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Colorado Lawmakers Address $1 Billion Shortfall in Special Session

8/25/2025

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Lawmakers Address Budget

Colorado lawmakers held a special session to tackle a $1 billion budget shortfall and revise AI regulations, the 30th since 1952.
Bipartisan concerns arise regarding the frequency of special sessions, which some believe weaken governance.
The session is projected to last more than three days, with a focus on completing tasks before Labor Day weekend.

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Lawmakers Delay AI Regulations

Colorado lawmakers are contemplating postponing AI regulations until May 2026 due to negotiations in a special session.
The proposed delay addresses concerns from the tech industry and Governor Jared Polis regarding a $2.7 million budget impact.
Senate Bill 25B-4 seeks to create transparency requirements for AI systems.
House Bill 25B-1008 suggests a bipartisan delay of the AI law until October 2026.
Ongoing tensions between lawmakers and stakeholders have complicated consensus during the session.

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Lawmakers Address Budget

Colorado lawmakers held a special session to tackle a $1 billion budget shortfall and revise AI regulations, the 30th since 1952.
Bipartisan concerns arise regarding the frequency of special sessions, which some believe weaken governance.
The session is projected to last more than three days, with a focus on completing tasks before Labor Day weekend.

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