Colorado 2025 Bills

Temporarily Reduce General Fund Reserve

House Bill 26-1363 temporarily reduces Colorado's state budget reserve requirement from 15% to 13% for fiscal years 2025-2027. This change allows the state to allocate more funds towards spending during these two years, but it will revert back to the original 15% starting in fiscal year 2027-2028. The bill has been signed into law and is now in effect, meaning that for the next two fiscal years, the state can set aside a smaller portion of its budget as reserve funds compared to what was previously required.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Repeal Decarbonization Tax Credits Administration Fund

House Bill 26-1362 is a Colorado law that plans to end funding for certain tax credits aimed at reducing carbon emissions on July 1, 2027. This bill will only take effect if another related bill (House Bill 26-1405) also becomes law, which would transfer any leftover funds from the decarbonization program to the state’s general fund by June 30, 2027. The bill affects how money is allocated for environmental programs and could impact businesses and individuals who rely on these tax credits to reduce their carbon footprint. Since it has been signed into law, the bill will proceed as planned unless there are further legislative changes.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Support of Coloradans with Disabilities

HB 26-1382, titled "Support of Coloradans with Disabilities," aims to improve services for people with disabilities by changing how funds are managed and spent. The bill moves money from a specific fund to support vocational rehabilitation programs and requires the state treasurer to transfer $21 million to the general fund in 2026. It also introduces a new authority that will take over grant-making responsibilities, focusing on helping individuals with disabilities access benefits and improve their quality of life. This change affects those who rely on disability services and funds collected from license plate fees. The bill has been signed into law, meaning its provisions are now in effect.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Retail Delivery Fee Revenue Allocation

House Bill 26-1398, titled "Retail Delivery Fee Revenue Allocation," changes how money from a retail delivery fee is used. Currently, this fee contributes to the Multimodal Transportation and Mitigation Options Fund, with most of it going towards local transportation projects. Starting July 1, 2026, the bill will adjust the distribution so that 70% goes to local projects and 30% to state-level projects instead. The bill has been signed into law, meaning these changes are set to take effect as planned.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Funding for Prevention Services Programs Colorado Department of Early Childhood

HB 26-1349 is a Colorado bill that requires the state treasurer to transfer $5.1 million annually from the nurse home visitor program fund to the Colorado child abuse prevention trust fund starting in 2026 and continuing through 2029. This money will be used for child abuse prevention programs, which can also receive additional federal funding. The bill ensures that the trust fund and its board continue indefinitely beyond their originally scheduled repeal date of July 1, 2027. Additionally, it mandates a report to the general assembly by November 1, 2029, detailing the impact of these transfers and any extra federal funds received as a result. The bill has been signed into law, meaning these changes are now in effect.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Student State Assessment in Social Studies

HB 26-1353, a Colorado bill that has been signed into law, changes how social studies are tested in schools. It stops requiring elementary school students from taking state social studies tests and only mandates seventh graders to take them instead. The bill also removes the need for random sample testing of public schools each year. This means less money will be spent on these assessments starting in 2026-27, which affects how education funds are used by the Department of Education.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Change Motorcycle Operator Fund to Annual Appropriation

House Bill 26-1394 changes how money from the Motorcycle Operator Safety Training Fund is used. Instead of being available all year for the state patrol office, this fund will now need yearly approval by lawmakers before it can be spent each fiscal year. This affects motorcycle safety training programs and their funding in Colorado. Since the bill has been signed, it means that the new rules are now law and will apply to future budgets.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

2025 Consumer Price Index Calculation

House Bill 26-1364 addresses how the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the year 2025 is calculated. Typically, the CPI averages monthly data throughout a year, but in 2025, due to missing October data, the Bureau of Labor Statistics adjusted their method, which ended up giving more weight to the first half of the year compared to the second half. This bill proposes calculating the 2025 CPI by averaging the semi-annual figures instead, ensuring equal representation for both halves of the year. The bill has been signed into law and will affect how inflation is measured for that specific year.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Kinship Care Funding Provisions

HB 26-1374, known as Kinship Care Funding Provisions, changes how Colorado supports families caring for relatives' children without formal foster care certification. The bill stops financial assistance and reimbursements to counties for non-certified kinship care homes but keeps some federal requirements in place. It also requires the state to notify current non-certified kinship care providers about ending these payments by June 15, 2026. This affects families who are currently receiving support for caring for relatives' children without formal certification. Since the bill has been signed, these changes will take effect as planned.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

