CO SB135

Creates the Colorado Government Efficiency Authority as a body corporate and political subdivision of the state, independent from state agency control or funding

Governed by an 8-member board: 5 voting private-sector members appointed by legislative leaders and the governor, plus 3 nonvoting advisory members (Joint Budget Committee staff director, Office of State Planning and Budgeting director, and State Auditor)

Board members serve 3-year terms without compensation or expense reimbursement, and must be Colorado residents with demonstrated interest in streamlining government and reducing waste

Authority is charged with examining state agency operations to identify cost savings, working with the federal government on efficiency directives, holding public hearings, and providing recommendations to the governor and General Assembly

Funded solely through gifts, grants, donations, and federal money, with priority given to leveraging available federal funds; initial board appointments required by January 1, 2026