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February 1, 2023 SB 23-076
Legislative Council Staff
Nonpartisan Services for Colorado’s Legislature
Fiscal Note
Drafting Number:
Prime Sponsors:
LLS 23-0321
Sen. Coleman; Marchman
Rep. McLachlan; Vigil
Date:
Bill Status:
Fiscal Analyst:
February 1, 2023
Senate Education
Josh Abram | 303-866-3561
josh.abram@coleg.gov
Bill Topic: SUNSET CONTINUE CO LORADO YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
Summary of
Fiscal Impact:
☐ State Revenue
☒ State Expenditure
☐ State Transfer
☐ TABOR Refund
☐ Local Government
☐ Statutory Public Entity
Sunset bill. This bill continues the Colorado Youth Advisory Council in the Legislative
Department indefinitely, which is scheduled to repeal on September 1, 2023. State
fiscal impacts include only the continuation of the program's current expenditures.
Appropriation
Summary:
For FY 2023-24, the bill requires an appropriation of $50,000 to the Legislative
Department.
Fiscal Note
Status:
The fiscal note reflects the introduced bill.
Table 1
State Fiscal Impacts Under SB 23-076
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New Impacts
Budget Year
FY 2023-24
Out Year
FY 2024-25
Revenue - -
Expenditures - -
Other Budget Impacts - -
Continuing Impacts
Revenue
- -
Expenditures General Fund $50,000 $50,000
Other Budget Impacts General Fund Reserve $7,500 $7,500
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Table 1 shows the new impacts resulting from changes to the program under the bill, and the continuing impacts
from extending the program beyond its current repeal date. Because the bill continues a program without making
any changes, there are no new impacts. The continuing program impacts will end if the bill is not passed and the
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Summary of Legislation
Under current law, the Colorado Youth Advisory Council (COYAC) in the Legislative Department is
scheduled to repeal on September 1, 2023. This bill extends the COYAC indefinitely.
Background
The COYAC in the Legislative Department examines and discusses issues affecting Colorado youth,
including education, the environment, substance abuse, and poverty. The council works with other
youth groups and to prepare written recommendations to the General Assembly on proposed or
pending legislation. An interim committee of legislators considers proposed legislation from COYAC
and may approve up to three drafts for introduction as committee bills. The council consists of
44 members between the ages of 14 and 19.
Continuing Program Impacts
Based on the Legislative Department’s FY 2022-23 budget request, the COYAC is expected to have
minimal revenue from private donations, and expenditures of $50,000. Annual expenditures include
a vendor contract for a professional youth facilitator, expenses for conducting live and virtual
meetings, and reimbursement of council members for travel and lodging. If this bill is enacted, current
revenue and expenditures will continue for the program starting in FY 2023-24. Revenue from private
sources is not subject to the state TABOR limit. If this bill is not enacted, the program will end on
September 1, 2023.
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. 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, decreasing the amount of General Fund available for other purposes.
Effective Date
The bill takes effect 90 days following adjournment of the General Assembly sine die, assuming no
referendum petition is filed.
State Appropriations
For FY 2023-24, the bill requires a General Fund appropriation of $50,000 to the Legislative
Department.
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State and Local Government Contacts
Legislative Council
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.