State Money Used to Refinance American Rescue Plan Money

HB 26-1407 is a Colorado state bill that moves money from various funds into the general fund by June 30, 2026. This includes transferring over $35 million from different accounts like the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) refinance account and other recovery funds. The bill also extends until June 30, 2027, a deadline for spending money on building a youth mental health facility. Additionally, it reduces funding for healthcare and early childhood programs. Since the bill has been signed into law, these financial changes will take effect as planned.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Repeal County Administration Funding Model

House Bill 26-1375, which has been signed into law,撤销了之前要求州政府与外部机构合作制定和更新各县公共及医疗援助项目管理资金模型的规定。这个资金模型原本用于确定每个县在管理和资助这些项目的所需金额，并且每年需要向相关部门提交结果进行审查。该法案还减少了2026-27财年对人类服务部门和卫生保健政策融资部门的拨款。这项措施主要影响到负责公共援助和医疗补助管理的各县及州级机构，简化了资金管理和报告流程。

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Limited Gaming Fund Transfers to Other Cash Funds

House Bill 26-1370 changes how money from Colorado's limited gaming fund is distributed. Starting in the fiscal year 2025-2026, instead of transferring $15 million to the travel and tourism promotion fund each year, it will transfer $14 million there and add a new $1 million transfer to an account that supports museums and historical preservation. The bill has been signed into law, meaning these changes are now official and will be implemented as described.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Eliminate Limited Gaming Fund Transfer

House Bill 26-1368, which has been signed into law, stops a yearly transfer of $2.1 million from Colorado's limited gaming fund to the innovative higher education research fund. This change means that money intended for higher education research will no longer come from this specific gaming fund starting in the next fiscal year. The bill affects both the state’s gaming industry and institutions involved in higher education research, as it alters how funds are allocated between these sectors. Since the bill is signed, it has become law and the transfer of funds will cease as planned.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Denver Health Federal Funds for Physician Services

HB 26-1366 is a Colorado bill that allows Denver Health to use money from hospital fees to increase payments for doctors' services, which can help improve the quality of care provided. This affects patients who receive medical treatment at Denver Health facilities. The bill has been signed into law, meaning it will now be implemented and Denver Health can start using these funds as intended.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Repeal of Contract for Online Platform Use

House Bill 26-1369, which has been signed into law, removes a requirement for Colorado’s Department of Higher Education to contract with an online platform that helps students access public benefits like financial aid or health services. This change affects both public and private higher education institutions in the state. Now that it is signed, the bill no longer requires these institutions to use this specific online platform, giving them more flexibility in how they assist students with accessing important public benefits.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Comprehensive Human Sexuality Education Grant Appropriation

HB 26-1389 is a bill that removes the yearly need for Colorado's government to allocate funds specifically for a program that provides comprehensive human sexuality education grants. This change means that the state no longer has to set aside money each year for this particular educational initiative. The bill affects schools and organizations involved in sex education programs funded by these grants. Since the bill has been signed into law, it is now official policy and does not require further action from lawmakers at this time.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Transfer Tobacco Education Fund to Preschool Program Fund

House Bill 26-1404 transfers $10 million from a fund that supports tobacco education programs to a preschool program fund in Colorado. This change will happen on June 30, 2027, and it means that the money originally set aside for tobacco education will instead be used to support early childhood education initiatives. The bill has been signed into law, so this transfer is scheduled to occur as planned.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Healthy School Meals for All State Education Fund

HB 26-1351, also known as the Healthy School Meals for All State Education Fund bill, delays a planned transfer of money from the state education fund to support free and healthy school meals. Instead of transferring funds starting in July 2026, it pushes this requirement back to July 2028. The bill also removes certain reporting requirements related to these transfers. Since the bill has been signed into law, schools will see changes in funding for their meal programs beginning two years later than originally planned.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Adjust Public Employees' Retirement Association's Allocations to Trust Funds

House Bill 26-1400 changes how Colorado allocates money to its Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). Starting from July 1, 2026, instead of distributing funds based on the payroll of each division, PERA will use an actuarial method to maximize contributions and avoid automatic adjustments that kick in when funding levels drop too low. Additionally, it reduces the portion of employer contributions going to the health care trust fund from 1.02% to 0.52%. This bill has been signed into law, meaning these changes will take effect as planned.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Pay for Success Program Repeal

House Bill 26-1361, also known as the Pay for Success Program Repeal, aims to end a specific program that uses state funds to support social interventions through contracts with lead organizations. The bill requires all remaining money in the associated fund and account to be transferred to the general fund by June 30, 2026, after which the program, along with its funding sources, will cease to exist on July 1, 2026. This affects how Colorado allocates funds for social programs and impacts organizations currently receiving support through these contracts. Since the bill has been signed into law, it is now official policy and the program will be phased out as scheduled.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Cash Fund Transfers to General Fund

