Colorado Union of Taxpayers Opposes 27 Bills and Supports Six in Latest Legislative Session

Bills Supported by Colorado Union of Taxpayers in Legislative Session

HB1014 – Increasing Efficiency Division of Water Resources

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) supports this bill for its positive impact on taxpayers and alignment with fiscal responsibility. Sponsored by Dusty Johnson (R), Meghan Lukens (D), Dylan Roberts (D), and Cleave Simpson (R), the bill is currently in committee.

Read the full bill text here.

HB1069 – Increase Stakeholder Participation

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) supports this bill for its positive impact on taxpayers and alignment with fiscal responsibility. Sponsored by Stephanie Luck (R), the bill is currently in committee.

Read the full bill text here.

HB1074 – Change Confinement Standards Egg-Laying Hens

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) supports this bill for its positive impact on taxpayers and alignment with fiscal responsibility. Sponsored by Ryan Gonzalez (R), Barbara Kirkmeyer (R), Ryan Armagost (R), Carlos Barron (R), Mary Bradfield (R), Brandi Bradley (R), Max Brooks (R), Jarvis Caldwell (R), Ken Degraaf (R), Lori Garcia Sander (R), Tony Hartsook (R), Dusty Johnson (R), Rebecca Keltie (R), Rose Pugliese (R), Chris Richardson (R), Matt Soper (R), Larry Suckla (R), Rick Taggart (R), Ron Weinberg (R), Ty Winter (R), Dan Woog (R), Mark Baisley (R), Scott Bright (R), Marc Catlin (R), Lisa Frizell (R), Larry Liston (R), Paul Lundeen (R), Rod Pelton (R), Byron Pelton (R), Janice Rich (R), Cleave Simpson (R), the bill is currently dead.

Read the full bill text here.

HB1077 – Backflow Prevention Devices Requirements

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) supports this bill for its positive impact on taxpayers and alignment with fiscal responsibility. Sponsored by Sheila Lieder (D), Naquetta Ricks (D), and Dylan Roberts (D), the bill is currently in committee.

Read the full bill text here.

SB029 – Ranch Property Tax Clarifications

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) supports this bill for its positive impact on taxpayers and alignment with fiscal responsibility. Sponsored by Byron Pelton (R), Dylan Roberts (D), Julie McCluskie (D), Cleave Simpson (R), and Matt Martinez (D), the bill is currently dead.

Read the full bill text here.

SB039 – Agricultural Buildings Exempt from Energy Use Requirements

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) supports this bill for its positive impact on taxpayers and alignment with fiscal responsibility. Sponsored by Jeff Bridges (D), Byron Pelton (R), Matt Martinez (D), Janice Marchman (D), Dylan Roberts (D), Cleave Simpson (R), and Karen McCormick (D), the bill is currently in committee.

Read the full bill text here.

Bills Opposed by Colorado Union of Taxpayers in Legislative Session

HB1001 – Enforcement Wage Hour Laws

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. The Leeds School of Business at CU recently released a study showing that wage theft totals $700 million annually in Colorado, affecting one out of every five workers. This bill creates a new division to enforce wage laws and allows local governments to establish additional enforcement offices. CUT argues this bill increases bureaucracy unnecessarily. The bill, supported by Monica Duran (D), Meg Froelich (D), and Jessie Danielson (D), is currently in committee as of 01/30/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

HB1002 – Medical Necessity Determination Insurance Coverage

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. This is a very complex bill that will raise costs across the board and result in increased insurance premiums for Coloradans. It complicates the process of determining medical necessity, reducing efficiency in healthcare services. The bill, supported by Kyle Brown (D), Lindsay Gilchrist (D), and Judith Amabile (D), is currently in committee as of 02/03/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

HB1004 – No Pricing Coordination Between Landlords

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. There is already an extensive body of federal and state anti-trust and unfair business practices law. The most troubling aspect of this bill is Section 2, b, I, which prohibits landlords from engaging consultants to survey and report competitive rental rates. CUT argues that this is no different than retailers or consumers using published data on product prices. The bill, supported by Javier Mabrey (D) and Steven Woodrow (D), is currently in committee as of 02/20/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

HB1006 – School District Solar Garden Lease Term

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. School districts should focus on education rather than property management. This bill diminishes the motivation to improve the public education system and confuses the purpose of school districts by involving them in solar energy projects. The bill, supported by Tony Hartsook (R), Meghan Lukens (D), and Jeff Bridges (D), is currently in committee as of 02/03/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

HB1008 – Complementary Behavioral Health Services in Jails

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. CUT is concerned that there is no sunset clause and that “complementary services” is undefined, leaving room for unnecessary expansion of services. They argue that staff education should occur during regular meetings, with management trained once. The bill, supported by Mary Bradfield (R), Regina English (D), Lisa Cutter (D), Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D), and Judith Amabile (D), is currently in committee as of 01/21/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

