HB 20-1365 Summary

• Allows the State Historical Society to transfer up to $1 million cumulatively from the preservation grant program account to the museum and preservation operations account for fiscal years 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic revenue losses.

• Authorizes the state treasurer to transfer unencumbered funds from the capitol dome repainting project (originally $1 million from fiscal year 2019) to the museum and preservation operations account on July 1, 2020.

• Expands funding sources for state historical society appropriations to include the general fund or other available funds in addition to the museum and preservation operations account, with a cap of $4,998,000 annually through fiscal year 2045.

• Declares the act necessary for immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, allowing for emergency implementation.