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 They may have been superceded by changes in constitutional, statutory, or case law.
Public employee use of annual leave to work on political campaigns
Summary
In accordance with the above principles of statutory construction, it is my conclusion that section 1-45-116(1)(d), C.R.S. (1980) does not prohibit an employee or officer of a public agency from using annual leave to work on a political campaign.
| FORMAL OPINION of DUANE WOODARD |
No. 84-24
AG Alpha No. EX AD AGANP |
Victims and witnesses assistance and law enforcement fund; application to penalty assessmentsSummary
The surcharge imposed on fines by section 24-4.2-104, C.R.S. (1984 Supp.) applies only to criminal actions charged pursuant to the penalty assessment provisions of sections 42-4-1501 and 33-6-104, C.R.S. (1984). The surcharge is to be collected by the clerk of the court after judgment is entered on the action by the court.
Appointment of members to the Joint Budget Committee
Summary
The speaker of the house has both the power and duty to appoint the house members to the Joint Budget Committee in a manner consistent with the statute.
| FORMAL OPINION of DUANE WOODARD |
No. 84-21
AG Alpha No. LE HR AGANZ November 28, 1984 |
Constitutional impediments to legislative action concerning the reorganization of higher education in Colorado
Interim appointments to the State Board of Equalization
Whether property that is used for mining operations or oil and gas production and managed by the State Board of Land Commissioners is subject to ad valorem tax.
Reimbursement of moving expenses upon rehire of employees on reemployment lists
Summary
Individuals on state reemployment lists are not "employees" in the state personnel system and thus are not entitled to reimbursement for moving expenses under section 24-50-134, C.R.S. (1982).
| FORMAL OPINION of DUANE WOODARD |
No. 84-18
AG Alpha No. AD AC AGAKH October 2, 1984 |
Investment of court registry funds in interest-bearing accounts.
Summary
The Judicial Department is statutorily permitted to earn interest for the state on moneys held in the court registries. The interest earned on such moneys shall be credited to the general fund in accordance with section 24-36-114, C.R.S. (1982).
| FORMAL OPINION of DUANE WOODARD |
No. 84-17
AG Alpha No. JD SC AGANG |
Self-insurance of workmen's compensation by the Colorado Department of Institutions
Whether automobile leasing firm is a motor vehicle dealer as provided in section 12-6-102(13), C.R.S. (1973) and whether the leasing firm's agent is a used motor vehicle dealer as provided in section 12-6-102(17), C.R.S. (1973)