SB 25-226signed
Extending Spinal & Related Medicine Program
Senate Bill 25-226 extends a pilot program that provides complementary and integrative health treatments for people with specific disabilities, such as spina bifida or cerebral palsy, which severely limit their ability to walk independently. The bill changes the name of this program from a pilot to an ongoing initiative and funds it through September 1, 2030. It also allocates $66,637 in state money for administrative costs and an additional $1,214,019 for medical services, with the expectation that federal funding will match these amounts. Since the bill has been signed into law, it is now active and providing support to eligible individuals.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-232signed
Repeal Recovery-Friendly Workplace Program
Senate Bill 25-232, which has been signed into law,撤销了科罗拉多州公共卫生学院中心为健康、工作和环境设立的“康复友好型工作场所”计划。该计划原本旨在认可和支持实施帮助员工从物质使用障碍中恢复政策的雇主。此外，法案还调整了2025-26财年高等教育部门的资金分配，减少了用于特定目的服务合同的部分资金。这意味着相关企业将不再获得支持其员工康复项目的官方认证和援助，同时大学系统也将面临一定的预算削减。
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-249signed
Repeal Annual General Fund Transfer to Revolving Fund
Senate Bill 25-249 stops the state treasurer from transferring $400,000 annually from the general fund to a specific sustainability fund. This fund was used for operating an office focused on environmental sustainability and replacing gas-powered equipment with electric alternatives in areas with poor air quality. Since the bill has been signed into law, this annual transfer will no longer occur, affecting how funds are allocated for these sustainability efforts.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
HB 25-1313signed
Modify Laws Within Purview of the Capital Development Committee
HB 25-1313 is a Colorado bill that updates the rules for the Capital Development Committee (CDC), which oversees major construction projects in the state. The bill changes when CDC members are appointed and how they elect their leaders each year. It also simplifies reporting requirements for higher education institutions by removing some outdated rules about submitting capital project projections and reports to the CDC. Additionally, it clarifies deadlines for spending money on approved projects and allows for extensions if needed. Since the bill has been signed into law, these changes are now in effect and will impact how state agencies and educational institutions manage their construction projects moving forward.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · House
SB 25-248signed
Repeal Lease Savings Transfer to Capital Construction Fund
Senate Bill 25-248, which has been signed into law, changes how Colorado state agencies handle lease savings. Previously, when a state agency ended a lease for private space and saved money on costs, the government was required to transfer those savings to a fund used for capital construction projects. The new law cancels this requirement, meaning that state agencies no longer need to calculate these cost reductions or make transfers to the capital construction fund. This affects how funds are managed within state agencies but does not directly impact individual voters or taxpayers. Since it has been signed into law, the bill is now in effect and changes how lease savings are handled by state agencies going forward.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-245signed
Housing Development Grant Fund Administrative Costs
Senate Bill 25-245, which has been signed into law, allows the Colorado Division of Housing to use up to 4% of its housing development grant fund for administrative costs starting in fiscal year 2025-26. Previously, this limit was set at 3%. Additionally, the bill allocates $187,659 from the state budget specifically for affordable housing program costs managed by the Division of Housing during the same fiscal period. This change affects how funds are allocated and used to support housing programs in Colorado.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-228signed
Enterprise Disability Buy-in Premiums
Senate Bill 25-228, titled "Enterprise Disability Buy-in Premiums," changes how premiums for Medicaid buy-in programs are managed in Colorado. Instead of having separate funds for adults and children with disabilities, the bill consolidates these into a single fund called the Healthcare Affordability and Sustainability Medicaid Buy-In Cash Fund within CHASE (Colorado Health Access Sustainability Enterprise). This new system will help manage costs more efficiently by centralizing funding and creating a board to oversee the program. The bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now in effect and will impact how premiums are collected and used for medical assistance programs starting from 2025 onwards.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-213signed
Broadband Infrastructure Cash Fund Transfer
Senate Bill 25-213, which has been signed into law, requires the state treasurer to transfer $842,346 from the general fund to a special fund dedicated to broadband infrastructure. This fund can be used to install broadband in correctional facilities, and the new law adds the Colorado territorial correctional facility to the list of eligible sites. This means that the territorial correctional facility will now receive funding to improve its internet connectivity along with other designated correctional facilities.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-211signed
Department of Corrections Budgeting Reports
Senate Bill 25-211, which has been signed into law, requires the Department of Corrections in Colorado to provide monthly reports on inmate numbers, available beds, and vacancy rates. Additionally, it mandates that the department report any changes in facilities or significant inmate relocations to specific committees and must also submit detailed staffing information annually starting from August 2025. The bill ensures future budget requests include precise cost breakdowns for staff and operations, and it allows the joint budget committee to cut salaries of certain employees if these reporting requirements are not met. This law aims to improve transparency and accountability in how the Department of Corrections manages its resources and budgets.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-214signed
Healthy School Meals for All Program
