HB 17-1217

House Bill 17-1217, which has been signed into law, changes how the board of directors for Colorado's state historical society operates. It removes the requirement that the board recommend four members for appointment by the governor and instead gives the board more flexibility to establish a directors council if they choose to do so. If the council isn't set up by June 1, 2020, the law will no longer allow for its creation. This bill affects how the historical society is governed and ensures that outdated parts of the law are removed. Since it has been signed, these changes are now in effect.

Official Summary

Legislative Audit Committee. Under current law, of the 9 members of the board of directors of the state historical society (board), the board is to recommend 4 members for appointment by the governor. The bill repeals certain obsolete provisions, including the provision requiring recommendation by the board. Under current law, the directors council of the state historical society (council) was established. The bill changes the language from establishing the council to allowing the board to establish the council. If the council is not established by June 1, 2020, the bill repeals the section authorizing its establishment. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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