Senate Invokes Cloture on John Thomas Shepherd for Arkansas District Judge
The US Senate voted 50-44 (with 6 not voting) to invoke cloture on the nomination of John Thomas Shepherd to serve as a United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas. Cloture invocation limits debate and allows the Senate to proceed to a final confirmation vote on the nomination. This procedural step advances the judicial nomination toward confirmation.
Northwestel Inc. Tariff Approvals - Tuktoyaktuk Reclassification
The CRTC approved Northwestel Inc. tariff applications (TN 1271 and TN 1272) reclassifying Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories from a Type C to Type B community, and from Type Z to Type Y under the General Tariff. The reclassification reflects the community now being served by fibre transport instead of microwave radio links. The Commission received no interventions. Revised tariff pages must be issued within 10 calendar days.
CPAC Wholesale Rate Increase From $0.13 to $0.16 Approved
The CRTC approved Cable Public Affairs Channel Inc. (CPAC) application to increase the mandatory per subscriber monthly wholesale rate from $0.13 to $0.16. This $0.03 increase affects all broadcasting distribution undertakings (BDUs) across Canada. The decision was issued on 13 April 2026.
Enhances Telecom Customer Notification Requirements Under Wireless and Internet Codes
The CRTC has issued Regulatory Policy CRTC 2026-67, amending the Wireless Code and Internet Code with three new customer notification requirements: (1) end-of-contract notifications at least 90 days before term expiration, (2) notifications before time-limited discounts or promotions expire, and (3) notifications when international roaming data usage reaches $50. These amendments implement recent changes to the Telecommunications Act that came into force on 30 October 2025. The new protections take effect on 13 April 2027.
EU Official Journal L-Series: Nine Legislative Acts on Agriculture, Employment, Transport
The EU Official Journal L-Series dated 13 April 2026 published nine legislative acts covering agriculture, employment, and transportation sectors. Key acts include Commission Delegated Regulation 2026/135 amending pet animal entry rules, Commission Implementing Regulation 2026/853 updating third-country entries for poultry and poultry products imports, two European Globalisation Adjustment Fund decisions for Austria and Belgium, and UN Regulations on vehicle braking. The acts have been published and are in effect.
President Costa to Visit United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar
European Council President António Costa will travel to the Gulf region from 14 to 15 April 2026 to meet with leaders of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. The visit will focus on discussions regarding Iran, regional security, and EU-Gulf diplomatic cooperation. President Costa will emphasize EU solidarity and support for diplomatic de-escalation efforts.
Provisional Agreement on Steel Safeguard Regulation to Address Global Overcapacity
The Council presidency and European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on a regulation to protect the EU steel sector from global overcapacity. The regulation replaces current safeguard measures expiring 30 June 2026, introducing a revised tariff-rate quota (TRQ) system that reduces import quotas by approximately 47% (from 18.3 million tonnes annually) and raises out-of-quota duties to 50%. The agreement also introduces a 'melt and pour' requirement to prevent circumvention.
S. 1809 Drone Espionage Act Cost Estimate
The Congressional Budget Office issued a cost estimate for S. 1809, the Drone Espionage Act, as reported by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on February 9, 2026. The estimate found that implementing the bill would have no significant effect on the federal budget. The bill would prohibit the collection of intelligence, information, or data on behalf of or for the benefit of a foreign adversary using unmanned aircraft systems.
H.R. 4646, Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 Cost Estimate
CBO published a cost estimate for H.R. 4646, the Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025, as ordered reported by the House Committee on Financial Services on December 17, 2025. The estimate provides CBO's assessment of the bill's budgetary impact. The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress and addresses whistleblower protections.
S. 861 Disaster Assistance Simplification Act Cost Estimate
The Congressional Budget Office has issued a cost estimate for S. 861, the Disaster Assistance Simplification Act, as passed by the Senate on December 16, 2025. CBO estimates the legislation would cost $25 million over the 2026-2031 period. The estimate is provided for congressional consideration of the bill's budgetary impact.
