Concerning measures to reduce household costs in the state, and, in connection therewith, authorizing the use of nuclear energy as a clean energy resource and repealing certain charges associated with groceries or utilities.
Bill Summary:
Sections 1 through 3 of the bill include nuclear energy in the definitions of "clean energy" and "clean energy resource".Sections 4 and 5 repeal the Colorado circular communities enterprise and user fees created in House Bill 24-1449, enacted in 2024, to replace the front range waste diversion enterprise and user fees created in Senate Bill 19-192, enacted in 2019.Section 6 repeals the 10-cent paper carryout bag fee created in House Bill 21-1162, enacted in 2021.Section 7 repeals the confinement standards for egg-laying hens whose eggs are sold in Colorado, which standards were created in House Bill 20-1343, enacted in 2020.Section 8 repeals the authorization for counties and municipalities to collect special sales taxes on nicotine products, which authorization was created in House Bill 19-1033, enacted in 2019.Section 9 repeals the energy assistance system benefit charge created in House Bill 21-1105, enacted in 2021.Section 10 repeals the retail delivery fee created in Senate Bill 21-260, enacted in 2021.Sections 11 through 45 make conforming amendments. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