HB1011 – Private Equity Acquisition of Child Care Centers

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. The restrictions on ownership and investment in childcare facilities will reduce the number of available centers and increase costs. The 60-day notice requirement for layoffs could damage employee morale, and ownership rules introduce contradictions that could complicate operations. The bill, supported by Lorena García (D), Emily Sirota (D), and Cathy Kipp (D), is currently in committee as of 02/04/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

HB1012 – Income Tax Expenditures for Service Members

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. CUT argues that taxes are too high and should be lowered for all Coloradans rather than offering selective tax benefits. Using TABOR refunds to fund this bill undermines taxpayers’ rights. The bill, supported by Junie Joseph (D), Bob Marshall (D), Larry Liston (R), Lisa Frizell (R), and Michael Weissman (D), is currently in committee as of 01/28/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

HB1020 – Earned-Wage Access Service Provider

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. This is another move to regulate businesses excessively and impose a $2,000 yearly licensing fee, which CUT views as unnecessary government overreach that will hinder economic growth. The bill, supported by Sean Camacho (D), Monica Duran (D), and Lisa Frizell (R), is currently in committee as of 01/30/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

HB1030 – Accessibility Standards in Building Codes

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. New buildings are already required to meet federal ADA guidelines. Adding further accessibility standards will increase construction costs without providing significant additional value. The bill, supported by Junie Joseph (D), Lisa Cutter (D), and Faith Winter (D), is currently in committee as of 02/03/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

HB1033 – Medicaid Third-Party Liability Payments

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. While the bill aligns with federal regulations, CUT argues that it interferes with providers’ ability to offer necessary care when reimbursement is uncertain. The bill also uses the safety clause inappropriately. The bill, supported by Lori Garcia Sander (R), Sheila Lieder (D), and Michael Weissman (D), is currently in committee as of 01/28/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

HB1037 – Income Tax Credit for Eligible Teachers

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. CUT argues that taxes should be reduced across the board, rather than providing selective tax credits. They believe local issues such as classroom supplies should be addressed through local budget adjustments, not state-level tax credits. The bill, supported by Bob Marshall (D), Matt Soper (R), Lisa Frizell (R), and Kyle Mullica (D), is currently in committee as of 01/27/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

HB1039 – Commercial Vehicle Muffler Requirements

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. While engine brake noise can be objectionable, CUT believes that federal standards already address this issue adequately. They are concerned about excessive fines and potential overreach affecting out-of-state commercial vehicles. The bill, supported by Lesley Smith (D), Brianna Titone (D), Marc Catlin (R), and Dylan Roberts (D), is currently in committee as of 01/28/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

HB1045 – Modify Long-Term Care Insurance Income Tax Credit

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. While supporting individuals planning for their futures, CUT argues that lowering taxes broadly would be more effective than targeted tax credits. The bill, supported by Junie Joseph (D), Larry Liston (R), Lisa Frizell (R), Kyle Mullica (D), and Michael Weissman (D), is currently dead as of 01/27/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

HB1048 – State Tax Expenditure & Grant Database

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. While transparency is essential, CUT believes this bill encourages unnecessary state grant spending. They argue that the proposed $200,000 cost and additional full-time employees would increase bureaucracy without yielding proportional benefits. The bill, supported by Bob Marshall (D), Matt Soper (R), Kyle Mullica (D), Lisa Frizell (R), and Michael Weissman (D), is currently dead as of 01/27/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

HB1052 – Income Tax Credit for Public Employees’ Retirement Association Retirees

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. CUT argues that broad tax reductions would benefit all taxpayers more equitably than selective credits targeting specific groups. They view this bill as another reduction in TABOR refunds, affecting all taxpayers. The bill, supported by Eliza Hamrick (D), Rick Taggart (R), Chris Kolker (D), Cathy Kipp (D), and Marc Snyder (D), is currently dead as of 01/27/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

HB1060 – Electronic Fence Detection Systems

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. CUT believes this regulation falls outside the proper role of government, arguing that outdoor intrusion detection should be left to the free market. The bill, supported by Chad Clifford (D) and Matt Soper (R), is currently in committee as of 01/29/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

HB1061 – Community Schoolyards Grant Program

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. CUT contends that schoolyard funding should come from local budgets rather than state grants. They argue that reducing administrative costs in schools would free up the necessary funds for such projects without additional taxpayer burdens. The bill, supported by Jennifer Bacon (D), Rick Taggart (R), Judith Amabile (D), and Barbara Kirkmeyer (R), is currently in committee as of 02/06/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

HB1064 – Prohibition on Cultivated Meat

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. CUT believes in letting the free market regulate emerging industries like cultivated meat, viewing government intervention as unnecessary. The bill, supported by Ty Winter (R) and Rod Pelton (R), is currently dead as of 01/27/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

SB002 – Regional Building Codes for Factory-Built Structures

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. CUT argues that factory-built structures are already adequately regulated by local and federal standards. They believe additional state-level regulations would unnecessarily increase housing costs and bureaucracy. The bill, supported by Jeff Bridges (D), Tony Exum (D), Andy Boesenecker (D), and Rebekah Stewart (D), is currently in committee as of 02/06/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

