SB 24-037 CO

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The act requires the university of Colorado and Colorado state university, in collaboration with the division of administration (division) in the department of public health and environment (department), to: On or before October 1, 2024, start to conduct a feasibility study of the use of green infrastructure, which refers to interconnected networks of green spaces for water quality management solutions that are an alternative to traditional gray infrastructure, which refers to centralized water quality treatment facilities, and the use of green financing mechanisms for water quality management; Complete the feasibility study on or before April 1, 2026; and Establish up to 3 pilot projects in the state to demonstrate the use of green infrastructure and the financing of an alternative compliance program. Each pilot project may be operated for up to 5 years and the universities may provide technical assistance to the operator of a pilot project. On or before November 1, 2026, the division, in coordination with the universities, is required to submit a report and, on or before February 1, 2027, present the report to the water resources and agriculture review committee. The report and presentation must concern the progress of the feasibility study and any pilot projects and on any legislative and administrative recommendations to promote the use of green infrastructure and green financing mechanisms for water quality management in the state. APPROVED by Governor May 24, 2024 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

• Cleave Simpson Republican · primary
• Jeff Bridges Democratic · primary
• Mike Lynch · primary
• Karen McCormick Democratic · primary

1. May 24, 2024 Governor Signed · executive
2. May 8, 2024 Sent to the Governor · executive
3. May 8, 2024 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
4. May 8, 2024 Signed by the Speaker of the House · lower
5. May 3, 2024 House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · lower
6. May 2, 2024 House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments · lower
7. May 1, 2024 House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole · lower
8. Apr 22, 2024 House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to Appropriations · lower
9. Apr 17, 2024 Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources · lower
10. Apr 17, 2024 Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · upper
11. Apr 16, 2024 Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee · upper
12. Apr 16, 2024 Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole · upper
13. Feb 29, 2024 Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations · upper
14. Jan 10, 2024 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources · upper