Senate Bill 25-214, known as the Healthy School Meals for All Program, aims to provide free meals to students in Colorado schools. The program reimburses schools for these meals and adjusts funding based on voter approval of tax measures and available state funds. It ensures that only eligible sites receive reimbursements if certain financial conditions are not met. The bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now active and will start providing free meals to students without charge at participating school food authorities.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-210signed
Repeal Appropriation Requirement
Senate Bill 25-210 removes a previous Colorado law that required any new legislation increasing incarceration periods to also include funding for the additional costs of keeping people in prison for five years. This requirement was suspended for three years starting in 2022, and now the bill has made this suspension permanent. The bill is signed into law, meaning it no longer requires further action and is officially part of Colorado's legal framework.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-218signed
Permissible Colorado Department of Education Uses of School Transformation Grants
Senate Bill 25-218, which has been signed into law, allows the Colorado Department of Education to use money from school transformation grants for administrative costs and to hire public or private entities to help multiple schools implement grant programs. This bill affects schools and charter districts that are eligible for these grants by providing them with more resources and support. Since it is now signed, the department can start using the funds as outlined in the law.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-258signed
Temporarily Reduce Road Safety Surcharge
Senate Bill 25-258 temporarily reduces the road safety surcharge for vehicle registrations in Colorado by $3.70 per class starting September 1, 2025, and lasting until August 31, 2027. This means that drivers will pay less when they register their vehicles during this period. Additionally, the bill changes how revenue from various fees is distributed: it reduces the state's share of funds while increasing what goes to counties and municipalities. The bill has been signed into law, so these changes are set to take effect as planned.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
HB 25-1315signed
Vacancies in the General Assembly
HB 25-1315 is a Colorado bill that outlines how vacancies in the state legislature should be filled. It establishes special elections called "major political party vacancy elections" for when a member of the General Assembly leaves office and requires these elections to follow specific rules regarding who can run, vote, and fundraise. The bill also mandates that counties receive financial support from the state to cover part of the costs associated with conducting these elections. Signed into law, this means the new procedures are now in effect for filling legislative vacancies under certain conditions.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · House
SB 25-235signed
Emergency Temporary Care for Children Funding
Senate Bill 25-235 changes the funding rules for temporary care of children in Colorado. It moves up the deadline for certain existing provisions related to juvenile shelter care from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2025, and reduces state funding for these programs by a specific amount. The bill also removes the requirement for a working group to create a formula for allocating money to judicial districts for temporary shelter placements. This affects how funds are managed and allocated for juvenile care services in Colorado. Since it has been signed into law, these changes will take effect as planned.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-212signed
Temporary Inmate Transfer
Senate Bill 25-212, titled "Temporary Inmate Transfer," allows for inmates from Sterling Correctional Facility to be temporarily housed at Centennial Correctional Facility-South C-Tower while the Sterling facility undergoes renovations. This transfer can only happen if there are no other suitable beds available in other correctional facilities. The Department of Corrections must provide detailed plans and updates to relevant committees about what programs, medical care, employment opportunities, recreational activities, and visitation rights will be available for inmates during their stay at Centennial. The bill also allocates $1,829,000 from the general fund to cover implementation costs. Since it has been signed into law, this measure is now in effect and guiding how these inmate transfers are managed.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-208signed
Department of Corrections Inmate Phone Costs
Senate Bill 25-208 changes how much of inmates' phone call costs are covered by the Department of Corrections in Colorado. Starting July 1, 2025, the department will pay for 75% of these costs, and then cover 100% starting July 1, 2026. The bill also allocates $1.4 million from the state's general fund to help with this expense. This means that inmates' phone calls will become less expensive for them over time, as they'll pay a smaller portion of the cost. Since the bill has been signed into law, these changes are set to take effect as planned.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-267signed
Eliminate Roll-forward Authority Utilities Line Item
Senate Bill 25-267, now signed into law, removes a state department's ability to carry over unused funds from one fiscal year to the next for purchasing energy conservation equipment and services. This change means that any leftover money designated for utilities must be returned to the budget rather than being used in the following year without additional approval. The bill affects how state departments manage their budgets related to energy conservation, ensuring that all spending requires new appropriations each fiscal year.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-243signed
Revert Appropriated General Fund Money From Colorado Department of Labor & Employment
Senate Bill 25-243 is a Colorado state law that reduces the amount of money allocated for apprenticeship programs. Originally, $1.4 million was set aside from the general fund for these programs through the Department of Labor and Employment. The new law takes back $222,701 of this funding by June 30, 2025. This change affects the budget available for construction apprenticeships in Colorado. Since the bill has been signed into law, it is now active and will be implemented as planned.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-219signed
Repeal Colorado Career Advisor Training Program
