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SB 23-016

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Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Measures

Plain-English Summary

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Senate Bill 23-016, which has been approved by the governor and will take effect on August 7, 2023, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Colorado. The bill sets targets for lowering these emissions and outlines steps that industries must take to meet these goals. It affects businesses and organizations across the state that contribute significantly to carbon emissions. Since it has been signed into law, its provisions will start being implemented soon, guiding how various sectors can help combat climate change.

Official Summary

The length of the bill summary for this bill requires it to be published on a separate page here: https://leg.colorado.gov/sb23-016-bill-summary APPROVED by Governor May 11, 2023 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023 NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Details

Chamber
Senate
First action
2023-05-11
Latest action
2023-01-10
Last action desc.
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy
OpenStates
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amends
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Air Quality Improvement Investments
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Powerline Trails
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Votes

REPASS
2023-05-08 · House · passYes: 44 · No: 19 · Other:
REPASS
2023-05-08 · Senate · passYes: 23 · No: 12 · Other:
ADOPT CCR
2023-05-08 · Senate · passYes: 35 · No: 0 · Other:
ADOPT
2023-05-08 · House · passYes: 45 · No: 18 · Other:
BYD SCP
2023-05-06 · House · passYes: 45 · No: 17 · Other:
NOT CONCUR APPT CC
2023-05-04 · Senate · passYes: 35 · No: 0 · Other:
BILL
2023-04-29 · House · passYes: 44 · No: 19 · Other:
BILL
2023-04-14 · Senate · passYes: 22 · No: 10 · Other: