SB 23-126

signed

Department of Natural Resources Supplemental

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Senate Bill 23-126 increases the funding for the Department of Natural Resources in Colorado. The additional money comes from various sources including the general fund, cash funds, and federal funds. This bill has been signed by the governor and went into effect on February 28, 2023, meaning that the department now has more resources to support its operations and initiatives related to natural resource management.

Official Summary

The 2022 general appropriations act is amended to balance and make adjustments to the total amounts appropriated to the department of natural resources. The general fund, cash funds, reappropriated funds, and federal funds portions of the appropriation are increased. APPROVED by Governor February 28, 2023 EFFECTIVE February 28, 2023 (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Details

Chamber: Senate
First action: 2023-02-28
Latest action: 2023-02-06
Last action desc.: Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations
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Votes

BILL

2023-02-16 · House · pass — Yes: 48 · No: 16 · Other: —

BILL

2023-02-09 · Senate · pass — Yes: 28 · No: 6 · Other: —