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CO HB1059

Bill

Status

Failed

3/21/2022

Primary Sponsor

Matt Soper

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires any bill that imposes a new fee, authorizes a new fee, increases an existing fee, or authorizes an increase of an existing fee to pass by a two-thirds vote of all members elected to each house of the Colorado General Assembly
  • Two-thirds vote requirement applies only to the final passage vote on such bills in each house
  • Defines "fee" as a charge levied to defray the cost of a particular government service provided to those charged, excluding charges levied for general public purposes
  • Takes effect 12:01 a.m. on the day following the expiration of the 90-day period after final adjournment of the general assembly
  • Subject to referendum petition; if challenged within the 90-day period, the act will not take effect unless approved by voters at the November 2022 general election

Legislative Description

Two-thirds Voting Requirement For Bills With Fees

Last Action

House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely

3/21/2022

Committee Referrals

State, Civic, Military and Veterans Affairs1/14/2022

Full Bill Text

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