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SB 25-257

Modify General Fund Transfers to State Highway Fund

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Amabile and 6 co-sponsors

Modifies how General Fund transfers to the State Highway Fund are timed and calculated, altering highway funding predictability and funding for state transportation projects.

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Bill Summary · SB 25-257

SB 25-257 — Modify General Fund Transfers to State Highway Fund

Status: Governor Signed (6/4/2025)
Introduced: March 31, 2025
Primary Sponsors: Shannon Bird; Rick Taggart; Barbara Kirkmeyer; Jeff Bridges
Cosponsors: J. Amabile; E. Hamrick; E. Sirota

Purpose / Intent

The bill’s title indicates its primary intent is to change how monies are transferred from the State General Fund to the State Highway Fund. Such changes typically adjust the timing, trigger conditions, formulas, or amounts of transfers that provide ongoing General Fund support to highway and transportation programs. The official bill text and fiscal documents should be consulted for the exact mechanics.

Key provisions (summary based on available information)

The legislative record provided does not include the bill text or fiscal note. Based solely on the bill title, SB 25‑257 likely does one or more of the following:
- Modifies the statutory formula or schedule governing periodic transfers from the General Fund into the State Highway Fund;
- Changes conditions or triggers (for example, revenue thresholds or surplus definitions) that authorize or suspend transfers;
- Alters the distribution or allowable uses of transferred funds within the Highway Fund;
- Revises reporting, oversight, or sunset provisions related to transfers.

Because the specific language and dollar amounts are not included in the materials provided, the exact legal changes, effective dates, and fiscal impacts cannot be stated here. Consult the enacted bill text and the legislative fiscal note for precise provisions.

Who is affected / Potential impacts

  • State Highway Fund: Receipt levels and predictability of revenue could increase or decrease depending on the changes adopted.
  • Department of Transportation and local recipients: Funding availability for highway construction, maintenance, and related projects could be affected.
  • State General Fund programs: Any increase in transfers could reduce available General Fund resources for other state services; reductions or suspensions could free up General Fund revenue.
  • Local governments, contractors, and transportation stakeholders: Project schedules and funding plans could shift with changes to transfer timing or amounts.

Overall fiscal impacts depend on the bill’s numeric and timing provisions.

Legislative history & timeline

  • 2025-03-31: Introduced in Senate — assigned to Appropriations
  • Early April 2025: Passed both chambers (Senate and House) with committee and floor actions; conference committee convened after House amendments
  • 2025-04-23: Conference Committee reports adopted by both chambers (repass)
  • 2025-05-08: Signed by President of the Senate and Speaker of the House; Sent to Governor
  • 2025-06-04: Governor Signed — bill enacted

Next steps / Where to find the enacted details

To understand the specific statutory changes, dollar amounts, effective date(s), and the fiscal impact:
- Review the final enrolled bill text (SB 25‑257) on the Colorado General Assembly website.
- Read the bill’s Fiscal Note and the enacted statute in the Colorado Revised Statutes.
- Check Department of Transportation and Office of State Budget updates for implementation guidance.

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

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