Senate Bill 25-219, which has been signed into law, ends the Colorado Career Advisor Training Program. This means that the program, which was designed to train career advisors in Colorado, is no longer active and will not receive further funding or support from the state. The bill affects anyone who was involved with or benefited from the training provided by this program, such as career advisors and the students they assist. Since the bill has been signed, the program is officially discontinued.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-216signed
Eliminate Reprinting of Education Laws
Senate Bill 25-216 eliminates the need for the Colorado Department of Education to annually reprint and distribute education laws passed by the state legislature. This change will save $35,480 from the state public school fund in the fiscal year 2025-26. The bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now official policy and no longer requires further action or votes.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-206signed
2025-26 Long Appropriations Bill
Senate Bill 25-206 is a budget bill that outlines how Colorado will spend its money for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025. It covers expenses for the state's government departments and agencies. The bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now official and the state can start preparing to allocate funds according to this plan. This affects all parts of the Colorado government and impacts how public services are funded.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-240signed
Electronic Discovery in Criminal Cases Task Force
Senate Bill 25-240 establishes a task force in Colorado to study the costs and management of electronic discovery in criminal cases. The task force, made up of eleven members, will work until November 1, 2025, when it must submit its findings and recommendations to relevant committees. After this, the task force will be dissolved on January 1, 2027. This bill has been signed into law, meaning the task force is now active and working towards its goals.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-244signed
Reduce State Funding Assistant District Attorney Salaries
Senate Bill 25-244 reduces the state's contribution towards assistant district attorney salaries in Colorado. Starting July 1, 2026, the state will pay only 25% of their salaries instead of the current 50%. This bill affects assistant district attorneys across all judicial districts and has been signed into law, meaning it will take effect as scheduled.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-209signed
Offender Refuse Community Corrections Placement
Senate Bill 25-209, which has been signed into law, allows individuals who have been accepted into a community corrections program by a board to refuse placement in that program. Previously, offenders could only express their refusal before being officially accepted. This change impacts people involved with the criminal justice system and gives them more control over their sentencing options after acceptance. Since it is now signed, the bill has become law and its provisions are enforceable.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-215signed
Repealing Colorado Student Leaders Institute
Senate Bill 25-215 is a Colorado law that will end the Colorado Student Leaders Institute, which is run by the state's education department. The institute will be shut down on September 1, 2026, and until then, any leftover money in its fund will be returned to those who contributed or were involved with it. If there’s still money left after August 31, 2025, it will go into the state's general fund. Since the bill has been signed, the process of shutting down the institute and returning funds is now set to happen as planned.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-256signed
Funds for Support of Digital Trunked Radio System
Senate Bill 25-256 allocates $15 million each year from July 1, 2025, through July 1, 2034, from the local government severance tax fund to support a digital trunked radio system used by public safety agencies. This money will help cover costs for infrastructure and technology needed to maintain and improve the radio system. The bill has been signed into law, meaning it is now active and the state treasurer must begin transferring funds as specified starting in 2025.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-247signed
Tuition Waiver & Colorado National Guard Members
Senate Bill 25-247 changes a Colorado National Guard tuition assistance program into a full tuition waiver program. Under this new program, eligible members of the Colorado National Guard can have their entire tuition waived when pursuing postgraduate degrees, bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, or certificates at designated higher education institutions in Colorado. The bill limits the total number of credit hours that can be waived based on whether the member attends a two-year or four-year institution. To qualify, members must be accepted by an educational institution and maintain good standing both with their school and the National Guard. If they fail to meet academic standards, they may have to reimburse the state for any waived tuition. The bill has been signed into law and allocates $562,787 to support this initiative.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-237signed
Repeal Behavioral Health Voucher Program
Senate Bill 25-237 has been signed into law and it ends a program that provided vouchers for behavioral health services in rural and agricultural areas of Colorado. The bill also cuts $50,000 from the budget allocated to the Behavioral Health Administration. This change will affect residents in these communities who relied on the voucher program to access mental health and substance abuse treatment. Since the bill has been signed, the program is no longer available, and funding for behavioral health services has been reduced.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-268signed
Changes to Money in the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund
Senate Bill 25-268, which has been signed into law in Colorado, makes several changes related to how money from the marijuana tax fund is used and distributed. It removes a requirement for $3 million annually to be allocated to the University of Colorado for a specific treatment program and stops a planned transfer of $20 million to public schools. Additionally, it adjusts the distribution of retail marijuana sales taxes by increasing the state's share from 90% to 96.5%, while reducing local governments' share from 10% to 3.5%. This change will be reviewed in late 2027 or early 2028 to ensure it remains appropriate.
