Nuclear Workforce Development & Education Program

Second Regular Session Seventy-fifth General Assembly STATE OF COLORADO REENGROSSED This Version Includes All Amendments Adopted in the House of Introduction SENATE BILL 26-045 LLS NO. 26-0449.01 Anna Petrini x5497 SENATE SPONSORSHIP Liston and Mullica, Baisley, Bright, Carson, Catlin, Frizell, Hinrichsen, Kirkmeyer, Lindstedt, Pelton B., Pelton R., Rich, Roberts, Simpson, Snyder, Ball, Coleman, Exum, Jodeh, Marchman HOUSE SPONSORSHIP Paschal and Winter T., Senate Committees House Committees Education Appropriations A BILL FOR AN ACT P R O M OTING WORKF ORCE DEV ELOP MENT OPPORTUNITIES IN COLORADO'S NUCLEAR SECTOR.

The bill creates the Colorado nuclear workforce development and education council (council) in the Colorado school of mines to help meet growing workforce demand in the nuclear energy sector. The bill establishes a related grant program (grant program) to provide grants to institutions of higher education for the development or expansion of nuclear engineering degree or certificate programs or course offerings. Shading denotes HOUSE amendment. Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment.

Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing law. Dashes through the words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law.

April 29, 2026 (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at http://leg.colorado.gov.) SENATE Bill Summary 3rd Reading Unamended CONCERNING SENATE Amended 2nd Reading April 28, 2026 The council shall convene advisory sessions with stakeholders from the nuclear, educational, and workforce development sectors; implement the grant program; and contract with one or more third-party entities for staffing and operational assistance. The council may seek, accept, and expend gifts, grants, and donations for council-related purposes. The state treasurer shall credit the gifts, grants, and donations to the Colorado nuclear workforce development and education cash fund (cash fund), which is created in the bill. The general assembly shall not appropriate general fund money to implement or maintain council operations or grant awards. The council shall convene and begin awarding grants only after the balance of the cash fund reaches or exceeds $500,000. The bill imposes requirements to report to the general assembly about the council's funding sources, grant program implementation, and other uses of the grant program money. The bill repeals the council, effective September 1, 2033, unless the council is extended following a sunset review.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado: SECTION 1. Legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly finds and declares that:

(a) Nuclear energy is a critical component of Colorado's clean energy strategy and economic development, offering consistent, reliable, and noncarbon power generation to support grid stability and emissions reduction goals;

(b) A highly skilled workforce is essential for the deployment and operation of nuclear technologies. Workforce readiness in engineering, radiation safety, and reactor technology is necessary to support Colorado's energy transition.

(c) The Colorado nuclear workforce development and education council will harness private investment, federal funding, and strategic partnerships to make the state a leader in nuclear energy workforce development. Through grants to eligible institutions of higher education and related technical assistance, the council will expand educational pathways to careers in the nuclear energy sector.

(d) The Colorado school of mines' expertise in energy resource management, workforce development, and federal grant facilitation uniquely positions it to house the Colorado nuclear workforce development and education council; and

(e) By developing and expanding existing state higher education infrastructure, including degree and certificate programs and technical training, and by leveraging public and private sector collaboration, the Colorado nuclear workforce development and education council will help Colorado expand workforce readiness in the nuclear energy sector without new state appropriations, supporting long-term economic growth and clean energy innovation.

SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add part 3 to article 41 of title 23 as follows:

PART 3 COLORADO NUCLEAR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION COUNCIL

23-41-301. Definitions.

AS USED IN THIS PART 3, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES:

(1) "CASH FUND" MEANS THE COLORADO NUCLEAR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION CASH FUND CREATED IN SECTION

(2) "COAL TRANSITION COMMUNITY" MEANS A COAL TRANSITION COMMUNITY, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 8-83-502.

(3) "COUNCIL" MEANS THE COLORADO NUCLEAR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION COUNCIL CREATED IN SECTION 23-41-302.

(4) "ELIGIBLE INSTITUTION" MEANS A STATE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 23-18-102 (10)(a); A LOCAL DISTRICT COLLEGE, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 23-71-102; OR AN AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 23-60-103.

"GRANT PROGRAM" MEANS THE COLORADO NUCLEAR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM CREATED IN SECTION 23-41-304.

