HB 24-1118

House Bill 24-1118 allows the Colorado Attorney General to take over and manage a district attorney's office if needed, such as when directed by the governor. This includes hiring staff, spending money, and handling other administrative tasks necessary for running the office. The bill ensures that any hires made by the Attorney General are recommended by a committee including representatives from the district attorney’s council and the highest-ranking official at the district attorney's office. The bill was signed into law on April 17, 2024, and is now effective immediately.

Official Summary

The attorney general is authorized to appear for the state and prosecute and defend all actions and proceedings, civil and criminal, in which the state is a party or is interested when required to do so by the governor. In these circumstances, the act allows the attorney general to also expend funds, manage staff, and perform other administrative functions essential for the operation of a district attorney's office. If it is essential during this time for the attorney general to hire personnel, while the attorney general has the ultimate authority regarding hiring decisions, a committee consisting of the attorney general, a representative from the Colorado district attorneys' council, and the highest ranking attorney or official at the district attorney's office shall make recommendations regarding hiring decisions that the attorney general must consider. APPROVED by Governor April 17, 2024 EFFECTIVE April 17, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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