In practice, this means that starting July 1, 2025, less money will go directly to local communities and the University of Colorado from marijuana tax revenues, while more funds will stay with the state.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-264signed
Cash Fund Transfers to the General Fund
Senate Bill 25-264 is a Colorado law that requires the state treasurer to transfer specific amounts of money from various cash funds to the general fund by certain dates in 2025 and 2026. This includes transferring millions of dollars from funds related to education, healthcare, technology, and more. The bill affects how these funds are managed and impacts their ability to support their intended purposes with remaining balances being transferred to the general fund. Since it has been signed into law, these transfers will begin as scheduled unless further action is taken by the state government.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-259signed
Eliminate Destroyed Property Tax Reimbursement Program
Senate Bill 25-259 ends a state program that reimbursed property owners for taxes on real estate or business personal property destroyed by natural disasters, effective January 1, 2025. The law will be fully repealed by July 1, 2025, meaning no more reimbursements will be given after this date. This affects property owners who have suffered losses due to events like fires or floods and relied on the program for financial relief. Since the bill has been signed into law, it is now official and will begin its phase-out period as scheduled.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-269signed
Transfer to Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Cash Fund
Senate Bill 25-269 requires the state treasurer to move $4 million from Colorado's general fund to a federal cash fund related to infrastructure on July 1, 2025. This transfer will support projects funded by the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The bill has been signed into law, meaning the transfer is now scheduled to occur as specified unless changed by future legislation.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-255signed
Transfer to Hazardous Substance Response Fund
Senate Bill 25-255 requires the state treasurer to move $6 million from Colorado’s general fund to a special fund called the Hazardous Substance Response Fund on July 1, 2025. This money will be used for addressing hazardous substances and cleanup efforts. The bill has been signed into law, meaning the transfer of funds is now set to occur as scheduled unless there are changes in state finances or other legislative actions that might affect it.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-253signed
Remove Fee Reversion Animal Feeding Operations
Senate Bill 25-253 removes specific deadlines and related language regarding fee payments by people in the animal agriculture sector, particularly those involved with animal feeding operations. This means that farmers and operators who pay fees for regulated activities no longer have to worry about certain expiration dates for these payment requirements. The bill has been signed into law, so its changes are now official and enforceable.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-230signed
College Opportunity Fund Program
Senate Bill 25-230, also known as the College Opportunity Fund Program, allows Colorado’s Department of Higher Education to provide financial assistance from state funds to undergraduate students attending private colleges that participate in this program. This means more students at private institutions can receive help with their tuition costs using public funding. The bill has been signed into law, so it is now active and being implemented to benefit eligible students at participating private schools.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-207signed
Repeal Certain Rodent Pest Control Statutes
Senate Bill 25-207, which has been signed into law, will repeal specific laws related to rodent pest control in Colorado starting July 1, 2025. This means that certain regulations and requirements for dealing with rodents as pests will no longer be enforced after this date. The bill affects anyone involved in or regulated by these rodent control statutes, including pest control companies and property owners. Since the bill has been signed, it is now law and will go into effect on the specified date.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-221signed
School District Reporting Additional Mill Levy Revenue
Senate Bill 25-221, which has been signed into law, requires Colorado school districts to report how much extra money they collect through additional mill levies and distribute it to charter schools within their boundaries. This reporting starts for the budget year beginning in 2025-26. The bill affects all public school districts and charter schools in Colorado by ensuring transparency in funding distribution. Since the bill is signed, it is now law and school districts will need to start collecting this data as required.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-224signed
Repeal Requirement for By Colorado App
Senate Bill 25-224, which has been signed into law, removes a requirement for the Colorado Office of Economic Development to maintain and contract for the "By Colorado App." This app was designed to help local businesses find other participating local businesses. With this bill now in effect, the office is no longer obligated to support or fund this specific mobile application. The change affects local businesses that previously used or intended to use the By Colorado App for networking purposes.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
HCR 25-1002signed
Limit Election of Legislators Who Fill Vacancies
House Concurrent Resolution 25-1002 is a bill that would prevent someone from being elected to serve the full term immediately following a period when they were appointed to fill an empty seat in the Colorado legislature. If at least 55% of voters approve this measure in the 2026 general election, it will become law and affect future elections for state representatives and senators. The bill is currently signed but needs voter approval before it can take effect.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · House
HJR 25-1023signed
Require General Assembly TABOR Constitutionality Lawsuit
House Joint Resolution 25-1023, which has been signed into law, requires the Colorado General Assembly to file a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of certain aspects of the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR). This resolution impacts how state finances are managed and could affect various taxpayer rights and state budget processes. Since it is signed, the General Assembly must now take legal action as specified by this new law.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · House
SB 25-233signed
Repeal Colorado School of Mines Performance Contract
Senate Bill 25-233, which has been signed into law, removes the existing performance contract between the Colorado School of Mines and the Department of Higher Education. This contract previously outlined specific goals the school needed to meet and allowed the board of trustees to set tuition rates for both in-state and out-of-state students. With this bill now enacted, the school is no longer bound by these particular requirements and can operate under different guidelines moving forward.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-231signed
Repeal Inclusive Higher Education Act
Senate Bill 25-231, which has been signed into law,撤销了《包容性高等教育法》。这项法案原本为州内的高等教育机构提供资金，帮助他们建立或扩大针对智力和发育障碍学生的项目。现在，《包容性高等教育法》已经被废除，这意味着这些学生将不再有专门的资助来支持他们的教育计划。该法律的签署意味着相关项目的资金和支持将会终止。
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-254signed
Transfer Stationary Sources Control Fund
Senate Bill 25-254 requires the state treasurer to move $5 million from Colorado’s general fund into a specific environmental fund called the stationary sources control fund by July 1, 2025. This money will be used for projects aimed at improving efficiency in controlling pollution from fixed industrial sites. Additionally, the bill extends deadlines related to federal approval of an exception for emergency stationary engines until September 1, 2027. The bill has been signed into law and is now active.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-265signed
Change Cash Funds to Subject to Annual Appropriation
Senate Bill 25-265 changes how certain funds are managed in Colorado. Instead of being available indefinitely, these specific cash funds for child welfare, community impact, accelerated appeals, mobile home park disputes, public safety communications, and state agency sustainability will now need to be approved annually by the general assembly before they can be used by their respective departments or agencies. For the 2025-26 fiscal year, $284,167 from the child welfare cash fund is set aside for licensing in child welfare services. Since the bill has been signed into law, these changes are now effective and will impact how these funds are allocated moving forward.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-270signed
Enterprise Nursing Facility Provider Fees
Senate Bill 25-270, which has been signed into law, changes how nursing facilities and intermediate care facilities for people with intellectual disabilities are funded in Colorado. Starting May 1, 2025, these facilities will pay new fees to the Colorado Healthcare Affordability and Sustainability Enterprise (CHASE) instead of the current provider fees. In return, CHASE will offer services that help maintain or increase reimbursement rates and support quality care. This change affects nursing homes and intermediate care facilities but doesn't count towards the state's spending limits due to its special status under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. The bill also allocates specific funding for these new fees in the upcoming fiscal years.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate
SB 25-236signed
Consolidation of Crisis Response Services
Senate Bill 25-236 consolidates Colorado’s existing crisis hotline services into a single system, routing all calls from the current telephone crisis service directly to the 988 crisis hotline. This change reduces funding for separate telephone hotlines by nearly $4 million and redirects that money to support the integrated 988 system. The bill has been signed into law, meaning these changes are now in effect and will impact how mental health crisis services operate in Colorado starting from fiscal year 2025-26.
Last action: 2025-03-31 · Senate