(6) "THIRD-PARTY ENTITY" MEANS AN ENTITY THAT HAS ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNCIL TO PROVIDE STAFFING OR OPERATIONAL SERVICES TO THE COUNCIL OR TO HELP IMPLEMENT THIS PART 3, INCLUDING THE GRANT PROGRAM.

23-41-302. Colorado nuclear workforce development and education council - created.

(1) THE COLORADO NUCLEAR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION COUNCIL IS CREATED IN THE COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES.

THE PURPOSE OF THE COUNCIL IS TO MEET GROWING WORKFORCE DEMAND IN THE NUCLEAR ENERGY SECTOR BY:

(a) PROVIDING GRANTS THROUGH THE GRANT PROGRAM TO ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OR EXPANSION OF DEGREE PROGRAMS, CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL COURSES, OR MODULAR TRAINING FOCUSED ON NUCLEAR ENERGY; AND

(b) PROVIDING ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS WITH RELATED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

(2) THE COUNCIL IS ONLY REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT SECTIONS 23-41-303, 23-41-304, AND 23-41-305 IF, PURSUANT TO SECTION 23-41-307, SECTIONS 23-41-303, 23-41-304, AND 23-41-305 BECOME EFFECTIVE.

(3) THE COUNCIL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, ANY CONTRACTED WORK PERFORMED BY A THIRD-PARTY ENTITY, THE GRANT PROGRAM, AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS MUST BE FUNDED ENTIRELY BY GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS. GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS MUST FUND THE COUNCIL'S WORK THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF THE COUNCIL'S WORK, AND GENERAL FUND MONEY SHALL NOT BE APPROPRIATED FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS PART 3.

(4) THE WORK OF THE COUNCIL OR ANY OTHER ENTITY PURSUANT TO THIS PART 3 IS CONTINGENT ON MONEY BEING AVAILABLE TO IMPLEMENT THIS PART 3. IF MONEY IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE COUNCIL OR ANY OTHER ENTITY TO CARRY OUT THE DUTIES REQUIRED BY THIS PART 3, THE COUNCIL OR ENTITY IS NOT REQUIRED TO CARRY OUT THE DUTIES.

A CONTRACT WITH A THIRD-PARTY ENTITY OR ELIGIBLE INSTITUTION MUST PROVIDE THAT THE CONTRACT IS CONTINGENT ON MONEY BEING AVAILABLE FOR THE SPECIFIED PURPOSE AND THE MONEY BEING AVAILABLE FOR THE DURATION OF THE CONTRACT.

(5) (a) THE COUNCIL CONSISTS OF MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE DESIGNATED APPOINTING AUTHORITIES AS FOLLOWS:

(I) THE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL:

(A) ONE MEMBER WHO IS A REPRESENTATIVE OF A PRIVATE COMPANY IN THE NUCLEAR OR CLEAN ENERGY SECTOR;

(B) ONE MEMBER WHO IS A REPRESENTATIVE OF A COAL TRANSITION COMMUNITY OR RURAL AREA OF THE STATE; AND

(C) ONE MEMBER WHO IS A PHYSICIST OR ENGINEER FROM A FEDERAL LABORATORY AND WHO HAS AT LEAST FIVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE NUCLEAR SECTOR;

(II) THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, THE MINORITY LEADER OF THE SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE MINORITY LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SHALL EACH APPOINT:

(A) ONE MEMBER WHO IS A REPRESENTATIVE OF A PRIVATE COMPANY IN THE NUCLEAR OR CLEAN ENERGY SECTOR; AND (B) ONE MEMBER WHO IS A REPRESENTATIVE OF A LABOR ORGANIZATION, A REPRESENTATIVE OF A SMALL OR MID-SIZED NUCLEAR SUPPLY CHAIN BUSINESS, AN ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY EXPERT, OR A WORKFORCE TRAINING PROFESSIONAL; AND

(III) THE COLORADO COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION SHALL APPOINT ONE MEMBER WHO IS A MEMBER OF THE COLORADO COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION.

(b) A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL MUST BE A COLORADO RESIDENT UNLESS THE MEMBER IS APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (5)(a)(I)(C) OF THIS SECTION OR IS A REPRESENTATIVE OF A SMALL OR MID-SIZED NUCLEAR SUPPLY CHAIN BUSINESS OR AN ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY EXPERT APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (5)(a)(II)(B) OF THIS SECTION.

