Bill > SB101

This bill is a supplemental appropriation bill for the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, which updates and adjusts funding allocations across several key areas. The bill provides detailed financial appropriations for four main sections: the Executive Director and Army National Guard, the Division of Veterans Affairs, the Air National Guard, and Federal Funded Programs. Notably, the bill includes funding for personnel services, health and disability benefits, operational expenses, technology assets, and various specialized programs such as the Colorado National Guard Tuition Fund, Veterans Mental Health Services, and County Veterans Service Officer Payments. The bill allows for some financial flexibility, including authorizing the department to transfer up to 20% of General Fund appropriations between certain line items and specifying that some funds (like the Colorado State Veterans Trust Fund Expenditures) remain available for expenditure until the close of the 2025-26 state fiscal year. The total appropriation for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is approximately $149.3 million, with funding sources including general funds, cash funds, reappropriated funds, and federal funds. The bill also includes various footnotes and technical details about fund sources and transfer authorities, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to budgeting for military and veterans' services in Colorado.

Budget and Finance

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-101