Consumer Price Index Calculation Methodology
Summary
Colorado Governor signed HB1364 establishing the methodology for calculating the Consumer Price Index for the 2025 calendar year. The bill was introduced and referred to the House Appropriations Committee on April 2, 2026. This legislation affects fiscal calculations including tax bracket adjustments, public assistance eligibility thresholds, and government contractor compensation.
What changed
Colorado enacted HB1364, establishing the official Consumer Price Index calculation methodology for the 2025 calendar year. The bill was signed into law by the Governor on April 2, 2026, during the 2026 Regular Session. Sponsored by a bipartisan coalition including Representatives Sirota, Taggart, Brown and Senators Bridges, Kirkmeyer, Amabile, the legislation was immediately referred to the House Appropriations Committee.
Government agencies and fiscal administrators should review internal procedures to ensure compliance with the newly codified CPI calculation methodology. The change affects how inflation adjustments are applied to tax brackets, public assistance programs, and government contractor rates. Tax filers and benefit recipients should monitor for subsequent adjustments to their obligations or benefits based on the new calculation standard.
What to do next
- Review HB1364 provisions to understand the updated CPI calculation methodology
- Update fiscal planning and budgeting systems to reflect the 2025 calculation standards
- Monitor for downstream effects on tax bracket adjustments and benefit eligibility thresholds
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Colorado / HB1364 Signed by Governor HB1364 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-02
2025 Consumer Price Index Calculation
Concerning the calculation of the consumer price index for the 2025 calendar year.
Bill Details
State Colorado
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Committee Appropriations
Official Source leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1364
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Sponsors
Emily Sirota (Rep - D) Rick Taggart (Rep - R) Jeff Bridges (Sen - D) Barbara Kirkmeyer (Sen - R) Kyle Brown (Rep - D) Judith Amabile (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-02 H Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations
Committee Referrals
2026-04-02 H Appropriations
Bill Text Versions
1969-12-31 Introduced
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