§ 2-4-214. Use of Relative and Qualifying Words and Phrases
The general assembly hereby finds and declares that the rule of statutory construction expressed in the Colorado supreme court decision entitled People v. McPherson , 200 Colo. 429 , 619 P.2d 38 (1980), which holds that “. . . relative and qualifying words and phrases, where no contrary intention appears, are construed to refer solely […]
§ 2-4-215. Each General Assembly a Separate Entity – Future General Assemblies Not Bound by Acts of Previous General Assemblies
The general assembly finds and declares, pursuant to the constitution of the state of Colorado, that each general assembly is a separate entity, and the acts of one general assembly are not binding on future general assemblies. Accordingly, no legislation passed by one general assembly requiring an appropriation shall bind future general assemblies. Furthermore, the […]
§ 2-4-216. Limitations on Statutory Programs
When the general assembly creates statutory programs which are not required by federal law and which offer and provide services or assistance or both to persons in this state, the general assembly gives rise to a reasonable expectation that such services or assistance or both will be provided by the state in a manner consistent […]
§ 2-4-301. Multiple Amendments to the Same Provision – One Without Reference to the Other
If amendments to the same statute are enacted at the same or different sessions of the general assembly and one amendment is without reference to another, the amendments are to be harmonized, if possible, so that effect may be given to each. If the amendments are irreconcilable, the amendment prevails which is latest in its […]
§ 2-4-302. Repeal of a Repealing Statute
The repeal of a repealing statute does not revive the statute originally repealed. Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1425, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-302.
§ 2-4-303. Penalties and Liabilities Not Released by Repeal
The repeal, revision, amendment, or consolidation of any statute or part of a statute or section or part of a section of any statute shall not have the effect to release, extinguish, alter, modify, or change in whole or in part any penalty, forfeiture, or liability, either civil or criminal, which shall have been incurred […]
§ 2-4-401. Definitions
The following definitions apply to every statute, unless the context otherwise requires: “Behavioral health” refers to an individual’s mental and emotional well-being and actions that affect an individual’s overall wellness. Behavioral health problems and disorders include substance use disorders, serious psychological distress, suicide, and other mental health disorders. Problems ranging from unhealthy stress or subclinical […]
§ 2-4-402. Colorado Revised Statutes
Colorado Revised Statutes may be abbreviated and cited as “C.R.S.”. Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1426, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-402. L. 83: Entire section amended, p. 377, § 1, effective July 1.
§ 2-4-107. Year
The word “year” means a calendar year. Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1423, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-107.
§ 2-4-209. Statutory References
A reference to any portion of a statute applies to all reenactments, revisions, or amendments thereof. Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 1424, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 135-1-209.