House Bill 26-1405, which has been signed into law, requires the state treasurer to transfer money from various specific funds to the general fund at different dates in 2026 and 2027. This includes transferring millions of dollars from funds like the school clean drinking water fund, scale-up grant fund, and small business recovery fund to help support broader state spending needs. The bill affects how these dedicated funds are managed and impacts their ability to use money for their intended purposes. Since it has been signed, these transfers will start happening as scheduled unless further action is taken by the legislature or governor.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Credit State Public School Fund from Natural Resources

House Bill 26-1359, which has been signed into law, requires that a portion of money from natural resource royalties on public school lands be directed towards the state’s public school fund. Specifically, $25 million will go to the fund for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025, and $45 million for the following fiscal year. This bill aims to provide additional funding for Colorado's public schools, benefiting students and educational programs across the state.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Safe Drinking Water in Child Care Centers & Schools

HB 26-1391 is a Colorado bill that extends and amends previous legislation requiring schools and child care centers to test their drinking water for lead. This means all public schools, including high schools, must check the lead levels in their water sources by using state-certified labs and meet other safety standards. The bill also ensures these institutions can receive grants from a special fund to help them comply with these requirements until 2029. Schools that don't follow these rules won’t be able to get or renew their licenses for child care services. Since the bill has been signed, it is now law and schools must start following its guidelines immediately.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Repeal Capital Construction Funding Requirements

HB 26-1406 is a Colorado bill that removes the requirement for state agencies and universities to set aside money for long-term maintenance of capital projects funded by appropriations. This means these institutions won't have to save funds specifically for upkeep costs anymore. The bill also transfers over $15 million from a specific fund used for renovations in the capitol complex to the general fund, and it will close this fund entirely by 2027. Since the status of the bill is "signed," its provisions are now law and have been implemented.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Direct Transfers for Colorado Department of Labor & Employment School-to-Work Programs

HB 26-1384, a Colorado bill that has been signed into law, allows school districts to directly transfer part of their monthly funding from the state public school fund to the Department of Labor and Employment for costs related to school-to-work programs. This means that instead of receiving all their funds upfront, schools can instruct the state to send a portion of these funds directly to support job training initiatives. The bill ensures that this direct payment does not count as additional spending under Colorado's constitutional budget limits. This change affects how funding is managed for education and workforce development programs in Colorado.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Information Technology Depreciation Lease Payments

HB 26-1403 is a Colorado bill that stops the state treasurer from transferring money related to the depreciation of information technology assets to the general fund. This means that funds set aside for maintaining and upgrading IT equipment will stay within the specific account meant for these purposes, rather than being moved to other parts of the budget. The bill has been signed into law, so it is now in effect and ensures that money intended for IT maintenance stays dedicated to its original purpose.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Federal Adoption Money Cash Fund Updates

House Bill 26-1376 updates how Colorado manages extra federal money received for child welfare services. It changes the name of a fund and allows the state to use this money more flexibly to support children who might need foster care or related services. This bill affects children in the foster care system and those at risk of entering it, as well as the agencies that provide these services. Since the bill has been signed into law, Colorado can now allocate funds according to the new guidelines to better serve vulnerable children.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Subsidy Limits in Assistance Programs for Children

House Bill 26-1373 sets limits on monthly subsidy payments for children who are part of either the adoption assistance program or the relative guardianship assistance program. These new rules will apply to contracts that start on July 1, 2026, or later. This bill affects families and relatives who care for children through these programs by setting a maximum amount they can receive in monthly subsidies. The bill has been signed into law, meaning these limits will be implemented as planned starting from the specified date.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Repeal Bond Assistance Program Fund Transfer

HB 26-1388 is a Colorado bill that plans to end a program designed to help small businesses by transferring its remaining funds to the state's general fund and then eliminating the program entirely. This program assists smaller companies, especially those historically underutilized, in covering the costs of surety bonds needed for state procurement opportunities. The bill has been signed into law, meaning the program will stop accepting new applications starting December 1, 2027, and its remaining funds will be moved to the general fund by June 30, 2026.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Transfers from Unclaimed Property Trust Fund

HB 26-1401 is a Colorado state bill that requires $75 million to be transferred from an unclaimed property trust fund to the general fund and housing development grants by June 30, 2026. This transfer will also end future transfers to the adult dental fund starting July 1, 2026. Additionally, it allocates a specific amount of money for health care policy and financing from the general fund instead of the adult dental fund for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The bill has been signed into law, meaning these financial transfers will take place as scheduled.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Health Disparities & Community Grant Evaluation

