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HB 1405

Cash Fund Transfers to General Fund

2026 Regular Session

HB 1405 redirects restricted cash fund revenues to Colorado's general fund, potentially reducing dedicated program resources to address broader state budget needs.

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Bill Summary · HB 1405

Legislative bill overview

HB 1405 proposes to transfer money from one or more cash funds (restricted revenue accounts) into Colorado's general fund (unrestricted state budget). The bill was introduced in the House and assigned to the Appropriations Committee, where its specific details would be debated. Without the full bill text, the exact funds targeted and transfer amounts cannot be determined.

Why is this important

Cash fund transfers directly affect state budget flexibility and the availability of dedicated revenues for their original purposes. Transfers to the general fund can help balance budgets or fund other priorities, but may undermine the fiscal stability of specific programs or services that those cash funds were designed to support. This is particularly significant in tight budget years.

Potential points of contention

  • Program funding impact: Transferring cash fund revenue may reduce resources available for the programs or services those funds were designated to support (transportation, environmental protection, etc.)
  • Fiscal sustainability: Whether dedicated cash funds should remain purpose-restricted or be made available for general state operations
  • Budget priority conflicts: Whether this represents genuine fiscal necessity or deprioritization of certain state functions in favor of others

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

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