Concerning the continuation of the business intelligence center advisory board, and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendation of the department of regulatory agencies' 2025 sunset report by repealing the advisory board.
Summary
HB261180 is a Colorado sunset bill that repeals the statutory authorization for the Business Intelligence Center Advisory Board. The bill implements the recommendation from the Department of Regulatory Agencies’ 2025 sunset review by removing the board from law, including deleting the definition of “advisory board” and the section that created the board within the Business Intelligence Center program.
The bill also makes a conforming change to Colorado’s general sunset review statute to reflect the repeal of the board’s authorization. In practical terms, the measure ends the board’s formal role in advising the Department of State on the Business Intelligence Center program, while leaving the underlying program itself in place unless otherwise changed by separate legislation.
Impact
The bill amends Colorado Revised Statutes sections 24-21-116 and 2-3-1203 to eliminate the Business Intelligence Center Advisory Board and remove it from the list of advisory committees scheduled for sunset repeal. This changes state law by deleting the board’s creation, membership, chairing, meeting, and compensation provisions, and by aligning the statewide sunset statute with that repeal. The primary affected parties are the Department of State, the advisory board members, and any state or local stakeholders who participated in the board’s oversight of the Business Intelligence Center program.
Sentiment
The available context suggests the bill was routine and largely noncontroversial, consistent with a sunset-repeal measure implementing a DORA recommendation. There are no recorded committee transcripts or vote details indicating significant opposition or debate, and the bill ultimately passed and was signed by the governor. Overall, the sentiment appears administrative and supportive of removing an obsolete or unnecessary advisory body.
Contention
No specific points of contention are reflected in the provided record. If any concerns existed, they would likely have centered on whether the Business Intelligence Center Advisory Board still provided useful oversight or stakeholder input, versus the sunset recommendation that the board should be repealed. Because there are no transcripts or recorded votes here, no member, agency, or stakeholder opposition can be identified from the available materials.