H.R. 5778, Improving SBA Engagement on Employee Ownership Act Cost Estimate
The Congressional Budget Office published a cost estimate for H.R. 5778, the Improving SBA Engagement on Employee Ownership Act, as reported by the House Committee on Small Business on December 17, 2025. The estimate determines the legislation would have no cost impact to the federal government. The bill focuses on improving the Small Business Administration's engagement with employee ownership initiatives.
H.R. 6502 Cost Estimate - Zero Deficit Impact
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has issued a cost estimate for H.R. 6502, the College Financial Aid Clarity Act of 2025, as reported by the House Committee on Education and Workforce on January 21, 2026. The CBO estimates that implementing this legislation would have no significant effect on the federal deficit. The bill is intended to provide greater clarity regarding college financial aid.
H.R. 4642 Fiscal Contingency Preparedness Act of 2026 Cost Estimate
The Congressional Budget Office issued a cost estimate for H.R. 4642, the Fiscal Contingency Preparedness Act of 2026, as ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on March 18, 2026. The 165.31 KB estimate provides CBO's assessment of the bill's budgetary impact. The bill text is available through Congress.gov for the 119th Congress.
S. 815 Rick Boucher Amphitheater Designation Bill, Blue Ridge Music Center, Virginia
The Congressional Budget Office has published a cost estimate for S. 815, a bill to designate the outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, Virginia, as the 'Rick Boucher Amphitheater.' The bill was ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on March 4, 2026. This is a ceremonial naming bill with no substantive regulatory requirements or compliance obligations.
S. 1135 Bonneville Shoreline Trail Feasibility Study Cost Estimate
The Congressional Budget Office published a cost estimate for S. 1135, a bill directing the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study on designating the Bonneville Shoreline Trail under the National Trails System Act. The bill was ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on March 4, 2026.
CBO Plans Open Source Tools, Code for Budget Analysis Transparency
The Congressional Budget Office announced plans to enhance transparency by publishing modeling tools, source code, and technical documentation in 2026. The initiative covers methods used for budget and economic analyses across multiple topic areas. No compliance obligations are created by this announcement.
H.R. 1276 Removes Land Restrictions Paducah Kentucky Cost Estimate
The CBO published a cost estimate for H.R. 1276, a bill to remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. The estimate was ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on March 4, 2026. CBO estimates the legislation would have no significant effect on the federal budget, with revenues of less than $500,000.
Quarterly Filer Report Due Wednesday, April 15
The Federal Election Commission reminds quarterly filers that campaign finance reports are due Wednesday, April 15, covering activity from the close of books of their last report through March 31. FEC staff in the Reports Analysis Division and Electronic Filing Office will be available until 8:00 p.m. ET on April 15 to answer filing questions.
Emergency Revocation of Dinas Powys Flying Restrictions
The UK government has revoked emergency flying restrictions that were in place at Dinas Powys. This statutory instrument removes the temporary airspace restrictions that had been imposed, restoring normal flying operations at the affected location. The revocation takes effect upon the instrument's date of operation.
Maximum Liquid Fuel Prices at Fuel Stations Announcement
The Minister of Energy of Poland issued an official announcement (Obwieszczenie) on April 13, 2026, establishing maximum prices for liquid fuels at fuel stations. This price control measure applies to all liquid fuel retail operations within Polish territory. The announcement was published in Monitor Polski 2026, position 372.
Establishes September 19 as Occupational Safety and Health Service Day
The Sejm of the Republic of Poland adopted Resolution No. 373 on March 27, 2026, establishing September 19 as Occupational Safety and Health Service Day (Dzien Sluzby Bezpieczenstwa i Higieny Pracy). The resolution is ceremonial in nature, commemorating occupational safety and health services. No compliance obligations, penalties, or regulatory requirements are imposed on any entities.
Radioactive Waste and Spent Nuclear Fuel Management Report 2022-23
The Polish Minister of Energy published an official announcement on April 13, 2026, disclosing the implementation report for the National Radioactive Waste and Spent Nuclear Fuel Management Plan covering the 2022-2023 period. The report details progress on managing radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel in Poland. No new regulatory obligations are imposed by this announcement.
