CO SB133

Requires legislative council staff to prepare business fiscal impact notes analyzing potential direct economic effects on Colorado businesses, including compliance costs, hiring/job loss impacts, and cost savings, starting with the 73rd General Assembly.

Authorizes the House Speaker, House Minority Leader, Senate President, and Senate Minority Leader to each request 2 notes per regular session, or more at the director of research's discretion.

Requires legislative council staff to meet with requesting leaders and bill sponsors before beginning work to determine if a note can practically be completed, allowing substitution of different bills if necessary.

Mandates a 5-day public comment period (or shorter if selected after day 90 of session) for Colorado businesses to submit comments on potential fiscal impacts, with minimum 24-hour notice required near end of session.

Requires state departments, agencies, and institutions to cooperate and provide requested information by established deadlines, or specify need for additional reasonable time.