HB 14-1144 Summary

• Requires the general assembly to annually appropriate $350,000 to the Department of Law for allocation to the Colorado District Attorneys Council or its successor organization.

• Designated funds support prosecution training, seminars, continuing education programs, and other prosecution-related services for member district attorneys.

• Funds cover personnel costs, administration, materials, and travel expenses for the district attorneys' statewide organization.

• Fiscal year 2014-2015 appropriation of $350,000 is offset by an equal decrease to the controlled maintenance trust fund.

• Bill is declared necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.