A Bill for an Act
Page 1, Line 101Concerning a supplemental appropriation to the department
Page 1, Line 102of agriculture.
Bill Summary
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at http://leg.colorado.gov.)
Supplemental appropriations are made to the department of agriculture.
Page 1, Line 1Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
Page 2, Line 1SECTION 1. Appropriation to the department of agriculture
Page 2, Line 2for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024. In Session Laws of Colorado
Page 2, Line 32024, section 2 of chapter 519, (HB 24-1430), amend Part I as follows:
Page 2, Line 4Section 2. Appropriation.
Page 3, Line 1Part I
Page 3, Line 2DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Page 3, Line 3
Page 3, Line 4(1) COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
| Agency Name or Title | Item & Subtotal | Total | General Fund | General Fund Exempt | Cash Funds | Reappropriated Funds | Federal Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Page 3, Line 5Personal Services |
3,244,429 |
1,041,571 |
2,086,365a |
116,493(I) |
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(21.5 FTE) |
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Page 3, Line 7Health, Life, and Dental |
4,749,937 |
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Page 3, Line 8 |
1,495,310 |
2,902,746b |
351,881(I) |
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Page 3, Line 9Short-term Disability |
46,321 |
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Page 3, Line 10 |
14,219 |
28,584b |
3,518(I) |
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Page 3, Line 11Unfunded Liability Page 3, Line 12Amortization Equalization Page 3, Line 13Disbursement Payments |
3,084,349 |
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Page 3, Line 14 |
944,247 |
1,905,597b |
1a |
234,504(I) |
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Page 3, Line 15Paid Family and Medical Page 3, Line 16Leave Insurance |
138,796 |
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Page 3, Line 17 |
42,491 |
85,752b |
10,553(I) |
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Page 3, Line 18Salary Survey |
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Page 3, Line 19 |
931,842 |
271,781 |
587,128b |
72,933(I) |
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Page 4, Line 1Step Pay |
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Page 4, Line 2 |
2,008,216 |
531,162 |
1,330,245b |
146,809(I) |
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Page 4, Line 3PERA Direct Distribution |
507,289 |
213,061 |
294,228b |
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Page 4, Line 4Shift Differential |
55,265 |
1,139 |
53,179b |
8a |
939(I) |
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Page 4, Line 5Temporary Employees Page 4, Line 6Related to Authorized Leave |
41,536 |
41,536b |
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Page 4, Line 7Workers' Compensation |
299,675 |
59,270 |
240,405b |
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Page 4, Line 8Operating Expenses1 |
603,274 |
340,132 |
262,192a |
950(I) |
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Page 4, Line 9Legal Services |
1,002,945 |
291,848 |
711,097b |
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Page 4, Line 10Administrative Law Judge Page 4, Line 11Services |
704 |
704b |
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Page 4, Line 12Payment to Risk Management Page 4, Line 13and Property Funds |
418,801 |
253,906 |
164,895b |
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Page 4, Line 14Annual Depreciation-Lease Page 4, Line 15Equivalent Payment |
461,617 |
461,617b |
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Page 4, Line 16Vehicle Lease Payments |
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Page 4, Line 17 |
506,605 |
262,692 |
238,171b |
5,742(I) |
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Page 5, Line 1Information Technology Page 5, Line 2Asset Maintenance |
42,041 |
42,041 |
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Page 5, Line 3Leased Space |
19,301 |
19,301b |
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Page 5, Line 4Office Consolidation COP |
529,063 |
529,063b |
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Page 5, Line 5Payments to OIT |
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Page 5, Line 6 |
3,449,518 |
2,191,824 |
1,257,694b |
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Page 5, Line 7Digital Trunk Radio Page 5, Line 8Payments |
27,984 |
18,190 |
9,794b |
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Page 5, Line 9CORE Operations |
42,721 |
5,827 |
32,257b |
4,637a |
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Page 5, Line 10Utilities |
240,000 |
50,000 |
190,000a |
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Page 5, Line 11Agrivoltaic Grants |
500,000 |
500,000 |
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Page 5, Line 12Agriculture Management Page 5, Line 13Fund |
2,048,914 |
2,048,914c |
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(2.0 FTE) |
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Page 5, Line 15Indirect Cost Assessment |
206,588 |
206,588c |
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Page 5, Line 17 |
25,207,731 |
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Page 6, Line 1a An estimated $2,125,436
Page 6, Line 2and an estimated $422,926 shall be from statewide indirect cost recoveries or the Indirect Costs Excess Recovery Fund created in Section 24-75-1401 (2), C.R.S.
