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ColoradoHB26-11582026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Judicial Department Supplemental

Sponsored By: Emily Sirota (Democratic), Jeff Bridges (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

State Revenue & Budget

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

10 provisions identified: 10 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Funding keeps trial and appeals courts running

Starting July 1, 2025, the law provides $215.965 million for Trial Court Programs and $19.291 million for Appellate Court Programs. Most money is General Fund, with added cash funds from fees and other sources. This keeps courts staffed and open across the state.

More funding for probation and treatment

Beginning July 1, 2025, the law funds $123.531 million for Probation Programs. It also provides $22.468 million for Offender Treatment and Services and $17.703 million to the Correctional Treatment Cash Fund. Some money comes from offender services, DUI safety program fees, marijuana tax revenue, and other transfers. This supports supervision and treatment for people in the justice system.

Over $1.1 billion for courts

For the year starting July 1, 2025, the law funds the Colorado Judicial Department with $1,108,122,985. Another budget column shows $1,109,017,985. Money comes from the General Fund, cash funds, reappropriated funds, and federal funds. This keeps statewide court services and staff in place.

Court administration and online services funding

Starting July 1, 2025, the law provides $42.921 million for court administration and technology, supporting 314.5 full-time jobs. It also gives a $1 million grant to the State Internet Portal Authority, funded by gifts, grants, and donations. This improves court IT and online access.

Paying for the state judicial center

Starting July 1, 2025, the law provides $4.433 million for building maintenance at the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center. It also sets $15.754 million for the building’s debt payments. An estimated $5.354 million in federal ARRA interest subsidies helps but is not part of the appropriation. Funds draw from the Justice Center Cash Fund balance and revenue from leased space.

Civil legal aid and law library funds

Starting July 1, 2025, the law adds $100,000 to the Colorado Access to Justice Cash Fund for civil legal aid. It also gives $1,177,060 to the Supreme Court Law Library, including $250,941 from appellate filing fees. These resources support legal help for people and public legal research.

More support for crime victims

Beginning July 1, 2025, the law provides $16.375 million for Victim Assistance and $13.4 million for Victim Compensation. The money comes from dedicated victim funds and can be spent by local officials without a separate appropriation. These programs help eligible crime victims with services and direct payments.

More legal help for renters

Starting July 1, 2025, the law funds $1.5 million in grants for eviction legal defense. It also deposits $1.1 million into the Eviction Legal Defense Fund, with $400,000 from the fund’s reserve and the rest from General Fund revenue. This pays nonprofits and legal groups to represent tenants in eviction cases.

Lawyer oversight funded by attorney fees

Beginning July 1, 2025, the law funds $16,049,404 for the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel. The money comes from attorney registration and bar exam fees. It pays for attorney licensing, oversight, and discipline.

Grants to upgrade local courthouses

Beginning July 1, 2025, the law adds $1 million to the Underfunded Courthouse Facility Cash Fund. It also provides $3 million for the Underfunded Courthouse Facilities Grant Program, with $2 million from the General Fund and $1 million from fund reserves and prior General Fund deposits. These grants help communities repair and improve courthouse buildings.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Emily Sirota

    Democratic • House

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    3/12/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    3/11/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    3/11/2026Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    3/11/2026House

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/20/2026Senate

  6. Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    2/19/2026Senate

  7. Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    2/18/2026Senate

  8. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations

    2/17/2026Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/12/2026House

  10. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    2/11/2026House

  11. House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    2/10/2026House

  12. Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations

    2/6/2026House

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