Colorado Legislature gives final approval to $46.8B state budget

By: Sara Wilson

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 971

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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The Colorado state budget is nearing the finish line as the state Senate gave final approval to the $46.8 billion spending plan Thursday.

The budget passed the House of Representatives on Saturday. It now heads back to the Joint Budget Committee, which will act as a conference committee to work out the differing amendments passed by both chambers.

It passed the Senate on a 25-10 vote.

“This is not a budget I love. This …

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