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CO SB139

Bill

Status

Failed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Baisley

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds nuclear energy to Colorado's statutory definitions of "clean energy" and "clean energy resource," citing nuclear's 90%+ capacity factor and role as the largest source of carbon-free electricity in the U.S.

  • Repeals the retail delivery fee (originally created in SB 21-260) that was imposed on each delivery of tangible personal property purchased online

  • Eliminates the 10-cent paper carryout bag fee established in 2021 and repeals the Colorado circular communities enterprise and associated user fees for waste diversion

  • Removes the energy assistance system benefit charge that appeared on utility bills and repeals authorization for counties and municipalities to collect special sales taxes on nicotine products

  • Repeals confinement standards for egg-laying hens whose eggs are sold in Colorado, which were created in HB 20-1343

Legislative Description

Grocery & Utility Bill Reduction Measures

Business & Economic Development

Last Action

Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

State, Veterans, & Military Affairs2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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