SB 17-197

Senate Bill 17-197, which has been signed into law, increases funding for legal services provided by the Colorado Department of Law specifically for the Department of Education. This means more money is available to help the education department with its legal needs during the 2016-17 fiscal year. The bill affects both departments and ensures they have adequate resources to handle legal matters related to education. Since it has been signed, this funding increase is now in effect.

Official Summary

For the 2016-17 state fiscal year, the bill increases the amount of reappropriated funds that are appropriated to the department of law for the purpose of providing additional legal services for the department of education. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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