24-34-1005. Subcommittee on basic access to Colorado outdoors for persons with disabilities - membership - purpose - reporting.

Statute text

(1) On or before October 30, 2023, the task force shall create the subcommittee on basic access to the Colorado outdoors for persons with disabilities. The purpose of the outdoors subcommittee is to identify barriers to basic access to and the enjoyment of the Colorado outdoors for persons with disabilities and to make recommendations for addressing those barriers.

(2) The outdoors subcommittee must, at a minimum, include representation from disability advocates, athletes and outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities, and government representatives from appropriate agencies. Individuals are appointed by the governor based on recommendations from the task force and at a minimum, the outdoors subcommittee includes:

(a) Four members who represent adaptive outdoor recreation users, adaptive outdoor recreation programs, and adaptive trails; veteran service organizations that serve veterans with a disability; and disability rights advocacy organizations; and

(b) Four members who represent Colorado's outdoor recreation industry and appropriate government agencies.

(3) The outdoors subcommittee shall submit a report with its findings and recommendations, including recommendations on best practices and guidance for creating basic access to Colorado outdoor spaces for people with disabilities, to the task force on or before December 1, 2024.

History

Source: L. 2023: Entire part added, (HB 23-1296), ch. 269, p. 1595, 1, effective May 25.