(c) THE APPOINTING AUTHORITIES SHALL MAKE THE INITIAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE COUNCIL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION BUT NO LATER THAN JANUARY 1, 2027.

(d) THE TERM OF APPOINTMENT IS FOUR YEARS; EXCEPT THAT THE TERM OF EACH MEMBER INITIALLY APPOINTED IS TWO YEARS.

23-41-303. Colorado nuclear workforce development and education council - meetings - duties - authority to contract. (1) (a) THE COUNCIL SHALL ELECT A CHAIR FROM AMONG THE COUNCIL'S MEMBERS TO SERVE FOR A TERM NOT TO EXCEED TWO YEARS, AS DETERMINED BY THE COUNCIL.

(b) THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES SHALL CONVENE THE FIRST MEETING OF THE COUNCIL NO LATER THAN FORTY-TWO DAYS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION.

THEREAFTER, THE COUNCIL SHALL MEET AT LEAST QUARTERLY. THE CHAIR MAY CALL ADDITIONAL MEETINGS AS ARE NECESSARY FOR THE COUNCIL TO COMPLETE ITS DUTIES.

(2) MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL SERVE WITHOUT COMPENSATION BUT ARE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FOR ACTUAL AND NECESSARY EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MEMBERS' DUTIES ON THE COUNCIL.

(3) WITH STAFFING AND OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE FROM A THIRD-PARTY ENTITY, THE COUNCIL SHALL:

(a) CONVENE, AT A FREQUENCY TO BE DETERMINED BY THE COUNCIL, ADVISORY SESSIONS WITH STAKEHOLDERS FROM THE NUCLEAR, EDUCATIONAL, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SECTORS TO ASSESS AND ADOPT STRATEGIES TO RESPOND TO EVOLVING WORKFORCE DEMANDS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NUCLEAR ENERGY SECTOR; AND

(b) IMPLEMENT THE GRANT PROGRAM, INCLUDING:

(I) REVIEWING AND APPROVING GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE GRANTS ARE AWARDED THROUGH AN OPEN, COMPETITIVE PROCESS USING NATIONAL BEST PRACTICES;

(II) REVIEWING APPLICATIONS FROM ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS;

(III) SELECTING GRANT RECIPIENTS AND DETERMINING GRANT AWARD AMOUNTS;

(IV) PROVIDING ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; AND

(V) EVALUATING THE GRANT PROGRAM.

(4) THE COUNCIL MAY PROMOTE NUCLEAR ENERGY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AMONG ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS TO ENHANCE THE ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS' ABILITY TO ATTRACT FEDERAL AND PRIVATE SECTOR FUNDING FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RELATED RESEARCH.

(5) THE COUNCIL SHALL DEVELOP GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES AS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS PART 3.

THE COUNCIL SHALL CONTRACT WITH ONE OR MORE THIRD-PARTY ENTITIES TO PROVIDE STAFFING AND OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO THE COUNCIL OR TO HELP IMPLEMENT OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS PART 3.

(7) THE COUNCIL MUST USE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROCESS TO DESIGNATE AND CONTRACT WITH A THIRD-PARTY ENTITY FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PART 3. A THIRD-PARTY ENTITY MAY PROVIDE IN-KIND STAFF SUPPORT OR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ASSIST THE COUNCIL IN PERFORMING THE COUNCIL'S DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. THIRD-PARTY ENTITY PERSONNEL ARE NOT EMPLOYEES OF THE COUNCIL OR THE STATE.

(8) THE COUNCIL MAY USE UP TO TEN PERCENT OF THE MONEY IN THE CASH FUND TO PAY DIRECT AND INDIRECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.

23-41-304. Colorado nuclear workforce development and education grant program - created - application - criteria - awards.

(1) THE COLORADO NUCLEAR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM IS CREATED IN THE COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES TO MEET GROWING WORKFORCE DEMAND IN THE NUCLEAR ENERGY SECTOR BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OR EXPANSION OF NUCLEAR ENERGY DEGREE PROGRAMS, CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL COURSES, OR MODULAR TRAINING.

(2) THE COUNCIL SHALL BEGIN AWARDING GRANTS ONLY AFTER THE BALANCE OF THE CASH FUND REACHES OR EXCEEDS FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS. THE COUNCIL SHALL EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEVERAGE DEVELOPMENT MATCHING GRANTS.

