FEDERAL HEALTH CARE FINANCING ADMINISTRATION,
AND, IF SUCH WRITTEN APPROVAL IS NOT RECEIVED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT
ON OR BEFORE JUNE 30, 1998, THIS SECTION IS REPEALED, AS OF JULY
1, 1998. IN ADDITION, THIS SECTION SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT ONLY
FOR SO LONG AS FEDERAL FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION IS AVAILABLE FOR
REIMBURSEMENTS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS. IN THE EVENT, AS SPECIFIED
IN WRITING BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO THE GOVERNOR THAT FEDERAL
LAW DOES NOT ALLOW OR IS AMENDED TO DISALLOW REIMBURSEMENTS TO
SCHOOL DISTRICTS OR OTHERWISE PREVENT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS
SECTION, THIS SECTION IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE ON THE DATE OF THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OPINION.
(12) THE STATE DEPARTMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION SHALL WORK WITH THE OFFICE OF STATE PLANNING AND
BUDGETING AND THE JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE IN IMPLEMENTING THIS
SECTION.
(13) THE STATE DEPARTMENT AND THE DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION SHALL ENTER INTO AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE
FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS SECTION. THE MEDICAL SERVICES BOARD
AND THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ARE AUTHORIZED TO PROMULGATE
RULES AS MAY BE NECESSARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGREEMENT.
(14) THE STATE DEPARTMENT SHALL ANNUALLY,
OR MORE OFTEN AS NECESSARY, HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS
FROM SCHOOL DISTRICTS, STATE AGENCIES, AND INTERESTED PERSONS
REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS SECTION.
(15) ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2002, THE
STATE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUBMIT A FORMAL EVALUATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THIS SECTION TO THE COMMITTEES ON EDUCATION AND THE COMMITTEES
ON HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, WELFARE, AND INSTITUTIONS OF THE HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SENATE.
SECTION 2. 264103
(13.5), Colorado Revised Statutes, 1989 Repl. Vol., as amended,
is amended to read:
264103. Definitions.
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
(13.5) "Provider" means any
person, public or private institution, agency, or business concern
providing medical care, services, or goods authorized under this
article and holding, where applicable, a current valid license
or certificate to provide such services or to dispense such goods
and enrolled under the state medical assistance program. These
services must be provided and goods must be dispensed only if
performed, referred, or ordered by a doctor of medicine or a doctor
of osteopathy. Services of dentists, podiatrists, and optometrists
OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT UNDER SECTION 264531
need not be referred or ordered by a doctor of medicine or a doctor
of osteopathy.
SECTION 3. 264203
(1), Colorado Revised Statutes, 1989 Repl. Vol., as amended, is
amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW PARAGRAPH to read:
264203. Mandated programs
with special state provisions. (1) This
section specifies programs developed by Colorado to meet federal
mandates. These programs include but are not limited to:
(f) THE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES
TO STUDENTS BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 264531.
SECTION 4. 264513,
Colorado Revised Statutes, 1989 Repl. Vol., as amended, is amended
BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SUBSECTION to read:
264513. Clinic services. (6) "CLINIC
SERVICES" ALSO MEANS PREVENTIVE, DIAGNOSTIC, THERAPEUTIC,
REHABILITATIVE, OR PALLIATIVE ITEMS OR SERVICES THAT ARE FURNISHED
TO STUDENTS BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT, BOARD OF COOPERATIVE SERVICES,
OR STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE "COLORADO
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ACT" PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION
264531.
