Colorado Senate Bill 42
Session 2026A
Revenue Classification Taxpayers Bill of Rights
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 27, 2026
Sponsors
4 Sponsors
J. Amabile
M. Weissman
E. Sirota
Y. Zokaie
First Action
Jan 27, 2026
Latest Action
Feb 10, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
42
State
Colorado
Session
2026A
E. Sirota
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Sponsor
J. Amabile
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Sponsor
M. Weissman
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Sponsor
Y. Zokaie
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Motion Text
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment B)
Senate Roll Call Votes
Summary
Section 20 of article X of the state constitution (TABOR) defines "fiscal year spending" as excluding "collections for another government" and "damage awards". Although TABOR does not define either "collections for another government" or "damage awards", the TABOR implementing statutes define both terms. The bill clarifies both of these definitions for state fiscal years commencing on or after July 1, 2025.The bill clarifies that "collections for another government", as used for the purpose of determining whether specific money received by the state is subject to the TABOR limitation on state fiscal year spending, includes revenue from the excise tax on gasoline used as fuel for the propulsion of specified aircraft collected by the state and distributed to governmental or airport entities operating an FAA-designated public use airport.The bill also clarifies that "damage award", as used for the purpose of determining whether specific money received by the state is subject to the TABOR limitation on state fiscal year spending, includes certain civil fines and penalties imposed by the state.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committee Report for Finance on 02/10/2026
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02/10/2026
Senate
Senate Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations
01/27/2026
Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance
Sources
CO Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Jan 28, 2026 12:49:41 AM
Record Updated
Feb 12, 2026 12:59:36 AM