Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 137: Measures to Reduce Administrative Burdens
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 137 is a bill introduced in the Colorado Senate on March 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Measures to Reduce Administrative Burdens. Primary sponsor: Julie McCluskie (Democratic), Jarvis Caldwell (Republican), Cleave Simpson (Republican), James Coleman (Democratic). It lists 22 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): Governor Signed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Current law requires each principal department of the state (department) to establish a schedule to review all of its rules. The act requires the review to occur at least every 5 years. Current law directs each department to make certain determinations when conducting the review of the rules. The act requires the following additional determinations:Whether the department has rules with the same or similar purpose, intent, or goal and, if so, how those are coordinated and whether redundant rules can be eliminated;Whether the rule is outdated or obsolete;Whether funding levels to support the program or function subject to the rule are appropriate; andWhether there are opportunities to improve the effectiveness of the rule in meeting its purpose, intent, or goal. Current law requires each department to present a report at its 'SMART Act' hearing regarding its mandatory review of all rules. The act permits the committee of reference presiding over the 'SMART Act' hearing to make a recommendation whether a program or function subject to the rules should be subject to a sunset review or may make a recommendation to the legislative audit committee for an audit by the office of the state auditor. The act clarifies the attorney general's responsibility regarding litigation discovery on behalf of the state of Colorado or on behalf of the people of the state of Colorado.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie McCluskie | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Jarvis Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Cleave Simpson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| James Coleman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Judy Amabile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Andy Boesenecker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Jeff Bridges | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| John Carson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Marc Catlin | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Chad Clifford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Lindsey Daugherty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Monica Duran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Tony Exum | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Ava Flanell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Lisa Frizell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Julie Gonzales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Ryan Gonzalez | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Barbara Kirkmeyer | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| William Lindstedt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Janice Marchman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bob Marshall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Kyle Mullica | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Naquetta Ricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Dylan Roberts | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Gretchen Rydin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Marc Snyder | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Governor Signed
- Signed by the Speaker of the House
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
- House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor
- Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
- Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
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