HB 24-1412

House Bill 24-1412, which has been approved by the governor and will take effect on August 7, 2024, clarifies that the Colorado Adjutant General can use state funds to maintain military facilities, repair buildings, and acquire necessary property for the National Guard. This bill ensures that any purchases or constructions related to these properties follow existing laws regarding legislative oversight. It affects the management and maintenance of military grounds and installations in Colorado.

Official Summary

The act clarifies that the adjutant general, subject to appropriation by the general assembly, may disburse state money in order to: Promulgate regulations as may be ordered for the operation, care, and preservation of existing facilities and installations on all state military campgrounds and reservations; Keep in repair all state buildings and other improvements on campgrounds and military reservations of the state; or Rent, hire, purchase, take the conveyance of, and hold in trust for the use of the state such buildings, lands, tenements, and appurtenances thereof as may be from time to time deemed necessary for use by the National Guard. The act also clarifies that the purchase of buildings or other real property or any capital construction performed on real property purchased or held by the state for the use of the National Guard is subject to current law concerning legislative oversight of capital development. APPROVED by Governor April 18, 2024 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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