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Sixteenth Legislative Day Thursday, January 22, 1998
Absent and excused--Representative Morrison--1.
On motion of Representative Bacon, the reading of the journal of January 21, 1998, was declared dispensed with and approved as corrected by the Chief Clerk.
HB98­1011 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation:
"THE HYDROLOGIC SYSTEM IN WATER DIVISION 3 AND, IN PARTICULAR, THE HYDROLOGY AND GEOLOGY OF THE SHALLOW AQUIFER AND CONFINED AQUIFER SYSTEMS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO SURFACE STREAMS IN WATER DIVISION 3 ARE UNIQUE AND ARE AMONG THE MOST COMPLEX IN THE STATE. UNLESS PROPERLY AUGMENTED, NEW WITHDRAWALS OF GROUNDWATER AFFECTING THE CONFINED AQUIFER SYSTEM CAN MATERIALLY INJURE VESTED WATER RIGHTS AND INCREASE THE BURDEN OF COLORADO'S SCHEDULED DELIVERIES UNDER THE RIO GRANDE COMPACT.";
"SECTION 2. 37­90­137, Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SUBSECTION to read:";
line 18, strike "permits. (2) (b) (II) (C) ANY" and substitute "permits ­ repeal. (12) (a) IN CONSIDERING ANY WELL PERMIT APPLICATION IN WATER DIVISION 3 THAT INVOLVES A NEW WITHDRAWAL OF GROUNDWATER THAT WILL AFFECT THE RATE OR DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF WATER IN THE CONFINED AQUIFER, THE STATE ENGINEER SHALL RECOGNIZE THAT UNAPPROPRIATED WATER IS NOT MADE AVAILABLE AND INJURY IS NOT PREVENTED AS A RESULT OF THE REDUCTION OF WATER CONSUMPTION BY NONIRRIGATED NATIVE VEGETATION.
(b) (I) Any";
"LAWFUL REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH PLANS, SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RULES FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF SUCH GROUNDWATER WITHIN WATER DIVISION 3 THAT ARE PROMULGATED BY THE STATE ENGINEER PURSUANT TO THE PROCEDURES OF SECTION 37­92­501 (2). SUCH RULES SHALL BE BASED UPON SPECIFIC STUDY OF THE CONFINED AQUIFER SYSTEM AND SHALL BE PROMULGATED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2001.".
line 8, strike "MAY NOT BE" and substitute "IS NOT";
line 9, after "AVAILABLE", insert "AND INJURY IS NOT PREVENTED";
line 11, strike "ENSURE THAT" and substitute "PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF";
&QUOT;IN A MANNER THAT WILL PROTECT&QUOT;;
"LONGER DEMANDS ON THE WATER SUPPLY. THE STATE ENGINEER AND THE COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD SHALL PROCEED WITH DILIGENCE TO COMPLETE NEEDED STUDIES.".
"(II) SUBPARAGRAPH (I) OF THIS PARAGRAPH (b) IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2001; EXCEPT THAT NOTHING IN THIS SUBSECTION (12) SHALL AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE RULES ADOPTED BY THE STATE ENGINEER FOR GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWALS IN WATER DIVISION 3, OR AFFECT THE APPLICABILITY OF SUCH RULES TO WELL PERMITS THAT HAVE BEEN OR WILL BE ISSUED, AND JUDICIAL DECREES THAT HAVE BEEN OR WILL BE ENTERED, FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF GROUNDWATER IN WATER DIVISION 3.";
strike lines 12 through 20 and substitute the following:
"TO ALL OTHER LAWFUL REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH PLANS, SHALL RECOGNIZE THAT UNAPPROPRIATED WATER IS NOT MADE AVAILABLE AND INJURY IS NOT PREVENTED AS A RESULT OF THE REDUCTION OF WATER CONSUMPTION BY NONIRRIGATED NATIVE VEGETATION. IN ANY SUCH AUGMENTATION PLAN DECREE, THE COURT SHALL ALSO RETAIN JURISDICTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVISING SUCH DECREE TO COMPLY WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE STATE ENGINEER PURSUANT TO SECTION 37­90­137 (12) (b) (I).";
line 21, strike "applicability ­ saving clause." and substitute "applicability.";
line 22, strike "(1)".
Page 5, strike lines 4 through 7.
HB98-1155 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee on Appropriations with favorable recommendation:
Amend printed bill, page 3, line 18, strike "CONSTRUCTION" and substitute "DEVELOPMENT".
Page 4, strike lines 3 through 19.
HB98-1208 be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation.
HJR98-1006 be referred out for final action.
HB98-1072 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee on Appropriations with favorable recommendation:
"SECTION 1. Repeal. 24­34­104 (27) (a) (IV), Colorado Revised Statutes, is repealed as follows:
(g) NOTWITHSTANDING PARAGRAPH (a) OF SUBSECTION (11) OF THIS SECTION, BOARDS RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF AND GRIEVANCES AGAINST ANY PERSON REGULATED OR LICENSED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 43 OF TITLE 12, C.R.S., AND CREATED PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 43 OF TITLE 12, C.R.S.
12­43­101. Legislative declaration. The general assembly hereby finds and declares DETERMINES that, in order to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state and in order to protect the people of this state against the unauthorized, unqualified, and improper application of psychotherapy, psychology, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, AND professional counseling, and school psychology, it is necessary that the proper regulatory authorities be established and adequately provided for. The general assembly further finds that, in order to best provide such protections and safeguards and to expedite complaints and disciplinary proceedings relating to the practice and delivery of psychotherapy, psychology, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, professional counseling services, and school psychology, there shall be established a grievance board with the authority to take disciplinary actions or bring injunctive actions or both concerning unlicensed psychotherapists, licensed psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed professional counselors, and certified school psychologists. THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THEREFORE DECLARES THAT THERE SHALL BE ESTABLISHED A COLORADO STATE BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGIST EXAMINERS, A STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS, A STATE BOARD OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST EXAMINERS, AND A STATE BOARD OF LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR EXAMINERS WITH THE AUTHORITY TO LICENSE AND TAKE DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS OR BRING INJUNCTIVE ACTIONS, OR BOTH, CONCERNING LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS, LICENSED AND REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, AND LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, RESPECTIVELY. THERE SHALL ALSO BE A STATE GRIEVANCE BOARD WITH THE AUTHORITY TO TAKE DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS OR BRING INJUNCTIVE ACTIONS, OR BOTH, CONCERNING UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPISTS.
(4) "Licensed clinical social worker" means a person who practices psychotherapy and who:
(a) Is a clinical LICENSED social worker I, LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER II, OR LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER; AND
(b) IS licensed pursuant to the provisions of this article.
(6.5) &QUOT;LISTING&QUOT; OR &QUOT;LISTED&QUOT; MEANS A PERSON WHO IS REGULATED BY THE STATE GRIEVANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE.
(10) "Unlicensed psychotherapist" means any person whose primary practice is psychotherapy or who holds himself out to the public as being able to practice psychotherapy for compensation and who is not a certified school psychologist or who is not licensed under this title to practice psychotherapy.
(11) &QUOT;REGISTRANT&QUOT; MEANS A SOCIAL WORKER REGISTERED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE.
(12) &QUOT;REGULATING&QUOT; OR &QUOT;REGULATED&QUOT; HAS THE SAME MEANING AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (6.5) OF THIS SECTION.
12­43­202. Practice outside of or beyond professional training, experience, or competence. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, no certified school psychologist, licensee, REGISTRANT, or unlicensed UNLICENSED psychotherapist is authorized to practice psychotherapy outside of or beyond his OR HER area of training, experience, or competence.
12­43­203. Boards ­ meetings ­ duties ­ powers ­ removal of members. (2) (a) Each board shall annually hold a meeting and elect from its membership a chairperson and vice­chairperson. Each board shall meet at such times as it deems necessary or advisable or as deemed necessary and advisable by the chairperson, a majority of its members, or the governor. In order to promote the sharing of information, problems, ideas, research, and potential solutions or policy directions with regard to regulating the practice of PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL WORK, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY, AND COUNSELING, AND psychotherapy in Colorado, the chairpersons of the boards shall coordinate periodic meetings of the boards in joint session for the discussion of policies related to the regulation of the practice of psychotherapy. Such joint meetings shall be held in conjunction with regular meetings of the boards. Reasonable notice of all meetings shall be given in the manner prescribed by each board. A majority of each board shall constitute a quorum at any meeting or hearing.
(b) Any member of the professional review committee and any witness appearing before such professional review committee shall be immune from suit in any civil action brought by a licensee who is the subject of a professional review proceeding if such member or witness acts in good faith within the scope of the function of such committee, has made a reasonable effort to obtain the facts of the matter as to which he OR SHE acts, and acts in the reasonable belief that the action taken by him OR HER is warranted by the facts.
12­43­204. Fees ­ renewal. (3) Every person licensed OR REGISTERED to practice psychology, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling, OR LISTED IN THE STATE GRIEVANCE BOARD DATA BASE, within the state shall pay a renewal fee to be determined pursuant to section 24­34­105, C.R.S., and shall submit a renewal application upon a form prescribed by each board and shall receive therefor a renewal certificate, if qualified, authorizing him SUCH PERSON to continue his TO practice in this state. No fee received from licensees, REGISTRANTS, OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPISTS seeking renewal shall be refunded. The board shall establish renewal fees and schedules subject to the provisions of section 24­34­102 (8), C.R.S.
(3.5) The director of the division of registrations shall coordinate fee setting pursuant to this section so that all licensed LICENSEES, REGISTRANTS, and unlicensed UNLICENSED psychotherapists pay fees as required by this section and section 12­43­220 (1). Fees set pursuant to this section for application, examination, licensing and renewal of such licenses for psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and licensed professional counselors shall be as uniform as possible. The fee set by the grievance board for all psychotherapists required to be listed in the state directory pursuant to section 12­43­220 (1) shall be uniform for all persons required to comply. Unlicensed psychotherapists shall also pay a fee reflecting the direct and indirect costs of the grievance activities. The above fees shall not apply to certified school psychologists, certified alcohol and drug abuse counselors, or certified domestic violence counselors; however, if in a grievance action brought against such counselors the state prevails, the costs and attorney fees of that action shall be assessed against the certified counselor involved. The above fees shall be used to fund the costs of the whole program, including the costs of the grievance board in carrying out its powers and duties under part 7 of this article. SECTION 12­43­702.5 (1). THE FEES FOR RENEWAL OF LICENSES OR REGISTRATIONS FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, AND FOR PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS AND FOR LISTING IN THE DATA BASE FOR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPISTS PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION SHALL BE UNIFORM.
