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Second Regular Session

Sixty-first General Assembly

LLS NO. 98­0303.01 DHG HOUSE BILL 98­1028

STATE OF COLORADO

BY REPRESENTATIVE Young;

also SENATOR Bishop.

BUSINESS AFFAIRS & LABOR

A BILL FOR AN ACT

CONCERNING CONTINUATION OF THE FUNCTION OF LICENSING OF BINGO AND OTHER GAMES OF CHANCE THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF STATE.

Bill Summary

(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does not necessarily reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted.)

Sunset Process ­ House Business Affairs and Labor Committee. Continues the function of licensing of bingo and other games of chance through the secretary of state for another 5 years, until July 1, 2003.


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

SECTION 1.  12­9­113, Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended to read:

12­9­113.  Repeal ­ review of functions. This article is repealed, effective July 1, 1998 JULY 1, 2003. Prior to such repeal, the licensing functions of the secretary of state shall be reviewed as provided for in section 24­34­104, C.R.S.

SECTION 2.  Repeal.  24­34­104 (27.1), Colorado Revised Statutes, is repealed as follows:

24­34­104.  General assembly review of regulatory agencies and functions for termination, continuation, or reestablishment. (27.1)  The function of licensing of bingo and other games of chance through the secretary of state in accordance with article 9 of title 12, C.R.S., shall terminate July 1, 1998.

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:

(c)  THE FUNCTION OF LICENSING OF BINGO AND OTHER GAMES OF CHANCE THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF STATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 9 OF TITLE 12, 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.