SB 25-094
signedDepartment of Higher Education Supplemental
Plain-English Summary
AI-generatedSenate Bill 25-094 increases funding for Colorado’s Department of Higher Education by adjusting the state budget. This means more money will go towards supporting higher education initiatives and institutions in Colorado. The bill has been signed into law, so these changes are now official and will affect how funds are allocated to colleges and universities starting from 2024 onwards.
Official Summary
The 2024 general appropriations act is amended to balance and make adjustments to the total amount appropriated to the department of higher education. The general fund and cash funds portions of the appropriation are increased.
The 2023 general appropriations act is amended to make adjustments to the amount appropriated to the department of higher education.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Details
- Chamber
- Senate
- First action
- 2025-02-27
- Latest action
- 2025-02-03
- Last action desc.
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations
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relatesSB 23-126(2023A)· signedDepartment of Natural Resources Supplemental
relatesHB 22-1348(2022A)· signedOversight Of Chemicals Used In Oil & Gas
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relatesHB 24-1193(2024A)· signedDepartment of Military Affairs Supplemental
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relatesSB 25-101(2025A)· signedDepartment of Military Affairs Supplemental
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relatesHB 24-1405(2024A)· signedHigher Education Special Education Services Funding Medicaid Match
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relatesHB 24-1181(2024A)· signedDepartment of Corrections Supplemental
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relatesHB 18-1005(2018A)· signedNotice To Students Of Postsecondary Courses
relatesSB 22-013(2022A)· signedBoards And Commissions
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relatesSB 23-131(2023A)· signedDepartment of Revenue Supplemental
relatesHB 22-1402(2022A)· signedResponsible Gaming Grant Program
relatesSB 23-112(2023A)· signedDepartment of Agriculture Supplemental
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relatesHB 24-1449(2024A)· signedEnvironmental Sustainability Circular Economy
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relatesSB 18-063(2018A)· signedOil Gas Higher Financial Assurance Reclamation Requirements
relatesHB 24-1199(2024A)· signedDepartment of Revenue Supplemental
relatesHB 22-1176(2022A)· signedJudicial Department Supplemental
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relatesHB 24-1194(2024A)· signedDepartment of Natural Resources Supplemental
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relatesSB 17-163(2017A)· signedSupplemental Appropriations Department of Human Services
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relatesHB 17-1257(2017A)· signedReporting Requirements By Department Of Natural Resources To General Assembly
relatesHB 23-1103(2023A)· signedSeverance Tax Revenue Distribution
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Affected by (88)
amendsHB 26-1387(2026A)· signedSeverance Tax Fund Expenditures
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amendsSB 25-263(2025A)· signedSpending Authority Statutes
amendsSB 25-197(2025A)· signedTony Grampsas Youth Services Program
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relatesSB 25-100(2025A)· signedDepartment of Local Affairs Supplemental
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relatesHB 26-1150(2026A)· signedDepartment of Agriculture Supplemental
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relatesSB 25-107(2025A)· signedDepartment of Revenue Supplemental
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repealsHB 26-1368(2026A)· signedEliminate Limited Gaming Fund Transfer
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Votes
BILL
2025-02-13 · House · pass — Yes: 50 · No: 15 · Other: —
BILL
2025-02-06 · Senate · pass — Yes: 31 · No: 0 · Other: —