12­43­206. Licensure by endorsement. The board may issue a license by endorsement to engage in the practice of psychology, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling to any applicant who has a license, registration, or certification in good standing as a psychologist, clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, or professional counselor under the laws of another jurisdiction if the applicant presents proof satisfactory to the board that, at the time of application for a Colorado license by endorsement, the applicant possesses credentials and qualifications which are substantially equivalent to the requirements of section 12­43­303, 12­43­403, 12­43­503, 12­43­304, 12­43­404, 12­43­504, or 12­43­603, whichever is applicable. Each board shall promulgate rules and regulations setting forth the manner in which credentials and qualifications of an applicant will be reviewed by the board.
12­43­208. Drugs ­ medicine. Nothing in this article shall be construed as permitting psychologists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors licensed under this article or unlicensed UNLICENSED psychotherapists or certified school psychologists to administer or prescribe drugs or in any manner engage in the practice of medicine as defined by the laws of this state.
12­43­209. Collaborate with physician. A licensee, unlicensed REGISTRANT, OR UNLICENSED psychotherapist or certified school psychologist, in order to make provision for the diagnosis and treatment of medical problems, shall collaborate with a physician licensed under the laws of this state, except when practicing pursuant to the provisions of section 12­43­201 (9). A licensee, unlicensed REGISTRANT, OR UNLICENSED psychotherapist or certified school psychologist shall not diagnose, prescribe for, treat, or advise a client with reference to medical problems.
(3) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to diminish or change the obligation of each licensee or certified school psychologist employed by the corporation to conduct his OR HER practice so as not to violate the provisions of section 12­43­704 (1) SECTION 12­43­222 (1). Any licensee or certified school psychologist who by act or omission causes the corporation to act or fail to act in a way which THAT violates the provisions of section 12­43­704 (1) SECTION 12­43­222 (1) or any provision of this section shall be deemed personally responsible for such act or omission and shall be subject to discipline by the grievance board therefor.
SECTION 120 12­43­212 (3), Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
SECTION 130 The introductory portion to 12­43­214 (1) and 12­43­214 (1) (a), (1) (d) (III) and (1) (d) (IV), Colorado Revised Statutes, are amended to read:
12­43­214. Mandatory disclosure of information to clients. (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (4) of this section, every unlicensed UNLICENSED psychotherapist, licensee, or certified school psychologist, when such unlicensed psychotherapist, licensee, or certified school psychologist is practicing outside the school setting, OR REGISTRANT shall provide the following information in writing to each client during the initial client contact:
(a) The name, business address, and business phone number of the unlicensed UNLICENSED psychotherapist, licensee, or certified school psychologist;
(III) In a professional relationship, sexual intimacy is never appropriate and should be reported to the grievance board THAT REGULATES OR LICENSES SUCH UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST, REGISTRANT, OR LICENSEE;
12­43­215. Scope of article ­ exemptions. (1) Any person engaged in the practice of religious ministry shall not be required to comply with the provisions of this article; except that such person shall not hold himself OR HERSELF out to the public by any title incorporating the terms "psychologist", "SOCIAL WORKER&QUOT;, &QUOT;REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER&QUOT;, &QUOT;RSW&QUOT;, &QUOT;LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER&QUOT;, &QUOT;LSWI&QUOT;, &QUOT;LSWII&QUOT;, "licensed clinical social worker", "clinical social worker", "LCSW", "licensed marriage and family therapist", "LMFT", "licensed professional counselor", "certified school psychologist", or "CSP" OR &QUOT;LPC&QUOT;, unless that person has been licensed pursuant to this article. or certified as a certified school psychologist.
12­43­216. Title use restrictions. A psychologist, clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, or professional counselor may only use the title for which he OR SHE is licensed under this article. Except as provided in section 12­43­304 (5) 12­43­307 (3), no other person shall hold himself OR HERSELF out to the public by any title or description of services incorporating the terms "licensed clinical social worker", "clinical social worker", "LCSW", &QUOT;SOCIAL WORKER&QUOT;, &QUOT;REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER&QUOT;, &QUOT;RSW&QUOT;, &QUOT;LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER&QUOT;, &QUOT;LSWI&QUOT;, &QUOT;LSWII&QUOT;, "marriage and family therapist", "LMFT", "professional counselor", "LPC&QUOT;, "psychologist", "psychology", or "psychological", and he NO OTHER PERSON shall not state or imply that he OR SHE is licensed to practice clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, or psychology. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a person from stating or using the educational degrees which he THAT SUCH PERSON has obtained.
SECTION 160 12­43­218 (1), (2) (a), (2) (b), the introductory portion to 12­43­218 (2) (c), and 12­43­218 (2) (c) (I), (2) (c) (III), and (3), Colorado Revised Statutes, are amended to read:
12­43­218. Disclosure of confidential communications. (1) A licensee, or certified school psychologist REGISTRANT, OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST shall not disclose, without the consent of his THE client, any confidential communications made by the client to him, or his advice given thereon, in the course of professional employment; nor shall a licensee's, or certified school psychologist's REGISTRANT'S, OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST'S employee or associate, whether clerical or professional, disclose any knowledge of said communications acquired in such capacity; nor shall any person who has participated in any therapy conducted under the supervision of a licensee, or certified school psychologist, REGISTRANT, OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST, including, but not limited to, group therapy sessions, disclose any knowledge gained during the course of such therapy without the consent of the person to whom the knowledge relates.
(a) A client or the heirs, executors, or administrators of a client file suit or a complaint against a licensee, or certified school psychologist REGISTRANT, OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST on any cause of action arising out of or connected with the care or treatment of such client by the licensee, or certified school psychologist REGISTRANT, OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST;
(b) A licensee, or certified school psychologist REGISTRANT, OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST was in consultation with a physician, registered professional nurse, licensee, or certified school psychologist REGISTRANT, OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST against whom a suit or complaint was filed based on the case out of which said suit or complaint arises;
(c) A review of services of a licensee, or certified school psychologist REGISTRANT, OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST is conducted by any of the following:
(II) The governing board of a hospital licensed pursuant to part 1 of article 3 of title 25, C.R.S., where said licensee, or certified school psychologist REGISTRANT, OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST practices or the medical staff of such hospital if the medical staff operates pursuant to written bylaws approved by the governing board of such hospital; or
12­43­221. [Formerly 12­43­703] Powers and duties of the boards. (1) In addition to all other powers and duties conferred and imposed upon the grievance board BOARDS, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 12­43­201 (1), by this article, the grievance board has EACH BOARD HAS the following powers and duties WITH RESPECT TO THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF THE PERSONS LICENSED, REGISTERED, OR LISTED BY EACH INDIVIDUAL BOARD PURSUANT TO PART 3, 4, 5, 6, OR 7 OF THIS ARTICLE:
(c) To aid the several district attorneys of this state in the enforcement of this article and in the prosecution of all persons, firms, associations, or corporations charged with the violation of any of its provisions and to report to the appropriate district attorney any violation of this article which it reasonably believes involves a criminal violation;
(f) To notify the public of all disciplinary actions taken against licensees, or certified school psychologists and unlicensed REGISTRANTS, OR UNLICENSED psychotherapists pursuant to this article;
(2) Pursuant to this part 7 PART 2 and article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., the grievance EACH board is authorized to adopt and revise such rules and regulations as may be necessary to enable it to carry out the provisions of this part 7 PART 2 WITH RESPECT TO THE REGULATION OF THE PERSONS LICENSED, REGISTERED, OR LISTED BY EACH INDIVIDUAL BOARD PURSUANT TO PART 3, 4, 5, 6, OR 7 OF THIS ARTICLE.
12­43­222. [Formerly 12­43­704] Prohibited activities ­ related provisions. (1) A person practicing psychotherapy under this article LICENSED, REGISTERED, OR LISTED UNDER PART 3, 4, 5, 6, OR 7 OF THIS ARTICLE is in violation of this article if he SUCH PERSON:
(p) (q) Has offered or given commissions, rebates, or other forms of remuneration for the referral of clients. Notwithstanding this provision, a licensee, REGISTRANT, certified school psychologist, or unlicensed UNLICENSED psychotherapist may pay an independent advertising or marketing agent compensation for advertising or marketing services rendered on his SUCH PERSON'S behalf by such agent, including compensation which THAT is paid for the results of performance of such services on a per patient basis.
(u) (v) Has committed a fraudulent insurance act, as defined in section 10­1­127, C.R.S.
(3) If an unlicensed A UNLICENSED psychotherapist violates any of the provisions of section 12­43­704 SECTION 12­43­222, the grievance board may REFUSE TO INCLUDE, OR permanently or for a set period of time strike the name of such psychotherapist from, the data base maintained pursuant to section 12­43­220 SECTION 12­43­702.5, issue a letter of admonition to such unlicensed UNLICENSED psychotherapist, or place such unlicensed psychotherapist on probation, or apply for an injunction pursuant to section 12­43­708 SECTION 12­43­227 to enjoin such unlicensed psychotherapist from practicing psychotherapy.
12­43­224. [Formerly 12­43­705] Disciplinary proceedings ­ judicial review ­ mental and physical examinations ­ multiple licenses. (1) (a) A proceeding for discipline of a licensee, or certified school psychologist REGISTRANT, OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST may be commenced when the grievance board THAT LICENSES, REGISTERS, LISTS, OR REGULATES SUCH LICENSEE OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST has reasonable grounds to believe that a licensee, or certified school psychologist REGISTRANT, OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST under the grievance SUCH board's jurisdiction has committed any act or failed to act pursuant to the grounds established in section 12­43­704 SECTION 12­43­222 OR 12­43­226.
(c) No licensee's or certified school psychologist's REGISTRANT'S right to use his A title as provided in section 12­43­304 (5) (a) shall be denied, revoked, or suspended by the grievance ANY board, nor shall a licensee, or certified school psychologist REGISTRANT, OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST be placed on probation BY ANY BOARD pursuant to the grounds established in section 12­43­704 SECTIONS 12­43­222 AND 12­43­228, until after a hearing has been conducted if so required pursuant to section 24­4­105, C.R.S., except as provided for in emergency situations by section 24­4­104, C.R.S., or except in the event that a licensee, or certified school psychologist REGISTRANT, OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST has been adjudicated as mentally ill, gravely disabled, mentally retarded, mentally incompetent, or insane by a court of competent jurisdiction, or except in the event that a licensee, or certified school psychologist REGISTRANT, OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST violates paragraph (e) of this subsection (2), in which case, the grievance board THAT LICENSES, REGISTERS, OR REGULATES SUCH LICENSEE OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE is empowered to summarily suspend his SUCH PERSON'S license, or the certified school psychologist's right to use his title as provided in section 12­43­304 (5) (a), REGISTRATION, OR LISTING subject to the limitation of section 24­4­104, C.R.S.
