Bills Opposed by CUT
HB1328 – Implement Recommendations Direct Care Worker Stabilization Board
The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. [cite_start]CUT argues this bill would add significant costs to the state through new hires, increased employer training costs, and a higher minimum wage[cite: 39]. [cite_start]These expenses would likely be passed on by direct care employers, and CUT questions if higher wages will attract better workers or just increase costs without improving care quality[cite: 39]. [cite_start]The bill’s potential consequences include a decrease in the direct care workforce or providers going out of business[cite: 39]. [cite_start]Sponsors include Monica Duran (D), Emily Sirota (D), Jeff Bridges (D), Jessie Danielson (D), and many others[cite: 39]. [cite_start]The bill was signed by the Governor on May 28, 2025[cite: 39]. View Full Bill Text.
SB026 – Adjusting Certain Tax Expenditures
The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. [cite_start]CUT believes the bill reduces legitimate tax deductions in the alcohol and fuel industries without any stated justification, while also extending tax credits for electric lawnmowers[cite: 39]. [cite_start]CUT views this as unfair policy that treats people and industries unequally by favoring one group over another[cite: 39]. [cite_start]Sponsors include Kyle Mullica (D), Junie Joseph (D), Bob Marshall (D), and Lisa Frizell (R)[cite: 39]. [cite_start]The bill was signed by the Governor on June 3, 2025[cite: 39]. View Full Bill Text.
SB284 – Youth Service Organization Engagement on School Campuses
The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. [cite_start]This bill creates a state mandate requiring all school districts to develop policies allowing youth service organizations to present to students[cite: 39]. [cite_start]CUT sees this as the state imposing its will on local authorities and taking away from a finite number of instructional hours that should be focused on core subjects like reading, writing, and arithmetic[cite: 39]. [cite_start]CUT also believes parents should receive full disclosure about these organizations[cite: 39]. [cite_start]Sponsors include Tony Exum (D), Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D), Shannon Bird (D), and Matt Martinez (D)[cite: 39]. [cite_start]The bill is now dead[cite: 39]. View Full Bill Text.
SB295 – Transfer Proposition KK Money ARPA Cash Fund
The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. [cite_start]The bill creates a new cash fund for firearm and ammunition excise tax revenue (Proposition KK) to keep it separate from federal ARPA funds[cite: 44]. [cite_start]CUT finds it suspect that the Legislature continues to create new cash funds and shift money between them, which could lead to a loss of accountability and cost-effectiveness[cite: 44]. [cite_start]CUT also states there is absolutely no reason for the inclusion of the Safety Clause[cite: 44]. [cite_start]Sponsors include Judith Amabile (D), Jeff Bridges (D), Shannon Bird (D), and Emily Sirota (D)[cite: 44]. [cite_start]The bill was signed by the Governor on May 31, 2025[cite: 44]. View Full Bill Text.
SR010 – Support of Democracy
The Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT) opposes this bill. [cite_start]CUT views this resolution as a partisan attempt to shut down any challenges to the integrity of Colorado’s elections, rather than encouraging examination and correction of potential problems[cite: 44]. [cite_start]CUT argues that instead of blocking federal actions to improve election systems, there should be more transparency in voting procedures[cite: 44]. [cite_start]The sponsor is Janice Marchman (D)[cite: 44]. [cite_start]The bill is now dead[cite: 44]. View Full Bill Text.
