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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 3 - CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DIVISION (§§ 24-48.5-301 — 24-48.5-318) › Section 24-48.5-302 - Council on creative industries - legislative declaration

(1)
The general assembly finds and declares:
(a)
That encouragement and support of the arts and humanities, while primarily a matter for private and local initiative, is also an appropriate matter of concern to the state government;
(b)
That many of our citizens lack the opportunity to view, enjoy, or participate in living theatrical performances, musical concerts, operas, dance and ballet recitals, art exhibits, examples of fine architecture, and the performing and visual arts generally;
(c)
That, with increasing leisure time, the practice and enjoyment of the arts and humanities are of increasing importance;
(d)
That many of our citizens possess talents of an artistic and creative nature that cannot be utilized to their fullest extent under existing conditions;
(e)
That the general welfare of the people of the state will be promoted by giving further recognition to the arts and humanities as a vital part of our culture and heritage and as an important means of expanding the scope of our community life;
(f)
That it is desirable to establish a council on creative industries and to provide such recognition and assistance as will encourage and promote the state's artistic and cultural progress;
(g)
That it is the policy of the state to cooperate with private patrons, private and public institutions, and professional and nonprofessional organizations concerned with the arts and humanities to ensure that the role of the arts and humanities in the life of our communities will continue to grow and to play an ever more significant part in the welfare and educational experience of our citizens and to establish the paramount position of this state in the nation and in the world as a cultural center;
(h)
That all activities undertaken by the state in carrying out the policy set out in this section shall be directed toward encouraging and assisting, rather than in any way limiting, the freedom of artistic expression that is essential for the well-being of the arts and humanities.
L. 2010: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 10 -158), ch. 231, p. 997, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 24-48.8-102 as it existed prior to 2010.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 3 - CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DIVISION (§§ 24-48.5-301 — 24-48.5-318) › Section 24-48.5-304 - Council on creative industries - meetings of council - quorum

The council shall meet at the call of the chair, but not less than twice during each calendar year. Five members of the council shall constitute a quorum. All meetings of the council shall be open and public, and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meeting of the council. The chair shall vote only in case of a tie on any question voted on by the council.
L. 2010: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 10 -158), ch. 231, p. 999, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 24-48.8-104 as it existed prior to 2010.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 3 - CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DIVISION (§§ 24-48.5-301 — 24-48.5-318) › Section 24-48.5-305 - Council on creative industries - powers of the council

(1)
The council has the powers necessary to carry out the duties imposed upon it by this part 3, including, but not limited to, the power:
(a)
To employ such administrative, technical, and other personnel, subject to the constitution and state personnel system laws of this state, as may be necessary for the performance of its powers and duties;
(b)
To hold hearings, make and sign any agreements, and perform any acts that may be necessary, desirable, or proper to carry out the purposes of the council;
(c)
To request from any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or other agency of the state such reasonable assistance and data as will enable it properly to carry out its powers and duties under this part 3;
(d)
To appoint such advisory committees as it deems advisable and necessary to the carrying out of its powers and duties under this part 3;
(e)
To accept, on behalf of the state of Colorado, and expend any federal funds granted by act of congress or by executive order for all or any of the purposes of the council; except that the council may expend such funds only upon appropriation by the general assembly if the federal funds require matching state contributions or capital outlay or create a commitment for future state funding;
(f)
To accept any gifts, grants, donations, or bequests for all or any of the purposes of the council;
(g)
To propose methods and processes to encourage private and public initiatives that recognize and enhance the role that the arts and humanities play in creative industries;
(h)
To advise and consult with national foundations and other local, state, and federal departments and agencies on methods by which to coordinate and assist existing resources and facilities, with the purpose of fostering artistic and cultural endeavors toward the use of the arts and humanities both nationally and internationally, in the best interest of Colorado.
L. 2010: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 10 -158), ch. 231, p. 999, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 24-48.8-106 as it existed prior to 2010.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 3 - CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DIVISION (§§ 24-48.5-301 — 24-48.5-318) › Section 24-48.5-306 - Council on creative industries - duties of the council

