C.R.S. Section 24-80-215
America 250

  • Colorado 150 commission
  • creation
  • powers and duties
  • report
  • definitions
  • repeal

(1)

Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a)

“Commission” means the America 250 - Colorado 150 commission created in this section.

(b)

“Executive director” means the executive director of history Colorado.

(c)

“History Colorado” means the state historical society established in section 24-80-201.

(2)

Commission created.
The America 250 - Colorado 150 commission is created in history Colorado to develop programs and plan for the official observance across Colorado of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the founding of the United States, as marked by the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and the sesquicentennial anniversary of Colorado statehood.

(3)

Membership and appointments.

(a)

The commission consists of fifteen voting members as follows:

(I)

The executive director or the executive director’s designee;

(II)

A representative of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, designated by the Ute Mountain Ute tribal council;

(III)

A representative of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, designated by the Southern Ute tribal council;

(IV)

The director of the Colorado tourism office created in section 24-49.7-103 or the director’s designee;

(V)

The commissioner of education or the commissioner’s designee; and

(VI)

Ten members appointed by the governor, as follows:

(A)

One member representing the Colorado philanthropic community;

(B)

One member representing the Colorado business community;

(C)

One member from a local historical society or museum;

(D)

One member with experience in the study and documentation of the history of Black communities in Colorado;

(E)

One member with experience in the study and documentation of the history of Latino communities in Colorado;

(F)

One member with experience in the study and documentation of the history of Asian American communities in Colorado; and

(G)

Four members determined by the governor, in the governor’s discretion, to enhance and expand the expertise of the commission with regards to its duties as set forth in subsection (4) of this section.

(b)

The governor shall make appointments to the commission as set forth in subsections (3)(a)(VI)(A) to (3)(a)(VI)(F) of this section on or before September 1, 2022. The governor shall make appointments to the commission as set forth in subsection (3)(a)(VI)(G) of this section on or before October 1, 2023. In making appointments, the governor shall attempt to ensure that the members represent the geographic diversity of the state.

(c)

Each appointed member of the commission serves at the pleasure of the governor. The term of appointment is for the duration of the commission’s existence. In the event of a vacancy, the governor shall appoint a new member for the remainder of the term. An appointment to fill a vacancy is subject to the requirements set forth for the vacant position in this subsection (3).

(d)

The commission shall choose officers from among its members, including two co-chairs. One co-chair shall lead efforts related to the semiquincentennial activities in the state, and one co-chair shall lead efforts related to the sesquicentennial activities in the state.

(e)

Members of the commission serve without compensation; except that each member who is not an employee of the state is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of the member’s official duties.

(f)

Members of the commission may participate remotely in commission meetings and other activities, including by telephone or video conference. Remote participation in commission meetings shall be noted in the meeting minutes.

(4)

Powers and duties.

(a)

The commission shall:

(I)

Develop and promote plans for statewide recognition of the two hundred fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the United States and the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of Colorado statehood between July 1, 2025, and December 31, 2026, including but not limited to:

(A)

Historical activities;

(B)

The creation and publication of historical documents;

(C)

Cooperation with agencies responsible for the preservation or restoration of historic sites, buildings, art, and artifacts;

(D)

Educational opportunities for Colorado youth to understand their historic roots in the United States and Colorado;

(E)

The promotion of scholarship and research that illuminates the history of the American west and Colorado within the larger story of the United States;

(F)

The arrangement of appropriate public ceremonies; and

(G)

Commemorative events, supported by a comprehensive marketing and tourism campaign;

(II)

Identify statewide and local community partners to provide local opportunities for public discussion, commemorative events, and historical and educational activities regarding the founding of the United States and the subsequent two hundred fifty years and the advent of Colorado statehood and the subsequent one hundred fifty years;

(III)

Cooperate with and represent the state in official dealings with the United States semiquincentennial commission and the America250 foundation;

(IV)

Identify, celebrate, and build knowledge around the history of Black communities, Indigenous communities, communities of color, women, and people with disabilities in the history and development of the United States and the state of Colorado, including the history that pre-dates the founding of both nation and state; and

(V)

Ensure that the activities of the commission represent the geographic and demographic diversity of the state, are accessible to people with disabilities, and are, to the extent possible, accessible to communities across the state on an equitable basis.

