The Colorado General Assembly passed the Colorado Telecommunication Equipment Distribution Program legislation during the 2002 Session.  

To read the full text of House Bill 02-1180 which became Chapter 215 of the Human Services - Social Services code, click here:   Chapter 215

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 AN ACT

CONCERNING THE TRANSFER OF MONEYS FROM THE COLORADO DISABLED TELEPHONE USERS FUND TO THE COLORADO COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CASH FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING A PROGRAM FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING, AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION THEREFORE.

        SECTION 1.  26-21-106, Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SUBSECTION to read:

        26-21-106.  Powers, functions, and duties of the commission - equipment distribution program. (3)  THE COMMISSION SHALL ESTABLISH A TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE FINDINGS OF SUBSECTION (1) OF THIS SECTION TO OBTAIN AND DISTRIBUTE INTERACTIVE TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT NEEDED BY DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PERSONS AND TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITY.