Legislation to Improve Regulatory Transparency and Efficiency Passes Senate

SB25-306 would require the Office of the State Auditor to conduct performance audits of two government agencies

DENVER, CO – The Senate today passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, D-Denver, to thoughtfully streamline certain regulations. 

SB25-306, also sponsored by Senator Barb Kirmeyer, R-Weld County, would require the Office of the State Auditor to conduct performance audits of the Air Pollution Control Division and Division of Unemployment Insurance. The audits would review each division’s work to effectively and efficiently fulfill its statutory obligations – including whether regulations are outdated, duplicative, and accomplishing intended goals.

“It is important that we take regular stock of Colorado’s regulatory environment to analyze what is working and what is outdated, duplicative, or ineffective,” said Rodriguez. “Regulations are crucial to keep Colorado safe and healthy, from protecting our air and water to preventing fraud and discrimination. It is also necessary that we remove duplicative or excessive regulation to encourage growth and innovation. This bill strikes that balance by requiring an audit of two state agencies that do not currently undergo a regular review.”

SB25-306 would not automatically remove any regulations, but would empower the State Auditor to review the effectiveness of these two divisions, as it does for other state agencies.

SB25-306 now heads to the House for further consideration. Track its progress HERE.