Page 6, Line 3b Of these amounts, an estimated $3,142,721$1,708,817
Page 6, Line 4be from the Plant Health, Pest Control, and Environmental Protection Cash Fund created in Section 35-1-106.3 (1), C.R.S., an estimated $706,306
Page 6, Line 5State Fair Authority Cash Fund created in Section 35-65-107 (1), C.R.S., an estimated $649,497
Page 6, Line 6Section 35-1-106.5 (1), C.R.S., an estimated $601,963
Page 6, Line 7$579,534$354,978
Page 6, Line 8created in Section 39-28.8-501 (1), C.R.S., an estimated $61,663
Page 6, Line 9$12,242(I) shall be from the Agriculture Value-added Cash Fund created in Section 35-75-205 (1), C.R.S., which amount is included for informational purposes only, an estimated $6,708
Page 6, Line 10shall be from the Alternative Livestock Farm Cash Fund created in Section 35-41.5-116, C.R.S., an estimated $6,704(I)
Page 6, Line 11Fund created in Section 35-29.5-105 (1), C.R.S., which amount is included for informational purposes only, an estimated $1,624(I) shall be from the Veterinary Vaccine and Service
Page 6, Line 12Fund created in Section 35-50-106 (1), C.R.S., which amount is included for informational purposes only, an estimated $1,438 shall be from the Aquaculture Cash Fund created in Section
Page 6, Line 1335-24.5-111, C.R.S., and an estimated $2,816,065
Page 6, Line 14c These amounts shall be from the Agriculture Management Fund created in Section 35-1-106.9, C.R.S.
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Page 7, Line 1(2) AGRICULTURAL SERVICES
| Agency Name or Title | Item & Subtotal | Total | General Fund | General Fund Exempt | Cash Funds | Reappropriated Funds | Federal Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Page 7, Line 2Animal Industry Division |
3,888,922 |
3,305,737 |
405,925a |
177,260(I) |
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(27.0 FTE) |
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Page 7, Line 4Plant Industry Division |
7,370,235 |
546,768 |
6,021,611b |
801,856(I) |
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(59.3 FTE) |
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Page 7, Line 6Inspection and Consumer Page 7, Line 7Services Division |
5,975,227 |
1,366,041 |
4,209,343c |
84,000d |
315,843(I) |
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(58.0 FTE) |
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Page 7, Line 9Conservation Services Page 7, Line 10Division2 |
5,464,393 |
1,867,033 |
2,071,056e |
700,000f |
826,304(I) |
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(22.6 FTE) |
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Page 7, Line 12Appropriation to the Noxious Page 7, Line 13Weed Management Fund |
700,000 |
700,000 |
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Page 7, Line 14Lease Purchase Lab Page 7, Line 15Equipment |
99,360 |
99,360g |
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Page 7, Line 16Indirect Cost Assessment |
1,686,424 |
1,375,852g |
310,572(I) |
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Page 7, Line 17 |
25,184,561 |
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Page 8, Line 3a Of this amount, an estimated $335,318(I) shall be from the Veterinary Vaccine and Service Fund created in Section 35-50-106 (1), C.R.S., which amount is included for informational
Page 8, Line 4purposes only, an estimated $10,000 shall be from the Animal Protection Fund created in Section 35-42-113 (1), C.R.S., an estimated $5,000 shall be from the Aquaculture Cash Fund
Page 8, Line 5created in Section 35-24.5-111, C.R.S., an estimated $5,000(I) shall be from the Diseased Livestock Indemnity Fund created in Section 35-50-114 (3), C.R.S., which amount is included
Page 8, Line 6for informational purposes only, an estimated $5,000(I) shall be from the Cervidae Disease Revolving Fund created in Section 35-50-115 (1)(a), C.R.S., which amount is included for
Page 8, Line 7informational purposes only, and an estimated $45,607 shall be from various sources of cash funds.
