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An Act

HOUSE BILL 98­1007

BY REPRESENTATIVES Spradley, Taylor, and Hagedorn;

also SENATOR Wattenberg.

CONCERNING CONTINUATION OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:

SECTION 1.  40­2­101 (3) (b), Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended to read:

40­2­101.  Creation ­ appointment ­ term ­ subject to termination ­ repeal of article. (3) (b)  This article is repealed, effective July 1, 1998 JULY 1, 2003.

SECTION 2.  Repeal. 24­34­104 (27) (c), Colorado Revised Statutes, is repealed as follows:

24­34­104.  General assembly review of regulatory agencies and functions for termination, continuation, or reestablishment. (27) (c)  The following division in the department of regulatory agencies shall terminate on July 1, 1998: The public utilities commission, created by article 2 of title 40, C.R.S.

SECTION 3.  24­34­104 (32.5), Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW PARAGRAPH to read:

24­34­104.  General assembly review of regulatory agencies and functions for termination, continuation, or reestablishment. (32.5)  The following agencies, functions, or both, shall terminate on July 1, 2003:

(d)  THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, CREATED BY ARTICLE 2 OF TITLE 40, C.R.S.

SECTION 4.  Effective date. This act shall take effect July 1, 1998.

SECTION 5.  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.



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Charles E. Berry Tom Norton

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE PRESIDENT OF

OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE





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Judith M. Rodrigue Patricia K. Dicks

CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF

OF REPRESENTATIVES THE SENATE



APPROVED________________________________________




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Roy Romer

GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO


Created: 4/24/98 Updated: 4/24/98