(d) If the A board has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee, or certified school psychologist REGISTRANT, OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST WHOM SUCH BOARD LICENSES, REGISTERS, LISTS, OR REGULATES PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients, it may require such licensee, or certified school psychologist REGISTRANT, OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST to submit to mental or physical examinations designated by the board. Upon the failure of such licensee, or certified school psychologist REGISTRANT, OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST to submit to such mental or physical examinations, unless he SUCH PERSON shows good cause for such failure, the board may act pursuant to paragraph (c) of this subsection (2) or enjoin a certified school psychologist, REGISTRANT, UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST, or licensee pursuant to section 12­43­708 SECTION 12­43­227 until such time as he SUCH PERSON submits to the required examinations.
(e) Every licensee, or certified school psychologist REGISTRANT, OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST shall be deemed to have given his consent to submit to mental or physical examinations when directed in writing by the A board THAT LICENSES, REGISTERS, LISTS, OR REGULATES SUCH LICENSEE, REGISTRANT, OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE and to have waived all objections to the admissibility of the examiner's testimony or examination reports on the ground of privileged communication.
(b) Suspension of a license or registration. Suspension of a license OR A REGISTRATION OF A REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER OR A LISTING or a certified school psychologist's right to use his title as provided in section 12­43­304 (5) (a) by the grievance board THAT LICENSES, REGISTERS, OR REGULATES SUCH LICENSEE, REGISTRANT, OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE shall be for a period to be determined by the grievance SUCH board.
(9) Any licensee, or certified school psychologist REGISTRANT, OR UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST, having direct knowledge that an unlicensed A UNLICENSED psychotherapist, a certified school psychologist, REGISTRANT, or a licensee has violated any of the provisions of section 12­43­704 SECTION 12­43­222 OR 12­43­228, has a duty to report such knowledge to the grievance board THAT LICENSES, REGISTERS, OR REGULATES SUCH UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST, REGISTRANT, OR LICENSEE PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE, unless such report would violate the prohibition against disclosure of confidential information without client consent pursuant to section 12­43­218.
(4) No action may be maintained for the breach of a contract involving the unlawful practice of psychology, social work, professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, OR psychotherapy, or certified school psychology or for the recovery of compensation for services rendered under such a contract.
(c) To enjoin an unlicensed A UNLICENSED psychotherapist from practicing psychotherapy if he SUCH PERSON has violated the provisions of section 12­43­704 SECTION 12­43­222.
(4) When seeking an injunction under this section, the grievance board shall not be required to allege or prove either that an adequate remedy at law does not exist or that substantial or irreparable damage would result from a continued violation.
12­43­228. Minimum standards for testing. (1) EVERY PERSON LICENSED, REGISTERED, OR LISTED UNDER THIS ARTICLE SHALL MEET THE MINIMUM PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION STANDARDS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION TO ENGAGE IN THE ADMINISTRATION, SCORING, OR INTERPRETATION OF THE FOLLOWING LEVELS OF PSYCHOMETRIC OR ELECTRODIAGNOSTIC TESTING:
(4) &QUOT;LICENSE CERTIFICATE&QUOT; MEANS A CERTIFICATE DOCUMENTING THE LICENSURE OF A PSYCHOLOGIST.
(5) &QUOT;LICENSE&QUOT; MEANS A CERTIFICATE OF LICENSURE AS A LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST.
(6) &QUOT;LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST&QUOT; MEANS A PERSON LICENSED UNDER THIS ARTICLE.
12­43­302. State board of psychologist examiners. (1) THERE IS HEREBY CREATED A STATE BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGIST EXAMINERS UNDER THE SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF THE DIVISION OF REGISTRATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES, CREATED IN SECTION 24­1­122 (1), C.R.S.
(4) EACH BOARD MEMBER SHALL HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THE EXPIRATION OF SUCH MEMBER'S APPOINTED TERM OR UNTIL A SUCCESSOR IS DULY APPOINTED, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS SUBSECTION (4). ON OR BEFORE JULY 1, 1998, THE GOVERNOR SHALL REMOVE TWO OF THE FIVE LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS SERVING ON THE EXISTING BOARD IN COMPLIANCE WITH SUBSECTION (2) OF THIS SECTION, AND THE REMAINING THREE SHALL HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THE EXPIRATION OF THE MEMBER'S APPOINTED TERM OR UNTIL A SUCCESSOR IS DULY APPOINTED. ON OR BEFORE JULY 1, 1998, THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT TWO ADDITIONAL PUBLIC MEMBERS TO THE BOARD. THE INITIAL TERM OF ONE OF THE ADDITIONAL TWO PUBLIC MEMBERS TO BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD SHALL BE THREE YEARS AND THE OTHER PUBLIC MEMBER SHALL BE APPOINTED FOR A TERM OF FOURS YEARS. THEREAFTER, THE TERM OF EACH MEMBER SHALL BE FOUR YEARS. ANY VACANCY OCCURRING IN BOARD MEMBERSHIP OTHER THAN BY EXPIRATION OF TERM SHALL BE FILLED BY THE GOVERNOR BY APPOINTMENT FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF SUCH MEMBER.
(5) THE TERMS OF EXISTING BOARD MEMBERS SERVING ON THE BOARD THAT EXISTED ON JUNE 30, 1998, SHALL CONTINUE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TERMS FOR WHICH SUCH MEMBERS WERE ORIGINALLY APPOINTED AND SHALL NOT BE DISTURBED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, EXCEPT AS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD.
(6) THE GOVERNOR MAY REMOVE ANY BOARD MEMBER FOR MISCONDUCT, INCOMPETENCE, OR NEGLECT OF DUTY AFTER GIVING THE BOARD MEMBER A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE CHARGES AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD THEREON. ACTIONS CONSTITUTING NEGLECT OF DUTY SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, THE FAILURE OF BOARD MEMBERS TO ATTEND THREE CONSECUTIVE MEETINGS OR AT LEAST THREE QUARTERS OF THE TOTAL MEETINGS IN ANY CALENDAR YEAR.
(7) EACH BOARD MEMBER SHALL RECEIVE A BOARD CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR, AND, BEFORE ENTERING ON THE DISCHARGE OF HIS OR HER DUTIES AND WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF APPOINTMENT, THE BOARD MEMBER SHALL SUBSCRIBE TO AN OATH FOR THE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE OF HIS OR HER OFFICIAL DUTIES BEFORE ANY OFFICER AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS IN THIS STATE AND SHALL FILE THE SAME WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE.
(g) FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY, WHICH IS THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY THAT DEALS WITH THE RELATION OF AND APPLICATION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE TO LEGAL ISSUES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ASSESSMENTS OF COMPETENCY IN CIVIL OR CRIMINAL MATTERS, LEGAL QUESTIONS OF SANITY, OR CIVIL COMMITMENT PROCEEDINGS;
12­43­305. Rights and privileges of licensure. (1) ANY PERSON WHO POSSESSES A VALID UNSUSPENDED AND UNREVOKED LICENSE AS A LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST HAS THE RIGHT TO:
12­43­306. Exemptions. (1) NOTHING IN THIS ARTICLE SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO PREVENT THE TEACHING OF PSYCHOLOGY, OR THE CONDUCT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH, IF SUCH TEACHING OR RESEARCH DOES NOT INVOLVE THE DELIVERY OR SUPERVISION OF DIRECT PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE THEMSELVES, RATHER THAN A THIRD PARTY, THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF SUCH SERVICES WITHOUT REGARD TO THE SOURCE OR EXTENT OF PAYMENT FOR SERVICES RENDERED. NOTHING IN THIS ARTICLE SHALL PREVENT THE PROVISION OF EXPERT TESTIMONY BY PSYCHOLOGISTS WHO ARE EXEMPTED BY THIS ARTICLE. PERSONS HOLDING AN EARNED DOCTORAL DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY FROM AN APPROVED SCHOOL MAY USE THE TITLE &QUOT;PSYCHOLOGIST&QUOT; IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ACTIVITIES PERMITTED IN THIS SUBSECTION (1).
(2) NOTHING IN THIS ARTICLE SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO PREVENT MEMBERS OF OTHER PROFESSIONS LICENSED UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE FROM RENDERING SERVICES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE AS SET OUT IN THE STATUTES REGULATING THEIR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES SO LONG AS THEY DO NOT REPRESENT THEMSELVES TO BE PSYCHOLOGISTS OR THEIR SERVICES AS PSYCHOLOGICAL.
(3) THE USE OF THE TITLE &QUOT;PSYCHOLOGIST&QUOT; MAY BE CONTINUED BY A UNLICENSED PERSON WHO, AS OF JULY 1, 1982, IS EMPLOYED BY A STATE, COUNTY, OR MUNICIPAL AGENCY OR BY OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OR ANY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION CHARTERED BY THE STATE, BUT ONLY SO LONG AS SUCH PERSON REMAINS IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE SAME INSTITUTION OR AGENCY AND ONLY IN THE COURSE OF CONDUCTING DUTIES FOR SUCH AGENCY OR INSTITUTION.
(4) NOTHING IN THIS ARTICLE SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO LIMIT THE USE OF AN OFFICIAL TITLE ON THE PART OF ANY DOCTORAL LEVEL GRADUATE OF A RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM OR AN INDUSTRIAL OR ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM FROM A REGIONALLY ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY WHILE ENGAGED IN THE CONDUCT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH OR THE PROVISION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTATION TO ORGANIZATIONS OR INSTITUTIONS IF SUCH SERVICES DO NOT INCLUDE THE CLINICAL PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY.
(5) NOTHING IN THIS ARTICLE SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO REQUIRE THE NEW REGULATION OF ANY OCCUPATIONAL OR PROFESSIONAL GROUP THAT IS NOT CURRENTLY SUBJECT TO REGULATION UNDER STATE LAW.
(6) NOTHING IN THIS PART (3) SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO PREVENT THE PRACTICE OF PSYCHOTHERAPY BY UNLICENSED PERSONS WHO ARE LISTED WITH THE STATE GRIEVANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO SECTION 12­43­702.5.
(7) NO PERSON MAY ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY AS A PSYCHOLOGIST, OR REFER TO HIMSELF OR HERSELF AS A PSYCHOLOGIST, UNLESS SUCH PERSON IS LICENSED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE.
(3) &QUOT;CERTIFICATE&QUOT; MEANS A CERTIFICATE OF LICENSURE AS A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER I, A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER II, OR A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER AND A CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION AS A REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER.
(6) &QUOT;INDEPENDENT PRIVATE PRACTICE&QUOT; MEANS A PRACTICE CHARGING A FEE IN A SETTING OTHER THAN UNDER THE AUSPICES OF A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE NONPROFIT AGENCY EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501 (C) (3) OF THE &QUOT;INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954&QUOT; AS AMENDED.
(7) &QUOT;LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER&QUOT; MEANS ANY PERSON LICENSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE AS A CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER OR UNDER SECTION 12­42­201.
