COLORADO, USA — The Colorado Senate on Friday approved the state's $40.6 billion budget for the next fiscal year after adopting nearly 20 amendments during the debate the day before.
The spending plan will now head back to a small group of lawmakers that will work to reconcile the differences between the House and Senate versions.
The vote for House Bill 1430 was was 19-6, with the six "no" all coming from Republicans. Ten senators were excused on Friday.
All told, the Senate adopted 19 amendments during Thursday's debate.
The amendments adopted by both the House and Senate will be at the forefront when Joint Budget Committee, serving as the conference committee, meets next week.
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