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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/11/2025
02/11/2025
Crossed Over
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
Passed
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CONCERNING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
AI Summary
This bill provides a supplemental appropriation to the Colorado Department of Higher Education for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, making several key financial adjustments and allocations. The bill includes funding for various higher education programs, institutions, and initiatives, with significant appropriations to state universities, community colleges, and special purpose programs. Notable provisions include allocating approximately $386.9 million for student stipends, providing fee-for-service contracts to state institutions totaling about $837.6 million, and distributing need-based grants of around $256.3 million. The bill also includes specific funding for targeted programs such as the Institute of Cannabis Research at CSU-Pueblo, GEAR UP, rural teacher recruitment, and forest restoration initiatives. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for tuition assistance, with an intent to limit undergraduate in-state tuition increases to 3% and ensuring that Pell-eligible freshmen have their tuition costs fully covered. The appropriation spans multiple areas of higher education, including administrative costs, financial aid, governing boards of various universities, and special purpose programs, with total funding approaching $6.2 billion from various sources including general funds, cash funds, and federal funds.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (11)
Judy Amabile (D)*,
Shannon Bird (D)*,
Jeff Bridges (D)*,
Barbara Kirkmeyer (R)*,
Emily Sirota (D)*,
Rick Taggart (R)*,
Monica Duran (D),
Junie Joseph (D),
Sheila Lieder (D),
Julie McCluskie (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 02/27/2025)
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