HB 26-1390 is a Colorado bill that changes how the state evaluates its health disparities and community grant program. Instead of having an outside organization assess the effectiveness of these grants, which aim to reduce health inequalities, the Department of Public Health and Environment will now handle this evaluation internally. This change affects how the state monitors and improves programs designed to help communities with significant health issues. Since the bill has been signed into law, it is now official policy and the department must start evaluating the program according to these new guidelines.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Maximum Reserve Requirement for Certain Cash Funds

HB 26-1393 is a Colorado bill that changes how certain funds, specifically those for public school construction and health facility construction, are managed. Instead of having an annual limit on the amount they can keep in reserve, these funds will only need to reduce their reserves if they exceed a maximum level for three years in a row. The governor has signed this bill into law, meaning it is now official state policy. This affects how money is handled and potentially saved in these construction funds over multiple years.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Repeal Behavioral Health Resources

HB 26-1378, a Colorado bill that has been signed into law,撤销了几项旨在支持农村和农业社区心理健康服务、帮助行为健康提供者成为安全网提供者的项目，以及两项关于药物滥用治疗和康复支持的补助金计划。该法案还将在2026年将“高风险家庭现金基金”的剩余资金转移到一般基金中，并减少对教育部门相关项目的拨款。这项法律影响到需要心理健康服务、药物滥用治疗及相关支持的所有农村和农业社区居民，以及依赖这些项目和资金的行为健康提供者和服务机构。

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Fix Incorrect Citation Judicial Stabilization Fund

House Bill 26-1379, which has been signed into law, corrects a mistake in Colorado’s statutes about where certain bond forfeiture money should be deposited. Instead of going to one fund, the money was supposed to go to the judicial stabilization cash fund, and this bill fixes that error. This affects how courts handle financial penalties related to bonds. Since it is signed, the correction will now be implemented according to the law.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Changes to Broadband Infrastructure Cash Fund

House Bill 26-1348 changes how money from the Broadband Infrastructure Cash Fund can be used. It now allows three correctional facilities in Colorado—the Trinidad Correctional Facility, Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility, and Arrowhead Correctional Facility—to receive funding from this cash fund to improve their broadband infrastructure. The bill also extends the life of the fund until July 1, 2028. Since the bill has been signed, these changes are now law and affect how funds are distributed to support better internet access in these specific prisons.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Colorado National Guard Tuition Waiver Funding

HB 26-1386 changes how Colorado pays for tuition waivers for members of the National Guard. Instead of the state covering all costs directly, colleges and universities will now cover any remaining tuition after scholarships or financial aid are applied, and then the state will reimburse these institutions for half of what they pay. This means that both the state and the schools share the cost of supporting National Guard members who want to go to college in Colorado. The bill has been signed into law, so it is now official policy.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Reduce Appropriation Out-of-School Time Grant Program

HB 26-1355, which has been signed into law, changes how Colorado funds its out-of-school time program grant. Instead of being required by law to provide money for this program in the 2026-27 fiscal year, the state legislature now has the choice whether or not to fund it. This affects programs that support activities like after-school clubs and tutoring for kids when they're not in school. Since the bill is signed, it means these programs won't automatically get funding next year but will depend on decisions made by lawmakers.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Severance Tax Fund Expenditures

House Bill 26-1387, which has been signed into law, allows for money from Colorado's severance tax fund to be transferred to a new species conservation trust fund. Starting in 2027, the state treasurer will annually transfer up to $14.2 million or any leftover funds from the severance tax revenue that aren't needed for other programs, whichever is less, to this conservation fund. This bill affects how money from oil and gas taxes is used and supports wildlife conservation efforts in Colorado. Since it has been signed, the law is now in effect and being implemented by state officials.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Appropriations to Legacy School Food Programs

HB 26-1350, a Colorado bill that has been signed into law, changes how the state handles funding for various school food programs. It makes it optional for the government to provide specific amounts of money for programs like the summer EBT program and the start smart nutrition program, instead allowing these funds to come from a different source called the healthy school meals for all program cash fund if needed. This bill also deals with how leftover funds are managed and transferred between accounts. Overall, it gives more flexibility in funding decisions while ensuring that essential programs like local school food purchasing can still be supported.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Appropriations to Auraria Higher Education Center

