Title 26, Human Services Code
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-101 Short title
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This article shall be known and may be cited as the Veterans Community Living Centers Act. Source: L. 98: Entire article R&RE, p. 183, � 1, effective April 10. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1300), ch. 316, p. 1690, � 84, effective August 7. L. 2014: Entire section amend…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-102 Definitions
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As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Central fund means the central fund for veterans community living centers established in section 26-12-108. (2) Executive director means the executive director of the state department of human services. (3) Resid…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-103 State board duties - rule-making
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The state board shall adopt rules for the management, control, and supervision of the veterans centers operated pursuant to the provisions of this article. Source: L. 98: Entire article R&RE, p. 184, � 1, effective April 10. L. 2014: Entire section amended, (SB 14-096), ch. 59, p…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-104 Eligibility for care
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(1) A person must be considered for admission to a veterans center if he or she meets the eligibility requirements prescribed in state and federal regulations. (2) After admission, a resident shall be subject to periodic review as to financial status, need for continuing medical …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-105 Application for admission - preference
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(1) Any person may apply for admission to a veterans center in the manner prescribed by rules of the state board. (2) Application for admission is voluntary, and a person admitted to a veterans center has the right to leave the veterans center at any time he or she chooses. (3) A…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-106 Vacancies - additional admissions
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In the event that vacancies occur in a veterans center and there are no applications for admission from persons eligible pursuant to section 26-12-104, the veterans center shall be open for temporary occupancy to any person based on the person's need for medical care and ability …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-109 County chargeability
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For the purposes of this part 1, a resident in a veterans center must be a charge for public assistance purposes to the county in which the veterans center is located. Source: L. 98: Entire article R&RE, p. 186, � 1, effective April 10. L. 2014: Entire section amended, (SB 14-096…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-110 Declaration of policy - enterprise status
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(1) A veterans center or group of veterans centers is an enterprise for purposes of section 20 of article X of the state constitution so long as: (a) The state department retains authority to issue anticipation warrants on behalf of the veterans center or group of veterans center…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-111 Proposed veterans community living centers - criteria
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(1) The state department, in consultation with the Colorado board of veterans affairs, is responsible for recommending any proposed sites for veterans centers to be constructed, leased, or purchased on or after July 1, 1998, to the capital development committee and the joint budg…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-112 Powers and duties of state department
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(1) The state department may, in addition to the powers granted in this article, whenever authorized and locations have been designated by the general assembly: (a) Establish, construct, operate, maintain, and improve, within the state of Colorado, buildings and facilities, and t…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-113 Anticipation warrants - legislative declaration
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(1) (a) For the purpose of defraying the cost of construction of new facilities, reconstruction or improvement of existing facilities, and maintenance and operation of such facilities, the state department may, with the approval of the governor, issue anticipation warrants that s…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-114 Interest - term
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All anticipation warrants issued under the provisions of sections 26-12-110 to 26-12-118 shall bear interest at a rate determined by the state department and shall be executed in such a manner, shall be paid serially in such annual installments, beginning not later than two years…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-115 Signatures validated
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If any of the officers whose signatures or countersignatures appear on the anticipation warrants issued under the provisions of this article or coupons attached thereto cease to be such officers before delivery of such warrants, such signatures and countersignatures shall neverth…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-116 Obligations limited
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(1) Nothing in sections 26-12-110 to 26-12-118 shall be construed as to authorize the state department to incur any obligation of any kind or nature except such as shall be payable solely from moneys accruing to the special sinking fund account created pursuant to section 26-12-1…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-117 Anticipation warrants legal investments
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It is lawful for the state of Colorado, any of its departments, institutions, or agencies, or any political subdivision of the state to purchase anticipation warrants issued pursuant to the provisions of sections 26-12-110 to 26-12-118 if such warrants satisfy the investment requ…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-118 Order of payment of warrants
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The anticipation warrants issued under this part 1 shall be serially numbered and shall be paid off and retired in the order in which they were issued. Source: L. 98: Entire article R&RE, p. 189, � 1, effective April 10. Editor's note: This section is similar to former � 26-12-11…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-119 Contractual agreements
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(1) The state department is authorized to contract with any public or private entity for all or part of the operation or management of any veterans center in accordance with the Procurement Code, articles 101 to 112 of title 24, C.R.S., and with part 5 of article 50 of title 24, …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-120 Intestate estate - escheat
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(1) If a resident dies without legal heirs and without a will disposing of his or her estate, all of the property, real and personal, shall pass to the state of Colorado for the sole use and benefit of the veterans center in which the resident lived at the time of his or her deat…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-201 Veterans community living centers authorized
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(1) Repealed. (2) (a) Subject to available appropriations, there is authorized the establishment and construction of veterans centers for veterans of service in the armed forces of the United States and their spouses, surviving spouses, or dependent parents. Each veterans center …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-204 Sale of property
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(1) The executive director, with the approval of the state board, shall sell any real property at the veterans center declared to be surplus by the state board to the highest bidder on such terms and conditions as are deemed appropriate by the executive director for not less than…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-206 Statement of intent
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The general assembly of the state of Colorado hereby expresses its intent to appropriate the necessary funds from time to time to plan and construct the state nursing homes and to operate said homes in accordance with Title 38, U.S. Code. Source: L. 98: Entire article R&RE, p. 19…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-207 Federal funds
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Whenever a law or rule pertaining to the veterans administration or any other federal law permits the state to receive federal funds for the use and benefit of veterans community living centers, the executive director shall apply for and use such federal funds for the benefit of …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-401 Definitions
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As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Board of commissioners means the board of commissioners of veterans community living centers created in section 26-12-402. (2) Office means the office within the state department responsible for the oversight of v…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 26-12-403 Repeal of part. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 2007: Entire part added, p. 441, � 1, effective July 1. L. 2017: Entire section repealed, (SB 17-217), ch. 273, p. 1508, � 1, effective June 1.