SB 25-177: Sunset Continue Early Childhood Leadership Commission - Colorado

Rerevised (04/21/2025) → Revised (04/17/2025) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text was reformatted to reflect its current legislative status, changing the header from 'Rerevised' to 'Revised' and updating the amendment adoption language to indicate amendments were adopted on second reading. The list of House sponsors was shortened, removing several names while keeping the primary sponsors, and the reading status was updated from '3rd Reading Unamended' to simply 'HOUSE' without a specific date.

TECHNICAL

Header text was updated to change 'REREVISED' to 'REVISED' and clarified that amendments were adopted on second reading rather than all amendments.

Several House sponsors were removed from the list, reducing the number of co-sponsors while retaining the primary sponsors Sirota and Bradfield.

The reading status line was changed from '3rd Reading Unamended April 21, 2025' to just 'HOUSE' without a specific date.

Final Act (04/25/2025) → Rerevised (04/21/2025) · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill was reprinted in a revised format showing its progression through the legislative process, with the key substantive change being the extension of the sunset date for the Early Childhood Leadership Commission from September 1, 2025 to September 1, 2030. The bill continues the commission's operation for five additional years while maintaining the requirement for a sunset review before repeal.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains the same - it concerns the continuation of the Early Childhood Leadership Commission - but the timeline for the commission's sunset review was extended by five years.

TIMELINE

The sunset date for the Early Childhood Leadership Commission was changed from September 1, 2025 to September 1, 2030, extending the commission's statutory authorization by five years.

The repeal date in section 26.5-1-304 was updated from September 1, 2025 to September 1, 2030 to align with the extended sunset period.

TECHNICAL

Additional formatting and header information was added to show the bill's legislative history, including committee assignments and reading dates, which are administrative rather than substantive changes.

Signed Act (05/05/2025) → Final Act (04/25/2025) · 1 edit

MINOR

This bill extends the sunset review deadline for the Early Childhood Leadership Commission from September 1, 2025 to September 1, 2030, allowing the commission to continue operating under review for an additional five years. The change ensures the commission maintains its statutory authorization while remaining subject to periodic legislative review.

Scope change

The bill's scope was extended by five years, changing the sunset review date for the Early Childhood Leadership Commission from 2025 to 2030.

TIMELINE

The sunset review date for the Early Childhood Leadership Commission was changed from September 1, 2025 to September 1, 2030, extending the commission's operational authorization by five years.

Reengrossed (03/31/2025) → Signed Act (05/05/2025) · 2 edits · May 5, 2025

MINOR

This bill extends the sunset review date for the Early Childhood Leadership Commission from September 1, 2025 to September 1, 2030, ensuring the commission continues to operate for five more years under state review. The change also corrects a typo in the repeal date within the statute text. This matters because it provides stability for early childhood programs and allows the commission to continue advising the state on early childhood policy without interruption.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on the Early Childhood Leadership Commission, but the timeline for its sunset review was extended from 2025 to 2030.

TIMELINE

Extended the sunset review date for the Early Childhood Leadership Commission from September 1, 2025 to September 1, 2030, allowing the commission to continue operating for five additional years.

TECHNICAL

Corrected a typo in the repeal date within section 26.5-1-304, changing 'Scptcrnbcr' to 'September' for clarity.

Engrossed (03/28/2025) → Reengrossed (03/31/2025) · 2 edits · Mar 31, 2025

MINOR

The bill was reengrossed to include additional sponsors and updated the legislative status notation to reflect amendments adopted in the House of Introduction. This indicates the bill has progressed through the legislative process and now carries the full support of the expanded sponsor list.

TECHNICAL

Added seven new Senate sponsors (Amabile, Ball, Bridges, Coleman, Cutter, Exum, Hinrichsen, Winter F.) to the bill's sponsorship list.

Updated the version designation from 'ENGROSSED' to 'REENGROSSED' and modified the explanatory text to clarify that amendments were adopted in the House of Introduction rather than on Second Reading.

Introduced (02/21/2025) → Engrossed (03/28/2025) · 3 edits · Mar 31, 2025

MINOR

The bill status changed from 'Introduced' to 'Engrossed' on March 28, 2025, indicating it has passed second reading in the House of Introduction. The substantive policy content regarding the Early Childhood Leadership Commission remains unchanged, with the same five-year continuation period and September 1, 2030 repeal date. The primary changes are procedural formatting updates and the addition of the Appropriations committee to the Senate committee assignments.

Scope change

No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; the bill continues to extend the Early Childhood Leadership Commission for five years with sunset review requirements.

TECHNICAL

Bill status changed from 'Introduced' to 'Engrossed' with updated version date and inclusion of all amendments adopted on second reading in the House.

Appropriations committee added to Senate committee assignments, indicating the bill now requires review by this committee.

Page numbering and formatting adjustments made to reflect the engrossed version status.

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