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March 31, 2022 HB 22-1063
Legislative Council Staff
Nonpartisan Services for Colorado’s Legislature
Revised Fiscal Note
(replaces fiscal note dated January 28, 2022 )
Drafting Number:
Prime Sponsors:
LLS 22-0013
Rep. Amabile; Benavidez
Sen. Coleman; Cooke
Date:
Bill Status:
Fiscal Analyst:
March 31, 2022
House Appropriations
Aaron Carpenter | 303-866-4918
Aaron.Carpenter@state.co.us
Bill Topic: JAIL STANDARDS COMMISSION
Summary of
Fiscal Impact:
☐ State Revenue
☒ State Expenditure
☐ State Transfer
☐ TABOR Refund
☒ Local Government
☐ Statutory Public Entity
The bill establishes the Colorado Jail Standards Commission to recommend statewide
standards for Colorado’s jails. The bill increases state expenditures from FY 2022-23
through FY 2023-24.
Appropriation
Summary:
For FY 2022-23, the bill requires an appropriation of $278,671 to the Department of
Public Safety.
Fiscal Note
Status:
The revised fiscal note reflects the introduced bill, as amended by the House Judiciary
Committee.
Table 1
State Fiscal Impacts Under HB 22-1063
Budget Year
FY 2022-23
Out Year
FY 2023-24
Revenue
- -
Expenditures General Fund $278,671 $92,431
Centrally Appropriated $22,118 $11,204
Total Expenditures $300,789 $103,635
Total FTE 1.4 FTE 0.7 FTE
Transfers - -
Other Budget Impacts General Fund Reserve $41,801 $13,865
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Summary of Legislation
The bill establishes the Jail Standards Commission and delays implementation of section 1 of
House Bill 21-1211, as described below.
Jail Standards Commission. The bill establishes the 22-member Jail Standards Commission in the
Department of Public Safety. The commission is charged with recommending standards for the
operation of jails in the following areas:
reception and release;
classification of inmates;
security;
housing;
sanitation and environmental conditions;
communication;
visitation;
health care, mental and behavioral health care, and dental care;
restrictive housing;
inmate grievances;
jail staffing; and
inmate prerogatives.
The commission must hold its first meeting by July 31, 2022, and must complete a report that includes
its recommendations, including the feasibility of jails to implement the recommended standards, to
the General Assembly by December 31, 2023.
House Bill 21-1211. The bill delays the implementation of section 1 of House Bill 21-1211 by a year
(from July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2023). These provisions restrict the use of involuntary placement in
restrictive housing in jails and requires jails to use an adequate screening tool to complete health
screening during admission.
State Expenditures
The bill increases state expenditures in the DPS by $300,789 and 1.4 FTE in FY 2022-23 and $103,635
and 0.7 FTE in FY 2023-24, paid from the General Fund. Expenditures are shown in Table 2 and
detailed below.
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Table 2
Expenditures Under HB 22-1063
FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24
Department of Public Safety
Personal Services $90,246 $46,736
Operating Expenses $2,025 $945
Capital Outlay Costs $12,400 -
Board Facilitator $169,000 $42,250
Board Expenses $5,000 $2,500
Centrally Appropriated Costs
1
$22,118 $11,204
Total Cost $300,789 $103,635
Total FTE 1.4 FTE 0.7 FTE
1
Centrally appropriated costs are not included in the bill's appropriation.
Department of Public Safety. From FY 2022-23 to FY 2023-24, expenditures in the DPS will increase
to support the Jail Standards Commission. Based on the current staffing levels of the Colorado
Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, the commission will require 1.4 FTE to establish
meeting plans, provide administrative support, provide research and support to the commission and
any subgroups established, and to complete the final report for the commission. In addition,
expenditures in the DPS will increase to hire a facilitator and consultant to assist in the duties of the
Jail Standards Commission. The fiscal note assumes that there will be about 260 days of work in
FY 2022-23 and 65 days in FY 2023-24 at an assumed rate of $650 per day. Finally, the DPS will have
an estimated $5,000 in board expenses per year including costs for room rentals and supplies and
printing. Costs in FY 2022-23 are prorated for the General Fund paydate shift and costs in FY 2023-24
are prorated by half to account for the December 31, 2023, deadline.
Governor's Office. The Governor’s Office of Boards and Commissions will have increased workload
to make the required appointments under the bill, including recruiting, vetting, and interviewing
potential appointees. It is assumed that the Governor's Office may seek funding through the annual
budget process, if necessary, based on the total workload of the Boards and Commissions office and
the cumulative impact of all legislation affecting the office.
Centrally appropriated costs. Pursuant to a Joint Budget Committee policy, certain costs associated
with this bill are addressed through the annual budget process and centrally appropriated in the Long
Bill or supplemental appropriations bills, rather than in this bill. These costs, which include employee
insurance and supplemental employee retirement payments, are shown in Table 2.
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Other Budget Impacts
General Fund reserve. Under current law, an amount equal to 15 percent of General Fund
appropriations must be set aside in the General Fund statutory reserve beginning in FY 2022-23. Based
on this fiscal note, the bill is expected to increase the amount of General Fund held in reserve by the
amounts shown in Table 1, which will decrease the amount of General Fund available for other
purposes.
Local Government
From FY 2022-23 through FY 2023-24, workload for counties who participate in the commission will
increase. In addition, workload and costs for county jails associated with HB 21-1211 will be delayed
by one year.
Effective Date
The bill takes effect upon signature of the Governor, or upon becoming law without his signature.
State Appropriations
For FY 2022-23, the bill requires a General Fund appropriation of $278,671 and 1.4 FTE to the
Department of Public Safety.
State and Local Government Contacts
Counties District Attorneys Human Services
Information Technology Law Public Safety
Sheriffs
The revenue and expenditure impacts in this fiscal note represent changes from current law under the bill for each
fiscal year. For additional information about fiscal notes, please visit: leg.colorado.gov/fiscalnotes.