Nikkel’s Criminal Justice Bill Signed into Law

DENVER – The Governor has signed a proposal by State Rep. B.J. Nikkel that will increase the information available for the Legislature and the public on the impact of criminal justice related bills.

House Bill 1239 requires certain information to be included in the fiscal analysis provided to legislators for bills creating new crimes, changing the elements of a crime, or increasing or decreasing the classification of an existing crime.  

“The purpose of this proposal is to provide all the information necessary in order to make more well-informed decisions on criminal justice related bills,” said Nikkel, R-Loveland.  “This allows the Legislature to have more in-depth information before deciding on bills that matter to our public safety.”

HB 1239 passed the General Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support.  

“This is a common-sense bill that helps provide important background information to legislators,” Nikkel said.  “Crime has both a social and fiscal impact on our state, and this bill will help ensure more responsible and thoughtful policies on both fronts for Coloradans.”

The bill immediately went into effect with the governor’s signature.  

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