(1)
The duties of the council shall be:
(a)
To stimulate and encourage throughout the state the study and development of the arts and humanities, as well as public interest and participation therein;
(b)
To take such steps as may be necessary and appropriate to encourage public interest in the cultural heritage of our state and to expand the state's cultural resources;
(c)
To encourage and assist freedom of artistic expression essential for the well-being of the arts and humanities;
(d)
To assist the communities and organizations within the state in originating and creating their own cultural and artistic programs;
(e)
To make such surveys as may be deemed advisable of public and private institutions engaged within the state in artistic and cultural activities, including, but not limited to, humanities, music, theater, dance, painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, and allied arts and crafts, and to make recommendations concerning the appropriate methods to encourage participation in and appreciation of the arts and humanities in order to meet the legitimate needs and aspirations of persons in all parts of the state;
(f)
To submit a report to the governor not later than ninety days after the end of each fiscal year and at such other times as the governor requests or the council deems appropriate.
L. 2010: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 10 -158), ch. 231, p. 1000, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 24-48.8-107 as it existed prior to 2010.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 3 - CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DIVISION (§§ 24-48.5-301 — 24-48.5-318) › Section 24-48.5-307 - Council on creative industries - interference by council prohibited

In carrying out its duties and powers under this part 3, the council shall never by action, directly or indirectly, interfere with the freedom of artistic expression of the established or contemplated cultural programs in any local community or institution, nor shall it make any recommendations that might be interpreted to be a form of censorship.
L. 2010: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 10 -158), ch. 231, p. 1001, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 24-48.8-108 as it existed prior to 2010.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 3 - CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DIVISION (§§ 24-48.5-301 — 24-48.5-318) › Section 24-48.5-308 - [Repealed]

L. 2010: (1)(a) amended, (HB 10 -1339), ch. 136, p. 457, § 6, effective April 15; entire part added with relocations, (SB 10 -158), ch. 231, p. 1001, § 1, effective July 1.
(1) This section was similar to former § 24-48.8-109 as it existed prior to 2010.
(2) Subsection (4) provided for the repeal of this section, effective July 1, 2011. (See L. 2010, p. 1001.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 3 - CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DIVISION (§§ 24-48.5-301 — 24-48.5-318) › Section 24-48.5-309 - [Repealed]

L. 2010: IP(1), (1)(a), (5)(g), (5)(h), and (6) amended and (5)(i) added, (HB 10 -1180), ch. 232, p. 1016, § 1, effective May 18; entire part added with relocations, (SB 10 -158), ch. 231, p. 1001, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2012: Entire section repealed, (HB 12-1286), ch. 186, p. 711, § 6, effective July 1.
For the legislative declaration in the 2012 act repealing this section, see section 1 of chapter 186, Session Laws of Colorado 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 3 - CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DIVISION (§§ 24-48.5-301 — 24-48.5-318) › Section 24-48.5-310 - [Repealed]

L. 2010: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 10 -158), ch. 231, p. 1003, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2012: Entire section repealed, (HB 12-1286), ch. 186, p. 711, § 6, effective July 1.
For the legislative declaration in the 2012 act repealing this section, see section 1 of chapter 186, Session Laws of Colorado 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 3 - CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DIVISION (§§ 24-48.5-301 — 24-48.5-318) › Section 24-48.5-311 - [Repealed]

L. 2010: (4)(b) amended, (HB 10 -1339), ch. 136, p. 457, § 5, effective April 15; (1), (2)(a), and (2)(c) amended, (HB 10 -1180), ch. 232, p. 1017, § 2, effective May 18; entire part added with relocations, (SB 10 -158), ch. 231, p. 1004, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2011: (6) amended, (SB 11 -160), ch. 11, p. 33, § 1, effective March 9. L. 2012: Entire section repealed, (HB 12-1286), ch. 186, p. 711, § 6, effective July 1.
For the legislative declaration in the 2012 act repealing this section, see section 1 of chapter 186, Session Laws of Colorado 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 3 - CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DIVISION (§§ 24-48.5-301 — 24-48.5-318) › Section 24-48.5-313 - Art in public places - works of art in correctional and juvenile facilities