Sejm Resolution Commemorating 370th Anniversary Lviv Vows
The Sejm of the Republic of Poland adopted a resolution commemorating the 370th anniversary of the Lviv Vows made by King Jan II Kazimierz. The resolution was published in Monitor Polski on April 13, 2026, at position 375. This is a ceremonial commemorative document carrying no regulatory obligations or compliance requirements.
Visa Platinum Cosponsor, National Small Business Week 2026
The SBA announced Visa as Platinum Cosponsor for National Small Business Week 2026. Events run May 3-9, including a Virtual Summit, National Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C., and regional events in Michigan, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia. The announcement highlights SBA programs and Visa's support for small business resources.
Regulation Amending Excise Tax Rates on Certain Motor Fuels
The Minister of Finance and Economy issued Regulation No. 506 amending the regulation on reduced excise tax rates for certain motor fuels. The amendment takes effect upon publication in the Polish Official Journal (Dziennik Ustaw). Fuel industry participants including importers, distributors, and end-users are directly affected by the revised tax rate structure.
Announcement of Uniform Text of State Aid for Child-Rearing Act
The Marshal of the Sejm of Poland published a consolidated (uniform) text of the Act on State Aid for Child-Rearing (Dziennik Ustaw 2026 r. poz. 508) on April 13, 2026. This announcement makes available the updated version of the legislation following amendments to the original family support benefit law. The consolidated text does not itself create new legal obligations but reflects the current state of the law.
CEIDG Amendment Act - Business Activity Register and Business Information Point
Poland has enacted the CEIDG Amendment Act (Dziennik Ustaw 2026, poz. 507), signed March 13, 2026 and published April 13, 2026. The amendment modifies the Central Register of Business Activity (CEIDG) and Business Information Point legislation along with several other statutes. The act affects entrepreneurs conducting business activity in Poland, introducing changes to business registration procedures and information management requirements.
Pension Law Consolidated Text for Uniformed Services Personnel
The Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland has announced the consolidated text of the Law on Pension Provisions for Uniformed Services Personnel. The consolidated text covers 13 uniformed services including Police, Internal Security Agency, Foreign Intelligence Agency, Military Counter-Intelligence, Military Intelligence, Central Anticorruption Bureau, Border Guard, Marshal's Guard, State Protection Service, State Fire Service, Customs and Tax Service, and Prison Service, as well as their family members. This announcement reflects all amendments incorporated into the original legislation through April 2026.
Most Recipients Keep Federally Funded Inventions, Face Reporting Challenges
The GAO found that funding recipients retained ownership of federally funded inventions in about 79% of cases from FY2020-2024, with the most common reason for declining being low commercial potential. Recipients reported challenges including inconsistent requirements across agencies, time-consuming annual reporting, and delays with deadline extension requests. NIST published an optional sample form in March 2026 to improve disclosure consistency.
Federal Agencies Doubled AI Use, Lack Systematic Lessons Learned
GAO found federal agencies more than doubled their AI use from 2023 to 2024, employing various acquisition approaches including agency-directed and vendor-driven methods. The report examined four agencies (GSA, DOD, DHS, VA) and found they were not systematically collecting lessons learned from AI acquisitions, despite OMB guidance directing agencies to share such knowledge through a GSA web repository.
Bulk Waste Collection, Grand Cayman, Begins 4th May
The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) announces the Annual Bulk Waste Collection service for Grand Cayman beginning 4 May 2026, with collection scheduled over four weeks across West Bay, George Town, Bodden Town, and North Side/East End. Sister Islands collection is scheduled for the week of 25-29 May 2026. The DEH warns that illegal dumping carries penalties of 6 months imprisonment and a minimum fine of $500.
EPA Proposes Coal Combustion Residuals Disposal Rule Revisions
The EPA is proposing several revisions to the existing federal Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) regulations, including exempting CCR dewatering structures and modifying legacy CCR surface impoundment and CCR management unit provisions. The Agency is also proposing a new compliance pathway allowing site-specific considerations for groundwater monitoring points, cleanup levels, closure requirements, and closure timeframes, as well as CCR extraction for beneficial use during post-closure care. Comments are due June 12, 2026.
