CO SB039

Asserts Colorado's concurrent legislative jurisdiction over U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands within the state where the federal government holds only a proprietorial interest.

Grants the state and its political subdivisions jurisdictional rights to exercise police powers over these federal lands, including authority over civil and criminal processes, taxation, and protection of public health, safety, and welfare.

Applies specifically to conditions on federal lands that adversely affect or pose a clear and imminent danger to the life and public health and safety of Colorado residents, particularly regarding wildfire management and response.

Establishes that federal activity controls in case of any conflict between the state's asserted jurisdictional rights and federal activities respecting these lands.

Takes effect July 1, 2015.