This opinion answers a more narrow question of whether the Governor must expressly include such authorization in any activation order, or whether such authorization is implicit in all activations. This document also includes Opinion 06-06.
AG Opinions - 2006
These opinions were based on the law as it existed at the time the opinions were issued. They may have been superceded by changes in constitutional, statutory, or case law.
No. 06-07 AG Alpha No. RG ME AGBBY September 5, 2006
This opinion concerns whether the Board of Medical Examiners (“Board”) is authorized to take disciplinary action for a criminal “conviction” pending appeal of that conviction.
No. 06-06 AG Alpha No. EX AD AGBBW August 29, 2006
The governor requested an opinion concerning his power to authorize the Colorado National Guard to use lethal force when protecting infrastructure critical to the life, health or welfare of the State of Colorado. This analysis addresses only those situations in which damage to the infrastructure would likely result in death or serious bodily injury to persons, either immediately or in the foreseeable future.
No. 06-05 AG Alpha No. EX AD AGBBV July 24, 2006
This opinion, requested by Governor Bill Owens, concerns the respective authority of the Colorado Department of Revenue and the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission for the budget and personnel of the Division of Gaming.
No. 06-04 AG Alpha No. HL NH AGBBU April 11, 2006
This opinion, requested by the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, concerns the right of the Office of the State Auditor (“Auditor”) to access certain confidential information held by the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (“Department”).
No. 06-03 AG Alpha No. LE AU AGBBQ March 30, 2006
This opinion concerns the application of the County, Municipal, and Political Subdivision Officers’ and Employees’ Retirement Systems, § 24-54-101, et seq. C.R.S. (2005) to metropolitan sewage disposal districts. The opinion is issued at the request of Colorado State Auditor Joanne Hill.
No. 06-02 AG Alpha No. TR TR AGBBS March 13, 2006
This opinion is issued at the request of Deputy State Treasurer Benson M. Stein. The Deputy Treasurer's letter asks a question regarding the disposition of investment interest earned on moneys in school districts' bond redemption funds.
No. 06-01 AG Alpha No. HE HE AGBBT January 23, 2006
This opinion, requested by Executive Director Rick O'Donnell, concerns the authority of the Colorado Commission on Higher Education ("CCHE") to grant in-state tuition status to undocumented aliens.