HB 26-1372 is a bill that extends existing requirements for how money appropriated by the state to the Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) must be used. These rules ensure that funds are spent according to agreements made between AHEC and its member institutions, and they will now apply until July 1, 2027, instead of ending in 2026 as previously planned. The bill has been signed into law, meaning these requirements are now legally binding for another year. This affects the operations funding for higher education at Auraria and ensures continued financial stability and adherence to agreements among its institutions.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Repeal Local Accountability System

HB 26-1356, which has been signed into law, removes a local accountability system that was used alongside the state’s education accountability measures. This system included a grant program aimed at supporting schools. The bill affects school districts and educational funding across Colorado. Since it is now signed, the local accountability system and its associated grants are no longer in effect.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Governor Roy Romer Memorial Highway

House Joint Resolution 26-1026, which has been signed into law, designates a section of highway in Colorado as the Governor Roy Romer Memorial Highway. This resolution honors former Governor Roy Romer by naming part of a state road after him. The specific details about which stretch of road this applies to are not provided here, but it will likely be decided by local or state transportation authorities. Since the bill has been signed, it is now official and the highway designation can proceed as planned.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

COVID Increased Medicaid Match to General Fund

House Bill 26-1367 allows Colorado to keep extra federal money it received during the COVID-19 pandemic for Medicaid services. This extra funding, which is more than the usual amount from the federal government, will help cover costs for healthcare provided through Medicaid. Once all the bills and payments related to this extra funding are settled, the state will no longer be able to keep this additional money. The bill has been signed into law, meaning Colorado can now retain this extra funding until the process is completed.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Processes to Determine State Budget Requests

HB 26-1408 is a Colorado bill that requires state agencies to submit their base budgets for the upcoming fiscal year by September 1st each year, starting in 2026. This includes all departments and institutions that receive funding from the state budget. The bill also mandates that the Office of State Planning and Budgeting provide detailed information on common policies to various branches of government before they submit their November budget requests. Since it has been signed into law, state agencies will now need to follow these new procedures for preparing and submitting their budgets.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Reduce Academic Accelerator Grant Program Appropriation

HB 26-1358 reduces funding for a Colorado program that provides grants to help students advance more quickly through school. This bill affects students who might benefit from academic acceleration and the schools or programs supporting them. Since it has been signed, the reduction in funding is now official, meaning there will be less money available for these accelerated learning opportunities.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Reducing Frequency of Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act Independent Evaluations

HB 26-1352, also known as the Reducing Frequency of Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act Independent Evaluations, changes how often independent evaluations are required for the READ Act funding from annually to every two years. Schools will still need to report student data related to the READ Act yearly to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), but now CDE must also produce an annual summary report with its insights on program improvements. The bill reduces state funding for external evaluation in the 2026-27 fiscal year. Since it has been signed, this bill is now law and will affect how schools and the state handle literacy programs and evaluations moving forward.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Multiple Employer Health Trust Funding

HB 26-1397, a Colorado bill that was recently signed into law, changes how the state funds health benefits for firefighters and police officers. Originally, the bill would have required the state to provide money to help cover costs related to these benefits in future years, but it now cancels those planned payments starting in 2026. This affects local employers who contribute to a trust fund supporting volunteer and part-time firefighters as well as peace officer health screenings. Since the bill has been signed, these scheduled state contributions will no longer occur, shifting more financial responsibility back onto participating employers.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Transfer to Capital Construction Fund

House Bill 26-1402 is a Colorado state law that was recently signed into effect. It requires the state treasurer to transfer specific amounts of money from various funds to the capital construction fund and an information technology account within it on July 1, 2026. The transfers include $131 million from the general fund and smaller amounts from other funds, totaling over $14 million, which will be used for capital projects and IT upgrades, particularly for the Colorado State Patrol. Since the bill has been signed, these financial moves are set to happen as planned unless changed by future legislation.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Public Defender & Prosecutor Behavioral Health Program

HB 26-1385 changes how funds are allocated for a behavioral health support program, ensuring that all money goes to the Office of the State Public Defender instead of being split with prosecutors. This bill affects public defenders and individuals who rely on their services by providing more resources specifically for them. Since it has been signed into law, this means the full funding will now be available to help public defenders support clients with behavioral health needs starting in fiscal year 2026-27.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House

Affordable Housing Financing Fund

HB 26-1360, known as the Affordable Housing Financing Fund bill, directs Colorado's state treasurer to transfer $130 million from an affordable housing fund to the general fund in June 2026. This bill also adjusts how remaining funds are allocated for specific housing programs and ensures that administrative costs for these programs are covered. The bill has been signed into law, meaning this financial reallocation will take place as planned unless further legislative action changes it. This affects funding available for affordable housing initiatives in Colorado starting from the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Last action: 2026-04-02 · House