Rep. Jacque Phillips

The act changes the following appropriations made for the 2024-25 state fiscal year: The appropriation from the general fund to the department of health care policy and financing for transfer to the department of early childhood (DEC) for early intervention is decreased by $2,000,000; The appropriation from the general fund to the DEC for early intervention is increased by $2,000,000; and Funds reappropriated to the DEC for early intervention are decreased by $4,000,000.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution 25-022 is a commemorative resolution concerning the remembrance of the Holocaust. It declares the General Assembly's commitment to remembering the Holocaust and encourages school districts and universities to promote antibias, bullying prevention, and Holocaust and genocide education programs to prevent antisemitic incidents, particularly those targeting Jewish students.

The act repeals the requirement that the office of economic development contract for the mobile application software known as the "By Colorado App" that enables local business users to learn about local businesses that elect to participate in the software. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Maddy summarySenate Bill 25-207 repeals certain existing state statutes that pertain to rodent pest control. Specifically, it removes "Part 1" of these statutes from the Colorado Revised Statutes. This legislative action, which will take effect on July 1, 2025, directly affects individuals and entities previously operating under these specific rodent pest control regulations.

The act authorizes the department of education to expend money appropriated for school transformation grants: On costs incurred in administering the grant program; and To contract with a public or private entity to provide permissible grant uses to multiple school districts or charter schools that are eligible for a grant.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Under current law, beginning July 1, 2025, the department of corrections (department) is required to cover 100% of all inmate telephone call costs. The act changes the amount the department is required to cover, beginning July 1, 2025, to 75% of all inmate telephone call costs. The act requires the department to cover 100% of all inmate telephone call costs on and after July 1, 2026. The act appropriates $1,436,165 from the general fund to the department for inmate telephone calls. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Maddy summaryHouse Joint Resolution 25-1025 is a commemorative resolution by the Colorado General Assembly. It officially recognizes the week of April 6-12, 2025, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week in Colorado. The resolution aims to honor crime victims and those who serve them, and encourages Colorado citizens to seek justice and show compassion for victims.

Maddy summaryHouse Joint Resolution 25-1024 authorizes the installation of a memorial on the State Capitol Grounds to honor the victims of the Sand Creek Massacre of November 29, 1864. The bill designates the former location of the "Union Soldier" statue on the west grounds of the capitol as the appropriate site for this memorial. Its purpose is to respect and memorialize the Cheyenne and Arapaho people and their ancestors, promote cross-cultural understanding, and educate the public about the massacre.

Maddy summaryHouse Joint Memorial 25-1001 serves to memorialize former Representative Rodney Bockenfeld, who passed away on February 13, 2025, at the age of 69. The resolution pays tribute to his years of dedicated public service as both an Arapahoe County Commissioner and a State Representative and extends sympathy to his family.

Maddy summaryHouse Joint Resolution 25-1022 designates May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" in Colorado. This resolution, affecting motorcycle riders and all motorists, aims to promote safety through education and training and encourages motorists to "share the road."