(b)

In carrying out its duties, the commission may:

(I)

Coordinate and engage in semiquincentennial or sesquicentennial initiatives proposed or undertaken by any public or nonpublic person or entity; and

(II)

Consult with and seek guidance, information, and support from stakeholders across the state, including through the establishment of subcommittees in accordance with subsection (5) of this section.

(5)

Advisory panel and subcommittees.

(a)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

The commission shall establish an advisory panel to consult with the commission on regional activities celebrating the history and culture of regions across the state. The co-chairs of the commission shall appoint with the advice and consent of the commission one member to the advisory panel from each of the eight tourism regions of the state, as defined by the Colorado tourism office created in section 24-49.7-103. The co-chairs of the commission shall make appointments to the advisory panel on or before December 1, 2022.

(II)

The term of appointment to the advisory panel is for the duration of the panel’s existence. Members of the advisory panel serve at the pleasure of the co-chairs of the commission. In the event of a vacancy, the co-chairs shall appoint a new member for the remainder of the term, subject to the requirements for the vacant position set forth in subsection (5)(a)(I) of this section.

(III)

Members of the advisory panel serve without compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of the members’ duties. Members of the advisory panel may participate in meetings and activities of the panel remotely, including through telephone or video conference. Remote participation in advisory panel meetings shall be noted in the meeting minutes.

(b)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

The commission may establish additional subcommittees to help carry out the commission’s duties, including the development of programming and events on a regional or thematic basis.

(II)

When establishing a subcommittee, the commission shall set forth the purpose of the subcommittee and its membership, duties, and duration.

(III)

The co-chairs of the commission shall appoint the members of a subcommittee with the advice and consent of the commission. The co-chairs may appoint individuals who are not members of the commission to serve on a subcommittee. Members of a subcommittee serve for the duration of the subcommittee’s existence.

(IV)

Members of a subcommittee serve without compensation, but are entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of the members’ duties. Members of a subcommittee may participate in meetings and activities of the subcommittee remotely, including through telephone or video conference. Remote participation in subcommittee meetings shall be noted in the meeting minutes.

(6)

Meetings.
The commission shall hold its first meeting on or before November 1, 2022, and shall meet thereafter upon the call of either of the co-chairs.

(7)

Staff support.
Upon request by the commission, history Colorado shall provide office space, equipment, and staff services as may be necessary to implement this section. The commission may retain the services of a consultant or staff director to assist the commission in accomplishing its duties, including by providing administrative support, directing fundraising and development for the commission, planning events, and other duties as defined by the commission.

(8)

Gifts, grants, and donations.
History Colorado and the commission may seek, accept, and expend gifts, grants, or donations from private or public sources for the purposes of this section.

(9)

Reports.
History Colorado shall annually report on the activities of the commission as part of its “State Measurement for Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent (SMART) Government Act” presentation required by section 2-7-203.

(10)

Repeal.
This section is repealed, effective June 30, 2027.

Source: Section 24-80-215 — America 250 - Colorado 150 commission - creation - powers and duties - report - definitions - repeal, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-24.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

