Temporarily Reduce General Fund Reserve
Summary
Colorado General Assembly passed HB1363, temporarily reducing the state's general fund reserve requirement. The bill was signed by Governor on April 2, 2026, during the 2026 Regular Session, affecting state budget management and fiscal policy.
What changed
HB1363 modifies Colorado's general fund reserve requirements, allowing the state to maintain a lower reserve balance on a temporary basis. This represents a change to state fiscal policy affecting how surplus funds are managed and allocated.
State agencies and local governments receiving state funding should monitor how reduced reserve requirements may impact appropriations and funding stability. The bill is effective immediately upon signing by the Governor.
What to do next
- Review state budget allocations for potential impacts from reduced general fund reserve requirements
- Monitor state agency funding cycles for any changes resulting from modified reserve policy
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Colorado / HB1363 Signed by Governor HB1363 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-02
Temporarily Reduce General Fund Reserve
Concerning a temporary reduction in the general fund reserve.
Bill Details
State Colorado
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Committee Appropriations
Official Source leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1363
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Sponsors
Kyle Brown (Rep - D) Emily Sirota (Rep - D) Judith Amabile (Sen - D) Jeff Bridges (Sen - D) Rick Taggart (Rep - R) Barbara Kirkmeyer (Sen - R)
Action History
2026-04-02 H Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations
Committee Referrals
2026-04-02 H Appropriations
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1969-12-31 Introduced
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