- CO
- N/A.
- 10/30/25
- 104 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Colorado Joint Budget Committee meeting focused on addressing the immediate food security crisis resulting from a federal government shutdown that paused Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. A request for an interim supplemental allocation of $10 million from the general fund to support the Community Food Assistance Providers Grant Program was presented. This measure aims to mitigate the impact on Coloradans, particularly the 600,000 individuals reliant on SNAP benefits, half of whom are children.
- CO
- N/A.
- 9/30/25
- 15 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Colorado Joint Budget Committee convened to discuss a crucial request from the Department of Public Health and Environment for $7.5 million in additional state funding for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. This request was made in anticipation of a potential federal government shutdown that could disrupt federal funding for the program. The committee approved the request, ensuring that WIC beneficiaries will continue to receive support, even if federal funds become temporarily unavailable.
- CO
- N/A.
- 8/28/25
- 120 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Colorado Joint Budget Committee meeting delved into the state’s pressing budget challenges, highlighting a $1 billion revenue shortfall attributed to various fiscal pressures, including the impact of federal legislation. With Medicaid expenditures projected to outpace allowable costs, the committee focused on strategic solutions to address the immediate budgetary crisis while ensuring long-term fiscal sustainability.
- CO
- N/A.
- 8/5/25
- 241 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Colorado Joint Budget Committee (JBC) meeting delved into budgetary challenges facing the state, focusing on the anticipated impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBAA) on state revenue, the governor’s authority to manage budget shortfalls, and the implications of recent federal legislation.
- CO
- N/A.
- 6/18/25
- 367 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Colorado Joint Budget Committee’s recent meeting delved into pressing financial challenges, highlighting budget shortfalls, departmental mismanagement, and economic uncertainties impacting the state’s fiscal health. Key discussions addressed the Department of Higher Education’s financial oversight issues, projected economic trends affecting the budget, and the implications of proposed legislative changes on Medicaid funding and early intervention services.