(1)
Each capital construction appropriation for a correctional facility shall include as a nondeductible item an allocation of not less than one-tenth of one percent of the capital construction costs to be used for a prison inmate art fund. The moneys in such fund shall be used for materials to allow inmates to create works of art to be included in the construction of or to be placed permanently in such facility. The department of corrections shall administer by rule a competitive program among the inmates of such facility in order to determine which art projects and inmates shall receive an incentive award not to exceed two hundred dollars each. The council shall appoint one of its members to serve in an advisory capacity to the department of corrections on the implementation of this subsection (1).
(2)
For the purposes of subsection (1) of this section, "correctional facility" means any state facility in which persons are or may be lawfully held in custody as a result of conviction of a crime.
(3)
(a)
On and after January 1, 1998, each capital construction appropriation for a juvenile correctional facility shall include as a nondeductible item an allocation of not less than one-tenth of one percent of the capital construction costs to be used for a juvenile art fund. The moneys in such fund shall be used for materials to allow juveniles housed by the department of human services to create works of art to be included in the construction of or to be placed permanently in juvenile facilities. The council shall appoint one of its members to serve in an advisory capacity to the department of human services on the implementation of this subsection (3).
(b)
As used in this subsection (3), "juvenile correctional facility" means any facility operated by or under contract with the department of human services pursuant to section
19-2.5-1502
.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 136, § 117, eff. 10/1/2021.
L. 2010: Entire part added with relocations, (SB 10-158), ch. 1010, p. 1010, § 1, effective July 1.
This section is similar to former § 24-80.5-102 as it existed prior to 2010.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 3 - CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DIVISION (§§ 24-48.5-301 — 24-48.5-318) › Section 24-48.5-316 - [Repealed]

Amended by 2021 Ch. 228, § 3, eff. 6/14/2021.
Added by 2020EX1 Ch. 2, § 5, eff. 12/7/2020.
L. 2020, 1st Ex. Sess.: Entire section added, (SB 20B-001), ch. 2, p. 14, § 5, effective December 7.
For the legislative declaration in SB 20B-001, see section 1 of chapter 2, Session Laws of Colorado 2020, First Extraordinary Session.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 3 - CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DIVISION (§§ 24-48.5-301 — 24-48.5-318) › Section 24-48.5-318 - [Repealed]

Added by 2021 Ch. 228, § 4, eff. 6/14/2021.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 4 - REGIONAL TALENT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES (§§ 24-48.5-401 — 24-48.5-407) › Section 24-48.5-401 - Short title

The short title of this part 4 is the "Regional Talent Development Initiative Act".
Added by 2022 Ch. 233, § 1, eff. 5/26/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 4 - REGIONAL TALENT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES (§§ 24-48.5-401 — 24-48.5-407) › Section 24-48.5-402 - Legislative declaration

(1)
The general assembly finds and declares that:
(a)
This part 4 is intended to respond to the negative economic impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting public health emergency by providing assistance, aid, and supports to unemployed workers, populations disproportionately impacted by the public health emergency, and impacted industries, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations;
(b)
Money allocated to the state pursuant to the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" and transferred to the workers, employers, and workforce centers cash fund created in section
24-75-231
may be used for the purposes of this part 4; and
(c)
The grant program and related services described in this part 4 are important government services.
Added by 2022 Ch. 233, § 1, eff. 5/26/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 4 - REGIONAL TALENT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES (§§ 24-48.5-401 — 24-48.5-407) › Section 24-48.5-403 - [Effective until 8/7/2024] Definitions

As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" means the federal "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021", Pub.L. 117-2, as the act may be subsequently amended.
(2)
"Applicant" means a collaboration of entities that:
(a)
Includes industry and educational entities and may also include local governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit and for-profit entities and organizations; and
(b)
Applies for a grant from the grant program.
(3)
"COVID-19" means the coronavirus disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, also known as SARS-CoV-2.
(4)
"Departments" means:
(a)
The department of labor and employment created in section
24-1-121
;
(b)
The department of higher education created in section
24-1-114
; and
(c)
The department of education created in section
24-1-115
.
(5)
"Evidence-based" means that an initiative is either:
(a)
A proven program or practice, as defined in section
2-3-210 (2)(d)
; or
(b)
An evidence-informed program or practice, as defined in section
2-3-210 (2)(a)
.
(6)
"Fund" means the regional talent development initiative grant program fund created in section
24-48.5-406
.
(7)
"Grant program" means the regional talent development initiative grant program created in section
24-48.5-405
.
(8)
"Intermediary" means:
(a)
A nonprofit entity that has a proven record of connecting education providers, employers, or other civic organizations to develop career pathways and address workforce development needs; or
(b)
A post-secondary education provider that addresses economic and workforce development needs.
(9)
"Office" means the Colorado office of economic development created in section
24-48.5-101
.
(10)
"Program administrator" means:
(a)
The office;
(b)
A state agency designated pursuant to section
24-48.5-405 (1)(a)(II)(B)
; or
(c)
One or more third parties with whom the office contracts pursuant to section
24-48.5-405 (1)(a)(II)(B)
.
(11)
"Selection committee" means the selection committee appointed pursuant to section
24-48.5-405 (5)
to review and make recommendations on grant applications.
(12)
"Steering committee" means the steering committee established pursuant to section
24-48.5-404
.
(13)
"Third-party administrator" means one or more third parties with whom the office contracts pursuant to section
24-48.5-405 (1)(a)
to serve as the program administrator.
Added by 2022 Ch. 233, § 1, eff. 5/26/2022.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 4 - REGIONAL TALENT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES (§§ 24-48.5-401 — 24-48.5-407) › Section 24-48.5-403 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Definitions