SB003 – Semiautomatic Firearms & Rapid-Fire Devices

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. CUT views this legislation as an infringement on Second Amendment rights and argues that it will not effectively address the issue of gun violence. They believe it targets law-abiding citizens rather than addressing the root causes of crime. The bill, supported by Julie Gonzales (D), Tom Sullivan (D), and Andrew Boesenecker (D), is currently in committee as of 02/07/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

SB006 – Investment Authority of State Treasurer for Affordable Housing

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. CUT argues that subsidized housing represents economic redistribution and that government should not interfere in the private housing market. They also view this bill as an attack on TABOR, redistributing taxpayer refunds. The bill, supported by Dylan Roberts (D), Mary Bradfield (R), and Manny Rutinel (D), is currently in committee as of 02/04/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

SB013 – Senior Housing Income Tax Credit Extension

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. CUT argues that selective tax relief is unfair and that taxes should be reduced across the board. They also criticize the use of the safety clause in this bill. The bill, supported by Kyle Mullica (D), Junie Joseph (D), Bob Marshall (D), Larry Liston (R), and Michael Weissman (D), is currently in committee as of 01/28/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

SB022 – Applying Artificial Intelligence to Fight Wildfire

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. CUT believes that fire mitigation should focus on practical solutions like clearing brush and ensuring adequate water supplies, rather than relying heavily on expensive AI technology. The bill, supported by Mark Baisley (R), Janice Marchman (D), Andy Boesenecker (D), Ron Weinberg (R), and Tisha Mauro (D), is currently dead as of 01/29/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

SB040 – Future of Severance Taxes & Water Funding Task Force

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. CUT argues that the elimination of the oil and gas industry in Colorado has already harmed the state’s economy. They believe that reviving these industries would generate the necessary severance tax revenues for water funding without new legislation. The bill, supported by Dylan Roberts (D), Cleave Simpson (R), Matt Martinez (D), Karen McCormick (D), Jeff Bridges (D), Janice Marchman (D), and Byron Pelton (R), is currently in committee as of 01/29/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

SB045 – Health-Care Payment System Analysis

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. CUT views this bill as a precursor to state-run healthcare, which they believe would lead to increased spending and inefficiencies. They argue that past experiments with state healthcare systems have failed and that this bill would only promote similar unsuccessful policies. The bill, supported by Sonya Jaquez Lewis (D), Janice Marchman (D), Andy Boesenecker (D), and Karen McCormick (D), is currently in committee as of 01/30/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

SB049 – Continue Wildlife Habitat Stamp Program

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. CUT argues that discontinuing the Sunset Review process for this fee removes accountability and transparency. They believe the Wildlife Habitat Stamp Program should be regularly reviewed to ensure it remains effective and justified. The bill, supported by Janice Marchman (D), Dylan Roberts (D), Matt Martinez (D), Ty Winter (R), Jeff Bridges (D), Byron Pelton (R), Cleave Simpson (R), and Karen McCormick (D), is currently in committee as of 01/29/2025.

Read the full bill text here.

SB052 – Railroad Investigative Report Confidentiality

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. While the bill includes some positive elements like required disclosure post-investigation, CUT is concerned that the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) could bypass these requirements by indefinitely postponing investigations. Additionally, CUT criticizes the inappropriate use of the safety clause, arguing that it undermines transparency and accountability. The bill, supported by Nick Hinrichsen (D), Faith Winter (D), Mandy Lindsay (D), and Alex Valdez (D), is currently in committee as of 03/26/2025.

Click on a row in the table for the complete bill information, including commentary, bill sponsors, and links. 

