§ 24-30-2201. Short Title
The short title of this part 22 is the “Laura Hershey Disability Support Act”. Source: L. 2016: Entire part amended with relocations, (HB 16-1362), ch. 319, p. 1286, § 1, effective August 10.
§ 24-30-2202. Definitions
As used in this part 22, unless the context otherwise requires: “Committee” means the Colorado disability funding committee created in section 24-30-2203. “Contract entity” means the entity the committee contracts with to implement sections 24-30-2206 to 24-30-2210. “Disability benefits” means cash payments from social security disability insurance under Title II of the federal “Social Security […]
§ 24-30-2203. Colorado Disability Funding Committee
The Colorado disability funding committee is hereby created within the department of personnel. The committee consists of thirteen members appointed by the governor. Of the thirteen members, at least seven members must be either a person with a disability, a care giver of a person with a disability, or a person who lives in a […]
§ 24-30-2204. Program to Assist Persons to Obtain Disability Benefits – Repeal
When adequate funding is available, the committee shall invite nonprofit entities to submit a proposal for a program to aid persons with disabilities in accessing disability benefits. To qualify, the nonprofit organization must be based in Colorado and governed by a board that: Is composed of persons with a demonstrated commitment to improving the lives […]
§ 24-30-2204.5. Program to Investigate, Fund, and Pilot Projects or Programs to Benefit Persons With Disabilities
The committee shall accept and review proposals to fund projects or programs that study or pilot new and innovative ideas that will lead to an improved quality of life or increased independence for persons with disabilities. Proposals may be accepted throughout the year, and grants or loans may be made by the committee at its […]
§ 24-30-2205. Disability-Benefit Support Fund. (Deleted by Amendment)
Source: L. 2016: Entire part amended with relocations, (HB 16-1362), ch. 319, p. 1291, § 1, effective August 10.
§ 24-30-2205.5. Disability Support Fund
There is hereby created in the state treasury the disability support fund, which shall consist of money transferred to the fund in accordance with section 25.5-5-308 (8), C.R.S., from the sale of registration numbers under this part 22, any money that may be appropriated to the fund by the general assembly, and any gifts, grants, […]
§ 24-30-2206. License to Buy and Sell Selected Registration Numbers for License Plates
The state or a person may sell, and the state or a person may purchase, the exclusive right to use a registration number selected by the committee under section 24-30-2208 for the purpose of registering a vehicle under article 3 of title 42, C.R.S. The right to use a registration number is a license, the […]
§ 24-30-2207. License Plate Auction Group – Duties and Powers
The committee has, in addition to the powers granted in section 24-30-2203, the following duties and powers: To adopt and use a seal and to alter the same at its pleasure; To fix the time and place at which meetings may be held; To authorize an auctioneer or other seller of a registration number to […]
§ 24-30-2208. Sale of Registration Numbers
The committee shall raise money by selling to a buyer the right to use valuable letter and number combinations for a registration number. The committee shall auction registration numbers that are likely to be worth substantially more than the average value of a registration number. The committee shall study the market and determine which registration […]