Legal — Rocky Mountain Public Banking Institute

Legal Templates and Documents for State and Local Public Banks

State Bill for the establishment of a State Public Bank (in PDF)

View the State Public Bank PDF

State Bill Authorizing Local City or County Public Banks (in PDF)

View the Local Public Bank PDF

A Framework for Public Banks

View Framework for Public Banks

OLLS Legal Opinion on the Constitutionality of a State Public Bank

OLLS Legal Opinion on establishing Public Banks for a Home Rule Community

The Fiduciary Responsibility of Governments

Additional Legal Issues

Does the Colorado Constitution Prohibit a City from Operating a Bank or Lending Money? — Earl Staelin, attorney and RMPBI Chair

The Legality of a Boulder Public Bank — Earl Staelin, attorney and RMPBI Chair