SB135

State Public K-12 Education Funding

Final Passage·5/12/26

Colorado SB135 proposes to increase K-12 public education funding by up to 2% annually for ten years, allowing the state to retain excess revenues.

Colorado SB135 aims to increase state investment in K-12 public education by up to 2% annually for ten years. The bill creates a positive factor funding mechanism to provide additional funding for school districts, which can be used for increasing teacher pay, improving teacher retention, lowering class sizes, and increasing access to career and technical courses. The bill establishes the excess state revenues account within the general fund, allowing the state to retain and spend excess revenues for education without raising taxes.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 35–0 · May 12
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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55
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

23 Yea

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12 Nay

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Calendar

May 12

12:00 AM

Senate Third Reading Calendar

May 9

12:00 AM

House Third Reading Calendar

History

May 20

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate

May 20

House

Signed by the Speaker of the House

May 12

Senate

Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass