Colorado General AssemblyToggle Main Menu
Agency NameToggle Agency Menu

J_JBC_2024A 02/22/2024 10:56:44 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE
Date 02/22/2024
Attendance
Bridges X
Kirkmeyer X
Sirota X
Taggart X
Zenzinger X
Bird X
Time 10:56:44 AM to 05:15:00 PM
Place JBC
This Meeting was called to order by Bird
This Report was prepared by Emily Hansen
Hearing Items Action Taken
10:56 am - 3:54 pm Continuation of Consideration of Figure Setting Recommendations for the Department of Human Services (Office of Children, Youth and Families) JBC action on budget request (figure setting)
3:55 pm - 4:30 pm Consideration of Figure Setting Recommendations for the Department of Law JBC action on budget request (figure setting)
4:31 pm - 4:36 pm Consideration of Figure Setting Recommendations for the Legislative Department JBC action on budget request (figure setting)
4:37 pm - 5:10 pm Consideration of Figure Setting Recommendations for the Department of Education (School Finance) JBC action on budget request (figure setting)

10:56 am - 3:54 pm Continuation of Consideration of Figure Setting Recommendations for the Department of Human Services (Office of Children, Youth and Families) - JBC action on budget request (figure setting)


11:33:32 AM
 Motion Designate a legislative placeholder of $25,821,111 total funds, including $15,326,324 General Fund, for HB 24-1038 (High Acuity Crisis for Children and Youth)
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


11:59:49 AM
 Motion Staff recommendation for a three year implementation of funding for the county workload study and related funding model recommendation, including $8.1 million General Fund in FY 2024-25
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
12:00:50 PM  
Committee recessed
03:19:15 PM  
Committee came back
to order
03:20:44 PM  
Committee discussed
potential legislation related to the utilization of Social Security benefits
for foster youth. The Committee asked staff to come back with additional
information on the cost of legislation related to establishing savings
accounts for SSA benefits, General Fund savings accounts for youth transitioning
out of foster care, and requiring counties to report on benefit utilization.


03:48:47 PM
 Motion Staff recommendation for line item detail and base appropriations for the Administration Subdivision
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer Excused
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:49:41 PM
 Motion Staff recommendation for the line item detail and base appropriations for the Division of Child Welfare, Division of Youth Services, and Community Programs Subdivisions
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer Excused
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:50:48 PM
 Motion Staff recommendation for line item detail and base appropriations for HCPF Division 7, Human Services Medicaid-Funded Programs for the Office of Children, Youth and Families
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer Excused
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


03:53:06 PM
 Motion Staff recommendation for footnotes and RFIs
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer Excused
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection



3:55 pm - 4:30 pm Consideration of Figure Setting Recommendations for the Department of Law - JBC action on budget request (figure setting)


03:58:07 PM
 Motion Staff recommendation for R4 Long Bill reorganization
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer Excused
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:05:30 PM
 Motion Staff recommendation for line item detail for Administration section
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer Excused
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:05:43 PM
 Motion Staff recommendation for R2 Increase agency administrative support.
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer Excused
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:16:58 PM
 Motion Approve an increase of $71,000 General Fund to Consumer Protection, Antitrust, and Civil Rights for 0.5 FTE term-limited to two years to support investigation and prosecution of fraudulent business filing fees.
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer Excused
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:18:39 PM
 Motion Staff recommendation for line item detail for Legal Services to State Agencies section.
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer Excused
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:20:59 PM
 Motion Staff recommendation for line item detail for Criminal Justice and Appellate
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer Excused
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:25:28 PM
 Motion Staff recommendation for R3 Federal and Interstate Water Unit FTE
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer Excused
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:26:50 PM
 Motion Staff recommendation for line item detail for Water and Natural Resources
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer Excused
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:27:25 PM
 Motion Staff recommendation for line item detail for Consumer Protection and Antitrust
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer Excused
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:28:48 PM
 Motion Staff recommendation for line item detail for Special Purpose
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer Excused
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection


04:30:06 PM
 Motion Staff recommendation for footnotes and RFIs
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer Excused
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection



4:31 pm - 4:36 pm Consideration of Figure Setting Recommendations for the Legislative Department - JBC action on budget request (figure setting)


04:35:58 PM
 Motion Staff recommendation on the Legislative Appropriation Bill placeholder and the Long Bill appropriation for the Legislative Department
Moved Zenzinger
Seconded
Bridges
Kirkmeyer Excused
Sirota
Taggart
Zenzinger
Bird
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection



4:37 pm - 5:10 pm Consideration of Figure Setting Recommendations for the Department of Education (School Finance) - JBC action on budget request (figure setting)
04:38:04 PM  
Committee discussion
only, introduction through R1 State Share of Total Program


05:15:00 PM   The committee adjourned.






The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 6, 2025, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025 (unless otherwise specified). Details

Our website is currently undergoing a redesign in order to provide a better experience for everyone. View the Beta site