Summary — HB 25‑1054: Repeal Legislative Audit Committee Reviews of Emissions Program
Status: Governor signed (2025‑03‑07)
Introduced: 2025‑01‑08
Bill number: HB 25‑1054
Overview / Purpose
HB 25‑1054, titled "Repeal Legislative Audit Committee Reviews of Emissions Program," removes the statutory requirement that the Legislative Audit Committee conduct reviews of the state emissions program (as described in existing law). The bill’s stated effect is to eliminate the Legislative Audit Committee’s mandated review role for that program.
Note: The bill text is not included in the supplied document; this summary is based on the bill title and legislative history. Readers should consult the enrolled bill text or session law for precise statutory language and the exact sections repealed or amended.
Key provisions (based on title)
- Repeals the statute(s) that require the Legislative Audit Committee to review the state's emissions program.
- Removes the Legislative Audit Committee’s formal review authority or obligation regarding that program.
- By repealing the review requirement, the bill likely eliminates any mandated schedule, scope, or reporting duties tied to such committee reviews.
Because the full bill text is not provided here, the summary does not list specific statute sections, timing of reviews, or replacement oversight language (if any). Confirm exact amendments in the enrolled bill.
Who or what would be affected
- Legislative Audit Committee: loses a statutory review responsibility over the emissions program.
- State agency(ies) administering emissions programs (e.g., air quality or emissions control divisions): would no longer have that explicit, statutorily required committee review; this may reduce a legislatively mandated oversight mechanism.
- Regulated entities and stakeholders (businesses subject to emissions rules, environmental organizations, local governments): oversight and accountability dynamics could change, potentially affecting transparency and stakeholder advocacy.
- Legislative oversight processes more broadly: may shift oversight responsibilities to other committees, agencies, or external auditors, depending on accompanying statutory changes (if any).
Procedural history / timeline
- 2025‑01‑08: Introduced in House; assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government
- 2025‑01‑21: House committee referred unamended to House Committee of the Whole
- 2025‑01‑24: House Second Reading — Passed (special order), no amendments
- 2025‑01‑27: House Third Reading — Passed, no amendments
- 2025‑01‑29: Introduced in Senate; assigned to Transportation & Energy
- 2025‑02‑05: Senate Transportation & Energy — Refer unamended (consent calendar)
- 2025‑02‑07: Senate Second Reading — Passed (special order), no amendments
- 2025‑02‑10: Senate Third Reading — Passed, no amendments
- 2025‑02‑26: Signed by Speaker of the House
- 2025‑02‑27: Signed by President of the Senate
- 2025‑02‑28: Sent to Governor
- 2025‑03‑07: Governor signed (became law)
Sponsors
Primary sponsors: Andrew Boesenecker, Rod Pelton, Julie Gonzales
Cosponsors include: S. Woodrow; M. Lindsay; D. Michaelson Jenet; J. Phillips; M. Duran; W. Lindstedt; L. Frizell
Potential impacts and considerations
- Accountability and transparency: Removing a legislatively mandated review may reduce one formal avenue for legislative oversight of emissions programs; impacts depend on whether other review, audit, or reporting requirements remain.
- Administrative impact: Agencies may see reduced administrative burden if they no longer must prepare for or respond to mandated Legislative Audit Committee reviews.
- Fiscal impact: Absent the bill text and fiscal note, fiscal effects are unclear — likely minimal unless the previous review triggered funded audit activities.
- Legal/implementation details: The exact statutory sections repealed, effective date, and any transitional provisions are not provided here and are necessary to assess full impact.
Where to find the full text and next steps
To review precise language, statutory changes, effective date, and any fiscal note, consult:
- The legislature’s enrolled bill on the Colorado General Assembly website
- The final session laws (Acts) for 2025
- Fiscal notes or committee reports associated with HB 25‑1054
If you want, I can retrieve the enrolled bill text and produce a section‑by‑section summary and list the specific statutes amended or repealed.
