Senate Committee of Reference Report

Committee on Finance

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March 31, 2026

After consideration on the merits, the Committee recommends the following:

SB26-141     be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee on Appropriations with favorable recommendation:

Page 1, Line 1Amend printed bill, page 15, after line 7, insert:

Page 1, Line 2"(d)  In undertaking wildlife safe passage projects using

Page 1, Line 3money from the fund, the enterprise shall follow applicable

Page 1, Line 4provisions in section 24-103-908, including the preference for

Page 1, Line 5resident bidders set forth in section 24-103-908 (2).".

Page 1, Line 6Page 22, line 13, after "provide." add "The enterprise shall initiate

Page 1, Line 7the public outreach campaign as soon as practicable following

Page 1, Line 8the effective date of this section and shall develop and deliver

Page 1, Line 9customer-facing educational materials to county clerks on or

Page 1, Line 10before December 1, 2026.".