Colorado Legislative Events

HB1401 signed, transfers unclaimed property trust funds

HB1401 signed, transfers unclaimed property trust funds

Transfer to Capital Construction Fund

Colorado Governor signed HB1402 into law, authorizing the transfer of money to the state's Capital Construction Fund. The bill was sponsored by a bipartisan group of legislators and assigned to the Appropriations Committee. This is an intra-government budget action affecting state fund management.

Preventing IT Depreciation Payment Transfers to General Fund

Colorado Governor signed HB1403 into law on April 2, 2026. The bill prevents the transfer of unexpended information technology annual depreciation-lease equivalent payments to the state general fund. This legislation affects state agencies managing IT procurement and depreciation budgets.

Transfer Tobacco Education Fund to Preschool Program Fund

Colorado Governor signed HB1404 into law, transferring funds from the Tobacco Education Programs Fund to the Preschool Programs Cash Fund. The bill modifies state education appropriations and affects how tobacco settlement funds are allocated between health education and early childhood programs.

Cash Fund Transfers to General Fund

Colorado Governor signed HB1405 into law, authorizing transfers of money from certain cash funds to the state's general fund. The bill was passed during the 2026 Regular Session with bipartisan sponsorship. This legislation affects state budget management and fund allocation.

Capital Construction Funding Repeal

Colorado Governor signed HB1406 into law on April 2, 2026, repealing certain capital construction funding provisions and reducing an appropriation. The bill was sponsored by a bipartisan group of legislators including Representatives Sirota and Taggart and Senators Amabile and Kirkmeyer. This is a state fiscal policy change affecting Colorado government construction funding mechanisms.

State Money Used to Refinance American Rescue Plan Money

Colorado Governor signed HB1407, a bill addressing state money used to refinance American Rescue Plan coronavirus state fiscal recovery funds. The legislation transfers unspent state money to the general fund, extends deadlines for use of state money, and reduces appropriations. The bill was sponsored by bipartisan legislators including Representatives Kyle Brown and Emily Sirota and Senators Judith Amabile and Jeff Bridges.

State Budget Request Determination Processes

Colorado HB1408 was signed into law on April 2, 2026, establishing formal processes for determining state budget requests for the upcoming fiscal year. The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the Appropriations Committee. This legislation applies to state-level government budget operations and the legislative appropriations process.

Retail Marijuana Sales Tax Distributions

Colorado HB1409 was signed into law by the Governor, establishing provisions for the distribution of retail marijuana sales tax revenue. The bill concerns fiscal policy regarding how marijuana tax collections are allocated to various funds and local governments. This legislation affects marijuana retailers and state/local government entities involved in tax fund administration.

Legal Notice Publication Requirements for Counties Without Legal Newspapers

Colorado SB061 modifies legal notice publication requirements for counties that lack a qualifying legal newspaper. The bill passed the Senate 35-0 and House 64-0 after adoption of amendments L.001 and L.002. This enables affected counties to utilize alternative methods for meeting statutory legal notice requirements.