A Bill for an Act
Page 1, Line 101Concerning the timing of the enactment of the "Interstate
Page 1, Line 102Compact on Placement of Children".
Bill Summary
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at http://leg.colorado.gov.)
In 1975, the general assembly enacted the original "Interstate Compact on Placement of Children" (compact). In 2024, the general assembly enacted an updated version of the compact. The bill clarifies that the original compact remains in effect until the updated compact is enacted into law by 35 states.
Page 2, Line 1Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
Page 2, Line 2SECTION 1. In Session Laws of Colorado 2024, amend
Page 2, Line 324-60-1804, Colorado Revised Statutes, as repealed and re-enacted by section 2 of chapter 248, as follows:
Page 2, Line 424-60-1804. Notice to revisor of statutes.
This part 18Page 2, Line 52 of Senate Bill 24-125, enacted in 2024, will take effect on the date
Page 2, Line 6the compact is enacted into law in the thirty-fifth compact state. The
Page 2, Line 7executive director of the Colorado department of human services shall
Page 2, Line 8notify the revisor of statutes in writing of the date when the condition
Page 2, Line 9specified in this section has occurred by e-mailing the notice to
Page 2, Line 10revisorofstatutes.ga@coleg.gov.
This part 18Page 2, Line 1124-125, enacted in 2024, takes effect upon the date identified in the
Page 2, Line 12notice that the thirty-fifth state adopted the compact or, if the notice does not specify that date, upon the date of the notice to the revisor of statutes.
Page 2, Line 13SECTION 2. Safety clause. The general assembly finds,
Page 2, Line 14determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate
Page 2, Line 15preservation of the public peace, health, or safety or for appropriations for
Page 2, Line 16the support and maintenance of the departments of the state and state institutions.