As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" means the federal "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021", Pub.L. 117-2, as the act may be subsequently amended.
(2)
"Applicant" means a collaboration of entities that:
(a)
Includes industry and educational entities and may also include local governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit and for-profit entities and organizations; and
(b)
Applies for a grant from the grant program.
(3)
"COVID-19" means the coronavirus disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, also known as SARS-CoV-2.
(4)
"Departments" means:
(a)
The department of labor and employment created in section
24-1-121
;
(b)
The department of higher education created in section
24-1-114
; and
(c)
The department of education created in section
24-1-115
.
(5)
"Evidence-based" means that an initiative is:
(a)
Proven, as specified in section 2-3-210 (3)(a)(V);
(b)
Evidence-informed, as specified in section 2-3-210 (3)(a)(I); or
(c)
promising, as specified in section 2-3-210 (3)(a)(IV).
(6)
"Fund" means the regional talent development initiative grant program fund created in section
24-48.5-406
.
(7)
"Grant program" means the regional talent development initiative grant program created in section
24-48.5-405
.
(8)
"Intermediary" means:
(a)
A nonprofit entity that has a proven record of connecting education providers, employers, or other civic organizations to develop career pathways and address workforce development needs; or
(b)
A post-secondary education provider that addresses economic and workforce development needs.
(9)
"Office" means the Colorado office of economic development created in section
24-48.5-101
.
(10)
"Program administrator" means:
(a)
The office;
(b)
A state agency designated pursuant to section
24-48.5-405 (1)(a)(II)(B)
; or
(c)
One or more third parties with whom the office contracts pursuant to section
24-48.5-405 (1)(a)(II)(B)
.
(11)
"Selection committee" means the selection committee appointed pursuant to section
24-48.5-405 (5)
to review and make recommendations on grant applications.
(12)
"Steering committee" means the steering committee established pursuant to section
24-48.5-404
.
(13)
"Third-party administrator" means one or more third parties with whom the office contracts pursuant to section
24-48.5-405 (1)(a)
to serve as the program administrator.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 89,§ 4, eff. 8/7/2024, app. to budget requests, requests for supplemental appropriations, and budget request amendments made on or after the applicable effective date.
Added by 2022 Ch. 233, § 1, eff. 5/26/2022.
2024 Ch. 89, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 4 - REGIONAL TALENT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES (§§ 24-48.5-401 — 24-48.5-407) › Section 24-48.5-404 - Steering committee - creation - duties

(1)
The office shall assemble a steering committee for purposes of supporting the program administrator in implementing and administering the grant program, including developing an application process and establishing grant application selection and prioritization criteria. The steering committee must consist of no fewer than five and no more than eight members, at least one of whom must represent a rural area of the state. Members of the steering committee must be business, civic, education, and nonprofit professionals and include at least one representative of a two-year institution of higher education and at least one representative of a four-year institution of higher education.
(2)
In coordination with the program administrator, the steering committee shall:
(a)
Engage professional and support staff, including consultants, third-party contractors, intermediaries, and office staff, to assist the program administrator and the steering committee in performing their activities;
(b)
Establish a process for entities to apply for grants to fund talent development initiatives;
(c)
Develop grant application selection and prioritization criteria that are transparent, are evidence-based, are regionally equitable, encourage innovation, and are based on the goals specified in section
24-48.5-405 (1)(c)
; and
(d)
Outline a clear and transparent evaluation process.
Added by 2022 Ch. 233, § 1, eff. 5/26/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 4 - REGIONAL TALENT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES (§§ 24-48.5-401 — 24-48.5-407) › Section 24-48.5-406 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Regional talent development initiative grant program fund

