HB 17-1366

HB 17-1366, also known as the Measurable Goals Deadlines Colorado Climate Action Plan, requires the state to set clear and measurable goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving resilience against climate change impacts. The bill mandates that these goals come with specific deadlines over near-term, mid-term, and long-term periods. Additionally, it calls for an annual report to the general assembly detailing how well Colorado is meeting these targets. Since the bill has been signed into law, Colorado now has official guidelines and reporting requirements focused on addressing climate change effectively.

Official Summary

The bill requires: The state climate action plan to include specific, measurable goals, the achievement of which will both reduce Colorado's greenhouse gas emissions and increase Colorado's adaptive capability to respond to climate change, along with associated near-term, mid-term, and long-term deadlines to achieve the goals; and The annual climate report to the general assembly to include an analysis of the progress made in meeting the measurable goals and deadlines specified in the plan.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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