HB 18-1287

House Bill 18-1287 extends the existence of the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice until July 1, 2023, instead of allowing it to expire in 2018. The bill also adds four new voting members to the commission, increasing its total number from 26 to 29. Additionally, it requires the governor to suggest topics for the commission to study each year and mandates a review by the Department of Regulatory Agencies before the commission's scheduled end date in 2023. Since the bill has been signed into law, these changes are now in effect.

Official Summary

Sentencing in the Criminal Justice System Interim Study Committee. Current law repeals the Colorado commission on criminal and juvenile justice, effective July 1, 2018. The bill extends the repeal date to July 1, 2023, and requires the department of regulatory agencies to perform a sunset review of the commission prior to such repeal. The bill adds 4 new voting members to the commission and reduces the number of at-large members from 3 to 2, thereby increasing the number of voting members of the commission from 26 to 29. The bill requires the commission to annually request a letter from the governor suggesting topics for the commission to study. The bill makes an appropriation. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) Read More

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