(1)
(a)
There is created in the state treasury the regional talent development initiative grant program fund. The fund consists of money transferred to the fund pursuant to this subsection (1) and money transferred to the fund from the ARPA refinance state money cash fund pursuant to section 24-75-226.5. Three days after May 26, 2022, the state treasurer shall transfer ninety-one million dollars from the workers, employers, and workforce centers cash fund created in section
24-75-231 (2)(a)
to the fund as follows:
(I)
Eighty-nine million one hundred twenty-three thousand one hundred eighty-four dollars from money the state received from the federal coronavirus state fiscal recovery fund under section 9901 of Title IX, subtitle M of the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021"; and
(II)
One million eight hundred seventy-six thousand eight hundred sixteen dollars from money that originated from the general fund.
(b)
The money in the fund is continuously appropriated to the office for use in accordance with this part 4.
(2)
Of the amount transferred to the fund pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, not more than seven percent may be used for the administrative costs incurred by the office, the departments, the steering committee, and the program administrator in administering the grant program.
(3)
The office and any person that receives money from the office, including a grant recipient, the program administrator, a consultant, a contractor, or an intermediary, shall adhere to the compliance, reporting, record-keeping, and program evaluation requirements established by the office of state planning and budgeting and the state controller in accordance with section
24-75-226 (5)
.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 429,§ 25, eff. 6/5/2024.
Added by 2022 Ch. 233, § 1, eff. 5/26/2022.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 4 - REGIONAL TALENT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES (§§ 24-48.5-401 — 24-48.5-407) › Section 24-48.5-406 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Regional talent development initiative grant program fund - repeal

(1)
(a)
There is created in the state treasury the regional talent development initiative grant program fund. The fund consists of money transferred to the fund pursuant to this subsection (1) and money transferred to the fund from the ARPA refinance state money cash fund pursuant to section 24-75-226.5. Three days after May 26, 2022, the state treasurer shall transfer ninety-one million dollars from the workers, employers, and workforce centers cash fund created in section
24-75-231 (2)(a)
to the fund as follows:
(I)
Eighty-nine million one hundred twenty-three thousand one hundred eighty-four dollars from money the state received from the federal coronavirus state fiscal recovery fund under section 9901 of Title IX, subtitle M of the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021"; and
(II)
One million eight hundred seventy-six thousand eight hundred sixteen dollars from money that originated from the general fund.
(a.5)
(I)
On July 1, 2024, the state treasurer shall transfer three million eight hundred thousand dollars from the general fund to the fund for use for achieving the goal set forth in section 24-48.5-405 (1)(c)(IV).
(II)
Of the amount transferred to the fund pursuant to subsection (1)(a.5)(I) of this section, not more than seven percent may be used for the administrative costs incurred by the office and the selection committee in administering the regional talent development initiative grant program.
(III)
This subsection (1)(a.5) is repealed, effective July 1, 2028.
(b)
The money in the fund is continuously appropriated to the office for use in accordance with this part 4.
(2)
Of the amount transferred to the fund pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, not more than seven percent may be used for the administrative costs incurred by the office, the departments, the steering committee, and the program administrator in administering the grant program.
(3)
The office and any person that receives money from the office, including a grant recipient, the program administrator, a consultant, a contractor, or an intermediary, shall adhere to the compliance, reporting, record-keeping, and program evaluation requirements established by the office of state planning and budgeting and the state controller in accordance with section
24-75-226 (5)
.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 478,§ 3, eff. 8/7/2024.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 429,§ 25, eff. 6/5/2024.
Added by 2022 Ch. 233, § 1, eff. 5/26/2022.
2024 Ch. 478, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 4 - REGIONAL TALENT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES (§§ 24-48.5-401 — 24-48.5-407) › Section 24-48.5-407 - Repeal of part

This part 4 is repealed, effective July 1, 2028.
Added by 2022 Ch. 233, § 1, eff. 5/26/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 5 - UNIVERSAL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (§§ 24-48.5-501 — 24-48.5-506) › Section 24-48.5-501 - Definitions