(8) &QUOT;LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER I&QUOT; OR &QUOT;LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER II&QUOT; MEANS A PERSON LICENSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE.
(9) &QUOT;LICENSEE&QUOT; MEANS A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER I, LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER II, LICENCED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER, OR REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER.
(10) &QUOT;REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER&QUOT; MEANS A PERSON REGISTERED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE HOLDING AT LEAST A BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK DEGREE FROM A SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK ACCREDITED BY THE COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION AND WORKING UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER II OR LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER.
12­43­402. State board of social work examiners. (1) THERE IS HEREBY CREATED UNDER THE SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF THE DIVISION OF REGISTRATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES, THE STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS WHICH SHALL CONSIST OF SEVEN MEMBERS WHO ARE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES AND RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO.
(2) (a) DURING THE PERIOD ENDING JULY 1, 1999, THREE BOARD MEMBERS SHALL BE LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS ENGAGED PRIMARILY IN DIRECT PRACTICE. THEREAFTER, ONE BOARD MEMBERS SHALL BE A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER II AND TWO BOARD MEMBERS SHALL BE LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS ENGAGED PRIMARILY IN DIRECT PRACTICE.
(3) EACH BOARD MEMBER SHALL HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THE EXPIRATION OF SUCH MEMBER'S APPOINTED TERM OR UNTIL A SUCCESSOR IS DULY APPOINTED EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS SUBSECTION (3). ON OR BEFORE JULY 1, 1998, THE GOVERNOR SHALL REMOVE TWO OF THE FIVE LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS SERVING ON THE BOARD IN COMPLIANCE WITH SUBSECTION (2) OF THIS SECTION. ON OR BEFORE JULY 1, 1998, THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT TWO ADDITIONAL PUBLIC MEMBERS TO THE BOARD. THE INITIAL TERM OF ONE OF THE ADDITIONAL TWO PUBLIC MEMBERS TO BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD SHALL BE THREE YEARS, AND THE OTHER PUBLIC MEMBER SHALL BE APPOINTED FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS. ON OR BEFORE JULY 1, 1999, THE GOVERNOR SHALL REMOVE ONE OF THE THREE LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS SERVING ON THE BOARD IN COMPLIANCE WITH SUBSECTION (2) OF THIS SECTION. ON OR BEFORE JULY 1, 1999, THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER II TO THE BOARD. THE INITIAL TERM OF THE LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER II TO BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD SHALL BE THREE YEARS. THEREAFTER, THE TERM OF EACH MEMBER SHALL BE FOUR YEARS. ANY VACANCY OCCURRING IN BOARD MEMBERSHIP OTHER THAN BY EXPIRATION OF TERM SHALL BE FILLED BY THE GOVERNOR BY APPOINTMENT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF SUCH MEMBER.
12­43­403. Social work practice defined. (1) FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS ARTICLE, &QUOT;SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE&QUOT; MEANS THE PROFESSIONAL APPLICATION OF SOCIAL WORK THEORY AND METHODS BY A GRADUATE WITH A MASTER'S DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK, A DOCTORAL DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK, OR A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK FROM AN ACCREDITED SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREVENTION, ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSIS, AND INTERVENTION WITH INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, GROUP, ORGANIZATIONAL, AND SOCIETAL PROBLEMS, INCLUDING ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, BASED ON THE PROMOTION OF BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENTAL PROCESSES, PERSON­IN ENVIRONMENT TRANSACTIONS, AND EMPOWERMENT OF THE CLIENT SYSTEM. SOCIAL WORK THEORY AND METHODS ARE BASED ON KNOWN ACCEPTED PRINCIPLES THAT ARE TAUGHT IN PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS OF SOCIAL WORK IN COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES ACCREDITED BY THE COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION.
(h) CRITICALLY ANALYZE AND APPLY KNOWLEDGE OF BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL VARIABLES THAT AFFECT AN INDIVIDUAL'S DEVELOPMENT AND BEHAVIOR, AND USE THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS TO UNDERSTAND THE INTERACTIONS AMONG AND BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIAL SYSTEMS;
12­43­404. Qualifications ­ examination ­ licensure and registration. (1) THE BOARD SHALL LICENSE AS A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER I, AND ISSUE AN APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATE TO, ANY PERSON WHO FILES AN APPLICATION THEREFOR, ACCOMPANIED BY SUCH FEE AS IS REQUIRED BY SECTION 12­43­204, AND WHO SUBMITS EVIDENCE SATISFACTORY TO THE BOARD THAT HE OR SHE:
(2) THE BOARD SHALL LICENSE AS A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER II OR LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER, AND ISSUE AN APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATE TO, ANY PERSON WHO FILES AN APPLICATION THEREFOR, ACCOMPANIED BY SUCH FEE AS IS REQUIRED BY SECTION 12­43­204, AND WHO SUBMITS EVIDENCE SATISFACTORY TO THE BOARD THAT HE OR SHE:
(c) HAS PRACTICED SOCIAL WORK FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER II OR LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER; AND
(d) DEMONSTRATES PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE BY SATISFACTORILY PASSING AN EXAMINATION THAT MAY BE WRITTEN, ORAL, OR BOTH, AS PRESCRIBED BY THE BOARD. THIS EXAMINATION SHALL REQUIRE DEMONSTRATION OF SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF PRACTICE: GENERAL SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE, MEDICAL HEALTH CARE SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SOCIAL PLANNING, SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE, RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATION, OR APPLIED PSYCHOTHERAPY, INCLUDING DIAGNOSIS, EVALUATION, AND TREATMENT METHODS. APPLICANTS SHALL ALSO BE TESTED ON INTERVENTION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES AND THEIR UNDERLYING THEORIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PSYCHOPATHOLOGY, MINORITY CULTURES, GROUP DYNAMICS, HUMAN GROWTH AND BEHAVIOR, AND HEALTH AND WELFARE RESOURCE SYSTEMS.
(3) THE BOARD SHALL REGISTER AS A REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER, AND ISSUE AN APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATE TO, ANY PERSON WHO FILES AN APPLICATION THEREFOR, ACCOMPANIED BY SUCH FEE AS IS REQUIRED BY SECTION 12­43­204 , AND WHO SUBMITS EVIDENCE SATISFACTORY TO THE BOARD THAT HE OR SHE:
(b) HAS OBTAINED A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK FROM AN APPROVED SCHOOL AND WORKS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER II OR LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER; AND
(6) THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF REGISTRATIONS MAY REVIEW ANY EXAMINATION OR PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING A CERTIFICATE BY THE BOARD PRIOR TO THE EXECUTION OF SUCH EXAMINATION OR PROCEDURE. AFTER SUCH REVIEW, IF THE DIRECTOR HAS REASON TO BELIEVE SUCH EXAMINATION OR PROCEDURE TO BE UNFAIR TO THE APPLICANTS OR UNREASONABLE IN CONTENT, THE DIRECTOR SHALL CALL ON FIVE PEOPLE LICENSED IN THE OCCUPATION OF SOCIAL WORK UNDER THIS ARTICLE TO REVIEW THE EXAMINATION OR PROCEDURE JOINTLY WITH THE DIRECTOR. THE DIRECTOR AND SUCH LICENSED OR REGISTERED PERSONS, ACTING JOINTLY, MAY MAKE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD CONCERNING ANY EXAMINATION OR PROCEDURE. THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDATIONS SHALL BE PUBLIC DOCUMENTS.
12­43­405. Rights and privileges of licensure and registration. (1) ANY PERSON WHO POSSESSES A VALID UNSUSPENDED AND UNREVOKED CERTIFICATE AS A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER I, AND WHO HAS RECEIVED A LICENSE PURSUANT TO SECTION 12­43­404, HAS THE RIGHT TO PRACTICE SOCIAL WORK UNDER SUPERVISION AND USE THE TITLE &QUOT;LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER I&QUOT;, &QUOT;SOCIAL WORKER&QUOT;, &QUOT;LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER&QUOT; AND THE ABBREVIATION &QUOT;LSWI&QUOT;. ANY PERSON WHO POSSESSES A VALID UNSUSPENDED AND UNREVOKED CERTIFICATE AS A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER II WHOSE LICENSE WAS GRANTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 12­43­404, IS ENTITLED TO ENGAGE IN THE PRIVATE, INDEPENDENT PRACTICE OF SOCIAL WORK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO PRACTICE AND SUPERVISE SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE AND USE THE TITLE &QUOT;LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER I", &QUOT;SOCIAL WORKER II&QUOT;, &QUOT;SOCIAL WORKER&QUOT;, &QUOT;LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER&QUOT; AND THE ABBREVIATION &QUOT;LSWII&QUOT;. NO OTHER PERSON SHALL ASSUME THESE TITLES OR USE THESE ABBREVIATIONS ON ANY WORK OR LETTER, SIGN, FIGURE, OR DEVICE TO INDICATE THAT THE PERSON USING THE SAME IS A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER OR A SOCIAL WORKER.
(2) ANY PERSON WHO POSSESSES A VALID UNSUSPENDED AND UNREVOKED CERTIFICATE AS A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER WHOSE LICENSE WAS GRANTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 12­43­404 IS ENTITLED TO ENGAGE IN THE PRIVATE INDEPENDENT PRACTICE OF CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO PRACTICE AND SUPERVISE CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE AND USE THE TITLE &QUOT;LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER&QUOT;, &QUOT;CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER&QUOT;, &QUOT;SOCIAL WORKER&QUOT;, &QUOT;LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER&QUOT;, AND THE ABBREVIATION &QUOT;LCSW&QUOT;. NO OTHER PERSON SHALL ASSUME THESE TITLES OR USE THESE ABBREVIATIONS OR ANY WORK OR LETTER, SIGN, FIGURE, OR DEVICE TO INDICATE THAT THE PERSON USING THE SAME IS A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER OR SOCIAL WORKER.
(3) (a) ANY PERSON WHO POSSESSES A VALID UNSUSPENDED AND UNREVOKED CERTIFICATE AS A REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER HAS THE RIGHT TO USE THE TITLE &QUOT;SOCIAL WORKER&QUOT; OR &QUOT;REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER&QUOT;, AND THE ABBREVIATION &QUOT;RSW&QUOT;. NO OTHER PERSON SHALL ASSUME SUCH TITLE OR USE SUCH ABBREVIATION ON ANY WORK OR LETTER, SIGN, FIGURE, OR DEVICE TO INDICATE THAT THE PERSON USING THE SAME IS A REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER.
(4) ANY PERSON DULY LICENSED AS A SOCIAL WORKER II, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER, OR ANY PERSON UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER II OR A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN ANY OTHER LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION TO PRACTICE SOCIAL WORK AS DEFINED IN SECTION 12­43­403 UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY THE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS.