Page 8, Line 8b Of this amount, an estimated $3,571,460 shall be from the Plant Health, Pest Control, and Environmental Protection Cash Fund created in Section 35-1-106.3 (1), C.R.S., $1,079,677
Page 8, Line 9shall be from the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund created in Section 39-28.8-501 (1), C.R.S., an estimated $1,035,220 shall be from the Industrial Hemp Registration Program Cash Fund
Page 8, Line 10created in Section 35-61-106 (1), C.R.S., an estimated $16,124 shall be from the Emergency Invasive Pest Control Fund created in Section 35-1-106.4 (1), C.R.S., an estimated $5,000
Page 8, Line 11shall be from the Seed Potato Cash Fund created in Section 35-27.3-111, C.R.S., and an estimated $314,130 shall be from various sources of cash funds.
Page 8, Line 12c Of this amount, an estimated $2,956,981 shall be from the Inspection and Consumer Services Cash Fund created in Section 35-1-106.5 (1), C.R.S., an estimated $725,427 shall be from
Page 8, Line 13the Pet Animal Care and Facility Fund created in Section 35-80-116, C.R.S., an estimated $170,000 shall be from the Plant Health, Pest Control, and Environmental Protection Cash
Page 8, Line 14Fund created in Section 35-1-106.3 (1), C.R.S., $167,518 shall be from the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund created in Section 39-28.8-501 (1), C.R.S., and an estimated $189,417 shall be
Page 8, Line 15from various sources of cash funds.
Page 8, Line 16d This amount shall be from the Department of Public Health and Environment from the Clean Water Program Costs line item appropriation in the Clean Water Program subdivision
Page 8, Line 17in the Water Quality Control Division.
Page 9, Line 1e Of this amount, an estimated $1,423,800 shall be from the Plant Health, Pest Control, and Environmental Protection Cash Fund created in Section 35-1-106.3 (1), C.R.S., an estimated
Page 9, Line 2$500,000(I) shall be from the Agriculture Value-added Cash Fund created in Section 35-75-205 (1), C.R.S., which amount is included for informational purposes only, an estimated
Page 9, Line 3$15,000 shall be from the Noxious Weed Management Fund created in Section 35-5.5-116 (1), C.R.S., and an estimated $132,256 shall be from various sources of cash funds.
Page 9, Line 4f This amount shall be transferred from the appropriation to the Noxious Weed Management Fund line item within this section. This amount shall be from the Noxious Weed Management
Page 9, Line 5Fund created in Section 35-5.5-116 (1), C.R.S.
Page 9, Line 6g Of these amounts, an estimated $402,318 shall be from the Plant Health, Pest Control, and Environmental Protection Cash Fund created in Section 35-1-106.3 (1), C.R.S., an estimated
Page 9, Line 7$374,521 shall be from the Inspection and Consumer Services Cash Fund created in Section 35-1-106.5 (1), C.R.S., $214,346 shall be from the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund created in
Page 9, Line 8Section 39-28.8-501 (1), C.R.S., an estimated $98,062 shall be from the Pet Animal Care and Facility Fund created in Section 35-80-116, C.R.S.,an estimated $64,645 shall be from
Page 9, Line 9the Industrial Hemp Registration Program Cash Fund created in Section 35-61-106 (1), C.R.S., an estimated $44,575(I) shall be from the Veterinary Vaccine and Service Fund created
Page 9, Line 10in Section 35-50-106 (1), C.R.S., and an estimated $276,745 shall be from various sources of cash funds.
