Bill > HB1163

This bill provides a supplemental appropriation of $476,460,929 to the Department of Natural Resources for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. * **Department of Natural Resources, Executive Director's Office:** $118,643,267 is appropriated for various administrative functions, including personal services, health and dental benefits, operating expenses, and information technology. Significant portions come from the Wildlife Cash Fund, Parks and Outdoor Recreation Cash Fund, and Severance Tax Operational Fund. * **Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety:** $8,807,454 is appropriated for programs related to coal land reclamation, inactive mines, minerals, and mine safety. The majority of this funding comes from the Severance Tax Operational Fund. * **Energy and Carbon Management Commission:** $33,562,893 is appropriated for program costs, including orphaned well mitigation, environmental assistance, and emergency response. Funding sources include the Energy and Carbon Management Cash Fund and the Severance Tax Operational Fund. * **State Board of Land Commissioners:** $6,938,856 is appropriated for program costs and public access initiatives, primarily funded by the State Land Board Trust Administration Fund. * **Division of Parks and Wildlife:** $249,640,980 is appropriated for state park operations, wildlife operations, and various special programs such as snowmobile programs, off-highway vehicle support, and grant programs. Funding comes from a mix of sources including the Parks and Outdoor Recreation Cash Fund, Wildlife Cash Fund, Great Outdoors Colorado Program, and lottery proceeds. * **Colorado Water Conservation Board:** $11,894,786 is appropriated for administration, intrastate water management, water conservation programs, and interbasin compacts. Funding includes the Colorado Water Conservation Board Construction Fund and the Severance Tax Operational Fund. * **Division of Water Resources:** $29,842,485 is appropriated for water administration, well inspection, satellite monitoring systems, and dam emergency repairs. Funding sources include the Water Resources Cash Fund and the Colorado Water Conservation Board Construction Fund. * **Division of Forestry:** $10,360,024 is appropriated for the Colorado State Forest Service, forest restoration, and wildfire risk mitigation. Funding is primarily from the General Fund and other specified cash funds. Some appropriations have specific conditions, such as remaining available until project completion or a specific fiscal year end (e.g., 2027-28). There are also specific legislative intents outlined for certain appropriations, particularly concerning wolf reintroduction and preventative measures for livestock.