Bill
HB 25B-1019
House Bill 25B-1019 reallocates $4 million from the Infrastructure Fund to the General Fund, limiting the Governor's Office's ability to respond to federal actions.
Bill Number: HB 25B-1019
Introduced On: August 21, 2025
Status: Introduced in House, assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
Prime Sponsors: Rep. Ty Winter, Sen. Rod Pelton
House Bill 25B-1019 aims to repeal the authority granted to the Governor’s Office to utilize $4 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Cash Fund for responding to federal actions. Instead, the bill mandates that these funds be transferred to the General Fund.
Repeal of Funding Authority: The bill repeals the provisions established by House Bill 25-1321, which allowed the Governor’s Office to expend $4 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Cash Fund to counter adverse federal actions.
Transfer of Funds: The bill requires the state treasurer to transfer the $4 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Cash Fund to the General Fund within three days of the bill's effective date.
Reduction in Appropriations: For the fiscal year 2025-26, the bill decreases appropriations to the Governor’s Office by $4 million, effectively eliminating the funding that could have been used for legal services, hiring personnel, or other related costs aimed at defending against federal actions.
State Expenditures: The bill is projected to decrease expenditures in the Governor’s Office by $4 million for FY 2025-26. This reduction means that the office will no longer have the financial resources to hire personnel or contractors, or to purchase legal services to defend against federal actions.
State Transfers: The bill will result in a one-time transfer of $4 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Cash Fund to the General Fund.
Affected Entities: The primary entity affected by this bill is the Governor’s Office, which will lose the ability to respond financially to federal actions that may impact the state. This could limit the state's capacity to engage in legal actions or other necessary responses to federal government initiatives.
Effective Date: The bill will take effect upon the signature of the Governor or upon becoming law without his signature.
Legislative Actions: The bill was postponed indefinitely by the House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Committee on August 21, 2025, meaning it will not advance further in the legislative process.
House Bill 25B-1019 seeks to reallocate $4 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Cash Fund to the General Fund, effectively limiting the Governor's Office's ability to respond to federal actions. The bill reflects a shift in fiscal priorities amid concerns about state budget deficits and the efficient use of taxpayer dollars.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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