Url Week Rated Bill Number Description CUT Position CUT Comment Safety Clause Bill Progress Last Action Action Date Sponsor List Versions Votes State Link Fiscal Note Link Name
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177071301/01/1970HB1001Froelich, Duran & Kolker, Danielson: Enforcement Wage Hour LawsNOThe Leeds School of Business at CU recently reported that Colorado's economic growth has moved from 5th to 41st in the nation because of excessive regulations on businesses. HB25-1001 piles onto the already 200,000 restrictions on businesses. This bill makes it more difficult for small business to operate in Colorado and the fines are egregious. Lastly, this bill unjustly removes applicability to government agencies.In CommitteeHouse Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Unamended to Finance01/01/1970Monica Duran (D)*, Meg Froelich (D)*, Jessie Danielson (D)*, Chris Kolker (D)*, Jennifer Bacon (D)*, Andrew Boesenecker (D)*, Chad Clifford (D)*, Regina English (D)*, Lorena García (D)*, Eliza Hamrick (D)*, Sheila Lieder (D)*, Javier Mabrey (D)*, Matt Martinez (D)*, Tisha Mauro (D)*, Manny Rutinel (D)*, Emily Sirota (D)*, Brianna Titone (D)*, Elizabeth Velasco (D)*, Jenny Willford (D)*, Yara Zokaie (D)*, Jeff Bridges (D)*, Lisa Cutter (D)*, Julie Gonzales (D)*, Nick Hinrichsen (D)*, Cathy Kipp (D)*, Janice Marchman (D)*, Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D)*, Tom Sullivan (D)*, Michael Weissman (D)*, Faith Winter (D)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1001https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1001_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Enforcement Wage Hour Laws
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177115901/01/1970HB1002Gilchrist, Brown & Pelton, Amabile: Medical Necessity Determination Insurance CoverageNOThis is a very complex bill that will raise costs to insurers and possibly drive private insurance companies out of the state, opening up universal healthcare in Colorado. When government becomes involved in an industry, the price goes up, the quality goes down, and the supply becomes limited. This looks like a government created problem, with a government created reaction, so that government can provide the solution. This will punish everyone that is healthy with higher premiums. The current system of care is prolonging mental and addiction illnesses. The scope of this bill is large and will inevitably leverage diagnosis of illness instead of addressing the root issues of illnesses.In CommitteeHouse Second Reading Calendar (10:00:00 2/3/2025 House Floor)02/03/2025Kyle Brown (D)*, Lindsay Gilchrist (D)*, Judith Amabile (D)*, Byron Pelton (R)*, Dusty Johnson (R)*, Karen McCormick (D)*, Ty Winter (R)*, Cleave Simpson (R)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1002https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1002_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Medical Necessity Determination Insurance Coverage
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177080301/01/1970HB1004Mabrey, Woodrow: No Pricing Coordination Between LandlordsNOThere is already an extensive body of federal and state anti-trust and unfair business practices law. The most troubling aspect of this bill is Section 2, b, I. This provision prohibits a landlord from engaging a consultant (called a "coordinator" in this bill) to survey and report competitive rental rates. Such an activity is no different than a retailer or a consumer utilizing published data on offered product prices.In CommitteeHouse Business Affairs & Labor Hearing (13:30:00 2/20/2025 Room 0112)01/01/1970Javier Mabrey (D)*, Steven Woodrow (D)*10https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1004https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1004_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1No Pricing Coordination Between Landlords
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177084601/01/1970HB1006Lukens, Hartsook & Bridges: School District Solar Garden Lease TermNOSchool Districts should be teaching our children how to read, write, do arithmetic, and not be in the business of property management. HB25-1006 diminishes the motivation to fix the broken public education system here in Colorado and throws the purpose of the school district into more confusion. It doesn't emphasize getting back to number 1 in education which is what taxpayers expect. We should have a clear separation of education from solar fields and affordable housing, and no on 50-year leases.In CommitteeHouse Second Reading Calendar (10:00:00 2/3/2025 House Floor)02/03/2025Tony Hartsook (R)*, Meghan Lukens (D)*, Jeff Bridges (D)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1006https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1006_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1School District Solar Garden Lease Term
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177077101/01/1970HB1008Bradfield, English & Michaelson Jenet, Cutter: Complementary Behavioral Health Services in JailsNOWe are concerned that there is no sunset on this bill. “Complementary Services" is not defined and needs more detail. It would make sense that education of staff should come during staff meetings. Train management once.In CommitteeHouse Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to Appropriations01/01/1970Mary Bradfield (R)*, Regina English (D)*, Lisa Cutter (D)*, Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D)*, Judith Amabile (D)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1008https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1008_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Complementary Behavioral Health Services in Jails
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177101901/01/1970HB1011Sirota, García & Kipp: Private Equity Acquisition of Child Care CentersNOThe restrictions on ownership and investment in childcare facilities contained in this bill will tend to reduce the number of childcare facilities and increase costs. Sixty-day notice of pending layoffs could impose impossible problems of employee morale. Also, there appears to be a built-in contradiction in this bill. The bill applies to firms that have at least a 20-percent ownership in a childcare facility yet requires the childcare organization to maintain ownership.SCIn CommitteeHouse Health & Human Services Hearing (00:00:00 2/4/2025 Room 0112)02/04/2025Lorena García (D)*, Emily Sirota (D)*, Cathy Kipp (D)*10https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1011https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1011_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Private Equity Acquisition of Child Care Centers
