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HB 1375

Repeal County Administration Funding Model

2026 Regular Session

HB 1375 repeals Colorado's county administration funding model without specifying replacement funding, potentially destabilizing county operations and essential public services.

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Bill Summary · HB 1375

Legislative bill overview

HB 1375 proposes to repeal Colorado's current county administration funding model, which determines how state funds are distributed to counties for administrative operations. The bill would eliminate this existing funding mechanism, though the summary does not specify what funding approach would replace it or whether counties would lose state support entirely.

Why is this important

County administrations handle essential services including elections, property records, courts, and social services. Changes to their funding directly affect whether these services continue operating effectively and how costs are distributed between state and local budgets. Without clarity on replacement funding, this could create significant operational uncertainty for county governments across Colorado.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of replacement mechanism: The bill repeals existing funding without specifying an alternative, creating uncertainty about whether counties lose revenue or if a new model is planned
  • Service delivery impacts: Counties may be forced to reduce services, raise local taxes, or restructure operations if state funding is eliminated
  • Fiscal federalism questions: Disagreement over whether the state or counties should bear administrative costs for services that serve both state and local interests

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

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