Colorado School Finance Mid-Year Adjustments for 2025-26 Budget

Colorado HB26-1174 adjusts the 2025-26 school budget by reducing state funding by over $103 million due to lower-than-anticipated pupil counts and higher local shares. The bill clarifies existing school finance formulas for the upcoming budget year.

Colorado Bill HB26-1173 Funds Capital Construction IT Projects

Colorado Bill HB26-1173 appropriates funds for capital construction information technology projects for the 2026 regular session. The bill has passed and is awaiting finalization.

Colorado Bill Modifies Controller Allowance for Expenditures Exceeding Appropriations

Colorado HB26-1178 modifies the conditions under which the state controller can allow expenditures exceeding appropriations. The bill expands the criteria to include lapses in federal appropriations and adjusts the process for releasing spending restrictions when supplemental appropriations are enacted.

Colorado General Fund Transfer to IT Capital Account

The Colorado Legislature has approved HB26-1179, authorizing a transfer of $3,646,420 from the general fund to the information technology capital account. This transfer is designated for state fiscal year 2025-26.

Colorado HB26-1176: Modifies Fourth-Year Innovation Pilot Program

Colorado HB26-1176 modifies the fourth-year innovation pilot program by discontinuing appropriations for the 2025-26 school year and adjusting commencement deadlines for eligible graduates. The bill also repeals the requirement for a final evaluation report.

Colorado HB26-1170: Supplemental Appropriation to Department of Transportation

Colorado HB26-1170 enacts a supplemental appropriation to the state's Department of Transportation. The bill passed the legislature and was signed into law, providing additional funds for the department's operations.

Colorado HB26-1171: Treasury Supplemental Appropriation Bill

Colorado HB26-1171 enacts a supplemental appropriation to the department of the treasury for the 2026 regular session. The bill has passed both houses and is awaiting final action.

Colorado Bill HB26-1175: State Education Fund Spending for Education and Teacher Programs

Colorado bill HB26-1175 proposes changes to the State Education Fund. It would discontinue annual transfers to specific cash funds and instead allow direct appropriations for the Colorado Teacher of the Year program and require significant funding for the Colorado READ Act. The bill aims to streamline funding for key educational initiatives.

Colorado HB26-1172: Capital Construction Funding and Appropriations

Colorado HB26-1172 appropriates supplemental funding for capital construction projects. The bill has passed the legislature and is awaiting final action. It concerns state revenue and budget matters.

Colorado Bill HB26-1142: Child Advocacy Center Definition and Civil Immunity

Colorado Bill HB26-1142 proposes to amend the definition of "child advocacy center" and establish civil immunity for its board members, staff, and volunteers acting in good faith. It also permits certain entities to share information relevant to child maltreatment cases.