SECTION 5. 222112
(1), Colorado Revised Statutes, 1995 Repl. Vol., as amended, is
amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW PARAGRAPH to read:
222112. Commissioner
duties. (1) Subject to the
supervision of the state board, the commissioner has the following
duties:
(n) TO ENTER INTO AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING AND TO
PROMULGATE SUCH RULES AND REGULATIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY UNDER
THE AGREEMENT TO ENABLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, BOARDS OF COOPERATIVE
SERVICES, AND STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS
AND TO RECEIVE FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR MONEYS SPENT IN PROVIDING
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 264513
(6) OR 264531, C.R.S.;
SECTION 6. 225108
(1), Colorado Revised Statutes, 1995 Repl. Vol., is amended BY
THE ADDITION OF A NEW PARAGRAPH to read:
225108. Powers of board
of cooperative services. (1) In
addition to any other powers granted by law, the board of cooperative
services shall have the following specific powers, to be exercised
in its judgment:
(h) TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS AND TO RECEIVE
FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR MONEYS SPENT IN PROVIDING STUDENT HEALTH
SERVICES PURSUANT TO SECTION 264513 (6) OR 264531,
C.R.S.
SECTION 7. 2232110
(1), Colorado Revised Statutes, 1995 Repl. Vol., is amended BY
THE ADDITION OF A NEW PARAGRAPH to read:
2232110. Board of education
specific powers. (1) In
addition to any other power granted to a board of education of
a school district by law, each board of education of a school
district shall have the following specific powers, to be exercised
in its judgment:
(ii) TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS AND TO RECEIVE
FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR MONEYS SPENT IN PROVIDING STUDENT HEALTH
SERVICES PURSUANT TO SECTION 264513 (6) OR 264531,
C.R.S.
SECTION 8. 2280103,
Colorado Revised Statutes, 1995 Repl. Vol., is amended to read:
2280103. Name powers.
(1) Such institution is a body corporate under the
name of Colorado school for the deaf and the blind and may sue
and be sued and may take and hold real estate by gift, devise,
or otherwise for the use and benefit of such school.
(2) THE INSTITUTION MAY ENTER INTO CONTRACTS
AND RECEIVE FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR MONEYS SPENT IN PROVIDING
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 264513
(6) OR 264531, C.R.S.
SECTION 9. Repeal. Article
82 of title 22, Colorado Revised Statutes, 1995 Repl. Vol., as
amended, is repealed.
SECTION 10. Appropriation.
(1) In addition to any other appropriation, there is hereby appropriated,
to the department of health care policy and financing, medical
services, other medical programs, for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 1997, the sum of seventeen million eight hundred fiftyfour
thousand three hundred twentysix dollars ($17,854,326) and
2.0 FTE, or so much thereof as may be necessary for the implementation
of this act. Of said sum, eight million five hundred sixtyfour
thousand seven hundred twenty dollars ($8,564,720) shall be from
moneys provided by school districts and nine million two hundred
eightynine thousand six hundred six dollars ($9,289,606)
shall be from matching federal funds. Of the federal funds appropriated,
ninety thousand two hundred eightyeight dollars ($90,288),
or so much thereof as may be necessary for the implementation
of this act, shall be for the department's administrative expenses.
(2) In addition to any other appropriation, there
is hereby appropriated, to the department of education, school
district and library assistance, for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 1997, the sum of ninetynine thousand three hundred
ninetynine dollars ($99,399), or so much thereof as may
be necessary for the implementation of this act. Said sum shall
be from a cash funds exempt transfer made from the department
of health care policy and financing out of the federal funds appropriation
made in subsection (1) of this section and pursuant to the interagency
agreement developed pursuant to section 264531 (13),
Colorado Revised Statutes.
(3) In addition to any other appropriation, there
is hereby appropriated, to the department of education, distributions,
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1997, the sum of nine million
ninetynine thousand nine hundred nineteen dollars ($9,099,919),
or so much thereof as may be necessary for the implementation
of this act. Said sum shall be from a cash funds exempt transfer
made from the department of health care policy and financing out
of the federal funds appropriation made in subsection (1) of this
section and pursuant to the interagency agreement developed pursuant
to section 264531 (13), Colorado Revised Statutes.
SECTION 11. 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.
____________________________ ____________________________
Tom Norton Charles E. Berry
PRESIDENT OF SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
THE SENATE OF REPRESENTATIVES
____________________________ ____________________________
Joan M. Albi Judith M. Rodrigue
SECRETARY OF CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE
THE SENATE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APPROVED________________________________________
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Roy Romer
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO