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CO HB1208
Bill
Status
7/6/2021
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Cutter
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AI Summary
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Creates a Natural Disaster Mitigation Enterprise within the Department of Public Safety to administer a fee-based grant program for local governments implementing disaster mitigation measures
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Imposes a $2 per policy fee on insurers offering fire, allied lines, private crop, farmers multiple peril, homeowners multiple peril, and commercial multiple peril insurance covering Colorado property, with collections beginning in 2022
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Establishes a 13-member board appointed by the Department of Public Safety executive director, including representatives from government agencies, local governments, scientists, environmental justice advocates, and the insurance industry
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Requires the enterprise to award at least 85% of annual fund revenue in grants to eligible entities (counties, municipalities, school districts, special districts) for resilience projects, with up to 10% for technical assistance and 5% for administrative costs
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Repeals the enterprise effective January 1, 2030, and caps total fee revenue at $100 million over the first five fiscal years
Legislative Description
Natural Disaster Mitigation Enterprise
State Government
Last Action
Governor Signed
7/6/2021