The governor is empowered to enter into such contracts on behalf of this state as may be appropriate to implement the participation of this state in the Western Interstate Corrections Compact pursuant to Article III thereof; but, if the contract would require expenditure of Colorado funds for capital construction purposes, no such contract shall be of any force or effect until approved by the general assembly.
Source: L. 59: p. 523, § 5. CRS 53: § 74-9-5. C.R.S. 1963: § 74-9-5.