Bill > SB266

This bill repeals several statutory requirements for annual appropriations across multiple state programs, effectively removing mandatory funding provisions for specific initiatives. Specifically, the bill eliminates annual general assembly appropriations for: (1) a fund to support children who have had contact with law enforcement or are at risk of juvenile justice system involvement, (2) the Colorado child abuse prevention trust fund (removing a $150,000 annual allocation), (3) recovery residence certification by the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) (removing a $200,000 annual allocation), (4) housing assistance for individuals with substance use disorders (removing a $4 million annual allocation), and (5) a recovery support services grant program (removing a $1.6 million annual allocation). The bill also includes technical adjustments to the state's 2025-26 fiscal year appropriations, including reducing general fund appropriations for child maltreatment prevention by $150,000 and making corresponding fund transfers. These changes provide more flexibility in the state budget by removing mandatory annual spending requirements for these specific programs. The bill is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state agencies and administrators time to plan for the changes in funding mechanisms.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-266