24‑80‑101
Definitions 24‑80‑102
State archives and records - personnel - duties - cash fund - rules - definition 24‑80‑102.5
Custody of state property 24‑80‑102.7
Records management programs - records liaison officers 24‑80‑103
Determination of value - disposition 24‑80‑104
Transfer of records to archives 24‑80‑105
Disposal of records 24‑80‑106
Protection of records 24‑80‑107
Reproduction on film - evidence - digital scans 24‑80‑108
Access to records 24‑80‑109
Records may be replevined 24‑80‑110
Disagreement as to value of records 24‑80‑113
State archives - available storage space - report 24‑80‑115
State archivist - review of best practices - records advisory board 24‑80‑116
Display of original state constitution in state capitol - online display of state constitution - educational opportunities 24‑80‑201
Society an educational institution 24‑80‑201.5
State historical society - board - appointment - powers and duties 24‑80‑201.7
Directors council - creation - election - duties 24‑80‑202
Trustee for state - exchange duplicates - lending materials 24‑80‑202.5
Funding recommendations 24‑80‑203
Publications 24‑80‑204
Employees 24‑80‑205
Disposition of duplicate specimens - loans authorized 24‑80‑206
Society to accept gifts 24‑80‑207
Purpose of donations 24‑80‑208
Donations providing conditions on use 24‑80‑209
Title to property - disbursement of revenues - enterprise services cash fund - community museums cash fund - definition 24‑80‑210
Collections classed and catalogued 24‑80‑211
Society and division 24‑80‑212
Transfer of mineral exhibits and documents 24‑80‑213
Assistance from educational institutions 24‑80‑214
State museum cash fund 24‑80‑215
America 250 - Colorado 150 commission - creation - powers and duties - report - definitions - repeal 24‑80‑216
Federal Indian boarding school research program - recommendations - definitions - repeal 24‑80‑217
State historical society strategic initiatives fund - creation - repeal 24‑80‑301
County units 24‑80‑302
Office in county courthouse 24‑80‑303
County to pay expenses 24‑80‑304
Title to property 24‑80‑305
Custodian - finance board - indebtedness 24‑80‑306
Collection of material - expense 24‑80‑307
Duty of secretary-custodian - report 24‑80‑401
Title to historical, prehistorical, and archaeological resources 24‑80‑402
Administration of part 4 24‑80‑403
Office of state archaeologist - purpose 24‑80‑404
State archaeologist - appointment - qualifications 24‑80‑405
Objectives and duties of the state archaeologist 24‑80‑406
Permits 24‑80‑407
Agreements 24‑80‑408
Properties not owned by the state 24‑80‑409
Penalty - injunction - temporary restraining order 24‑80‑410
State monuments 24‑80‑411
Applicability of this part 4 to human remains 24‑80‑501
Monuments enumerated - control 24‑80‑502
Survey - report - acquisition 24‑80‑601
Name changed from Grand 24‑80‑602
Effect 24‑80‑701
Name changed from Veta peak 24‑80‑801
Penalty for damaging monuments 24‑80‑802
Historic trail - marking 24‑80‑803
Old Spanish trail - marking - legislative declaration 24‑80‑901
Size and description of seal 24‑80‑902
Punishment for illegal use 24‑80‑903
Secretary of state alone can affix - custodian 24‑80‑904
State flag 24‑80‑905
Columbine 24‑80‑906
Duty to protect 24‑80‑907
Limitation on picking state flower 24‑80‑908
Violation a misdemeanor - penalty 24‑80‑909
State song 24‑80‑909.5
State folk dance 24‑80‑910
Lark bunting 24‑80‑910.5
State pets 24‑80‑911
State animal 24‑80‑911.3
State reptile 24‑80‑911.4
State amphibian 24‑80‑911.5
State fish 24‑80‑912
State gemstone 24‑80‑912.5
State mineral 24‑80‑912.7
State rock 24‑80‑913
State insect 24‑80‑914
State museum 24‑80‑915
State cactus 24‑80‑1001
Legislative declaration 24‑80‑1201
Ghost towns - historical society may designate 24‑80‑1202
Destruction of ghost town - penalty 24‑80‑1301
Definitions 24‑80‑1302
Discovery of human remains 24‑80‑1303
Discovery of human remains during an anthropological investigation 24‑80‑1304
Rule-making authority - state archaeologist 24‑80‑1305
Violation and penalty 24‑80‑1401
Colorado veterans’ monument preservation trust fund - preservation trust committee - park name change
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 24-80-215’s source at colorado​.gov