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House committee clears bill to keep organ‑donation awareness fund in statute indefinitely
Summary
Senate Bill 122 would remove the sunset on the Emily Keys–John W. Buckner Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Fund and treat donor designation on a driver's license as an advance directive; the House Finance Committee voted 10‑3 to send the bill to Appropriations.
The House Finance Committee voted 10‑3 to send Senate Bill 122 to the Committee on Appropriations with a favorable recommendation. The measure would remove the sunset date on the Emily Keys–John W. Buckner Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Fund and preserve current donor‑designation mechanics at motor vehicle offices.
Sponsors said the fund, which has been administered by Donor Alliance since 2010, has funded outreach and education about organ and tissue donation across Colorado for years. "The fund's impact has been remarkable," Representative English said in opening remarks, citing donor registration growth and classroom outreach supported by the fund. Assistant Majority Leader Bacon noted the measure ensures that a person's donor designation at the DMV "would suffice as a quote, unquote, advance directive," while preserving the ability to rescind a designation.
There were no witnesses signed up against the bill. Sponsors and committee members highlighted life‑saving outcomes tied to registration and public education. The committee advanced SB 122 to Appropriations with a 10‑3 vote.