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177097401/01/1970HB1012Joseph, Marshall & Frizell, Liston: Income Tax Expenditures for Service MembersNOThe underlying problem is that taxes are too high. This legislature must work to lower taxes for all Coloradans. It is unfair and unjust to treat individuals differently therefore taxes should be reduced across the board. Using TABOR refunds to backfill this legislation is another attack upon Coloradan's Taxpayers Bill of Rights.In CommitteeIntroduced In House - Assigned to Finance + Appropriations01/01/1970Junie Joseph (D)*, Bob Marshall (D)*, Larry Liston (R)*, Lisa Frizell (R)*, Michael Weissman (D)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1012https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1012_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Income Tax Expenditures for Service Members
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177080701/01/1970HB1014Johnson, Lukens & Simpson, Roberts: Increasing Efficiency Division of Water ResourcesYESFee reductions are good! And simplification of processes for fee payers is welcome.In CommitteeHouse Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations01/01/1970Dusty Johnson (R)*, Meghan Lukens (D)*, Dylan Roberts (D)*, Cleave Simpson (R)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1014https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1014_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Increasing Efficiency Division of Water Resources
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177080001/01/1970HB1020Duran, Camacho & Frizell: Earned-Wage Access Service ProviderNOThis is ANOTHER move to regulate every single business and impose fees - in this case $2,000 for a yearly license. This type of government overreach is the reason that Colorado's economic growth is significantly slowing.In CommitteeHouse Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to Finance01/01/1970Sean Camacho (D)*, Monica Duran (D)*, Lisa Frizell (R)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1020https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1020_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Earned-Wage Access Service Provider
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177096601/01/1970HB1030Joseph & Winter, Cutter: Accessibility Standards in Building CodesNOAll new buildings must meet the requirements of ADAAG (ADA Accessibility Guidelines). This is federal law. The accessibility standards contained in the IBC are only slightly different from those in ADAAG. There is no need to add these additional requirements where the IBC is not currently required. Adding another standard only adds cost without adding any value.In CommitteeHouse Second Reading Calendar (10:00:00 2/3/2025 House Floor)02/03/2025Junie Joseph (D)*, Lisa Cutter (D)*, Faith Winter (D)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1030https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1030_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Accessibility Standards in Building Codes
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177538401/01/1970HB1033Lieder: Medicaid Third-Party Liability PaymentsNOAlthough this bill complies with federal regulations, in good faith there are times when a provider will provide needed care or service knowing they are at risk of non-reimbursement, but the care or service is needed under the circumstances. This legislation interferes with that. Ultimately providers may be reluctant to provide what they know is needed based on reimbursement. Inappropriate use of the Safety Clause.SCCrossed OverIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services01/01/1970Lori Garcia Sander (R)*, Sheila Lieder (D)*, Michael Weissman (D)*, Jennifer Bacon (D), Shannon Bird (D), Kyle Brown (D), Michael Carter (D), Monica Duran (D), Eliza Hamrick (D), Junie Joseph (D), Mandy Lindsay (D), Bob Marshall (D), Amy Paschal (D), Jacqueline Phillips (D), Rebekah Stewart (D), Brianna Titone (D), Steven Woodrow (D)32https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1033https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1033_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Medicaid Third-Party Liability Payments
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177109501/01/1970HB1037Soper, Marshall & Mullica, Frizell: Income Tax Credit for Eligible TeachersNOThis is another picking winners and losers tax bill. Two issues are at play here. First, taxes are too high and should be reduced across the board. Secondly, the lack of ample supplies in the classroom should be solved at the local level and could easily be accomplished by reducing the cost of administrators in schools. 4.4 FTEs and reduction in TABOR refunds are questionable and of great concern.In CommitteeHouse Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations01/01/1970Bob Marshall (D)*, Matt Soper (R)*, Lisa Frizell (R)*, Kyle Mullica (D)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1037https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1037_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Income Tax Credit for Eligible Teachers
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177107101/01/1970HB1039Titone, Smith & Roberts, Catlin: Commercial Vehicle Muffler RequirementsNOThe CUT Board's position was mixed on this bill. Engine brake noise can be quite objectionable but there are federal standards regarding this issue. We are concerned about government overreach, how this affects out of state commercial vehicles, and very heavy punitive fines.In CommitteeHouse Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to Appropriations01/01/1970Lesley Smith (D)*, Brianna Titone (D)*, Marc Catlin (R)*, Dylan Roberts (D)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1039https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1039_r1.pdf|Fiscal Note FN2Commercial Vehicle Muffler Requirements
