SB 22-218

Senate Bill 22-218 changes how bills are assigned for sponsorship during the sunset review process in Colorado. Previously, the leaders of each chamber could assign any representative or senator as a sponsor without their consent. Now, they must consult with minority leaders and get permission from the potential sponsors before assigning them to these bills. This bill has been signed into law, meaning that it is now official policy and affects how future sunset review process bills are handled in the state legislature.

Official Summary

Current law provides that, for bills introduced pursuant to the sunset review process: The speaker of the house of representatives shall assign the proposed bill to a representative for sponsorship in the house of representatives in odd-numbered years; and The president of the senate shall assign the proposed bill to a senator for sponsorship in the senate in even-numbered years. The act requires that before assigning bill sponsors, the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate must consult with their respective minority leaders and receive permission from the sponsor to be named to the sunset bill. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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