HB 23-1175

House Bill 23-1175, which has been signed into law, requires the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to include detailed cost information in its budget plans. This includes personnel costs like salaries and benefits, facilities costs such as utilities and maintenance, and other expenses for both CDOT headquarters and regional engineering projects. Starting July 1, 2024, CDOT cannot use indirect or construction engineering rates for these listed expenses. The law affects how CDOT manages its budget and reports on spending, ensuring transparency and clear accounting practices.

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, 2024, from using an indirect or construction engineering rate for the expenses listed in its plan. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)