The Emily Keyes – John W. Buckner Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Fund is a Colorado-based initiative dedicated to promoting public education about the importance of organ and tissue donation. Individuals applying for a driver's license or ID card in Colorado can choose to contribute to this fund, which supports educational programs and outreach efforts to inform the public about organ and tissue donation.
The bill proposes extending this fund indefinitely, removing any previous expiration or "sunset" clauses. This legislative action aims to ensure the continuous support and promotion of organ and tissue donation awareness throughout Colorado.
The fund honors Emily Keyes, a corneal donor and victim of the 2006 Platte Canyon High School shooting, and John W. Buckner, a former Colorado state representative and organ donor who passed away in 2015. Their legacies continue to inspire and promote the life-saving impact of organ and tissue donation.
Summary
The bill extends the Emily Keyes - John W. Buckner organ and
tissue donation awareness fund indefinitely.
