Bill > SB232

This bill proposes to repeal the Recovery-Friendly Workplace Program by eliminating its reference in existing state statutes and reducing associated funding. Specifically, the bill removes the Recovery-Friendly Workplace Program from the list of fee-for-service contracts managed by the Colorado Department of Higher Education and reduces the general fund appropriation for the College Opportunity Fund Program by $412,577. The bill also decreases the related full-time equivalent (FTE) staff allocation by 1.5 positions. The removal of the program means that state funding and support for initiatives promoting workplace environments that support employees in recovery from substance use disorders will be discontinued. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and the legislative sponsors argue that it is necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety, which is a standard legal clause used to expedite the implementation of legislative changes.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-232