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CO HB1059
Bill
Status
Failed
3/21/2022
Primary Sponsor
Matt Soper
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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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