SB 23-154

Senate Bill 23-154 extends the operation of a veterans support center in Grand Junction, Colorado, for another seven years until September 1, 2030. It also changes the name of the center to "Western Region One Source" and requires the division of veterans affairs to develop procedures by December 31, 2023, to assess how well the center is functioning. The bill has been signed into law and will take effect on August 7, 2023. This means that the center will continue its services for veterans in the western region with a formal evaluation process now in place to ensure it meets the needs of those it serves.

Official Summary

The act implements the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies' sunset review and report on the veterans one-stop center in Grand Junction (center) by: Continuing the center for 7 years, until September 1, 2030; Codifying that the name of the center is the "western region one source"; and Setting a December 31, 2023, deadline for the division of veterans affairs, in consultation with the center's advisory board, to develop procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of the center. APPROVED by Governor April 28, 2023 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023 NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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