SB 24-028

Senate Bill 24-028, which has been signed into law, instructs Colorado State University to conduct a thorough study on biochar and its potential use in preventing wildfires. The study will cover specific topics related to how biochar can be used as part of wildfire prevention strategies. Once completed, the university will report their findings to relevant state committees. This bill affects anyone interested in wildfire mitigation efforts in Colorado, including researchers, policymakers, and residents concerned about forest fires.

Official Summary

Wildfire Matters Review Committee. The bill directs the board of governors of the Colorado state university system (board) to conduct, or cause to be conducted, a comprehensive study on biochar, including its use in wildfire mitigation efforts. The bill specifies minimum topics that the study must include. The board is required to submit a report on the findings of the study to specified committees of the general assembly.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)