SB 22-096

Senate Bill 22-096, known as the Transportation Budget Requirements bill, mandates that the Colorado Department of Transportation include detailed costs such as salaries, benefits, facility expenses, and other related expenses in their budget plans. This applies to both the department’s headquarters and regional engineering offices, as well as any projects involving state highway maintenance. The bill also restricts the use of certain indirect cost methods starting July 1, 2023. This legislation impacts how the Department of Transportation allocates and reports its budget, ensuring transparency and clear financial planning. Since it has been signed into law, these requirements are now in effect.

Official Summary

The bill requires the proposed budget allocation plan (plan) for money subject to the department of transportation's (department) jurisdiction to include the following for the department's headquarters and each engineering region designated by the department: Personnel costs including salaries and benefits; Facilities costs including utilities, maintenance, and any other expenses associated with facilities; and Any other expenses. The bill also requires the plan to include the following for any project involving the maintenance of the state highway and transportation systems: Personnel costs including salaries and benefits; Facilities costs including utilities, maintenance, and any other expenses associated with facilities; and Any other expenses. Finally, the bill prohibits the department, beginning July 1, 2023, from using an indirect or construction engineering rate for the expenses listed in its plan. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)