SB 17-259

Senate Bill 17-259 is a Colorado law that was signed into effect. It requires the state treasurer to move money from the general fund to protect natural resources. Specifically, it allocates over $10 million to various funds dedicated to forest restoration, species conservation, and managing aquatic nuisance species. This bill supports environmental programs aimed at preserving forests, wildlife, and waterways in Colorado. Since it has been signed, these transfers are now happening as planned.

Official Summary

Joint Budget Committee. On July 1, 2017, the bill requires the state treasurer to transfer money from the general fund as follows: $2,272,727 million to the forest restoration and wildfire risk mitigation grant program cash fund; $4,090,909 million to the species conservation trust fund; $2,452,193 million to the division of parks and outdoor recreation aquatic nuisance species fund; and $1,184,171 million to the division of wildlife aquatic nuisance species fund.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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