FEDERAL FUNDING, INCLUDING FEDERAL WORKFORCE

(3) GRANT RECIPIENTS MAY USE THE MONEY RECEIVED THROUGH THE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE DESIGN OF COURSES OR DEGREE PROGRAMS, CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS, OR TRAINING PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON NUCLEAR ENERGY; FOR PERSONNEL; OR FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OR FACILITY EXPENSES NECESSARY TO DEVELOP OR EXPAND NUCLEAR ENERGY DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, TRAINING, OR COURSE OFFERINGS.

(4) THE COUNCIL, WITH ASSISTANCE FROM AND IN COORDINATION WITH A THIRD-PARTY ENTITY, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF MONEY PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (2) OF THIS SECTION, SHALL ADMINISTER THE GRANT PROGRAM AND SHALL AWARD GRANTS AS PROVIDED IN THIS PART 3. GRANTS MUST BE PAID OUT OF THE CASH FUND.

(5) TO RECEIVE A GRANT, AN ELIGIBLE INSTITUTION MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE COUNCIL IN ACCORDANCE WITH GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 23-41-303 (5).

(6) (a) THE COUNCIL SHALL REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION. IN SELECTING GRANT RECIPIENTS, THE COUNCIL SHALL PRIORITIZE ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS THAT CAN PROVIDE A TRAINED WORKFORCE EXPEDITIOUSLY. IN ADDITION TO OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS, THE COUNCIL SHALL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA WHEN AWARDING GRANTS:

(I) THE DISTRIBUTION OF NUCLEAR ENERGY DEGREE PROGRAMS, CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL COURSES, AND MODULAR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED ACROSS THE STATE;

(II) THE NEED FOR A NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKFORCE IN THE APPLICANT'S SURROUNDING COMMUNITY OR REGION OF THE STATE;

(III) THE PROJECTED STUDENT INTEREST IN THE NUCLEAR ENERGY DEGREE PROGRAMS, CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS, INDIVIDUAL COURSES, AND MODULAR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AT COMPETING INSTITUTIONS; AND

(IV) THE EXTENT TO WHICH THE APPLICANT'S PROPOSED NUCLEAR ENERGY DEGREE PROGRAM, CERTIFICATE PROGRAM, COURSE WORK, OR MODULAR TRAINING INCLUDES A FOCUS ON NUCLEAR REGULATION AND COVERS THE ENTIRE NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE.

(b) TO AWARD A GRANT, AT LEAST A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL MUST APPROVE THE GRANT.

23-41-305. Reporting requirements.

(1) ON OR BEFORE THE FIRST NOVEMBER 1 AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION, AND ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 1 EACH YEAR THEREAFTER UNTIL THE REPEAL OF THIS PART 3, THE COUNCIL SHALL SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE EDUCATION, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EDUCATION COMMITTEE, THE SENATE TRANSPORTATION AND ENERGY COMMITTEE, AND THE SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE, OR THEIR SUCCESSOR COMMITTEES. AT A MINIMUM, THE REPORT MUST INCLUDE:

(a) A SUMMARY COLORADO COMMISSION ON HIGHER OF THE GRANT PROGRAM AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION AND ANY RELATED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO GRANT RECIPIENTS; AND

(b) AN ACCOUNTING OF THE SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF MONEY CREDITED TO THE CASH FUND AND HOW CASH FUND MONEY WAS USED PURSUANT TO THIS PART 3, INCLUDING GRANT PROGRAM AWARDS TO EXPAND OR SUPPORT NUCLEAR ENERGY DEGREE PROGRAMS, CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS , OPPORTUNITIES IN ORDER TO MEET GROWING WORKFORCE DEMAND IN THE NUCLEAR ENERGY SECTOR.

INDIVIDUAL COURSES , AND MODULAR TRAINING

23-41-306. Colorado nuclear workforce development and education cash fund - created.

(1) THE COLORADO NUCLEAR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION CASH FUND IS CREATED IN THE STATE TREASURY. THE CASH FUND CONSISTS OF GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS CREDITED TO THE CASH FUND PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (2) OF THIS SECTION.

(2) THE COUNCIL MAY SEEK, ACCEPT, AND EXPEND GIFTS, GRANTS, OR DONATIONS FROM PRIVATE OR PUBLIC SOURCES FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PART 3. THE COUNCIL SHALL TRANSMIT ALL MONEY RECEIVED THROUGH GIFTS, GRANTS, OR DONATIONS TO THE STATE TREASURER, WHO SHALL CREDIT THE MONEY TO THE CASH FUND.