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Page 9, Line 12(3) AGRICULTURAL MARKETS DIVISION
Page 9, Line 13(A) Agricultural Markets
| Agency Name or Title | Item & Subtotal | Total | General Fund | General Fund Exempt | Cash Funds | Reappropriated Funds | Federal Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Page 9, Line 14Program Costs3 |
2,206,079 |
1,245,398 |
32,451a |
928,230(I) |
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(6.4 FTE) |
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Page 9, Line 16Wine Promotion Board |
574,246 |
574,246b |
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Page 9, Line 17 |
(1.5 FTE) |
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Page 10, Line 1Agriculture Workforce |
660,261 |
360,261 |
300,000c |
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Page 10, Line 3 |
(1.0 FTE) |
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Page 10, Line 4Indirect Cost Assessment |
46,016 |
28,290b |
17,726(I) |
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Page 10, Line 5Community Food Access Page 10, Line 6Program |
172,238 |
172,238 |
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(2.0 FTE) |
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Page 10, Line 8 |
3,658,840 |
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Page 10, Line 10a This amount shall be from various sources of cash funds within the Department.
Page 10, Line 11b These amounts shall be from the Colorado Wine Industry Development Fund created in Section 35-29.5-105 (1), C.R.S., which amount is included for informational purposes as the
Page 10, Line 12fund is continuously appropriated pursuant to Section 35-29.5-105 (1), C.R.S.
Page 10, Line 13c This amount shall be from the Agriculture Management Fund created in Section 35-1-106.9, C.R.S.
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Page 10, Line 15(B) Agricultural Products Inspection
| Agency Name or Title | Item & Subtotal | Total | General Fund | General Fund Exempt | Cash Funds | Reappropriated Funds | Federal Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Page 10, Line 16Program Costs |
2,538,757 |
138,379 |
2,400,378a |
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Page 10, Line 17 |
(34.5 FTE) |
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Page 10, Line 18Indirect Cost Assessment |
158,852 |
158,852a |
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Page 10, Line 19 |
2,697,609 |
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Page 11, Line 2a These amounts shall be from the Agricultural Products Inspection Cash Fund created in Section 35-23-114 (3)(a), C.R.S.
Page 11, Line 3
| Agency Name or Title | Item & Subtotal | Total | General Fund | General Fund Exempt | Cash Funds | Reappropriated Funds | Federal Funds |
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Page 11, Line 4 |
6,356,449 |
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Page 11, Line 6(4) BRAND BOARD |
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Page 11, Line 7Brand Inspection |
5,429,025 |
5,429,025a |
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(59.0 FTE) |
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Page 11, Line 9Alternative Livestock |
15,355 |
15,355b |
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Page 11, Line 10Brand Estray Fund |
40,000 |
40,000c |
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Page 11, Line 11Indirect Cost Assessment |
284,644 |
284,644d |
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Page 11, Line 12 |
5,769,024 |
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Page 11, Line 14a This amount shall be from the Brand Inspection Fund created in Section 35-41-102 (1), C.R.S.
Page 11, Line 15b This amount shall be from the Alternative Livestock Farm Cash Fund created in Section 35-41.5-116, C.R.S.
Page 11, Line 16c This amount shall be from the Estray Fund created in Section 35-41-102 (1), C.R.S., and is included for informational purposes as the fund is continuously appropriated pursuant to
Page 11, Line 17Section 35-41-102 (1), C.R.S.
Page 12, Line 1d Of this amount, an estimated $272,776 shall be from the Brand Inspection Fund created in Section 35-41-102 (1), C.R.S., an estimated $5,656 shall be from the Alternative Livestock
Page 12, Line 2Farm Cash Fund created in Section 35-41.5-116, C.R.S., and an estimated $5,357(I) shall be from the Estray Fund created in Section 35-41-102 (1), C.R.S., which amount is included
Page 12, Line 3for informational purposes only, and an estimated $855 shall be from various sources of cash funds.
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Page 12, Line 5(5) COLORADO STATE FAIR
| Agency Name or Title | Item & Subtotal | Total | General Fund | General Fund Exempt | Cash Funds | Reappropriated Funds | Federal Funds |
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Page 12, Line 6Program Costs |
10,162,085 |
450,000 |
9,712,085a |
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(26.9 FTE) |
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Page 12, Line 8FFA and 4H Funding |
550,000 |
250,000 |
300,000b |
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Page 12, Line 9State Fair Facilities Page 12, Line 10Maintenance |
429,492 |
300,000 |
129,492a |
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Page 12, Line 11Indirect Cost Assessment |
165,838 |
165,838a |
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Page 12, Line 12 |
11,307,415 |
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Page 12, Line 14a These amounts shall be from the Colorado State Fair Authority Cash Fund created in Section 35-65-107 (1), C.R.S.
