HB24-1428 Summary

• Establishes five evidence designations ("Proven," "Promising," "Evidence-Informed," "Harmful," and "Insufficient Evidence") to be used by state agencies when submitting budget requests for programs and practices.

• Requires state agencies and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting to describe programs or practices using one of the five evidence designations when included in budget requests, supplemental appropriation requests, or budget amendments.

• Directs Joint Budget Committee staff to independently review evidence information provided by agencies and include an evidence designation (or state it is not applicable or ineligible) in budget recommendations.

• Defines "best available research evidence" as the weight of research from rigorous and relevant studies identified through a systematic process, recognizing that research evidence alone is not the only factor in policy and budget decisions.

• Takes effect 90 days after final adjournment of the general assembly (subject to potential referendum petition), and applies to budget requests and amendments made on or after the effective date.