(3) THE STATE TREASURER SHALL CREDIT ALL INTEREST AND INCOME DERIVED FROM THE DEPOSIT AND INVESTMENT OF MONEY IN THE CASH FUND TO THE CASH FUND.

(4) MONEY IN THE CASH FUND IS CONTINUOUSLY APPROPRIATED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES FOR THE PURPOSES SPECIFIED IN THIS PART 3.

(5) THE COUNCIL MAY ACCEPT DONATIONS OF IN-KIND SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PART ASSISTANCE.

3, INCLUDING FOR TECHNICAL

(6) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL NOT APPROPRIATE GENERAL FUND MONEY FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PART 3.

(7) (a) IF, ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 2027, THE MONEY IN THE CASH FUND HAS NEVER REACHED OR EXCEEDED FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS, THE STATE TREASURER SHALL RETURN FROM THE CASH FUND TO THE GRANTOR OR DONOR THE AMOUNT OF THE GRANTOR'S OR DONOR'S GIFTS, GRANTS, OR DONATIONS AND, NOTWITHSTANDING SUBSECTION (2) OF THIS SECTION, THE COUNCIL SHALL NOT ACCEPT ADDITIONAL GIFTS, GRANTS, OR DONATIONS FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PART 3.

(b) IF ANY MONEY REMAINS IN THE CASH FUND AFTER THE STATE TREASURER RETURNS MONEY TO DONORS OR GRANTORS PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION TREASURER SHALL, PRIOR TO THE REPEAL OF THE CASH FUND, TRANSFER ALL UNEXPENDED AND UNENCUMBERED MONEY IN THE CASH FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND.

(7)(a) OF THIS SECTION, AS APPLICABLE, THE STATE

23-41-307. Effective date - repeal of part - review of functions.

(1) SECTIONS 23-41-303, 23-41-304, AND 23-41-305 TAKE EFFECT IF THE COUNCIL RECEIVES, ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 2027, AT LEAST FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OF GIFTS, GRANTS, OR DONATIONS FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PART 3. THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES SHALL NOTIFY THE REVISOR OF STATUTES IN WRITING OF THE DATE ON WHICH THE CONDITION SPECIFIED IN THIS SUBSECTION (1) HAS OCCURRED [email protected]. SECTIONS 23-41-303, 23-41-304, AND 23-41-305 TAKE EFFECT UPON THE DATE IDENTIFIED IN THE NOTICE THAT THE COUNCIL HAS RECEIVED AT LEAST FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OF GIFTS, GRANTS, OR DONATIONS FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS BY EMAILING THE NOTICE TO PART 3 OR, IF THE NOTICE DOES NOT SPECIFY THAT DATE, UPON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE TO THE REVISOR OF STATUTES.

(2) THIS PART 3 AND SECTION 24-34-104 (34)(a)(XIV) ARE REPEALED, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 30, 2027; EXCEPT THAT, IF THE CONDITION SPECIFIED IN SUBSECTION (1) OF THIS SECTION OCCURS:

(a) SECTION 24-34-104 (34)(a)(XIV) IS NOT REPEALED PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION (2);

(b) THIS PART 3 IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2033; AND

(c) BEFORE THE REPEAL PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (2)(b) OF THIS SECTION, THIS PART 3 IS SCHEDULED FOR REVIEW IN ACCORDANCE WITH

SECTION 24-34-104.

SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-34-104, add (34)(a)(XIV) as follows:

24-34-104. General assembly review of regulatory agencies and functions for repeal, continuation, or reestablishment - legislative declaration - repeal.

(34) (a) The following agencies, functions, or both, are scheduled for repeal on September 1, 2033: (XIV) THE COLORADO NUCLEAR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION COUNCIL CREATED IN PART 3 OF ARTICLE 41 OF TITLE 23.

SECTION 4. Act subject to petition - effective date. This act takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the expiration of the ninety-day period after final adjournment of the general assembly (August 12, 2026, if adjournment sine die is on May 13, 2026); except that, if a referendum petition is filed pursuant to section 1 (3) of article V of the state constitution against this act or an item, section, or part of this act within such period, then the act, item, section, or part will not take effect unless approved by the people at the general election to be held in November 2026 and, in such case, will take effect on the date of the official declaration of the vote thereon by the governor.