Independent Agency Appointment Requirements
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2024 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning requirements for individuals appointed to serve in certain independent agencies of the judicial department.
Bill Summary:
Current law requires the director of the office of the child's representative and the alternate defense counsel (directors) to be licensed to practice law in Colorado for at least 5 years prior to being appointed as the director of the respective offices and requires the director of the respondent parents' counsel to have 5 years of experience as a licensed attorney prior to being appointed as the director of the respondent parents' counsel. The act removes the requirement that the directors of the office of the child's representative and the alternate defense counsel be licensed to practice law in Colorado prior to their appointment and requires the directors to either be licensed to practice law in Colorado at the time of the appointment or be able to become licensed to practice law in Colorado within 6 months after the appointment.
APPROVED by Governor April 11, 2024
EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 24-1102 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 24-1102 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
23
AYE
11
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
49
AYE
15
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2024 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 04/10/2024 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 04/09/2024 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 04/08/2024 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 03/26/2024 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/25/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/20/2024 | Senate | Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/13/2024 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary |
| 02/12/2024 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/09/2024 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/06/2024 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 01/25/2024 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2024 | 63 | Independent Agency Appointment Requirements |