Colorado · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 25-210: Repeal Appropriation Requirement
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 25-210 is a bill introduced in the Colorado Senate on March 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Repeal Appropriation Requirement. Primary sponsor: Emily Sirota (Democratic), Shannon Bird, Barbara Kirkmeyer (Republican), Judy Amabile (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 25, 2025): Governor Signed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Previously, Colorado law required a bill that resulted in a net increase in periods of incarceration to include an appropriation to cover the increased cost of incarceration for 5 years after the bill went into effect. In 2022, the general assembly suspended the appropriation requirement for 3 years. The act repeals the appropriation requirement permanently. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Sirota | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Shannon Bird | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Barbara Kirkmeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Judy Amabile | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Jeff Bridges | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Lorena García | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Tammy Story | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Rick Taggart | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
“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 Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations
- Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations