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ColoradoSB25-0082025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Adjust Necessary Document Program

Sponsored By: Cathy Kipp (Democratic), Meg Froelich (Democratic), Nick Hinrichsen (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Human ServicesPublic Health

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Easier access to free Colorado IDs

Colorado’s Necessary Document Program adds residents affected by natural disasters to those eligible for identity, status, or citizenship document help. It also serves domestic violence victims, low-income residents, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness, and elderly residents. Beginning July 1, 2027, eligible residents can get covered documents free, without physical vouchers, while appropriated program money remains available. Participating motor vehicle offices, mobile units, authorized representatives, and vital records offices provide this access; covered motor vehicle fees are also waived when program appropriations or accepted gifts, grants, or donations are available. Applicants can state that they qualify, but must still meet existing identity verification rules.

Annual funding supports free document help

The law requires an annual General Fund appropriation of up to $300,000 for Colorado’s Necessary Document Program. Up to $15,000 pays the Office of Health Equity’s direct and indirect program administration costs. The public health and revenue departments receive repayment based on actual documents issued, until appropriated money runs out. The office can also seek, accept, and spend public or private gifts, grants, and donations for the program.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

  • Nick Hinrichsen

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Emily Sirota

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Jamie Jackson

    Democratic • House

  • Jenny Willford

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Karen McCormick

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Naquetta Ricks

    Democratic • House

  • Yara Zokaie

    Democratic • House

  • Dafna Michaelson Jenet

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sen. F. Winter

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyle Mullica

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tony Exum

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tom Sullivan

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 146 • No: 58

Senate vote • 5/1/2025

House amendments: Concur

Yes: 32 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/1/2025

House amendments: Repass

Yes: 21 • No: 11

House vote • 4/30/2025

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 43 • No: 22

House vote • 4/29/2025

Refer Senate Bill 25-008 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 8 • No: 3

House vote • 4/22/2025

Refer Senate Bill 25-008, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

Yes: 9 • No: 4

Senate vote • 4/21/2025

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 23 • No: 12

Senate vote • 4/15/2025

Refer Senate Bill 25-008 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 4 • No: 3

Senate vote • 2/12/2025

Refer Senate Bill 25-008, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

Yes: 6 • No: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    5/19/2025House

  2. Sent to the Governor

    5/13/2025House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    5/13/2025Senate

  4. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    5/13/2025House

  5. Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

    5/1/2025Senate

  6. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/30/2025House

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

    4/29/2025House

  8. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee

    4/29/2025House

  9. House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to Appropriations

    4/22/2025House

  10. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/21/2025Senate

  11. Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government

    4/21/2025House

  12. Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

    4/17/2025Senate

  13. Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    4/15/2025Senate

  14. Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Appropriations

    2/12/2025Senate

  15. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services

    1/8/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

    PDF

  • Final Act

    PDF

  • House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Preamend

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Reengrossed

    PDF

  • Rerevised

    PDF

  • Revised

    PDF

  • Senate Health & Human Services Preamend

    PDF

  • Signed Act

    PDF

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