Rep. Tammy Story

Maddy summarySB 25-112 is a supplemental appropriations bill that allocates $140.8 million in funding for specific information technology modernization projects across Colorado state agencies. It directly affects agencies like the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (for Medicaid and health data systems), the Judicial Department (for court management), and the Department of Labor (for workers' compensation databases), among others. Key provisions include $15 million to modernize aging IT systems at the Governor’s Office, $49.6 million for health information exchange and Medicaid systems, and $10.6 million for court and probation case management. The funding comes from existing state funds and is designated for specific, pre-identified technology upgrades, not new policies. This bill does not create new programs but provides supplemental funding for ongoing IT modernization efforts.

The 2024 general appropriations act is amended to balance and make adjustments to the total amount appropriated to the department of military and veterans affairs. The total amount appropriated to the department is increased. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

The 2024 general appropriations act is amended to balance and make adjustments to the total amount appropriated to the department of a natural resources. The general fund, cash funds, federal funds portions of the appropriation are increased and reappropriated funds portion is decreased. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Maddy summarySB 25-111 is a funding bill that allocates additional state money for specific capital construction projects across Colorado state agencies and institutions. It directly affects departments like Corrections (upgrading facilities), Education (modernizing school buildings), Human Services (replacing fire systems), and higher education institutions (repairing campus infrastructure). The bill provides supplemental funds for concrete improvements such as elevator upgrades, security system replacements, roof repairs, and HVAC modernization at state facilities. This is a procedural budget measure focused solely on funding existing project plans, not creating new policies.

Maddy summarySB 25-110 provides supplemental funding to Colorado's Department of Treasury for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. It allocates $9,087,529 to cover the department's operational costs, including administration, staff salaries, and the Unclaimed Property Program. The funding comes from existing state trust funds, such as the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund and cash management fees, without requiring new taxes. This measure directly supports the Treasury Department's ongoing operations and its management of unclaimed funds.

For the purpose of determining workers who are qualified to work in an assisted living residence, current law includes in its definition of "qualified medication administration personnel" an individual who has passed a competency evaluation administered by an approved training entity on or after July 1, 2017. The act adds to this definition an individual who has passed a competency evaluation administered by the department of public health and environment before July 1, 2017. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

For money appropriated to the Colorado state university system for use by the Colorado state forest service to renovate and expand the seedling tree nursery, the act extends the spending authority through the 2026-27 state fiscal year. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

The general assembly recognizes that for the 2024-25 budget year, the actual funded pupil count is higher than anticipated when the appropriation was established in the 2024 legislative session for total program funding for the 2024-25 budget year. In addition, local property tax revenue and specific ownership tax revenue are lower than anticipated, resulting in a decrease in the local share of total program funding for the 2024-25 budget year. The act declares the general assembly's intent to increase the state share of districts' total program funding by $64,076,611 for the 2024-25 budget year. The act adjusts a repeal date for the total program reserve fund. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) designating September 14-20, 2025, as "Co-Responder Units and Behavioral Health Crisis Professionals Week" in Colorado. It honors professionals who work alongside law enforcement in crisis situations involving mental health or substance use, recognizing their role in de-escalating emergencies and connecting individuals to resources like counseling and housing. The resolution expresses legislative appreciation for their service but does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes.

Maddy summarySJR 25-007 is a ceremonial resolution proclaiming February 14 as "Colorado Read to Your Child Day." It does not create new laws or allocate funding but aims to raise public awareness about the importance of reading aloud to children for early literacy development. The resolution cites research linking early reading exposure to future academic success and reduced educational disparities. This resolution directly affects Colorado residents by designating an annual observance to encourage family reading habits, without implementing any concrete policy changes.