CMA Invites Comments on Paramount Warner Bros Discovery Merger Inquiry
The CMA has launched an invitation to comment on the anticipated acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation. This pre-investigation consultation seeks initial views from interested parties on potential competition impacts in the UK market before a formal phase 1 investigation begins. Written representations on competition issues must be submitted by 27 April 2026.
Eurogroup President Pierrakakis Attends IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings
Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis traveled to Washington, DC to attend the IMF and World Bank Group Spring Meetings. As President of the Eurogroup, Minister Pierrakakis participated in the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting and engaged in bilateral meetings and public engagements to highlight the European economic and financial policy agenda. The Spring Meetings provided an opportunity for Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss global economic developments with IMF and World Bank leadership.
Federal Financial Relations - General Purpose Financial Assistance 2025-26 Payment No. 10 Determination 2026
The Australian Treasury registered Federal Financial Relations (General Purpose Financial Assistance—2025-26 Payment No. 10) Determination 2026 on 13 April 2026. The instrument determines general purpose financial assistance payments to states and territories under the Federal Financial Relations Act 2009. This is a routine administrative determination for scheduled 2025-26 fiscal payments.
Aged Care Rules 2025
The Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has promulgated the Aged Care Rules 2025 as a Federal Legislative Instrument under the Aged Care Act 2024. The rules establish comprehensive regulatory requirements for aged care service providers, including definitions, accommodation bond and charge provisions, approved needs assessor requirements, and restrictive practices frameworks. The instrument applies to all approved aged care providers operating under the Act.
Official State Gazette Contents List - 13 April 2026
The Spanish Official Gazette (BOE) published its daily contents list for 13 April 2026 (Issue No. 90). The listing includes sections on government appointments and personnel (Sections II.A and II.B), other administrative dispositions (Section III), administration of justice (Section IV), and public sector contracting announcements (Section V.A). Additional departments represented include Banco de España, various autonomous communities, and multiple ministries.
Health Disparities Grant Evaluation, Eliminate Third-Party Requirement
Colorado HB26-1390 proposes to eliminate the third-party evaluation requirement for the health disparities and community grant program. Instead, the bill would require the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to evaluate program effectiveness directly. The bill is sponsored by Representatives Kyle Brown and Emily Sirota, along with Senators Judy Amabile and Barbara Kirkmeyer.
Motorcycle Operator Safety Training Fund Becomes Annual Appropriation
Colorado HB26-1394 proposes converting the motorcycle operator safety training fund from a continuously appropriated cash fund to one requiring annual appropriation by the General Assembly. The bill affects expenditures by the Office of the Chief of the State Patrol in the Department of Public Safety. The Joint Budget Committee is the sponsor committee.
HB26-1391 Extends School Drinking Water Fund Through 2028-29 and Adds High Schools
Colorado HB26-1391 extends the school and child care clean drinking water fund through June 30, 2029, amending HB22-1358. The bill adds high schools (grades 9-12) to the scope of recipients eligible for grants and subjects them to the same drinking water lead testing requirements. It also prohibits the Department of Public Health and Environment from issuing or renewing child care center licenses unless the centers comply with lead testing requirements.
Colorado Cash Funds Move to Three-Year Reserve Limits
Colorado HB26-1393 proposes exempting the public school construction and inspection cash fund and health facility construction and inspection cash fund from annual maximum reserve limitations. Under existing law, cash funds must reduce fees when uncommitted reserves exceed maximums at fiscal year-end. The bill would instead trigger fee reduction requirements only if reserves exceed the maximum for 3 consecutive fiscal years.
HB26-1387 - Severance Tax Fund Expenditures
Colorado HB26-1387 allows the Colorado Water Conservation Board to direct the state treasurer to transfer money from the severance tax perpetual base fund to the species conservation trust fund. Beginning June 30, 2027, the bill requires an annual transfer of the lesser of $14.2 million or the difference between projected severance tax revenue and appropriations for certain programs from the operational fund to the general fund. The Joint Budget Committee oversees implementation.
