SB 18-039

Senate Bill 18-039 extends the existence of the Wildfire Matters Review Committee (WMRC) until September 1, 2025. This committee was originally set to end in July 2018 but will now continue its work reviewing and addressing issues related to wildfires in Colorado. The bill also removes outdated provisions about an advisory commission that the WMRC had already considered previously. Additionally, it allocates $49,125 from the state’s general fund for the committee's operations during the 2018-19 fiscal year. Since the bill has been signed into law, the WMRC will continue its work with this new funding and extended timeline.

Official Summary

Wildfire Matters Review Committee. The wildfire matters review committee (WMRC) is currently scheduled to repeal on July 1, 2018. The bill defers the repeal date to September 1, 2025. The bill also eliminates obsolete provisions relating to the WMRC's consideration of codifying the wildland and prescribed fire advisory commission, an entity created by executive order. The WMRC discharged its obligation by considering this issue during the 2014 legislative session. The bill also appropriates $49,125 from the general fund to the legislative department for the 2018-19 state fiscal year for its implementation. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.) , Read More

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