SB 25-227: Early Intervention Program Funding for Fiscal Year 2024-25 - Colorado

Rerevised (04/10/2025) → Revised (04/09/2025) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text was updated from a 'Rerevised' version to a 'Revised' version, indicating that amendments adopted during the second reading in the second house were incorporated. The sponsor list for the House was shortened, removing several co-sponsors (Taggart, Espenoza, Gilchrist, Phillips, Smith, Stewart R.) while retaining Bird and Sirota.

TECHNICAL

The header text was updated to reflect that the version includes amendments adopted on second reading in the second house, rather than all amendments adopted in the second house.

The House sponsorship list was reduced from seven co-sponsors to just two (Bird and Sirota), removing Taggart, Espenoza, Gilchrist, Phillips, Smith, and Stewart R.

The '3rd Reading Unamended' stamp and date (April 10, 2025) were removed from the header, likely because the bill is now in a revised state rather than a rerevised state.

Final Act (04/16/2025) → Rerevised (04/10/2025) · 2 edits

MINOR

This bill adjusts state appropriations for the 2024-25 fiscal year to reflect changes in federal funding for early intervention programs. The main substantive change is the reorganization of the bill's formatting and presentation, moving from a final act version to a rerevised version that includes all amendments adopted in the second house. The funding amounts and policy provisions remain unchanged.

TECHNICAL

The bill was reformatted from a final act version to a rerevised version, updating the header information, session details, and committee listings to reflect the current legislative status.

The bill text was reorganized with line numbers and standard formatting, but the actual policy provisions regarding funding adjustments remain identical to the previous version.

Signed Act (04/28/2025) → Final Act (04/16/2025) · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill adjusts state funding for early intervention programs by decreasing a $2,000,000 general fund appropriation to the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. The change reflects an assumption that federal funds received for these programs will decrease by the same amount. The document also includes administrative formatting updates and signature blocks for legislative approval.

FISCAL

Decreased general fund appropriation by $2,000,000 for transfers to the Department of Early Childhood for early intervention programs, contingent on reduced federal funding.

TECHNICAL

Added signature blocks and approval sections for the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, Secretary of the Senate, Chief Clerk of the House, and Governor.

Reformatted bill header and title sections to align with standard legislative document formatting conventions.

Reengrossed (04/03/2025) → Signed Act (04/28/2025) · 4 edits · Apr 28, 2025

MODERATE

This bill adjusts state appropriations for early intervention programs in the 2024-25 fiscal year by reducing $2 million in federal funds transferred to the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing and reallocating funds within the Department of Early Childhood. The changes reflect a net decrease in federal funding assumptions while increasing general fund allocations for community and family services to maintain program operations.

Scope change

No substantive change to the bill's scope; this is a final signed version of an appropriations adjustment bill that was previously in reengrossed form.

FISCAL

Decreased general fund appropriation for transfer from Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to Department of Early Childhood by $2,000,000 due to reduced federal funding assumptions.

Increased general fund appropriation for use by Division of Community and Family Services for early intervention by $2,000,000 to offset the reduction in federal transfers.

Decreased reappropriated funds for Division of Community and Family Services by $4,000,000 as part of the overall budget adjustment.

Engrossed (04/02/2025) → Reengrossed (04/03/2025) · 2 edits · Apr 3, 2025

MINOR

The bill was reengrossed to incorporate amendments adopted during the House of Introduction, updating the header to reflect 'Reengrossed' status and adding a note indicating the summary applies to the third reading unamended version as of April 3, 2025. No substantive policy changes were made to the bill's content.

TECHNICAL

Updated document header from 'Engrossed' to 'Reengrossed' to reflect the bill's current legislative status after amendments were adopted in the House of Introduction.

Added a note clarifying that the bill summary applies to the third reading unamended version and will be updated for the reengrossed version at the legislature's website.

Introduced (03/31/2025) → Engrossed (04/02/2025) · 3 edits · Apr 3, 2025

MINOR

The bill was amended during the House of Introduction to reflect its status as an engrossed version, incorporating all amendments adopted on second reading. The primary substantive change is the addition of a new funding transfer provision that redirects an appropriation from the general fund to the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing for transfer to the Department of Early Childhood (DEC) for early intervention services. This modification expands the bill's scope by formalizing a specific funding mechanism for early childhood services within the 2024-25 fiscal year.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include a specific funding transfer from the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing to the Department of Early Childhood for early intervention services, formalizing the appropriation process for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

FISCAL

Added a new funding provision that transfers an appropriation from the general fund to the Department of Early Childhood (DEC) for early intervention services.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill status from 'Introduced' to 'Engrossed' and updated the version identifier to reflect all amendments adopted on second reading in the House of Introduction.

Updated the bill number formatting from 'SB25-227' to '227' in the page headers to match the engrossed version format.

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