HB26-1381 Eliminates $400K Judicial Cash Fund Balance Requirement
Colorado House Bill 26-1381, introduced in the 2026 Regular Session, would eliminate the requirement that the Commission on Judicial Discipline Special Cash Fund begin each fiscal year with a balance of at least $400,000. The bill would transfer $400,000 from the special cash fund to the state's general fund. Prime sponsors include Representatives Kyle Brown and Emily Sirota and Senators Judy Amabile and Jeff Bridges.
HB26-1385 Public Defender & Prosecutor Behavioral Health Program Funding
Colorado HB26-1385 proposes redirecting 100% of funding for the public defender and prosecutor behavioral health support program to the office of the state public defender for state fiscal year 2026-27. The bill alters the existing allocation split that previously divided funds between both offices. The Joint Budget Committee is responsible for this funding reallocation.
HB26-1389 Eliminates Annual Appropriation Requirement for Comprehensive Human Sexuality Education Grant Program
Colorado House Bill HB26-1389 would eliminate the requirement that the General Assembly annually appropriate money to the Department of Public Health and Environment for the comprehensive human sexuality education grant program. The bill is sponsored by Representatives Kyle Brown and Emily Sirota and Senators Judy Amabile and Barbara Kirkmeyer. It is currently under consideration in the House Appropriations Committee.
HB26-1388 Repeals Bond Assistance Program for Small Businesses in State Procurement
Colorado HB26-1388 proposes to repeal the bond assistance program administered by the Department of Personnel, which helps historically underutilized small businesses offset surety bond costs for state procurement opportunities. The bill would transfer the bond assistance program cash fund balance to the general fund on June 30, 2026, and fully repeal the program effective December 1, 2027. The bill is currently introduced and under consideration in the Colorado General Assembly.
HB26-1384 Direct Transfers for CDLE School-to-Work Programs
Colorado HB26-1384 proposes clarifying that direct transfers from the state public school fund to the Department of Labor and Employment for school-to-work alliance program costs are excluded from state fiscal year spending calculations under section 20 of article X of the state constitution (Colorado's TABOR fiscal provisions). The bill would allow school districts to direct payments to CDLE for school-to-work alliance programs through written instruction to the state board of education.
FISA Amendments Act Extension Through October 20, 2027
H.R. 8035 proposes to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027. The bill, introduced March 24, 2026, extends the repeal date of Title VII surveillance authorities and related transition procedures. The amendments would take effect on the earlier of the enactment date or April 19, 2026.
H.R. 6387 FIRE Act - Air Quality Monitoring Wildfire Risk Amendments
H.R. 6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act, proposes amendments to Section 319(b) of the Clean Air Act to revise regulations on air quality monitoring data handling during exceptional events or prescribed fire actions to mitigate wildfire risk. The bill would expand the definition of 'exceptional event' to include human-caused activities intended to mirror natural events or unlikely to recur, while excluding air pollution from source noncompliance. It would also create a definition for 'action to mitigate wildfire risk' encompassing prescribed fires undertaken per state-approved practices.
H.R. 6398 - RED Tape Act (Clean Air Act Section 309 Amendment)
H.R. 6398, the RED Tape Act, passed the House and would amend Section 309 of the Clean Air Act to narrow EPA's environmental review and comment requirements for proposed legislation. The bill removes from EPA review: proposed legislation, newly authorized federal construction projects, major Federal agency actions, and proposed regulations by any federal department or agency. The bill awaits Senate consideration.
H.R. 6409 FENCES Act - Clean Air Act Amendment on Foreign Emissions
H.R. 6409, the FENCES Act, proposes to amend Section 179B of the Clean Air Act to clarify that emissions emanating from outside the United States qualify for nonattainment relief regardless of whether they result from human activity. The bill adds Section 179C to prohibit sanctions and fees under Sections 179 or 185 for Severe, Extreme, or Serious nonattainment areas if states demonstrate air quality deficiencies were caused by foreign emissions, exceptional events, or mobile source emissions. States would need to satisfy the EPA Administrator that areas would achieve attainment absent foreign emissions.