As used in this part 5, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Eligible student" means a student who is eligible for a scholarship as described in section
24-48.5-502 (4)
.
(2)
"In-demand or high-priority postsecondary pathways" means the postsecondary pathways identified by the office pursuant to section
24-48.5-502 (2)(b)
.
(3)
"Office" means the Colorado office of economic development created in section
24-48.5-101
.
(4)
"Program" means the universal high school scholarship program created in section
24-48.5-502
.
(5)
"Regional entity" means an entity that receives a grant pursuant to the regional talent development initiative grant program described in part 4 of this article 48.5.
(6)
"Registered apprenticeship" means an apprenticeship registered with the United States department of labor or the state apprenticeship agency established in section
8-15.7-102
.
(7)
"Service provider" means a provider included in the eligible training provider lists disseminated by the department of labor and employment pursuant to section
8-83-225 (1)(c)
, a provider included in the Colorado state apprenticeship resource directory created pursuant to section
8-83-308
, a public or private institution of higher education operating in Colorado, or an entity approved as a service provider pursuant to section
24-48.5-502 (2)(c)
.
Added by 2023 Ch. 200,§ 2, eff. 8/7/2023.
2023 Ch. 200, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 5 - UNIVERSAL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (§§ 24-48.5-501 — 24-48.5-506) › Section 24-48.5-503 - Program scholarship award - selection criteria - amount - use of award

(1)
(a)
The office or vendor shall accept and review scholarship applications and award scholarships in accordance with the office's program policies and procedures. The office or vendor shall award scholarships to:
(I)
Eligible students who intend to enroll or train at a service provider to pursue an in-demand or high-priority postsecondary pathway, including students who intend to enroll full-time and those who intend to enroll part-time; and
(II)
After awarding scholarships to all eligible students described in subsection (1)(a)(I) of this section, to eligible students who intend to enroll or train at a service provider in a program of study that is not aligned to an in-demand or high-priority postsecondary pathway.
(b)
The office or vendor shall not require a student to demonstrate financial need to receive a scholarship and shall not consider an eligible student's financial need in determining scholarship awards.
(2)
(a)
The office or vendor awarding scholarships shall determine the amount of each scholarship award consistent with program policies and procedures, up to a maximum of one thousand five hundred dollars; except that the amount of money distributed to the service provider pursuant to subsection (3)(b) of this section must not be greater than the student's total cost of tuition, fees, books, and equipment.
(b)
Scholarship money is distributed to the service provider for use by the student.
(3)
(a)
A student may use a scholarship award for tuition, fees, books, and equipment at a service provider.
(b)
Scholarship money must be expended no later than July 31, 2025. On August 1, 2025, a service provider shall return all unused scholarship money to the office.
Added by 2023 Ch. 200,§ 2, eff. 8/7/2023.
2023 Ch. 200, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 5 - UNIVERSAL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (§§ 24-48.5-501 — 24-48.5-506) › Section 24-48.5-504 - Postsecondary and career advising

(1)
The office shall contract with one or more vendors to provide postsecondary and career advising to Colorado high school students who may be less likely to pursue a postsecondary education.
(2)
The office shall identify schools to receive postsecondary advising support. The office may use multiple criteria to identify schools, including declines in postsecondary participation by high school graduates, student population size, economic need, geographic location, or any other criteria as determined by the office. The office shall make efforts to identify a diversity of schools in rural and urban areas of the state to receive postsecondary advising support. The office shall contact schools eligible for advising pursuant to the program and with the school's, and in if applicable, the school district's, permission, designate vendors to provide advising in the school.
(3)
A vendor shall provide one-on-one advising to students, including those who intend to pursue a two-year or four-year degree, workforce or technical training, or a military pathway. The advising must include informing students about in-demand or high-priority pathways, including in-demand occupations by region.
Added by 2023 Ch. 200,§ 2, eff. 8/7/2023.
2023 Ch. 200, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 5 - UNIVERSAL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (§§ 24-48.5-501 — 24-48.5-506) › Section 24-48.5-505 - Service provider report - program report

