Colorado Statutes
§ 26-1-701 — Legislative declaration
(1)The general assembly hereby finds
and declares that:
(a)On January 29, 2016, the respite care task force, created in section 26-1-601, completed a report with recommendations that was presented to the general
assembly;
(b)The implementation of the recommendations would benefit those in need
of respite care throughout the life span of those in need of care;
(c)It is widely recognized that caregivers often work twenty-four hours per
day, seven days per week to provide services and may lack support and tools to live
their best lives;
(d)Caregivers need access to quality and competent respite care; and
(e)Caregivers need to trust and depend upon individuals providing respite
care services.
(2)Therefore, it is the intent of the general assembly to allocate state funds
to
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Legislative History
Source: L. 2016: Entire part added, (HB 16-1398), ch. 305, p. 1227, � 1,
effective July 1.
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§ 26-1-101
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