12­43­406. Scope of article. (1) THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL WORK INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: ASSESSMENT; DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS; TREATMENT PLANNING AND EVALUATION; MEASUREMENT OF PSYCHOSOCIAL FUNCTIONING; CRISIS INTERVENTION; OUT­REACH; SHORT­ AND LONG­TERM TREATMENT; PSYCHOTHERAPY; THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION; CLIENT EDUCATION; CASE MANAGEMENT; MEDIATION; ADVOCACY; DISCHARGE, REFERRAL, AND CONTINUITY OF CARE PLANNING; CONSULTATION; SUPERVISION; RESEARCH; ADMINISTRATION; EDUCATION; SOCIAL­GROUP WORK; COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION; AND SOCIAL POLICY ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT. SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE ALSO MAY ENCOMPASS OTHER CURRENT OR DEVELOPING MODALITIES AND TECHNIQUES THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH THIS SCOPE.
(2) NO PERSON MAY STATE THAT THEY ARE ENGAGED IN THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL WORK AS A SOCIAL WORKER, OR REFER TO HIMSELF OR HERSELF AS A SOCIAL WORKER, UNLESS SUCH PERSON IS LICENSED OR REGISTERED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE. NO PERSON MAY PRACTICE AS A CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER UNLESS LICENSED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12­43­404 (3), OR LICENSED TO PRACTICE SOCIAL WORK AND SUPERVISED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12­43­404 (2).
(3) NO PERSON MAY SUPERVISE THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL WORK FOR THE PURPOSE OF LICENSURE COMPLIANCE OR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS UNLESS LICENSED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12­43­404.
(4) NOTHING IN THIS ACT SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO PREVENT MEMBERS OF OTHER PROFESSIONS LICENSED UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE FROM RENDERING SERVICES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE SO LONG AS THEY DO NOT REPRESENT THEMSELVES TO BE SOCIAL WORKERS, OR THEIR SERVICES AS SOCIAL WORK.
(5) NOTHING IN THIS PART SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO PREVENT THE PRACTICE OF PSYCHOTHERAPY BY UNLICENSED PERSONS WHO ARE LISTED WITH THE STATE GRIEVANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO SECTION 12­43­702.5.
12­43­407. School social workers. (1) ANY PERSON WHO HOLDS A VALID MASTER'S DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK AND HAS OBTAINED THE SPECIAL SERVICES LICENSE WITH SOCIAL WORK ENDORSEMENT ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PURSUANT TO THE &QUOT;COLORADO EDUCATOR LICENSING ACT OF 1991&QUOT;, PART 1 OF ARTICLE 60.5 OF TITLE 22, C.R.S., SHALL BE ISSUED THE &QUOT;LSWII&QUOT; CERTIFICATE UPON APPLICATION AND PAYMENT OF SAID FEES AND SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE.
(2) THE EXAMINATION FOR THE LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER II SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK COMPETENCY SHALL BE THE SAME AS THE EXAMINATION USED FOR THE SPECIAL SERVICES LICENSE WITH SOCIAL WORK ENDORSEMENT ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE &QUOT;COLORADO EDUCATOR LICENSING ACT OF 1991&QUOT;, PART 1 OF ARTICLE 60.5 OF TITLE 22, C.R.S.
12­43­408. Clinical social work practice of psychotherapy. THE PRACTICE OF PSYCHOTHERAPY UNDER THIS PART SHALL BE LIMITED TO LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS OR LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER I'S SUPERVISED BY LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS.
(1) &QUOT;APPROVED SCHOOL&QUOT; MEANS ANY UNIVERSITY OR OTHER INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION OFFERING A FULL­TIME GRADUATE COURSE OF STUDY IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY ACCREDITED BY THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY EDUCATION OR A SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY THE BOARD.
(3) CERTIFICATE&QUOT; MEANS A CERTIFICATE OF LICENSURE AS A LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST.
(4) &QUOT;LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST&QUOT; MEANS A PERSON LICENSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE.
12­43­502. State board of marriage and family therapist examiners. (1) THERE IS HEREBY CREATED UNDER THE SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF THE DIVISION OF REGISTRATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES, CREATED IN SECTION 24­1­122 (1), C.R.S., THE STATE BOARD OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST EXAMINERS WHICH SHALL CONSIST OF SEVEN MEMBERS WHO ARE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES AND RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO.
(c) ON OR BEFORE JULY 1, 1998, THE GOVERNOR SHALL REMOVE TWO OF THE FIVE LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS SERVING ON THE BOARD IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SUBPARAGRAPH. ON OR BEFORE JULY 1, 1998, THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT TWO ADDITIONAL PUBLIC MEMBERS TO THE BOARD. THE INITIAL TERM OF ONE OF THE ADDITIONAL TWO PUBLIC MEMBERS SHALL BE THREE YEARS, AND THE OTHER SHALL BE APPOINTED FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS.
12­43­503. Marriage and family therapy practice defined. (1) FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS ARTICLE, &QUOT;MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY PRACTICE&QUOT; MEANS THE RENDERING OF PROFESSIONAL MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES, SINGLY OR IN GROUPS, WHETHER SUCH SERVICES ARE OFFERED DIRECTLY TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OR THROUGH ORGANIZATIONS, EITHER PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, FOR A MONETARY FEE. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY UTILIZES ESTABLISHED PRINCIPLES THAT RECOGNIZE THE INTERRELATED NATURE OF INDIVIDUAL PROBLEMS AND DYSFUNCTIONS TO ASSESS, UNDERSTAND, DIAGNOSE, AND TREAT EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL PROBLEMS, ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND MODIFY INTRAPERSONAL AND INTERPERSONAL DYSFUNCTIONS.
(h) CONSULTATION; AND
(i) SUPERVISION.
12­43­504. Qualifications ­ examination ­ licensure and registration. (1) THE BOARD SHALL ISSUE A LICENSE AS A MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST TO EACH APPLICANT WHO FILES AN APPLICATION UPON A FORM AND IN SUCH MANNER AS THE BOARD PRESCRIBES, ACCOMPANIED BY A FEE AS IS REQUIRED BY SECTION 12­43­204(1) AND WHO FURNISHES EVIDENCE SATISFACTORY TO THE BOARD THAT HE OR SHE:
(d) SUBSEQUENT TO RECEIVING HIS OR HER MASTER'S OR DOCTORAL DEGREE, HAS HAD AT LEAST TWO YEARS OF POSTMASTER'S OR ONE YEAR POSTDOCTORAL PRACTICE IN INDIVIDUAL AND MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY, INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE THOUSAND HOURS OF FACE­TO­FACE CONTACT WITH COUPLES AND FAMILIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION UNDER BOARD­APPROVED SUPERVISION; AND
12­43­505. Rights and privileges of licensure and registration. (1) ANY PERSON WHO POSSESSES A VALID UNSUSPENDED AND UNREVOKED LICENSE AS A LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST PURSUANT TO SECTION 12­43­504, HAS THE RIGHT TO ENGAGE IN THE PRIVATE, INDEPENDENT PRACTICE OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY AND HAS THE RIGHT TO PRACTICE AND SUPERVISE MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY PRACTICE AND USE THE TITLE &QUOT;LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST&QUOT; AND THE ABBREVIATION &QUOT;LMFT&QUOT;. NO OTHER PERSON SHALL ASSUME THESE TITLES OR USE THESE ABBREVIATIONS ON ANY WORK OR LETTER, SIGN, FIGURE, OR DEVICE TO INDICATE THAT THE PERSON USING THE SAME IS A LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST.
(2) NO PERSON MAY ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY UNLESS SUCH PERSON IS LICENSED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE.
(4) NOTHING IN THIS ACT SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO PREVENT MEMBERS OF OTHER PROFESSIONS LICENSED UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE FROM RENDERING SERVICES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE AS SET OUT IN THE STATUTES REGULATING THEIR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES, PROVIDED THAT THEY DO NOT REPRESENT THEMSELVES TO BE MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, OR THEIR SERVICES AS MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY.
(2) &QUOT;GRIEVANCE BOARD&QUOT; MEANS THE STATE GRIEVANCE BOARD CREATED BY SECTION 12­43­702.
(3) &QUOT;LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR&QUOT; MEANS A PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR WHO PRACTICES PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING OR MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND WHO IS LICENSED PURSUANT TO THIS PART 6.
(4) &QUOT;PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING&QUOT; MEANS:
(a) THOSE ACTIVITIES WHICH ASSIST THE PERSON RECEIVING COUNSELING IN DEVELOPING AN UNDERSTANDING OF PERSONAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND IN PLANNING AND EFFECTING ACTIONS TO INCREASE FUNCTIONING OR GAIN CONTROL OF HIS OR HER BEHAVIOR IN SUCH AREAS. SUCH ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, SKILL­BUILDING IN COMMUNICATIONS, DECISION­MAKING, AND PROBLEM­SOLVING, CLARIFYING VALUES, PROMOTING ADAPTATION TO LOSS AND OTHER LIFE CHANGES, DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS, RESTRUCTURING COGNITIVE PATTERNS, DEFINING EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER GOALS, AND FACILITATING ADJUSTMENT TO PERSONAL CRISES AND CONFLICTS;
(b) THE SELECTING, ADMINISTERING, SCORING, AND INTERPRETING OF INSTRUMENTS DESIGNED TO MEASURE APTITUDES, ATTITUDES, ABILITIES, ACHIEVEMENTS, INTERESTS, EMOTIONS, AND OTHER PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND INCLUDES THE APPLICATION OF NONSTANDARDIZED METHODS, SUCH AS INTERVIEWS, TO EVALUATE A PERSON RECEIVING COUNSELING AND TO EVALUATE SUCH PERSONAL AND SOCIAL FUNCTIONING;
(c) A VOLUNTARY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A COUNSELOR AND A CLIENT IN WHICH THE COUNSELOR ASSISTS A PERSON, COUPLE, GROUP, OR ORGANIZATION TO COPE WITH MATTERS THAT INCLUDE RELATIONSHIPS, CONFLICTS, PROBLEM­SOLVING, DECISION­MAKING, AND COMPETENCIES BY INTERPRETING, REPORTING ON, OR APPLYING COUNSELING THEORY;
(d) RENDERING OF OR OFFERING TO RENDER COUNSELING SERVICES THAT FACILITATE EFFECTIVE PERSONAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, GROUPS, AND ORGANIZATIONS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE NATURAL ASPECTS OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND WITH AN EDUCATIONAL ORIENTATION.
