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SB 25-155

Legislation Inside Advisory Council

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Amabile and 18 co-sponsors

Creates an advisory council to advise on legislation drafting and implementation, with membership, duties, reporting, and funding to improve policy development and transparency.

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Bill Summary · SB 25-155

Summary — SB 25-155: "Legislation Inside Advisory Council"

Note: The full bill text for SB 25-155 was not included in the materials provided. The summary below lists the bill’s status and legislative history exactly as provided, and then describes the likely purpose, typical provisions, and potential impacts of a bill with the title “Legislation Inside Advisory Council.” Where I infer content from the title or from common legislative practice, I clearly identify it as an inference and recommend checking the final enrolled bill for precise language and requirements.

Quick facts

  • Bill number: SB 25-155
  • Title: Legislation Inside Advisory Council
  • Status: Governor Signed (2025-05-20)
  • Introduced: 2025-02-05 (in Senate)
  • Primary sponsors (as listed): Matt Ball; Julie Gonzales; Chad Clifford (three identified as “primary”); many cosponsors including J. Jackson, C. Kipp, M. Lindsay, D. Michaelson Jenet, J. Bacon, I. Jodeh, L. Cutter, J. Amabile, M. Weissman, E. Hamrick, N. Ricks, J. Mabrey, F. Winter, M. Duran, T. Sullivan, K. Wallace

Legislative timeline (selected)

  • 2025-02-05: Introduced in Senate — assigned to Judiciary
  • 2025-03-03 to 04-17: Multiple committee referrals, amendments considered in Judiciary and Appropriations committees
  • 2025-04-21: Senate Third Reading — Passed (no amendments)
  • 2025-04-30 to 05-01: House considered amendments, passed third reading on 05-01
  • 2025-05-02 to 05-07: Conference committee convened; conference report adopted by both chambers (repass)
  • 2025-05-14: Signed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate; sent to Governor
  • 2025-05-20: Governor signed the bill

Stated intent (based on title)

The title “Legislation Inside Advisory Council” indicates the bill establishes, modifies, or funds an advisory council related to legislation — likely to provide counsel, review, or recommendations about legislative processes, bill content, rulemaking, or implementation of statutes. Because the bill text was not provided, the following descriptions of purpose, provisions, and impacts are inferred and should be verified against the enacted language.

Likely key provisions (inferred)

Common elements for bills establishing an advisory council include:
- Creation of an advisory council (name, purpose, and scope) to advise the legislature, a committee, or an agency on specified issues (e.g., legislation drafting, implementation, public outreach).
- Membership provisions: number of members, appointing authorities (e.g., governor, legislative leaders), qualifications, terms, ex officio members.
- Duties and powers: meeting frequency, reporting requirements, study responsibilities, ability to issue recommendations or model language.
- Administrative support: designation of a host agency or legislative staff to provide clerical, meeting, and budget support.
- Compensation/expenses: per diem, travel reimbursement, or volunteer status for members.
- Sunset or review provisions: expiration date or requirement for periodic legislative review.
- Effective date: upon signature or specified future date.

Potential impacts (inferred)

  • Legislative process: could provide lawmakers and committees with expert recommendations, improving bill drafting quality or oversight of implementation.
  • Agencies and stakeholders: may create an avenue for stakeholder input and coordination between state agencies and legislators.
  • Budget: if the council requires staff support or reimbursed expenses, there may be minor fiscal impacts; appropriations language (if any) would determine fiscal effect.
  • Public transparency: reports or public meetings could increase transparency around policy development in the council’s subject area.

What to check in the enrolled (final) bill

  • Exact legal authority, purpose, and scope of the council
  • Membership composition, appointment process, and term lengths
  • Specific duties, deliverables, and reporting deadlines
  • Any appropriations or fiscal notes attached
  • Effective date and any sunset provisions

Where to find the final text

To confirm precise language and obligations, consult:
- The official state legislative website for the enrolled bill text and fiscal note
- The Governor’s office or state code update after enactment for where the council is codified

If you can provide the bill’s full text or a link to it, I will prepare a detailed clause-by-clause summary and a precise impact analysis.

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

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