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House adopts SB173 after heated floor fight over TABOR definitions
Summary
The Colorado House passed Senate Bill 173, which narrows and clarifies certain revenue exclusions from TABOR calculations. Supporters called it a technical clarification to preserve existing exemptions; opponents argued it dilutes the Taxpayer Bill of Rights and questioned a safety clause and timing.
The Colorado House voted to adopt Senate Bill 173 on April 25, 2025, after hours of floor debate over changes to how certain revenue categories are treated under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR). Sponsors said the measure clarifies statutory definitions for damage awards and property sales to ensure the state’s fiscal accounting matches constitutional intent. Opponents said the changes would reduce TABOR refunds and amount to a legislative circumvention of voter control.
Representative Zocai, the floor sponsor, said the bill "is addressing a section that is in TABOR that has certain…
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