(5) (a) &QUOT;CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING&QUOT; INCLUDES ASSESSMENT, COUNSELING ACTIVITIES, CONSULTATION, AND REFERRAL; AND
(b) TREATMENT, DIAGNOSIS, TESTING, ASSESSMENT, PSYCHOTHERAPY, OR COUNSELING IN A PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS TO ALLEVIATE MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL DISORDERS, UNDERSTAND UNCONSCIOUS OR CONSCIOUS MOTIVATION, RESOLVE EMOTIONAL, RELATIONSHIP, OR ATTITUDINAL CONFLICTS, OR MODIFY BEHAVIORS THAT INTERFERE WITH EFFECTIVE EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, OR INTELLECTUAL FUNCTIONING. PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING FOLLOWS A PLANNED PROCEDURE OF INTERVENTION THAT TAKES PLACE ON A REGULAR BASIS, OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, OR IN THE CASES OF TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND BRIEF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING, IT CAN BE A SINGLE INTERVENTION.
12­43­602. State board of licensed professional counselor examiners. (1) THERE IS HEREBY CREATED THE STATE BOARD OF LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR EXAMINERS UNDER THE SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF THE DIVISION OF REGISTRATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES, CREATED IN SECTION 24­1­122(1), C.R.S. THE BOARD SHALL CONSIST OF SEVEN MEMBERS WHO ARE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES AND RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO.
(c) ON OR BEFORE JULY 1, 1998, THE GOVERNOR SHALL REMOVE TWO OF THE FIVE LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS SERVING ON THE BOARD IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SUBPARAGRAPH. ON OR BEFORE JULY 1, 1998, THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT TWO ADDITIONAL PUBLIC MEMBERS TO THE BOARD. THE INITIAL TERMS OF ONE OF THE ADDITIONAL TWO PUBLIC MEMBERS SHALL BE THREE YEARS, AND THE OTHER SHALL BE APPOINTED FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS.
(5) THE GOVERNOR MAY REMOVE ANY BOARD MEMBER FOR MISCONDUCT, INCOMPETENCE, OR NEGLECT OF DUTY AFTER GIVING THE BOARD MEMBER A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE CHARGES AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEAD THEREON. ACTIONS CONSTITUTING NEGLECT OF DUTY SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, THE FAILURE OF BOARD MEMBERS TO ATTEND THREE CONSECUTIVE MEETINGS OR AT LEAST THREE QUARTERS OF THE TOTAL MEETINGS IN ANY CALENDAR YEAR.
(2) UPON INVESTIGATION OF THE APPLICATION AND OTHER EVIDENCE SUBMITTED, THE BOARD SHALL, NOT LESS THAN THIRTY DAYS PRIOR TO THE EXAMINATION, NOTIFY EACH APPLICANT THAT THE APPLICATION AND EVIDENCE SUBMITTED UNDER PARAGRAPHS (a) THROUGH (d) OF SUBSECTION (1) OF THIS SECTION ARE SATISFACTORY AND ACCEPTED OR UNSATISFACTORY AND REJECTED. IF REJECTED, SAID NOTICE SHALL STATE THE REASONS FOR SUCH REJECTION.
12­43­604. Rights and privileges of licensure. (1) ANY PERSON WHO POSSESSES A VALID UNSUSPENDED AND UNREVOKED CERTIFICATE AS A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR HAS THE RIGHT TO USE THE TITLE FOR WHICH HE IS LICENSED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12­43­603. A PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR LICENSED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12­43­603 HAS THE RIGHT TO USE THE ABBREVIATION ALPC". NO OTHER PERSON SHALL ASSUME THIS TITLE OR USE THIS ABBREVIATION ON ANY WORK OR LETTER, SIGN, FIGURE, OR DEVICE TO INDICATE THAT THE PERSON USING THE SAME IS A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR.
(4) NOTHING IN THIS PART SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO PREVENT THE PRACTICE OF PSYCHOTHERAPY BY UNLICENSED PERSONS WHO ARE LISTED WITH THE STATE GRIEVANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO SECTION 12­43­702.5.
(8.5) (2) "Professional relationship" means an interaction that is deliberately planned or directed, or both, by the psychotherapist toward obtaining specific psychotherapeutic objectives, such as those set forth in subsection (9) of this section.
(9) (3) "Psychotherapy" means the treatment, diagnosis, testing, assessment, or counseling in a professional relationship to assist individuals or groups to alleviate mental disorders, understand unconscious or conscious motivation, resolve emotional, relationship, or attitudinal conflicts, or modify behaviors which interfere with effective emotional, social, or intellectual functioning. Psychotherapy follows a planned procedure of intervention which takes place on a regular basis, over a period of time. It is the intent of the general assembly that the definition of psychotherapy as used in this part 7 be interpreted in its narrowest sense to regulate only those persons who clearly fall within the definition set forth in this subsection (9) (4).
(10) (4) "Unlicensed psychotherapist" means any person whose primary practice is psychotherapy or who holds himself out to the public as being able to practice psychotherapy for compensation and who is not a certified school psychologist or who is not licensed under this title to practice psychotherapy.
(2) No later than January 1, 1993, any psychotherapist licensed pursuant to the provisions of this article and Any unlicensed UNLICENSED psychotherapist shall record such therapist's name, current address, educational qualifications, disclosure statements, therapeutic orientation or methodology, or both, and years of experience in each specialty area with the grievance board for inclusion in the data base required by subsection (1) of this section. UNLICENSED psychotherapists shall be required to update such information at least annually and at such other times and under such conditions as the grievance board shall prescribe by rule and regulation. At the time of recording the information required by this section, the UNLICENSED psychotherapist shall indicate whether or not the UNLICENSED psychotherapist has been convicted of or entered a plea of guilty or a plea of nolo contendere to any felony or misdemeanor. UNLICENSED psychotherapists recording the information required by this section shall be given a copy of the statutes and a copy of the state grievance board rules.
(3) On and after January 1, 1993 JULY 1, 1998, no UNLICENSED person may practice psychotherapy if such person is not included in the data base required by this section. Any person who violates the provisions of this subsection (3) commits a class 3 misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in section 18­1­106, C.R.S. Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, no unlicensed UNLICENSED psychotherapist may use the term &QUOT;LISTED&QUOT;, "registered", "certified", "clinical", "state­registered", "state­approved", or any other term, abbreviation, or symbol that would falsely give the impression that the psychotherapist or the service which THAT is being provided is recommended or approved by the state, based solely on inclusion in the data base.
(5) ON AND AFTER JULY 1, 2000, ANY UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST, IN ORDER TO BE INCLUDED OR TO REMAIN IN THE DATA BASE OF UNLICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPISTS PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, SHALL:
(a) POSSESS A BACHELOR'S OR GRADUATE DEGREE FROM AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY;
(b) PASS AN EXAMINATION ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD THAT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD; OR
(c) SUBMIT EVIDENCE SATISFACTORY TO THE BOARD OF AT LEAST TWO YEARS' EXPERIENCE IN THE PRACTICE OF PSYCHOTHERAPY.
(6) ANY PERSON WHO IS LICENSED, CERTIFIED, OR REGISTERED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE OR SECTION 24­34­102, 18­6­802, OR 18­6­803, C.R.S., IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF SUBSECTION (5) OF THIS SECTION.
24­34­102. Division of registrations ­ creation ­ duties of division and department heads. (14) ON AND AFTER JULY 1, 1998, THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE BOARD OF HUMAN SERVICES TO CERTIFY AND DISCIPLINE CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS IS TRANSFERRED TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF REGISTRATIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES. THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND BOARD OF HUMAN SERVICES SHALL CONTINUE TO EXERCISE ALL OTHER RIGHTS, POWERS, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND OBLIGATIONS VESTED IN THE THOSE ENTITIES CONCERNING CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS PURSUANT TO PART 2 OF ARTICLE 1 OF TITLE 25, C.R.S. THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF REGISTRATIONS MAY PROMULGATE RULES, WHICH SHALL INCLUDE BUT SHALL NOT BE LIMITED TO:
(a) A REQUIREMENT THAT ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS, IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC PROGRAMS OR TO PROVIDE PURCHASED SERVICES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS THEREFOR, SHALL MEET STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF HUMANS SERVICES BY RULE. IN ADDITION TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE CERTIFIED FOR APPROVED PROGRAMS PURSUANT TO PART 2 OF ARTICLE 1 OF TITLE 25, C.R.S., THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF REGISTRATIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES MAY CERTIFY ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS, UPON INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION, IN ANY ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF PROBATION UNDER PART 2 OF ARTICLE 11 OF TITLE 16, C.R.S., ANY ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF ADULT SERVICES UNDER ARTICLE 2 OF TITLE 17, C.R.S., ANY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY OR PROGRAM ADMINISTERED UNDER ARTICLE 27 OF TITLE 17, C.R.S., AND ANY ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF YOUTH CORRECTIONS UNDER TITLE 19, C.R.S.
(b) FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION AND RENEWAL. THE AMOUNT ASSESSED SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO COVER A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF ADMINISTERING SUCH CERTIFICATION AND TESTING, AND THE MONEYS COLLECTED AFTER JUNE 30, 1998, SHALL BE DEPOSITED IN THE DIVISION OF REGISTRATIONS CASH FUND CREATED IN SECTION 24­34­105 (2) (b) (I). ADDITIONAL FUNDING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM GENERAL, CASH, OR FEDERAL FUNDS OTHERWISE APPROPRIATED TO THE DIVISION OF REGISTRATIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES. SEVENTY PERCENT OF THE MONEYS IN THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION FUND, CREATED IN SECTION 25­1­111, C.R.S., PRIOR TO JULY 1, 1998, SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE DIVISION OF REGISTRATIONS CASH FUND CREATED IN SECTION 24­34­105 (2) (b) (I).
SECTION 27. 10­16­104 (5) (b), (7) (a) (I) (B), and (7) (b) (II) (B), Colorado Revised Statutes, are amended to read:
(b) (I) In the case of major medical coverage, benefits shall cover outpatient services furnished by a comprehensive health care service corporation, a hospital, or a community mental health center or other mental health clinics approved by the department of human services to furnish mental health services; or furnished by a registered professional nurse within the scope of his or her license; or furnished by a licensed clinical social worker within the scope of his or her license; OR FURNISHED BY A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR WITHIN THE SCOPE OF HIS OR HER LICENSE; OR FURNISHED BY A LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST WITHIN THE SCOPE OF HIS OR HER LICENSE; or furnished by or under the supervision of a licensed physician or licensed psychologist acting in compliance with part 3 of article 43 of title 12, C.R.S. Except as provided in subparagraph (II) of this paragraph (b), the services provided under this paragraph (b) shall be under the direct supervision of a physician or a licensed psychologist acting in compliance with part 3 of article 43 of title 12, C.R.S. The patient records shall show that the attending physician or licensed psychologist acting in compliance with part 3 of article 43 of title 12, C.R.S., either saw the patient or had a written summary of consultations or a personal consultation with the therapist at least once every ninety days.
