HB 23-1062

House Bill 23-1062 allows certain Colorado metropolitan districts that already collect sales tax for services like safety and transportation to also collect a sales tax specifically for parks and recreational facilities or programs. This means that if approved by the district, local residents could see an increase in their sales tax to fund new or improved park areas and recreation activities. The bill was signed into law on April 17, 2023, and will take effect on August 7, 2023, giving districts the ability to implement this new tax for parks and recreation starting that date.

Official Summary

The act allows a metropolitan district, which has existing authority to levy a sales tax to fund safety protection, street improvement, transportation, and fire protection services, to also levy a sales tax to provide parks or recreational facilities or programs within the district in which the tax is levied. APPROVED by Governor April 17, 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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