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SB 25-097

Department of Labor & Employment Supplemental

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Amabile and 9 co-sponsors

Senate Bill 25-097 allocates $270 million to Colorado's Labor Department, enhancing services like unemployment support and workforce development for economic resilience.

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Bill Summary · SB 25-097

Summary of Senate Bill 25-097: Department of Labor & Employment Supplemental

Bill Number: SB 25-097
Title: Department of Labor & Employment Supplemental
Status: Governor Signed
Introduced: February 03, 2025
Effective Date: Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024

Purpose and Intent

Senate Bill 25-097 aims to provide supplemental appropriations to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) for the fiscal year 2024. The bill addresses funding needs across various divisions within the department, ensuring that essential services and programs can continue to operate effectively.

Key Provisions

The bill includes appropriations for several key areas within the CDLE:

1. Executive Director's Office

  • Total Appropriation: $115,728,793
  • Personal Services: $11,937,059 (113.2 Full-Time Equivalents)
  • Health, Life, and Dental: $27,012,036
  • Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance: $624,127
  • Operating Expenses: $2,004,121
  • Legal Services: $1,777,056

2. Office of New Americans

  • Total Appropriation: $7,329,132
  • Colorado Refugee Services Program: $6,249,032
  • Immigration Legal Defense Fund: $700,000

3. Office of Future of Work

  • Total Appropriation: $1,649,434
  • State Apprenticeship Agency: $810,998

4. Office of Just Transition

  • Total Appropriation: $15,400,885
  • Coal Transition Community Assistance: $10,000,000
  • Coal Transition Worker Assistance: $5,000,000

5. Division of Unemployment Insurance

  • Total Appropriation: $78,665,197
  • Program Costs: $16,404,109

6. Division of Employment and Training

  • Total Appropriation: $47,794,721
  • State Operations and Program Costs: $3,696,936

Funding Sources

The appropriations are funded through various sources, including:
- General Fund
- Cash Funds (e.g., Employment Support Fund, Workers' Compensation Cash Fund)
- Federal Funds

Impact

The supplemental appropriations will enable the CDLE to maintain and enhance its services, including workforce development, unemployment insurance, and support for new Americans. This funding is crucial for addressing the needs of Colorado's workforce and ensuring that the department can effectively respond to economic challenges.

Legislative Timeline

  • February 27, 2025: Governor signed the bill.
  • February 21, 2025: Bill sent to the Governor after passing both houses.
  • February 13, 2025: House passed the bill with no amendments.
  • February 6, 2025: Senate passed the bill with no amendments.

This summary provides an overview of SB 25-097, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, and potential impacts on the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and the state's workforce.

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

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