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177073401/01/1970HB1045Joseph & Liston, Mullica, Frizell: Modify Long-Term Care Insurance Income Tax CreditNOWe support individuals planning for their future. The underlying issue is that taxes are too high. Lower taxes across the board so that individuals will have more freedom in planning for their futures.DeadHouse Committee on Finance Postpone Indefinitely01/01/1970Junie Joseph (D)*, Larry Liston (R)*, Lisa Frizell (R)*, Kyle Mullica (D)*, Michael Weissman (D)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1045https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1045_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Modify Long-Term Care Insurance Income Tax Credit
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177087301/01/1970HB1048Soper, Marshall & Frizell, Mullica: State Tax Expenditure & Grant DatabaseNOWe love transparency however this bill would make it easier to seek state grant money. The fundamental question is, "Is it right to spend taxpayer's money to help others get more money from the state?" Spending $200k and adding 2 FTEs increases costs and bureaucracy. If this is a good idea, implement it with existing funding, not additional funds or employees.DeadHouse Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely01/01/1970Bob Marshall (D)*, Matt Soper (R)*, Kyle Mullica (D)*, Lisa Frizell (R)*, Michael Weissman (D)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1048https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1048_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1State Tax Expenditure & Grant Database
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177105901/01/1970HB1052Hamrick, Taggart & Kipp, Kolker: Income Tax Credit for Public Employees' Retirement Association RetireesNOBottom line is taxes are too high. The fair and just solution is to lower taxes across the board for everyone. This bill is just another tax credit for a chosen few that lowers TABOR refunds for all.DeadHouse Committee on Finance Postpone Indefinitely01/01/1970Eliza Hamrick (D)*, Rick Taggart (R)*, Chris Kolker (D)*, Cathy Kipp (D)*, Marc Snyder (D)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1052https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1052_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Income Tax Credit for Public Employees' Retirement Association Retirees
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177072201/01/1970HB1060Clifford, Soper: Electronic Fence Detection SystemsNOThis is not the proper role of government. This is a free market issue. The state has no business regulating outdoor intrusion detection.In CommitteeHouse Transportation, Housing & Local Government Hearing (13:30:00 1/29/2025 location)01/01/1970Chad Clifford (D)*, Matt Soper (R)*10https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1060https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1060_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Electronic Fence Detection Systems
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177079701/01/1970HB1061Taggart, Bacon & Kirkmeyer, Amabile: Community Schoolyards Grant ProgramNOTaxes on oil, natural gas, and the coal industries have generated millions of $$$ for education. The grant funding requests in this bill are the direct result of legislation, rules, and regulations focused on stopping oil, natural gas, and coal production in Colorado. School yards are the direct responsibility of each school district. Perhaps reduce the number of administrators in each school district and use those funds to build schoolyards.In CommitteeHouse Education Hearing (13:30:00 2/6/2025 Room 0107)02/06/2025Jennifer Bacon (D)*, Rick Taggart (R)*, Judith Amabile (D)*, Barbara Kirkmeyer (R)*10https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1061https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1061_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Community Schoolyards Grant Program
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177071001/01/1970HB1064Winter & Pelton: Prohibition on Cultivated MeatNOThe board was mixed on this issue between the free market and possible health risks. Ultimately, our position is to let the free market regulate this industry.DeadHouse Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely01/01/1970Ty Winter (R)*, Rod Pelton (R)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1064https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1064_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Prohibition on Cultivated Meat
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177112201/01/1970HB1069Luck: Increase Stakeholder ParticipationYESThis adds transparency for the public to view proposed legislation and gives them a chance to voice opinions. The legislature presently produces far too many bills for the public to reasonably review and comment upon. This would allow more public input and might help cull poor bills (most of them) before they become law.In CommitteeHouse Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Amended to Appropriations01/01/1970Stephanie Luck (R)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1069https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1069_r1.pdf|Fiscal Note FN2Increase Stakeholder Participation
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177101701/01/1970HB1074Barron, Armagost, Gonzalez & Kirkmeyer: Change Confinement Standards Egg-Laying HensYESThis will bring down the cost of raising and running an egg laying farm and will in turn bring down the costs for the consumer.DeadHouse Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely01/01/1970Ryan Gonzalez (R)*, Barbara Kirkmeyer (R)*, Ryan Armagost (R)*, Carlos Barron (R)*, Mary Bradfield (R)*, Brandi Bradley (R)*, Max Brooks (R)*, Jarvis Caldwell (R)*, Ken Degraaf (R)*, Lori Garcia Sander (R)*, Tony Hartsook (R)*, Dusty Johnson (R)*, Rebecca Keltie (R)*, Rose Pugliese (R)*, Chris Richardson (R)*, Matt Soper (R)*, Larry Suckla (R)*, Rick Taggart (R)*, Ron Weinberg (R)*, Ty Winter (R)*, Dan Woog (R)*, Mark Baisley (R)*, Scott Bright (R)*, Marc Catlin (R)*, Lisa Frizell (R)*, Larry Liston (R)*, Paul Lundeen (R)*, Rod Pelton (R)*, Byron Pelton (R)*, Janice Rich (R)*, Cleave Simpson (R)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1074https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1074_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Change Confinement Standards Egg-Laying Hens