(II) If any mental health services are a benefit made available under major medical coverage or as a benefit made available by an entity subject to the provisions of part 3 of this article and such services are performed by a registered professional nurse, or licensed clinical social worker, LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR, OR LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST who is licensed to practice in this state, reimbursement for these services shall not be denied and shall be made directly to the registered professional nurse, or licensed clinical social worker, LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR, OR LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST when acting as an independent provider, whether or not such services are provided under the direct supervision of a physician or licensed psychologist. Nothing in this subparagraph (II) shall be interpreted to expand the scope of professional nursing, or licensed clinical social worker, LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR, OR LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST practice.
(III) For purposes of this subsection (5), "licensed clinical social worker" means a person who is licensed as a clinical social worker under part 4 of article 43 of title 12, C.R.S., and who has at least five years of experience in psychotherapy, as defined in section 12­43­701 (9), C.R.S., under appropriate supervision, beyond a master's degree; &QUOT;LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR&QUOT; MEANS A PERSON WHO IS LICENSED AS A PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR UNDER PART 6 OF ARTICLE 43 OF TITLE 12, C.R.S., AND WHO HAS AT LEAST FIVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN PSYCHOTHERAPY, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 12­43­701 (9), C.R.S., UNDER APPROPRIATE SUPERVISION, BEYOND A MASTER'S DEGREE; AND &QUOT;LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST&QUOT; MEANS A PERSON WHO IS LICENSED AS A MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST UNDER PART 5 OF ARTICLE 43 OF TITLE 12, C.R.S., AND WHO HAS AT LEAST FIVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN PSYCHOTHERAPY, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 12­43­701 (9), C.R.S.
(b) Nonprofit hospital, medical­surgical, and health service corporations. (II) (B) If a service is a benefit made available by a corporation subject to the provisions of this part 1 and part 3 of this article to its members or subscribers and such service is performed by a registered professional nurse within the scope of his or her license, or by a licensed clinical social worker within the scope of his or her license, the reimbursement for such service shall be made directly to the registered professional nurse or licensed clinical social worker when acting as an independent provider under contract with the corporation. However, such inclusion shall not be interpreted as expanding the scope of professional nursing or licensed clinical social worker practice. Nothing shall be construed to allow duplicate payment for the same service by different providers. For purposes of this subsection (7), "licensed clinical social worker" shall have the meaning set forth in subparagraph (III) of paragraph (b) of subsection (5) of this section.
(s) Review final actions and orders appropriate for judicial review of the state grievance board, as provided in section 12­43­705, 12­43­224, C.R.S.;
25­1­207. Rules. (1) The department BOARD OF HUMAN SERVICES, CREATED IN SECTION 26­1­107, has the power to promulgate rules and regulations governing the provisions of this part 2. Such rules and regulations may include, but shall not be limited to:
(2) There is hereby created in the office of the state treasurer the alcohol and drug abuse counselor certification TRAINING fund. THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELOR TRAINING FUND IS THE SUCCESSOR FUND TO THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION FUND. Moneys collected pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be deposited in the fund. The moneys in the fund shall be subject to annual appropriation by the general assembly to the department of human services for allocation to the division of alcohol and drug abuse for the administration of alcohol and drug abuse counselor certification TRAINING requirements established by rules and regulations of the department BOARD of human services pursuant to section 25­1­207 (1) (d). Moneys in the fund at the end of the fiscal year shall remain in the fund and shall not revert to the general fund.
SECTION 32. 26­4­527 (3), Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
26­4­527. Residential child health care ­ waiver ­ program. (3) The department of health care policy and financing, in cooperation with the department of human services, shall promulgate rules as necessary for the implementation of the program, including, but not limited to, rules regarding program services that may include rehabilitative services as appropriate to residential child health care when referred by a physician licensed pursuant to article 36 of title 12, C.R.S., a psychologist licensed pursuant to part 3 of article 43 of title 12, C.R.S., a registered professional nurse as defined in section 12­38­103 (11), C.R.S., who, by reason of postgraduate education and additional nursing preparation, has gained knowledge, judgment, and skill in psychiatric or mental health nursing, a clinical social worker licensed pursuant to part 4 of article 43 of title 12, C.R.S., a marriage and family therapist licensed pursuant to part 5 of article 43 of title 12, C.R.S., or a professional counselor licensed pursuant to part 6 of article 43 of title 12, C.R.S.; the number of recipients participating; eligibility criteria including financial eligibility criteria; reimbursement of providers; and such other rules as are necessary for the implementation and administration of the program. The twenty percent county contribution established in section 26­1­122 for residential child care facilities may be used by the state to obtain federal financial participation under Title XIX of the social security act for any residential child health care program established pursuant to this section. The twenty percent contribution shall not be increased due to any federal financial participation received as a result of any programs established pursuant to this section. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit an adjustment in the county contribution due to caseload or service cost increases. Nothing in this section shall be construed to create a county obligation to directly participate in the financing of any program established pursuant to the "Colorado Medical Assistance Act" as set forth in this article.
SECTION 33. 27­10­105 (1) (a) and (2), Colorado Revised Statutes, are amended to read:
(a) When any person appears to be mentally ill and, as a result of such mental illness, appears to be an imminent danger to others or to himself or appears to be gravely disabled, a peace officer, a professional person, a registered professional nurse as defined in section 12­38­103 (11), C.R.S., who by reason of postgraduate education and additional nursing preparation has gained knowledge, judgment, and skill in psychiatric or mental health nursing, A LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST, A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR, or a licensed clinical social worker licensed under the provisions of part 4, 5, OR 6 of article 43 of title 12, C.R.S., ALSO REFERRED TO IN THIS SECTION AS THE &QUOT;INTERVENING PROFESSIONAL&QUOT;, upon probable cause and with such assistance as may be required, may take the person into custody, or cause him THE PERSON to be taken into custody, and place him PLACED in a facility designated or approved by the executive director for a seventy­two­hour treatment and evaluation.
SECTION 34. 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.".
HB98­1092 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee on Appropriations with favorable recommendation:
"SECTION 35. Article 2 of title 26, Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW PART to read:
COLORADO SELF­SUFFICIENCY AND EMPLOYMENT ACT
26­2­901. Short title. THIS PART 9 SHALL BE KNOWN AND MAY BE CITED AS THE &QUOT;COLORADO SELF­SUFFICIENCY AND EMPLOYMENT ACT&QUOT;.
26­2­902. Legislative declaration. THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY HEREBY FINDS THAT ENCOURAGING AND ASSISTING APPLICANTS FOR THE OLD AGE PENSION OR THE AID TO THE NEEDY DISABLED PROGRAM TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND BECOME SELF­SUFFICIENT IS BENEFICIAL TO THOSE PERSONS AND TO THE STATE. THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DECLARES THAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS PART 9 IS TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROJECT IN AN URBAN SETTING AND A RURAL SETTING TO TEST A BLOCK GRANT CONCEPT THAT WOULD ALLOW THE PARTICIPATING COUNTIES SOME FLEXIBILITY TO BE INNOVATIVE IN THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN EMPLOYMENT AND SELF­SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM FOR OLDER PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON ASSISTING DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS.
26­2­903. Employment and self­sufficiency pilot program ­ creation ­ block grants. (1) THE STATE DEPARTMENT SHALL DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYMENT AND SELF­SUFFICIENCY PILOT PROJECT, REFERRED TO IN THIS PART 9 AS THE &QUOT;PILOT PROJECT&QUOT;, FOR PERSONS APPLYING FOR THE OLD AGE PENSION OR THE AID TO THE NEEDY DISABLED PROGRAM. THROUGH A COMPETITIVE PROCESS, THE STATE DEPARTMENT SHALL SELECT ONE URBAN COUNTY AND ONE RURAL COUNTY OR GROUP OF RURAL COUNTIES TO PARTICIPATE IN TWO DEMONSTRATION SITES AS PART OF THE PILOT PROJECT. COUNTY DEPARTMENTS DESIRING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PILOT PROJECT OR ANOTHER AGENCY APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MAY SUBMIT PROPOSALS TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT, IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND A PRIVATE OR PUBLIC AGENCY OR ENTITY THAT IS WILLING TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PURSUANT TO CONTRACT. THE STATE DEPARTMENT SHALL EVALUATE THE PROPOSALS AND SELECT TWO THAT PRESENT THE BEST PLANS FOR PLACING OLD AGE PENSION AND AID TO THE NEEDY DISABLED CLIENTS IN JOBS. AFTER SELECTION OF THE TWO DEMONSTRATION SITES, THE STATE DEPARTMENT SHALL ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR EACH DEMONSTRATION SITE WITH THE AGENCY OR ENTITY THAT HAS AGREED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, REFERRED TO IN THIS PART 9 AS THE &QUOT;EMPLOYMENT SERVICE PROVIDER&QUOT;. AS PART OF THE CONTRACT, THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE PROVIDER SHALL DETERMINE HOW BEST TO APPLY AND ALLOCATE AVAILABLE GRANT MONEYS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE CLIENTS REFERRED TO IT FOR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.
(2) PROPOSALS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PILOT PROJECT SHALL IDENTIFY THE FOLLOWING:
(a) THE ORGANIZATIONS AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES THAT ARE COLLABORATING ON THE PROPOSAL;
(b) THE PRIVATE OR PUBLIC AGENCY OR ENTITY THAT WILL BE AN EMPLOYMENT SERVICE PROVIDER PURSUANT TO CONTRACT TO THOSE CLIENTS REFERRED BY THE COUNTY DEPARTMENT FOR EMPLOYABILITY ASSESSMENTS AND EMPLOYMENT­RELATED SERVICES;
(c) THE TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES THAT WOULD BE OFFERED BY THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE PROVIDER TO CLIENTS, SUCH AS:
(I) EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENTS;
(II) THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN EMPLOYABILITY PLAN FOR THOSE CLIENTS WITH EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL;
(III) TRAINING, INCLUDING SKILL AND JOB READINESS TRAINING, APPLICATION PROCESSES, AND INTERVIEWING SKILLS;
(IV) JOB COUNSELING;
(V) REFERRAL TO RESOURCES FOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND AIDES, SUCH AS EYEGLASSES, HEARING AIDS, DENTAL WORK, AND TRANSPORTATION;
(VI) JOB REFERRAL AND JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE;
(VII) JOB FOLLOW­UP FUNCTIONS TO MONITOR THE SUCCESS OF JOB PLACEMENTS;
(VIII) COLLECTION OF DATA;
(d) HOW THE PROPOSAL WILL ASSIST DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS WITHIN THE POPULATION OF OLD AGE PENSION AND AID TO THE NEEDY DISPLACED CLIENTS TO SEEK AND OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT;
(e) HOW THE COUNTY DEPARTMENT, THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROVIDER, AND THE OTHER ENTITIES COLLABORATING ON THE PILOT PROJECT PROPOSE TO EVALUATE THE PROJECT'S SUCCESS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AN EXTERNAL REVIEW BY AN INDEPENDENT AGENCY OR CONTRACTING WITH A PRIVATE ENTITY FOR AN EVALUATION.
