HB 22-1022

House Bill 22-1022 modifies how the Colorado State Fair operates by allowing the fair authority to work with state agencies to create industry displays. The bill also sets rules for approving these displays and clarifies that the manager of the fair is hired by the commissioner of agriculture. This means the fair will have more structured guidelines for showcasing industries and ensuring proper oversight. Since it has been signed, the changes are now in effect.

Official Summary

The act allows the Colorado state fair authority (authority) to collaborate with a state agency to develop an industry display at the Colorado state fair and industrial exposition. The act also: Clarifies that the authority may receive information related to an industry display from an industry representative; Requires the board of commissioners of the authority to establish a process for approving industry displays; and Clarifies that the hiring authority of the manager of the Colorado state fair authority is the commissioner of agriculture.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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