HB 14-1249 Summary

• Appropriates $283.7 million for capital construction projects across Colorado state agencies for fiscal year 2013-2014, funded from the Capital Construction Fund, cash funds, and reappropriated funds.

• Allocates major funding to higher education institutions including $137.2 million for university and community college projects such as classroom buildings, renovations, and facility upgrades across the state university system.

• Provides $27.9 million for corrections facilities including electrical system replacements, security upgrades, wastewater treatment plants, and a lease purchase of Colorado State Penitentiary II for $18.4 million.

• Funds controlled maintenance projects statewide including roof repairs, HVAC upgrades, fire safety systems, and ADA accessibility improvements across 15 state departments and institutions.

• Requires $48 million from the controlled maintenance trust fund to be transferred to the Disaster Emergency Fund for emergency response purposes.