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SB 25-266

Repeal Statutory Appropriation Requirements

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Amabile and 5 co-sponsors

Repeals automatic statutory appropriations, requiring future spending to pass through annual appropriations, boosting oversight and potentially delaying funding for programs.

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Bill Summary · SB 25-266

Summary — SB 25‑266: Repeal Statutory Appropriation Requirements

Status: Governor Signed (signed 2025-04-24)
Introduced: 2025-03-31
Primary Sponsors: Rick Taggart; Barbara Kirkmeyer; Jeff Bridges; Cosponsors: S. Bird, J. Amabile, Emily Sirota

Purpose and intent

SB 25‑266 repeals statutory appropriation requirements. In plain terms, the bill eliminates one or more legal provisions that automatically authorize spending from specified state funds or revenue streams without requiring those expenditures to be included in the annual appropriation (budget) act. The intent is to remove automatic (continuous) appropriations so that future spending from those sources must be approved explicitly through the normal legislative appropriations process.

Key provisions (high level)

  • Repeal of statutory appropriation language: The bill removes statutory clauses that previously created standing appropriations from particular funds or revenue sources.
  • Transition mechanics: While the bill text is not provided here, such repeals typically include transition or technical provisions to:
    • Identify the specific statutes or fund provisions being repealed, and
    • Specify an effective date or directing agencies to seek appropriations in the next budgeting cycle.
  • Legislative control restored: Spending that had previously occurred automatically will require affirmative action in annual appropriation bills going forward.

Note: The legislative record supplied does not include the bill’s full text or a list of the specific funds/statutes repealed. Review the enrolled bill or the official legislative digest for an exact list of repealed statutory appropriation provisions and any technical transition language.

Who is affected

  • State agencies and programs that previously received funding via statutory appropriation — they may need explicit line-item appropriation in the annual budget to continue those expenditures.
  • Dedicated or cash funds, enterprise funds, and revenue streams that had automatic disbursements.
  • The Governor’s and Legislature’s budget offices — increased workload to reauthorize funding previously automatic.
  • Service recipients and contractors who rely on continued funding could face timing or continuity risks if appropriations are delayed.

Potential impacts

  • Increases legislative oversight and flexibility over fund allocations.
  • May create short-term budgetary uncertainty for programs previously funded automatically, requiring agencies to seek appropriation in the next budget cycle.
  • Could affect multi-year commitments or contractual obligations if not explicitly addressed in transition language.
  • May improve transparency and accountability by consolidating funding decisions into the annual appropriations process.

Legislative timeline

  • Introduced in Senate (Assigned to Appropriations): 2025-03-31
  • Passed Senate (with amendments): 2025-04-02 (Committee-amended; consent calendar)
  • Passed House (no amendments): 2025-04-10 (Third reading)
  • Sent to Governor: 2025-04-16
  • Governor signed: 2025-04-24

Next steps / recommended actions

  • Consult the enrolled bill text or the state legislative website to identify the specific statutory appropriations repealed and the bill’s effective date.
  • Affected agencies should inventory programs funded by statutory appropriations and prepare appropriation requests for the next budget cycle.
  • Stakeholders (local governments, vendors, beneficiaries) should monitor appropriation bills and communicate continuity needs to legislators and budget staff.

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

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