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177084001/01/1970HB1077Ricks, Lieder & Roberts: Backflow Prevention Devices RequirementsYESOkay. We are listening. Thank you to citizens and Sen. Byron Pelton who reached out and encouraged us to change our position on this bill. Our updated understanding of this bill is that this is to "fix" a negative licensing provision in HB24-1344 which made a number of changes to the Plumbing Practice Act. While we ask legislators to be very judicious in their use of the Safety Clause, our new understanding is that the Safety Clause was inserted so that many entrepreneurs and businesses in this field would not go out of business and close because of an upcoming deadline.SCIn CommitteeHouse Third Reading Calendar (10:00:00 2/3/2025 House Floor)02/03/2025Sheila Lieder (D)*, Naquetta Ricks (D)*, Dylan Roberts (D)*21https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1077https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_hb1077_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Backflow Prevention Devices Requirements
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177041801/01/1970SB002Exum, Bridges & Boesenecker, Stewart: Regional Building Codes for Factory-Built StructuresNOFactory-built buildings have always been subject to local zoning ordinances, building codes, and inspections by the local jurisdiction. There are no exemptions in the IBC for factory-built buildings. The Modular Building Institute echoes this understanding. Manufactured housing is regulated by 24 CFR 3280 and includes requirements for structural loading and thermal protection based on geographic location. Because manufactured housing is nationally produced, it makes sense that these would be federally regulated since they are transported on an interstate basis. If Colorado gets into the act of regulating these, the costs of manufactured housing delivered here will become higher, thereby diminishing efforts to increase "affordable housing." Additionally, taxpayers will have to pay for writing and administering these proposed state standards. Inappropriate use of the Safety Clause.SCIn CommitteeSenate Senate Local Government & Housing Committee Hearing (13:30:00 2/6/2025 SCR 357)02/06/2025Jeff Bridges (D)*, Tony Exum (D)*, Andy Boesenecker (D)*, Rebekah Stewart (D)*10https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-002https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_sb002_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Regional Building Codes for Factory-Built Structures
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177055001/01/1970SB003Gonzales, Sullivan & Froelich, Boesenecker: Semiautomatic Firearms & Rapid-Fire DevicesNOColorado is becoming more dangerous because of bad actors who do not follow the law, use illegal firearms, and have ill intent. This bill is an attempt to prevent everyday Coloradans from our right to keep and bear firearms to protect ourselves and our families against law breaking bad actors. This proposed legislation is an assault on our U.S. Constitution and our Bill of Rights. Very inappropriate use of the Safety Clause.SCIn CommitteeSenate Second Reading Calendar (07:00:00 2/7/2025 Senate Floor)02/07/2025Julie Gonzales (D)*, Tom Sullivan (D)*, Andrew Boesenecker (D)*, Meg Froelich (D)*, Judith Amabile (D)*, Jeff Bridges (D)*, Lisa Cutter (D)*, Jessie Danielson (D)*, Lindsey Daugherty (D)*, Tony Exum (D)*, Sonya Jaquez Lewis (D)*, Cathy Kipp (D)*, Chris Kolker (D)*, Janice Marchman (D)*, Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D)*, Robert Rodriguez (D)*, Marc Snyder (D)*, Michael Weissman (D)*, Faith Winter (D)*, Jennifer Bacon (D)*, Kyle Brown (D)*, Sean Camacho (D)*, Michael Carter (D)*, Chad Clifford (D)*, Monica Duran (D)*, Lorena García (D)*, Lindsay Gilchrist (D)*, Eliza Hamrick (D)*, Junie Joseph (D)*, William Lindstedt (D)*, Javier Mabrey (D)*, Karen McCormick (D)*, Emily Sirota (D)*, Lesley Smith (D)*, Rebekah Stewart (D)*, Tammy Story (D)*, Brianna Titone (D)*, Elizabeth Velasco (D)*, Jenny Willford (D)*, Steven Woodrow (D)*, Yara Zokaie (D)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-003https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_sb003_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Semiautomatic Firearms & Rapid-Fire Devices
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177069601/01/1970SB006Roberts & Bradfield, Rutinel: Investment Authority of State Treasurer for Affordable HousingNOSubsidized housing is economic redistribution and communist collectivism in nature. Government doesn't belong in the private enterprise housing market. Lending money at below market rates is mismanagement of state funds. Additionally, this bill is a direct attack on TABOR (Colorado's Taxpayers Bill of Rights) and seeks to redistribute taxpayers' TABOR refunds to a chosen few.In CommitteeSenate Second Reading Calendar (07:00:00 2/4/2025 Senate Floor)02/04/2025Dylan Roberts (D)*, Mary Bradfield (R)*, Manny Rutinel (D)*13https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-006https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_sb006_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Investment Authority of State Treasurer for Affordable Housing
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177103801/01/1970SB013Mullica, Liston & Marshall, Joseph: Senior Housing Income Tax Credit ExtensionNOSelective tax relief is not fair. Government picking winners and losers is not just. Taxes should be reduced across the board. Very problematic use of the Safety Clause.SCIn CommitteeSenate Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations01/01/1970Kyle Mullica (D)*, Junie Joseph (D)*, Bob Marshall (D)*, Larry Liston (R)*, Michael Weissman (D)*12https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-013https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_sb013_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Senior Housing Income Tax Credit Extension
