DENVER ~ Denver, CO - In a move to streamline and improve the state's administrative processes, Governor Jared Polis signed a series of bipartisan bills into law today.

The bills, sponsored by Senators Judy Amabile, Barbara Kirkmeyer, Jeff Bridges, and Representatives Emily Sirota, Rick Taggart, and Shannon Bird, cover a wide range of topics from rodent pest control to budgeting reports.

One of the key bills signed into law was SB25-207, which repeals certain statutes related to rodent pest control. This bill was co-sponsored by Senators Amabile and Kirkmeyer and Representatives Sirota and Taggart. The goal of this bill is to remove outdated regulations and allow for more effective pest control methods.

Another important bill signed into law was SB25-208, which addresses the costs of inmate phone calls within the Department of Corrections. This bill was co-sponsored by Senators Amabile and Bridges and Representatives Bird and Sirota. It aims to reduce the financial burden on inmates' families while still maintaining necessary communication channels.

SB25-209, sponsored by Senators Amabile and Kirkmeyer and Representatives Sirota and Taggart, deals with offender placement in community corrections programs. The bill allows for offenders to refuse placement in these programs if they have a valid reason.

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In addition to these bills focused on corrections and public safety issues, there were also several bills related to budgeting. SB25-210 repeals an appropriation requirement for certain funds while SB25-211 requires the Department of Corrections to provide budgeting reports. Both bills were co-sponsored by Senator Amabile and Representative Bridges.

Other notable bills signed into law include SB25-213 which transfers funds from the Broadband Infrastructure Cash Fund for broadband development projects; SB25-215 which repeals the Colorado Student Leaders Institute; SB25-218 which outlines permissible uses for School Transformation Grants; SB25-224 which eliminates a requirement for a "By Colorado" app; and SB25-225 which addresses the distribution of funds from limited gaming.

Several bills were also signed into law that aim to reduce unnecessary spending and streamline processes. SB25-233 repeals a performance contract for the Colorado School of Mines; SB25-243 reverts appropriated funds from the Department of Labor & Employment; SB25-244 reduces state funding for assistant district attorney salaries; and SB25-245 addresses administrative costs for housing development grants.

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Other bills signed into law include SB25-248 which repeals a lease savings transfer to the Capital Construction Fund; SB25-249 which eliminates an annual general fund transfer to a revolving fund; SB25-253 which removes a fee reversion for animal feeding operations; SB25-259 which eliminates the destroyed property tax reimbursement program; and SB25-260 which repeals the Colorado Household Financial Recovery Pilot Program.

Finally, Governor Polis also signed several bills related to spending authority and cash fund transfers. These include SB25-263, sponsored by Senators Amabile and Bridges, and Representatives Bird and Taggart, which addresses spending authority statutes; SB25-264, sponsored by Senators Bridges and Kirkmeyer, and Representatives Bird and Sirota, which allows for cash fund transfers to the general fund; SB25-265, sponsored by Senators Bridges and Kirkmeyer, and Representatives Bird and Taggart, which changes certain cash funds to be subject to annual appropriation; and SB25-267, sponsored by Senators Amabile and Kirkmeyer, and Representatives Sirota and Taggart, which eliminates roll-forward authority for utilities line items.

Overall, these bipartisan bills aim to improve efficiency within state government while also addressing important issues such as public safety, budgeting, and spending. Governor Polis expressed his gratitude to all those involved in crafting these bills that will benefit the people of Colorado.

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