Expressing Support for Tax Policies Supporting Working Families
This House resolution expresses support for the Working Families Tax Cuts (Public Law 119-21), celebrating its impact on American taxpayers. The resolution highlights tax relief measures including the no-tax-on-tips provision ($32 billion relief), no-tax-on-overtime ($90 billion cut), increased standard deduction ($205 billion), expanded child tax credit ($2,200 per child), and various other provisions affecting working families making under $400,000 annually.
HB26-1376 Federal Adoption Money Cash Fund Updates
Colorado HB26-1376 proposes renaming the excess federal Title IV-E reimbursements cash fund and updating permissible uses to align with current federal requirements. The Joint Budget Committee bill would authorize state use of federal funding savings for a broader range of child welfare services, including supports for positive permanency outcomes for children or youth at risk of entering or reentering foster care.
Subsidy Limits in Assistance Programs for Children HB26-1373
Colorado HB26-1373 proposes reducing monthly subsidy payment reimbursement percentages for child welfare services provider contracts. The bill specifies new limits for the adoption assistance program and relative guardianship assistance program applicable to contracts taking effect July 1, 2026 or later. The Joint Budget Committee is sponsoring the bill, which also reduces an existing appropriation.
HB26-1375 Proposes Repeal of County Human Services Funding Model
Colorado House Bill 26-1375 proposes to repeal the county administration of public and medical assistance programs funding model. Under current law, the Department of Human Services was required to contract with an outside entity to develop and annually update a funding model determining county administration costs. The bill would eliminate this funding model requirement and the associated annual reporting to the Joint Budget Committee, Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, and county departments.
HB26-1386 Colorado National Guard Tuition Waiver Funding Mechanism
Colorado House Bill HB26-1386 would restructure the funding for the Colorado National Guard tuition waiver program. Currently, the state funds all tuition waiver costs from the Colorado National Guard tuition fund. Under the bill, designated institutions of higher education would be required to waive the remaining tuition balance after accounting for private, state, or federal financial assistance. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs would reimburse institutions for 50% of the waived tuition costs, with the General Assembly appropriating funds to cover these reimbursements.
Creates Colorado Disability Funding Authority, Adjusts Appropriations
Colorado HB26-1382 proposes creating the Colorado Disability Funding Authority as a special purpose authority governed by a 13-member governor-appointed board. The bill relocates the disability support fund in statute, requires a $21 million transfer from the fund to the general fund by June 30, 2026, and issues a $523,343 warrant to the authority by October 1, 2026. The existing disability funding committee is repealed July 1, 2027, with its grantmaking responsibilities transferred to the new authority on that date.
Colorado Bill Would Repeal Employment Support Job Retention Program
Colorado Bill Would Repeal Employment Support Job Retention Program
HB26-1369 Repeals Online Platform Contracting Requirement for Higher Education Public Benefits
Colorado House Bill HB26-1369 would repeal the requirement for the Department of Higher Education to contract for an online platform used by higher education institutions to assist students in accessing public benefits. The bill is sponsored by Representatives Kyle Brown and Rick Taggart and Senator Judy Amabile. The bill is currently under consideration in the House Appropriations Committee.
Fix Incorrect Citation Judicial Stabilization Fund
Colorado House Bill HB26-1379 proposes to correct a statutory citation related to bond forfeiture money deposited in the judicial stabilization cash fund. The bill, sponsored by Representatives Kyle Brown and Rick Taggart along with Senators Jeff Bridges and Barbara Kirkmeyer, is being considered by the Joint Budget Committee. The amendment represents a technical correction to ensure accurate statutory referencing rather than substantive policy change.
HB26-1377: Clarifying Fund Transfers for Managed Care Entities Under TABOR
Colorado House Bill 26-1377 proposes to clarify the treatment of funds transferred from the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing through managed care entities to the Department of Human Services for mental health transitional living homes. Currently, the Office of the State Controller counts these pass-through payments as state fiscal year spending under TABOR. The bill would exclude such funds received by CDHS from inclusion in TABOR spending calculations.