CUT Supports HB1330, Opposes Government Overreach in Weekly Bill Review

Bills Supported by CUT

HB1330 – Exempting Quantum Computing Equipment Right to Repair

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) supports this bill. [cite_start]This bill seeks to exempt quantum computing equipment from the state’s broad right-to-repair laws[cite: 49]. [cite_start]While CUT members have mixed views, the organization is supporting the bill to protect technology potentially important to national security and to uphold product warranties[cite: 49]. [cite_start]However, CUT notes that the original expansion of the right-to-repair law to all digital electronic equipment may have been a poor fit and expects more exemption requests in the future[cite: 49]. [cite_start]Sponsors include Matt Soper (R), Brianna Titone (D), Mark Baisley (R), and Nick Hinrichsen (D)[cite: 49]. [cite_start]The bill was signed by the Governor on June 3, 2025[cite: 49]. View Full Bill Text.

Bills Opposed by CUT

HB1314 – Peace Officer Status for Certain Department of Revenue Employees

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. [cite_start]CUT views this as a dangerous expansion of government oversight by granting peace officer status—including the ability to carry weapons and make arrests—to employees in the Department of Revenue’s Firearms Dealer and Auto Divisions[cite: 49]. [cite_start]This creates a conflict where the same agency that regulates sales tax licenses can also initiate criminal investigations into those businesses for any state law, not just those related to gun sales[cite: 49]. [cite_start]CUT also opposes the inclusion of the Safety Clause, which prevents citizens from challenging the bill by referendum[cite: 49]. [cite_start]Sponsors include William Lindstedt (D), Emily Sirota (D), and Cathy Kipp (D)[cite: 49]. [cite_start]The bill was signed by the Governor on May 23, 2025[cite: 49]. View Full Bill Text.

SB276 – Protect Civil Rights Immigration Status

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. [cite_start]CUT argues the bill benefits individuals without lawful immigration status at the expense of citizens and taxpayers, particularly those who have committed other crimes[cite: 54]. [cite_start]There is concern about a large fiscal impact from granting in-state tuition and other state entitlements to those here illegally[cite: 54]. [cite_start]CUT believes removing the affidavit requirement for state identification eases the path to unauthorized voting[cite: 54]. [cite_start]This bill includes a Safety Clause[cite: 54]. [cite_start]Sponsors include Julie Gonzales (D), Michael Weissman (D), Lorena Garcia (D), and Elizabeth Velasco (D)[cite: 54]. [cite_start]The bill was signed by the Governor on May 23, 2025[cite: 54]. View Full Bill Text.

SB305 – Water Quality Permitting Efficiency

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. [cite_start]While the bill is a constructive attempt to address a significant backlog of water quality permits, CUT opposes it because it fails to correct the structural causes of the permitting delays[cite: 54]. [cite_start]Instead, it increases costs for applicants, adds unfunded costs to local governments, and moves funds in a way that raises transparency questions[cite: 54]. [cite_start]CUT also finds the inclusion of the Safety Clause to be completely inappropriate, as it prevents a citizen referendum[cite: 54]. [cite_start]Sponsors include Jeff Bridges (D), Barbara Kirkmeyer (R), Shannon Bird (D), and Rick Taggart (R)[cite: 54]. [cite_start]The bill was signed by the Governor on June 4, 2025[cite: 54]. View Full Bill Text.

SB307 – Decarbonization Tax Credits Administration Cash Fund

The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. [cite_start]CUT describes the bill as a “shell game” of fund transfers designed to confuse citizens about where their money is going[cite: 59]. [cite_start]While acknowledging a positive aspect in its attempt to prevent excessive diversion of severance tax revenue, the overall opposition stems from the confusing financial maneuvers[cite: 59]. [cite_start]CUT also states the Safety Clause should not be used, as the bill does not ensure peace, safety, or health and should be available for a voter referendum[cite: 59]. [cite_start]Sponsors include Judith Amabile (D), Jeff Bridges (D), Shannon Bird (D), and Emily Sirota (D)[cite: 59]. [cite_start]The bill was signed by the Governor on June 3, 2025[cite: 59]. View Full Bill Text.