(3) THE PILOT PROJECT SHALL COMMENCE ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1999, AND OPERATE IN EACH DEMONSTRATION SITE FOR THREE FULL YEARS. THOSE COUNTIES THAT ARE SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PILOT PROJECT WILL RECEIVE AN ANNUAL BLOCK GRANT TO PAY FOR THE CONTRACT EXPENSES.
(4) REFERRAL OF AN APPLICANT FOR THE OLD AGE PENSION OR THE AID TO THE NEEDY DISABLED PROGRAM TO THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROVIDER SHALL NOT AFFECT THE APPLICANT'S INITIAL ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS.
26­2­904. County responsibilities. COUNTIES PARTICIPATING IN THE PILOT PROJECT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INFORMING ALL APPLICANTS FOR THE OLD AGE PENSION OR THE AID TO THE NEEDY DISABLED PROGRAM ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF SEEKING EMPLOYMENT AND MAKING THEM AWARE OF AN OPTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND SELF­SUFFICIENCY PILOT PROJECT. ALL APPLICANTS WHO EXPRESS INTEREST IN SEEKING EMPLOYMENT SHALL BE REFERRED BY THE COUNTY DEPARTMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE PROVIDER FOR AN EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENT.
26­2­905. Repeal. THIS PART 9 IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003.
SECTION 2. Appropriation. In addition to any other appropriation, there is hereby appropriated to the department of human services, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1998, the sum of __________dollars ($), or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the implementation of this act. Out of said sum, ______ dollars ($) shall be from the general fund, __________($) from the old age pension fund, and __________($) shall be county cash funds exempt.
SECTION 36. 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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HB98-1139 be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation.
HB98-1219 be postponed indefinitely.
HB98­1049 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation:
"SECTION 1. 26­2­707, Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SUBSECTION to read:
26­2­707. Diversion grant. (3) (a) IN THE EVENT THAT A COUNTY PROVIDES A DIVERSION GRANT PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION AND ELECTS TO DELIVER ANY CASH ASSISTANCE THAT IS PART OR ALL OF SUCH DIVERSION GRANT TO THE PARTICIPANT BY THE ISSUANCE OF A CHECK RATHER THAN PURSUANT TO SECTION 26­2­104, THE COUNTY SHALL MAKE AN ANNOTATION ON SUCH CHECK THAT THE PROCEEDS THEREOF ARE PART OF CASH ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER THE COLORADO WORKS PROGRAM.
(b) IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY LIMITED GAMING LICENSEE OR AN EMPLOYEE OF ANY LIMITED GAMING LICENSEE AS DEFINED IN SECTION 12-47.1-103, C.R.S., TO CASH A CHECK THAT REPRESENTS PAYMENT OF A DIVERSION GRANT TO A PARTICIPANT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION (3) OR TO EXCHANGE OR REDEEM CHIPS FOR A CHECK THAT REPRESENTS A PAYMENT OF A DIVERSION GRANT TO A PARTICIPANT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION (3).
SECTION 2. 26­2­709, Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended BY THE ADDITION OF THE FOLLOWING NEW SUBSECTIONS to read:
26­2­709. Benefits ­ cash assistance ­ programs. (4) Form of payment. IN THE EVENT THAT A COUNTY ELECTS TO DELIVER ANY CASH ASSISTANCE THAT IS PART OR ALL OF THE BASIC ASSISTANCE GRANT OR OTHER ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTIONS (1) AND (3) OF THIS SECTION TO THE PARTICIPANT BY THE ISSUANCE OF A CHECK RATHER THAN PURSUANT TO SECTION 26­2­104, THE COUNTY SHALL MAKE AN ANNOTATION ON SUCH CHECK THAT THE PROCEEDS THEREOF ARE PART OF CASH ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER THE COLORADO WORKS PROGRAM.
(5) Prohibited acts. IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY LIMITED GAMING LICENSEE OR AN EMPLOYEE OF ANY LIMITED GAMING LICENSEE AS DEFINED IN SECTION 12-47.1-103, C.R.S., TO CASH A CHECK THAT REPRESENTS PAYMENT OF ANY CASH ASSISTANCE TO A PARTICIPANT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION OR TO EXCHANGE OR REDEEM CHIPS FOR A CHECK THAT REPRESENTS PAYMENT OF ANY CASH ASSISTANCE TO A PARTICIPANT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.
HB98­1079 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation:
Amend printed bill, page 3, line 8, strike "STATE";
line 14, strike "PROCESS.&QUOT; and substitute "PROCESS AS SET FORTH IN THE REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.";
line 22, strike "STATE".
Page 4, line 5, strike "STATE".
Page 5, line 3, strike "STATE".
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line 16, strike "(a) SUBMIT";
line 19, strike "DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS;" and substitute "DETAINING FACILITY. IF THE INMATE ACCOUNT DEMONSTRATES THAT THE INMATE HAS SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO PAY THE FILING FEE, THE MOTION TO PROCEED AS A POOR PERSON SHALL BE DENIED.
(2) ANY INMATE WHO IS ALLOWED TO PROCEED IN THE CIVIL ACTION AS A POOR PERSON SHALL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE FILING FEE IN THE FOLLOWING INSTALMENTS:";
line 20, strike "(b)" and substitute "(a)";
line 23, strike "(c)" and substitute "(b)";
line 26, strike "(2)" and substitute "(3)".
HB98­1088 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation:
Amend printed bill, page 4, line 11, strike "order." and substitute "order; EXCEPT THAT ORDERS ISSUED PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18­1­1001 AND 19­2­707, C.R.S., SHALL BE ENTERED INTO THE REGISTRY ONLY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COURT OR UPON MOTION OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY.";
Page 5, strike lines 1 through 17.
Page 6, line 22, strike "(2)," and substitute "(1),";
"16­12­102. Appeals by the prosecution. (1) The prosecution may appeal any decision of the trial court in a criminal case upon any question of law. and Any order of the trial court granting THAT EITHER DISMISSES ONE OR MORE COUNTS OF A CHARGING DOCUMENT PRIOR TO TRIAL OR GRANTS a new trial after the entry of a verdict or judgment shall constitute a final order which THAT shall be immediately appealable pursuant to this subsection (1). If any act of the general assembly is adjudged inoperative or unconstitutional in any criminal case, it is the duty of the district attorney of the judicial district in which the court making such decision is situated to appeal on behalf of the people of the state of Colorado, unless the same issue of constitutionality is already pending before a reviewing court in another case. Nothing in this section shall authorize placing the defendant in jeopardy a second time for the same offense. No docket fee shall be required of the people upon an appeal under this section. The procedure to be followed in filing and prosecuting appeals under this section shall be as provided by applicable rule of the supreme court of Colorado. However, if a statute providing for the imposition of the death penalty is adjudged inoperative or inapplicable for any reason, such adjudication shall constitute a final order which THAT shall be immediately appealable to the supreme court of Colorado, notwithstanding any statute or court rule to the contrary.".
Page 7, strike lines 1 through 13;
line 24, strike "(a)";
line 25, strike "(2)" and substitute "(4)".
Page 8, line 3, strike "(2) (b)" and substitute "(2)";
strike lines 7 through 12;
"(4) IN CRIMINAL CASES, A PETITION FOR REHEARING IS NOT MANDATORY PRIOR TO SEEKING SUPREME COURT REVIEW. EITHER PARTY MAY FILE A PETITION FOR CERTIORARI WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE TIME FOR FILING A PETITION FOR REHEARING; EXCEPT THAT, IF EITHER PARTY FILES A TIMELY PETITION FOR REHEARING, THE TIME FOR FILING A PETITION FOR CERTIORARI SHALL BE AS SET FORTH IN SUBSECTION (2) OF THIS SECTION.".
Page 9, line 10, strike "8 and 9" and substitute "7 and 8".
HB98-1103 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation:
Amend printed bill, page 3, line 3, strike "FACILITY" and substitute "DEPARTMENT".
Page 4, line 18, strike "THE".
HB98-1160 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee on Appropriations with favorable recommendation:
Amend printed bill, page 4, line 9, strike "C.R.S." and substitute "C.R.S., OR ANY COMPARABLE MUNICIPAL CHARTER OR ORDINANCE OFFENSE.".
Page 14, line 7, strike "UNTIL THE" and substitute "UNTIL THE CASE IS DISMISSED, THE";
line 8, strike "ACQUITTED" and substitute "ACQUITTED,".
Page 18, after line 23, insert the following:
"SECTION 31. Part 1 of article 1 of title 17, Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION to read:
17-1-123. Appropriations to comply with section 2-2-703 - HB 98-1160. (1) Pursuant to section 2-2-703, C.R.S., the following statutory appropriations, or so much thereof as may be necessary, are made in order to implement HB 98-1160, enacted at the second regular session of the sixty-first general assembly:
(b) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1999, in addition to any other appropriation, there is hereby appropriated, from the general fund to the department of corrections, the sum of two hundred thirty-five thousand nine hundred thirty-three dollars ($235,933).
(c) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000, in addition to any other appropriation, there is hereby appropriated, from the general fund to the department of corrections, the sum of three hundred seventy thousand five hundred sixty-eight dollars ($370,568).
(d) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2001, in addition to any other appropriation, there is hereby appropriated, from the general fund to the department of corrections, the sum of four hundred eighteen thousand eight hundred sixty-six dollars ($418,866).
(e) For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2002, in addition to any other appropriation, there is hereby appropriated, from the general fund to the department of corrections, the sum of four hundred forty-five thousand forty five dollars ($445,045).".
Page 1, line 2, strike "LAWS." and substitute "LAWS, AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION THEREFOR.".
HB98-1141 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation:
Amend printed bill, page 2, line 9, strike APRISON", and after AOF", insert AINCARCERATION OF";
line 11, strike AOR MAY FORM THE BASIS OF".
The Chief Clerk reports the following bills have been correctly printed: HB98-1228, 1229, and 1230.
HB98-1230 by Representative Chavez--Concerning the elimination of the requirement that an absentee voter provide residence address information in the self-affirmation printed on the return envelope for an absentee ballot.
WHEREAS, The Broncos avenged last year's loss to Jacksonville by declawing the Jaguars 42­17 at Mile High Stadium; and
On motion of Representative Anderson, Consideration of General Orders (HB98-1015, 1038, 1080, 1120, 1086, 1096, 1127, 1008, 1073, 1017, 1024, 1045, 1117, 1113, 1052, 1071, 1157, 1158) was laid over until January 23, retaining place on Calendar.
On motion of Representative Anderson, the House adjourned until 9:00 a.m., January 23, 1998.