Page 12, Line 15b This amount shall be from the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund created in Section 39-28.8-501 (1), C.R.S.
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Page 12, Line 17(6) CONSERVATION BOARD
| Agency Name or Title | Item & Subtotal | Total | General Fund | General Fund Exempt | Cash Funds | Reappropriated Funds | Federal Funds |
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Page 12, Line 18Program Costs |
526,251 |
526,251 |
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Page 12, Line 19 |
(5.2 FTE) |
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Page 13, Line 1Distributions to Soil Page 13, Line 2Conservation Districts |
483,767 |
483,767 |
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Page 13, Line 3Matching Grants to Districts |
675,000 |
225,000 |
450,000a |
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Page 13, Line 4Salinity Control Grants |
506,781 |
506,781(I) |
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Page 13, Line 5Appropriation to the Page 13, Line 6Conservation District Grant Page 13, Line 7Fund |
450,000 |
450,000b |
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Page 13, Line 8 |
2,641,799 |
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Page 13, Line 10a Of this amount, an estimated $350,000(I) shall be from the Conservation District Grant Fund created in Section 35-1-106.7 (1), C.R.S., which amount is included for informational
Page 13, Line 11purposes only, and an estimated $100,000 shall be from the Agriculture Management Fund created in Section 35-1-106.9, C.R.S.
Page 13, Line 12b This amount shall be from the Severance Tax Operational Fund created in Section 39-29-109 (2)(b), C.R.S.
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| Agency Name or Title | Item & Subtotal | Total | General Fund | General Fund Exempt | Cash Funds | Reappropriated Funds | Federal Funds |
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Page 13, Line 15TOTALS PART I |
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Page 13, Line 16(AGRICULTURE) |
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Page 13, Line 17 |
$76,466,979 |
$20,507,584 |
$47,803,298a |
$3,327,203 |
$4,828,894b |
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Page 14, Line 1a Of this amount, $1,908,356
Page 14, Line 2b This amount contains an (I) notation.
Page 14, Line 3
Page 14, Line 4Footnotes: The following statements are referenced to the numbered footnotes throughout section 2.
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Page 14, Line 61Department of Agriculture, Commissioner's Office and Administrative Services, Operating Expenses -- It is the General Assembly's intent that $207,099
Page 14, Line 7General Fund of this appropriation be used for the implementation of a Human Resources and Business Operations solution within OnBase. This appropriation
Page 14, Line 8remains available for expenditure until the completion of the project or the close of the 2026-27 state fiscal year, whichever comes first.
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Page 14, Line 102Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Services, Conservation Services Division -- It is the General Assembly's intent that $500,000 General Fund of this
Page 14, Line 11appropriation be disbursed for grants for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. This appropriation remains available until the close of the 2026-27
Page 14, Line 12state fiscal year.
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Page 14, Line 143Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Markets Division, Agricultural Markets, Program Costs -- It is the General Assembly's intent that $9,825 General
Page 14, Line 15Fund of this appropriation be used for the International Markets program, and $26,550 General Fund be used for the Colorado Proud program.
Page 14, Line 16
Page 15, Line 14Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Markets Division, Agricultural Markets, Agriculture Workforce Development Program -- This appropriation remains
Page 15, Line 2available for expenditure until the close of the 2025-26 state fiscal year.
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Page 15, Line 45Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Markets Division, Agricultural Markets, Agriculture Workforce Development Program -- It is the General Assembly's
Page 15, Line 5intent that $64,108 General Fund of this appropriation is designated to be used for purposes of the Workforce Development program.
Page 16, Line 1SECTION 2. Safety clause. The general assembly finds,
Page 16, Line 2determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate
Page 16, Line 3preservation of the public peace, health, or safety or for appropriations for
Page 16, Line 4the support and maintenance of the departments of the state and state
Page 16, Line 5institutions.