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SB 25-312

American Rescue Plan Act Funds

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Amabile and 7 co-sponsors

Directs and allocates ARPA funds to state agencies, local governments, and nonprofits for grants and programs, with oversight and reporting requirements.

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Bill Summary · SB 25-312

Summary — SB 25-312: American Rescue Plan Act Funds

Status: Governor Signed (signed 2025-05-30)
Introduced: April 24, 2025
Classification: Senate bill (SB)
Sponsors: Shannon Bird; Barbara Kirkmeyer; Judy Amabile; Emily Sirota; J. McCluskie; R. Taggart; J. Bridges; M. Duran

Procedural history (key dates)

  • 2025-04-24 — Introduced in Senate; assigned to Appropriations
  • 2025-04-29 — Senate Second Reading (Special Order) passed; Appropriations referred unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • 2025-04-30 — Senate Third Reading passed (no amendments)
  • 2025-04-30 — Introduced in House; assigned to Appropriations
  • 2025-05-01 — House Committee on Appropriations referred unamended to House Committee of the Whole
  • 2025-05-01 — House Second Reading (Special Order) passed (no amendments)
  • 2025-05-02 — House Third Reading passed (no amendments)
  • 2025-05-13 — Sent to Governor; signed by President of the Senate and Speaker of the House
  • 2025-05-30 — Governor signed; bill enacted

What this summary includes (and a limitation)

The supplied document did not include the bill’s operative text, appropriation amounts, or fiscal note. The title indicates the bill addresses the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, but specific provisions are not provided here. Below is an objective overview of likely subjects and the information you should check in the full enacted text and fiscal documents.

Likely purpose and intent

Based on the title, the bill probably allocates, reassigns, or provides guidance for use of federal ARPA funds within the state — for example, directing uses of remaining ARPA Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds or authorizing state agencies/localities to expend ARPA funds for specified programs.

Typical provisions to look for in the full text

(These are common elements in ARPA-related state legislation — confirm in the bill text.)
- Specific dollar amounts and line-item appropriations or transfers to state agencies, local governments, or programs (broadband, behavioral health, housing, child care, public health, infrastructure, etc.).
- Eligible uses and restrictions consistent with federal ARPA rules (e.g., revenue replacement, infrastructure, premium pay).
- Grant program creation and application requirements for local governments, nonprofits, or businesses.
- Reporting, auditing, and transparency requirements for how funds are spent.
- Effective date(s) and any sunset or reversion provisions.
- Oversight or enforcement mechanisms (e.g., state auditor reviews, legislative reporting).

Who would be affected

  • State agencies receiving appropriated ARPA funds.
  • Local governments (counties, municipalities) if funds are subgranted or reallocated.
  • Nonprofits, health providers, housing developers, broadband providers, employers, and individuals if funds are used for programs or grants.
  • Taxpayers and budget stakeholders (through fiscal impacts and reporting obligations).

Fiscal and implementation notes

  • Fiscal impact, funding amounts, and specific spending authority are not included in the provided materials — consult the bill’s fiscal note and enacted statute for precise figures and budgetary effects.
  • Bill was signed into law on 2025-05-30; check the enacted bill text for the effective date and any phased implementation deadlines.

Recommended next steps / where to find the full details

  1. Retrieve the full bill text and fiscal note from the state legislature’s website (search for SB 25-312 or the 2025 legislative session for your state).
  2. Review the enacted language for precise appropriations, eligible uses, reporting requirements, and effective dates.
  3. Check committee analyses and the fiscal note for budgetary impact and implementation guidance.
  4. If you need, I can fetch and summarize the bill’s full text and fiscal note — please provide the official bill text or permit me to look it up (specify the state if needed).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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