Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1254: Audit Enforcement
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1254 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Audit Enforcement. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Bacon (Democratic), Lisa Frizell (Republican), Larry Suckla (Republican), Max Brooks (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The bill defines "noncompliant state agency" with respect to the implementation date for an audit recommendation and requires the legislative audit committee (committee) to determine, by majority vote, whether or not a noncompliant state agency has made a good faith effort to comply with an audit recommendation by the implementation date. If the committee determines that the noncompliant state agency has made a good faith effort, the committee may accept an extended implementation date provided by the noncompliant state agency. If the committee determines there has not been a good faith effort, the committee may direct the state auditor to notify the state controller of the noncompliant state agency. The bill also requires the state controller to, upon receipt of notice from the state auditor, restrict, in an amount equal to 3% of the total amount of the noncompliant state agency's general fund appropriations, the noncompliant state agency's appropriations for the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the state controller receives the notice from the state auditor. This restriction may only be released if the general assembly enacts a bill to do so, or if the committee directs the state auditor to notify the state controller to rescind the restriction. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Bacon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lisa Frizell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Larry Suckla | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Max Brooks | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
- Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs