Proposition 123 Revenue Uses

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Amabile and 7 co-sponsors

SB 25-313 clarifies and expands how Proposition 123 revenues may be spent for K-12 education, altering eligible uses and reporting requirements for districts.

Governor Signed

Overview

SB 25-313, titled "Proposition 123 Revenue Uses," was introduced in the Senate on April 24, 2025, and was signed into law by the Governor on May 30, 2025. The bill is sponsored by Representatives and Senators including Shannon Bird, Judy Amabile, Jeff Bridges, Emily Sirota (primary sponsors) with cosponsors M. Lindsay, J. McCluskie, R. Taggart, and B. Kirkmeyer.

Note: the full bill text and fiscal note were not included with the materials provided. This summary therefore describes the legislative status and the intended focus implied by the bill title, and outlines the likely scope and impacts such legislation typically carries. For precise statutory language, funding amounts, and implementation details, consult the enacted bill text and fiscal analyses.

Legislative status and timeline

Introduced in Senate (assigned to Appropriations): 2025-04-24

Senate committee and floor actions: Referred to Appropriations; Passed Senate (Third Reading, no amendments): 2025-04-30–04-29

Transmitted to House and considered in Appropriations: Referred and reported; Passed House (Second and Third Reading, no amendments): 2025-05-01–05-02

Signed by legislative leaders and sent to Governor: 2025-05-13

Governor signed into law: 2025-05-30

Purpose (as indicated by title)

The bill addresses permitted uses of revenues associated with "Proposition 123." While the specific statutory revisions are not provided here, the stated purpose suggested by the title is to clarify, modify, or expand how funds generated under Proposition 123 may be allocated and spent by state or local entities.

Likely key provisions (based on typical policy goals)

Revisions to the list of allowable expenditures for Prop 123 revenues (for example: K‑12 operations, capital projects, teacher compensation, or other education-related programs).

Direction to state agencies or local education authorities on allocation or reporting requirements for these revenues.

Possible adjustments to accounting, transfer, or sunset provisions governing Prop 123 receipts.

Implementation timelines and requirements for oversight or fiscal reporting.

Who would be affected

K‑12 school districts and public education institutions (if Prop 123 is education‑related)

State education agencies and budget offices responsible for administering and tracking the revenue

Local governments or other program recipients designated to receive Prop 123 funds

Taxpayers and the state budget to the extent revenue redirection or reclassification changes fiscal balances

Potential impacts

Changes in how existing Prop 123 revenues may be used could shift resources between capital, operating, or programmatic education purposes.

Administrative and reporting burdens may increase if new oversight rules are included.

Districts or programs currently relying on Prop 123 funds could see expanded flexibility or new restrictions, depending on the bill language.

Next steps / Where to find more detail

To understand the exact changes and fiscal implications, review:
- The enacted bill text for SB 25-313 (official legislative website)
- The bill’s fiscal note and committee reports for cost and budget impacts
- Legislative analyses and implementation guidance issued by the relevant state agencies

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