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January 26, 2022 SB 22-011
Legislative Council Staff
Nonpartisan Services for Colorado’s Legislature
Fiscal Note
Drafting Number:
Prime Sponsors:
LLS 22-0136
Sen. Zenzinger; Coram
Rep. Catlin; Esgar
Date:
Bill Status:
Fiscal Analyst:
January 26, 2022
Senate SVMA
Jake Carias | 303-866-4776
Jake.Carias@state.co.us
Bill Topic: AMERICA 250 - COLORADO 150 COMMISSION
Summary of
Fiscal Impact:
☒ State Revenue
☒ State Expenditure
☐ State Transfer
☐ TABOR Refund
☐ Local Government
☐ Statutory Public Entity
This bill creates a new commission in History Colorado to prepare for the observance
of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America and the
150
th
anniversary of Colorado statehood. It increases state expenditures through
FY 2026-27.
Appropriation
Summary:
For FY 2022-23, the bill requires an appropriation of $148,889 to History Colorado.
Fiscal Note
Status:
The fiscal note reflects the introduced bill.
Table 1
State Fiscal Impacts Under SB 22-011
Budget Year Out Year
FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24
Revenue - -
Expenditures General Fund $148,899 $151,503
Centrally Appropriated $54,937 $57,380
Total Expenditures $203,836 $208,883
Total FTE 0.9 FTE 1.0 FTE
Transfers - -
Other Budget Impacts General Fund Reserve $22,335 $22,725
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Summary of Legislation
This bill creates a new commission to prepare for the observance of the 250th anniversary of the
founding of the USA and the 150th anniversary of the founding of Colorado. The commission must
have eleven members, six appointed by the Governor.
The bill tasks the new commission with various responsibilities in preparation for the official
observance activities, including appointing an advisory panel to collect information from all Colorado
regions, ensuring that the commission’s work represents the state of Colorado both geographically
and demographically, promoting scholarship and research on the history of Colorado, and arranging
public ceremonies and commemorative events.
History Colorado must provide staff support to the commission, its advisory council, and any
subcommittees formed in the process and is required to report on the commission’s activities yearly.
History Colorado and the commission may receive gifts, grants, or donations to support the
commission’s work. Members of the commission are reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in their
duties.
State Revenue
The bill potentially increases state revenue from gifts, grants, or donations; however, no sources have
been identified at this time. Gifts, grants, and donations are exempt from TABOR revenue limits.
State Expenditures
The bill increases expenditures in several state agencies, primarily in History Colorado, by $203,836
in FY 2022-23 and $208,883 in FY 2023-24 through FY 2026-27, as summarized in Table 2 and discussed
below.
Table 2
Expenditures Under SB 22-011
Cost Components FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24
History Colorado
Personal Services $96,849 $105,653
Operating Expenses $1,350 $1,350
Capital Outlay Costs $6,200 -
Reimbursements $34,500 $34,500
Travel $10,000 $10,000
Centrally Appropriated Costs
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$54,937 $57,380
FTE – Personal Services 0.9 FTE 1.0 FTE
Total $203,836 $208,883
Total FTE 0.9 FTE 1.0 FTE
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Centrally appropriated costs are not included in the bill’s appropriation. Page 3
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History Colorado. History Colorado requires 0.9 FTE in FY 2022-23 and 1.0 FTE in subsequent years
to support the commission’s work and History Colorado’s participation in the planning process.
Standard operating and capital outlay costs are included, and personal services costs account for the
General Fund pay date shift. Expenditures include funds for History Colorado staff to travel in
Colorado in carrying out their responsibilities and funds to reimburse commission, subcommittee,
and advisory panel members who are not state employees.
Governor’s Office. The Governor’s Office of Boards and Commissions will have a minimal workload
increase to make the required appointment under the bill. This work can be accomplished within
existing appropriations.
Other state agencies. The bill increases workload by a minimal amount for representatives of the
Colorado Department of Education and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade
to participate in the commission’s work. No change in state appropriations is required.
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.
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 $22,335
in FY 2022-23 and $22,725 in FY 2023-24, which will decrease the amount of General Fund available
for other purposes.
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 $148,889 to History Colorado and
0.9 FTE.
State and Local Government Contacts
Education Governor Higher Education
History Colorado Information Technology
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.