SB13-085 Summary

• Appropriates supplemental funds to the Colorado Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012, amending the appropriation in HB 12-1335.

• Total appropriation of $39,169,777 distributed across General Fund ($6,854,465), General Fund Exempt, Cash Funds ($27,338,161), and Reappropriated Funds ($1,090,001).

• Funds multiple departmental divisions including Commissioner's Office and Administrative Services ($8,893,595), Agricultural Services Division ($12,116,054), Agricultural Markets Division ($2,039,319), Brand Board ($4,012,052), Colorado State Fair ($8,396,790), and Conservation Board ($1,580,725).

• Includes 15.7 to 66.3 full-time employee equivalents across various divisions for animal industry, plant industry, inspection and consumer services, and conservation activities.

• Designates funding sources from various cash funds including the Agriculture Management Fund, Plant Health and Pest Control Fund, Brand Inspection Fund, and Colorado State Fair Authority Cash Fund.