Bill > SB243

This bill appropriates funds from the general fund to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 fiscal years. Specifically, it allocates $10 million per year to be distributed to local public health agencies, and $11.09 million per year to the Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response for administration and support. The bill also appropriates $21.09 million from the Economic Recovery and Relief Cash Fund for the 2021-22 fiscal year, with $10 million for local public health agencies and $11.09 million for the Division of Disease Control and Public Health Response. The bill is intended to address the public health needs and infrastructure challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the funds are to be used in compliance with the guidelines set forth by the federal Department of the Treasury under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb21-243