Creation Of The Rural Opportunity Office
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2023 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the creation of the rural opportunity office in the office of economic development, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
The act codifies the rural opportunity office (office), which began its work in the office of economic development in 2019. The director of the office is designated by and reports to the director of the office of economic development.
The office is required to serve as Colorado's central coordinator of rural economic development matters with certain staff physically located in rural communities across Colorado, work with coal transitioning communities to explore unique business and economic development opportunities, make recommendations that inform the governor's policy on rural economic development matters, and measure the success of program outreach and determine whether Colorado's rural communities receive more statewide funding as a result of the efforts of the office.
For the 2023-24 state fiscal year, $299,193 is appropriated from the general fund to the office of the governor for use by economic development programs for implementation of the act.
APPROVED by Governor May 20, 2023
EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023
NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 23-006 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 23-006 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 23-006, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 23-006, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2023 | Third Reading | BILL |
58
AYE
2
NO
5
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2023 | Third Reading | BILL |
32
AYE
3
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2023 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/05/2023 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/05/2023 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/04/2023 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 04/21/2023 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/20/2023 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/19/2023 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/18/2023 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/27/2023 | House | House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 03/20/2023 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources |
| 03/20/2023 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/17/2023 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 03/17/2023 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 01/26/2023 | Senate | Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 01/09/2023 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology |
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| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2023 | 228 | Creation Of The Rural Opportunity Office |