HB 22-1059

House Bill 22-1059, which has been signed into law, requires that any new or increased fee proposed by the Colorado legislature must be approved by a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the general assembly. This means that for fees to pass, they need support from a larger portion of lawmakers than usual. The bill defines a "fee" as a charge meant specifically to cover the cost of services provided and not intended to raise general revenue. This law affects how new or increased fees are passed in Colorado, making it harder for such proposals to become law without broad legislative agreement.

Official Summary

The bill creates a requirement that any bill that imposes a new fee, authorizes the imposition of a new fee, increases an existing fee, or authorizes the increase of an existing fee be approved by a two-thirds vote of all members elected to each house of the general assembly to become law. The two-thirds vote requirement applies only to the vote on final passage of such a bill in each house of the general assembly. The bill defines a "fee" as a charge that is levied to defray the cost of the particular government service provided to those charged and not levied for the purpose of raising any revenue for a general public purpose. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)