SB 23-018

Senate Bill 23-018 ensures that the Colorado 911 Resource Center receives $250,000 annually from the state's general fund starting July 1, 2023. This ongoing funding will help support the center’s operations and services related to handling emergency calls involving behavioral health issues. The bill has been signed into law, meaning the annual funding is now guaranteed by state legislation.

Official Summary

Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems. To provide ongoing funding for the Colorado 911 resource center, the state treasurer is required to issue a warrant, paid from the general fund, in the amount of $250,000 to the Colorado 911 resource center on July 1, 2023, and on each July 1 thereafter.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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