(1)
On or before July 31, 2025, each service provider that received program scholarship money on behalf of a student shall report to the office, for each student, the student's status in the student's program of study at the service provider and any other information requested by the office.
(2)
(a)
In its annual report before the house and senate committees of reference pursuant to section
2-7-203
, the office shall include information about the program, including, if available:
(I)
The number of students who have received a scholarship;
(II)
A list of service providers;
(III)
The total amount of money received by each service provider and the number of students enrolled with or receiving training from each provider;
(IV)
The postsecondary pathway being pursued by each scholarship recipient, aggregated by pathway;
(V)
Employment outcomes of scholarship recipients;
(VI)
A detailed statement of the costs incurred by the office and any vendor that contracted with the office to administer the program; and
(VII)
Any other information regarding the scholarship program the office determines is appropriate to include in the report.
(b)
Notwithstanding section
24-1-136 (11)(a)(I)
, the reporting requirement described in this subsection (2) continues until December 31, 2026.
Added by 2023 Ch. 200,§ 2, eff. 8/7/2023.
2023 Ch. 200, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 5 - UNIVERSAL HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (§§ 24-48.5-501 — 24-48.5-506) › Section 24-48.5-506 - Repeal of part

This part 5 is repealed, effective December 31, 2026.
Added by 2023 Ch. 200,§ 2, eff. 8/7/2023.
2023 Ch. 200, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 6 - COLORADO LOANS FOR INCREASING MAIN STREET BUSINESS ECONOMIC RESILIENCY ACT (§§ 24-48.5-601 — 24-48.5-609) › Section 24-48.5-601 - [Effective 9/1/2024] Short title

The short title of this part 6 is the "Colorado Loans for Increasing Main Street Business Economic Resiliency Act" or "CLIMBER Act".
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
24-36-201
and amended by 2024 Ch. 355,§ 1, eff. 9/1/2024.
Added by 2020 Ch. 121, § 1, eff. 6/23/2020.
L. 2020: Entire part added, (HB 20-1413), ch. 503, p. 503, § 1, effective June 23.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 6 - COLORADO LOANS FOR INCREASING MAIN STREET BUSINESS ECONOMIC RESILIENCY ACT (§§ 24-48.5-601 — 24-48.5-609) › Section 24-48.5-608 - [Effective 9/1/2024] Small business recovery fund - repeal

(1)
The small business recovery and resiliency fund is hereby created in the state treasury. The fund consists of:
(a)
Tax credit sale proceeds received from qualified taxpayers and deposited in the fund pursuant to section 24-48.5-605;
(b)
Distributions, revenue, or money returned to the state from a loan program established pursuant to section 24-48.5-605 and deposited in the fund;
(c)
Any other money that the general assembly may appropriate or transfer to the fund; and
(d)
Any gifts, grants, donations, or federal funds received pursuant to subsection (7) of this section.
(2)
The state treasurer shall credit all interest and income derived from the deposit and investment of money in the small business recovery and resiliency fund to the fund.
(3)
Money in the fund is continuously appropriated to the office for the purposes specified in this part 6. The office may expend money in the fund to pay for its direct and indirect costs in implementing and administering this part 6.
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
The office may seek, accept, and expend gifts, grants, or donations from private or public sources for the purposes of this part 6. The office may accept and expend any federal money made available for any purpose consistent with the provisions of this part 6. The office shall transmit all money received through gifts, grants, donations, or federal money to the state treasurer, who shall credit the money to the small business recovery and resiliency fund.
Renumbered from C.R.S. §
24-36-208
and amended by 2024 Ch. 355,§ 1, eff. 9/1/2024.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 374, § 5, eff. 6/3/2022.
Added by 2020 Ch. 121, § 1, eff. 6/23/2020.
L. 2020: Entire part added, (HB 20-1413), ch. 517, p. 517, § 1, effective June 23.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 7 - REGIONAL TALENT SUMMIT ACT (§§ 24-48.5-701 — 24-48.5-706) › Section 24-48.5-701 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Short title

The short title of this part 7 is the "Regional Talent Summit Act".
Added by 2024 Ch. 478,§ 5, eff. 8/7/2024.
2024 Ch. 478, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 7 - REGIONAL TALENT SUMMIT ACT (§§ 24-48.5-701 — 24-48.5-706) › Section 24-48.5-702 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Legislative declaration

(1)
The general assembly finds and declares that:
(a)
This part 7 is intended to strengthen regional talent development pipelines to meet workforce demand;
(b)
The state has an opportunity to fulfill demand for workers, which will allow the state to meet its strategic goals and generate high-quality careers; and
(c)
The grant program and related services described in this part 7 are important government services.
(2)
Therefore, the general assembly creates the regional talent summit grant program to address these needs.
Added by 2024 Ch. 478,§ 5, eff. 8/7/2024.
2024 Ch. 478, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 7 - REGIONAL TALENT SUMMIT ACT (§§ 24-48.5-701 — 24-48.5-706) › Section 24-48.5-703 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Definitions

