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On and after July 1, 1991, a bill may not be passed by the general assembly which would result in a net increase in periods of imprisonment in state correctional facilities unless, in such bill, there is an appropriation of money which is sufficient to cover any increased capital construction costs, any increased operating costs, and increased parole costs which are the result of such bill for the department of corrections in each of the first five years following the effective date of the bill. Money sufficient to cover such increased capital construction costs and increased operating costs for the first five fiscal years following the effective date of the bill must be estimated by the appropriations committee, and after consideration of such estimate the general assembly shall make a determination as to the amount of money sufficient to cover the costs, and such money must be appropriated in the bill in the form of a statutory appropriation from the general fund in the years affected. Any such bill which is passed on or after July 1, 1991, which is silent as to whether it is intended to be an exception to this section, shall not be deemed to be such an exception. Any bill which is enacted which is intended to be an exception to this section must expressly state such exception in such bill.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Colorado Revised Statutes Title 2. Legislative § 2-2-703. General assembly--bills which result in a net increase in periods of imprisonment in state correctional facilities--funding must be provided in the bill - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-2-legislative/co-rev-st-sect-2-2-703/
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