Colorado · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 25-1042: Air Quality Control Regulation Workforce Impact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 25-1042 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Air Quality Control Regulation Workforce Impact. Primary sponsor: Lindsey Daugherty (Democratic), Shannon Bird. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The bill requires the executive director of the department of public health and environment (department) to establish a workforce advisory council (council) on or before August 1, 2025, for the purposes of: Discussing recommendations concerning the incorporation of workforce impact analyses into the rule-making procedures for rules that impact air quality; Recommending standard procedures for the department and the air quality control commission (commission) to follow when conducting workforce impact analyses for inclusion in rule-making procedures; and Determining if the establishment of a full-time workforce advocate position would add value to the air quality control rule-making process. The bill requires the department to report the council's recommendations to the general assembly on or before January 15, 2026. After January 15, 2026, the council is required to: Meet at least 4 times per year; Continue to advise the department on the impact of proposed air quality control rules on matters related to employment; and Make ongoing recommendations to the governor, the department, and the commission on legislative and regulatory air quality control policies that impact employment matters.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Daugherty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Shannon Bird | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed
- House Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Amended to Appropriations
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment