Bill > SB102

This bill provides a supplemental appropriation of approximately $442.5 million to the Department of Natural Resources for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024. * **Department of Natural Resources Executive Director's Office:** Over $118.5 million is appropriated for administrative functions, including personal services, health benefits, and operating expenses. A significant portion of this funding comes from various cash funds such as the Wildlife Cash Fund ($41.6 million), Parks and Outdoor Recreation Cash Fund ($20.1 million), and the Severance Tax Operational Fund ($12.4 million). * **Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety:** Approximately $8.6 million is appropriated for programs related to coal land reclamation, inactive mines, and minerals. The Severance Tax Operational Fund is a primary source for these appropriations. * **Energy and Carbon Management Commission:** Over $32.4 million is appropriated for program costs, including underground injection programs and orphaned well mitigation. The Energy and Carbon Management Cash Fund and the Severance Tax Operational Fund are major funding sources. * **State Board of Land Commissioners:** Approximately $6.4 million is appropriated for program costs and public access initiatives, primarily funded by the State Land Board Trust Administration Fund. * **Division of Parks and Wildlife:** Over $233 million is appropriated for state park operations, wildlife operations, and various special programs. This includes significant funding from the Wildlife Cash Fund, Parks and Outdoor Recreation Cash Fund, and lottery proceeds. Specific appropriations include $6 million for Off-highway Vehicle Direct Services and $10.1 million for Asset Maintenance and Repairs, with these funds remaining available until the close of the 2026-27 fiscal year. * **Colorado Water Conservation Board:** Approximately $11.6 million is appropriated for administration and special purposes, including intrastate water management, water conservation programs, and interbasin compacts. The Colorado Water Conservation Board Construction Fund and the Severance Tax Operational Fund are key funding sources. * **Division of Water Resources:** Over $28.5 million is appropriated for water administration, well inspections, and satellite monitoring systems. Funding comes from the Water Resources Cash Fund and the Colorado Water Conservation Board Construction Fund.