As used in this part 7, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Applicant" means an entity that:
(a)
Has the capacity to host regional talent summits across the state that convene to understand regional labor market needs in each region of the state or has the capacity to convene, facilitate, and report on regional talent summit findings; and
(b)
Applies for a grant from the grant program.
(2)
"Fund" means the regional talent summit grant program fund created in section 24-48.5-705.
(3)
"Grant program" means the regional talent summit grant program created in section 24-48.5-704.
(4)
"Office" means the Colorado office of economic development created in section 24-48.5-101.
(5)
"Program facilitator" means an applicant to which the office awards a grant and with which the office contracts pursuant to section 24-48.5-704 (2)(a).
(6)
"Regional host" means an applicant that has been granted an award to support the costs of hosting a regional talent summit.
(7)
"Regional talent summit" means a convening of state and regional stakeholders to discuss the economic and workforce needs of their region and the programs and resources that might address those needs.
(8)
"Selection committee" means the selection committee appointed pursuant to section 24-48.5-704 (4)(a) to review and make recommendations about applicants, to select and award a grant to the regional host, and to select and award a grant to the program facilitator.
Added by 2024 Ch. 478,§ 5, eff. 8/7/2024.
2024 Ch. 478, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 7 - REGIONAL TALENT SUMMIT ACT (§§ 24-48.5-701 — 24-48.5-706) › Section 24-48.5-705 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Regional talent summit grant program fund

(1)
(a)
There is created in the state treasury the regional talent summit grant program fund.
(b)
On July 1, 2024, the state treasurer shall transfer two hundred thousand dollars from the general fund to the fund for grants to a program facilitator and one or more regional hosts.
(c)
The money in the fund is continuously appropriated to the office for use in accordance with this part 7.
(2)
The office may seek, accept, and expend gifts, grants, or donations from private or public sources for the purposes of this part 7.
Added by 2024 Ch. 478,§ 5, eff. 8/7/2024.
2024 Ch. 478, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.5 - OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (§§ 24-48.5-101 — 24-48.5-706) › Part 7 - REGIONAL TALENT SUMMIT ACT (§§ 24-48.5-701 — 24-48.5-706) › Section 24-48.5-706 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Repeal of part

This part 7 is repealed, effective July 1, 2030.
Added by 2024 Ch. 478,§ 5, eff. 8/7/2024.
2024 Ch. 478, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.6 - [Repealed] (§ 24-48.6-101) › Section 24-48.6-101 - to 24-48.6-107 - [Repealed]

L. 2013: Entire article repealed, (HB 13-1139), ch. 120, p. 407, § 1, effective August 7.
This article was added in 2003.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 48.8 - [Repealed] (§ 24-48.8-101) › Section 24-48.8-101 - to 24-48.8-109 - [Repealed]

L. 2010: Entire article repealed, (SB 10-158), ch. 231, p. 1014, 1015, §§ 6, 7, effective July 1.
This article was added with relocations in 2006.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 49 - [Repealed] (§ 24-49-101) › Section 24-49-101 - to 24-49-105 - [Repealed]

L. 97: Entire article repealed, p. 162, § 4, effective March 28.
This article was added in 1990.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 49.5 - MINORITY BUSINESS OFFICE (§§ 24-49.5-101 — 24-49.5-106) › Section 24-49.5-101 - Legislative declaration

The general assembly hereby declares that it is in the best interest of the people of Colorado to promote the interests of minority business by assisting minority business enterprises in establishing information networks with both government and the private sector, assuring a greater flow of information about minority business enterprises and the opportunities available to minority businesses, and providing economic research and information with the ultimate goal of providing the best opportunities for minority business enterprises to enter the mainstream of Colorado's economy.
L. 90: Entire article added, p. 1244, § 1, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › OTHER AGENCIES (§§ 24-40-101 — 24-49.9-102) › Article 49.5 - MINORITY BUSINESS OFFICE (§§ 24-49.5-101 — 24-49.5-106) › Section 24-49.5-102 - Creation of the minority business office - director

There is hereby created the minority business office within the office of the governor, referred to in this article as the "office". The office shall be in the charge of a director who shall be appointed by the governor. The director and employees of the office shall not be subject to section 13 of article XII of the state constitution.
L. 90: Entire article added, p. 1244, § 1, effective July 1.