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Introduced
04/02/2026
04/02/2026
In Committee
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Crossed Over
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Passed
04/17/2026
04/17/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Joint Budget Committee. Current law requires most state agencies and institutions of higher education that receive an appropriation for capital construction to set aside an amount of money equal to the recorded depreciation of the capital asset that was acquired, repaired, improved, replaced, renovated, or constructed with the appropriation (annual depreciation-lease equivalent payment) to pay for the long-term maintenance costs of the capital asset. Currently, the money that state agencies or institutions of higher education set aside for maintenance costs is credited to the capitol complex renovation fund. The bill repeals the annual depreciation-lease equivalent payment requirement. Currently, the department of personnel uses the money in the capitol complex renovation fund (fund) for capital construction needs for existing state-owned buildings in the capitol complex. The bill requires the state treasurer to transfer $15,263,000 from the fund to the general fund on June 30, 2026. The bill also requires the state treasurer to transfer the remaining balance of the fund on June 30, 2027, to the general fund and then repeals the fund. In addition, the bill repeals a reporting requirement in connection with the use of the money in the fund. The bill also repeals the capitol complex master plan implementation fund, including its ongoing transfers to the fund.
AI Summary
This bill repeals the requirement for most state agencies and higher education institutions to set aside money for long-term maintenance of capital assets, a practice known as the "annual depreciation-lease equivalent payment." Previously, this money was deposited into the capitol complex renovation fund, which was used for capital construction needs of existing state buildings. Now, the bill mandates that the State Treasurer transfer $15,263,000 from this fund to the general fund by June 30, 2026, and the remaining balance by June 30, 2027, after which the fund will be dissolved. Additionally, the bill eliminates a reporting requirement related to the use of this fund and also repeals the capitol complex master plan implementation fund and its associated transfers.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (8)
Judy Amabile (D)*,
Barbara Kirkmeyer (R)*,
Emily Sirota (D)*,
Rick Taggart (R)*,
Jeff Bridges (D),
Kyle Brown (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Alex Valdez (D),
Last Action
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass (on 04/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1406 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114760/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114620/download |
| Senate Appropriations Amendment L.003 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/19196/download |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Budget Staff Analysis SA1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114510/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114448/download |
| Third Reading Amendment L.001 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/19138/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114354/download |
| Fiscal Note Initial Fiscal Note | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114108/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/114055/download |
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