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177085701/01/1970SB022Baisley, Marchman & Weinberg, Boesenecker: Applying Artificial Intelligence to Fight WildfireNOThe board was mixed on this bill. $7.5 million is a hefty price tag. First and foremost, making sure that there is water at the ready in the hydrants and our reservoirs are full (of water) is a priority in drought areas. We must implement fire mitigation processes to clear away brush and flammables. Better forest management would prioritize ridding our forests of beetle kill trees that burn hot and fast in a fire. Using a commonsense approach and making sure our fire equipment and personnel are up to date and ready is imperative. AI is only as good as the data that is entered.DeadSenate Senate Transportation & Energy Committee Hearing (13:30:00 1/29/2025 location)01/01/1970Mark Baisley (R)*, Janice Marchman (D)*, Andy Boesenecker (D)*, Ron Weinberg (R)*, Tisha Mauro (D)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-022https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_sb022_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Applying Artificial Intelligence to Fight Wildfire
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177102301/01/1970SB029Roberts, Pelton, Simpson & McCluskie: Ranch Property Tax ClarificationsYESThe Board was mixed in our positions on this bill. This bill treats lands used in raising of all types of livestock equally. Simplifies taxes for farmers and ranchers, therefore the majority of the board is recommending a "yes" position.DeadSenate Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee Hearing (00:00:00 1/29/2025 location)01/01/1970Byron Pelton (R)*, Dylan Roberts (D)*, Julie McCluskie (D)*, Cleave Simpson (R)*, Matt Martinez (D)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-029https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_sb029_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Ranch Property Tax Clarifications
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177113001/01/1970SB039Bridges, Pelton, Marchman & Martinez: Agricultural Buildings Exempt from Energy Use RequirementsYESReduces regulation on agricultural industry and is moving in the right direction.In CommitteeSenate Second Reading Calendar (07:00:00 2/4/2025 Senate Floor)02/04/2025Jeff Bridges (D)*, Byron Pelton (R)*, Matt Martinez (D)*, Janice Marchman (D)*, Dylan Roberts (D)*, Cleave Simpson (R)*, Karen McCormick (D)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-039https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_sb039_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Agricultural Buildings Exempt from Energy Use Requirements
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177104301/01/1970SB040Simpson, Roberts & McCormick, Martinez: Future of Severance Taxes & Water Funding Task ForceNOThe state legislature, governor, bureaucrats, and interested parties have done everything possible to eliminate the oil and gas industry in Colorado which paid millions of $$$ in severance taxes which contributed significant $$$ for education in Colorado. Colorado is rich in natural gas and oil. Bring back natural gas and oil production so that Coloradans can lower our taxes and access reliable, efficient, affordable, and abundant energy sources to empower us to change our own personal climates to be warm in the winter and cool in the summer. There is no nexus with water and severance tax reduction.In CommitteeSenate Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee Hearing (00:00:00 1/29/2025 location)01/01/1970Dylan Roberts (D)*, Cleave Simpson (R)*, Matt Martinez (D)*, Karen McCormick (D)*, Jeff Bridges (D)*, Janice Marchman (D)*, Byron Pelton (R)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-040https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_sb040_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Future of Severance Taxes & Water Funding Task Force
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177081101/01/1970SB045Jaquez Lewis, Marchman & McCormick, Boesenecker: Health-Care Payment System AnalysisNOThis bill is a real Trojan horse to HUGE spending. Failed past experiments in state-run health care systems is no deterrence to this group of legislators. The bill presupposes that state-run health care is the way to go. This merely authorizes tax money to promote it.SCIn CommitteeSenate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations01/01/1970Sonya Jaquez Lewis (D)*, Janice Marchman (D)*, Andy Boesenecker (D)*, Karen McCormick (D)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-045https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_sb045_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Health-Care Payment System Analysis
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/177964101/01/1970SB049Roberts, Marchman & Winter, Martinez: Continue Wildlife Habitat Stamp ProgramNOIt is a disservice to taxpayers to discontinue the Sunset Review process. This fee is outside of TABOR and now the Legislature wants to keep it forever without any review.In CommitteeSenate Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee Hearing (00:00:00 1/29/2025 location)01/01/1970Janice Marchman (D)*, Dylan Roberts (D)*, Matt Martinez (D)*, Ty Winter (R)*, Jeff Bridges (D)*, Byron Pelton (R)*, Cleave Simpson (R)*, Karen McCormick (D)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-049https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_sb049_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Continue Wildlife Habitat Stamp Program
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/178376901/01/1970SB052Hinrichsen, Winter & Lindsay, Valdez: Railroad Investigative Report ConfidentialityNOInappropriate use of Safety Clause. The bill may have some favorable elements, e.g. required disclosure post investigation. But the PUC can easily get around that requirement by postponing the closure of an investigation indefinitely.SCIn CommitteeSenate Second Reading Calendar (07:00:00 3/26/2025 Senate Floor)01/01/1970Nick Hinrichsen (D)*, Faith Winter (D)*, Mandy Lindsay (D)*, Alex Valdez (D)*, Lisa Cutter (D)*, Andrew Boesenecker (D)*, Meg Froelich (D)*, Tisha Mauro (D)*11https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-052https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/fn/2025a_sb052_00.pdf|Fiscal Note FN1Railroad Investigative Report Confidentiality
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