SB 17-034

Senate Bill 17-034, which has been signed into law, allows county commissioners in Colorado to transfer money from their general fund to the road and bridge fund for up to 8 years after a governor declares a disaster emergency. This change doubles the previous limit of 4 years, giving counties more time to handle expenses related to disaster response and recovery. The bill affects any county dealing with declared disasters and helps ensure they have financial flexibility during and after emergencies.

Official Summary

The bill extends from 4 years to 8 years the period following the declaration by the governor of a disaster emergency in a county within which the board of county commissioners of the county may transfer county general fund money to the county road and bridge fund for the purposes of disaster response and recovery. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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