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CO HB1374

CO HB1374
Judicial Contractor Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

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Introduced
03/12/2024
In Committee
04/17/2024
Crossed Over
05/02/2024
Passed
05/03/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/15/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

CONCERNING MEANS OF ENSURING THAT INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS WHO PERFORM LEGAL SERVICES ON BEHALF OF INDEPENDENT JUDICIAL AGENCIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM.

AI Summary

This bill aims to ensure that independent contractors who perform legal services on behalf of independent judicial agencies in Colorado are eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The bill clarifies that these independent contractors, such as attorneys, social workers, and paralegals, have a conflict of interest that prevents them from providing these services as state employees. Therefore, the directors of the relevant agencies are authorized to certify the eligibility of these contractors for the PSLF program, allowing them to have their federal student loans forgiven after 10 years of qualifying service. The bill also allows the agencies to share certain information with each other to facilitate the certification process. This change is intended to improve recruitment and retention of qualified professionals for crucial public service legal work and provide important financial benefits to Colorado residents and small business owners.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (39)

Julia Marvin (D)*,  Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D)*,  Manny Rutinel (D)*,  Judy Amabile (D),  Jennifer Bacon (D),  Shannon Bird (D),  Andrew Boesenecker (D),  Kyle Brown (D),  Janet Buckner (D),  Chad Clifford (D),  Lisa Cutter (D),  Lindsey Daugherty (D),  Elisabeth Epps (D),  Meg Froelich (D),  Lorena García (D),  Bob Gardner (R),  Julie Gonzales (D),  Tim Hernández (D),  Leslie Herod (D),  Nick Hinrichsen (D),  Sonya Jaquez Lewis (D),  Iman Jodeh (D),  Chris Kennedy (D),  Cathy Kipp (D),  Mandy Lindsay (D),  William Lindstedt (D),  Javier Mabrey (D),  Julie McCluskie (D),  Kevin Priola (D),  Naquetta Ricks (D),  Dylan Roberts (D),  Robert Rodriguez (D),  Emily Sirota (D),  Marc Snyder (D),  Brianna Titone (D),  Michael Weissman (D),  Faith Winter (D),  Steven Woodrow (D),  Rachel Zenzinger (D), 

Last Action

Governor Signed (on 05/15/2024)

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