Senate Bill 21-046 Summary

• Appropriates $91,244,902 total to the Colorado Department of Law for fiscal year 2020-21, including $14,760,572 from the General Fund, $19,397,708 from cash funds, $54,716,387 from reappropriated funds, and $2,370,235 from federal funds.

• Funds six operational divisions: Administration ($22.8 million), Legal Services to State Agencies ($39.4 million), Criminal Justice and Appellate ($17.0 million), Water and Natural Resources ($2.1 million), Consumer Protection ($6.6 million), and Special Purpose ($3.4 million).

• Includes provisions for personal services across 48.2 FTE in Administration, 273.2 FTE in Legal Services, and 14.6 FTE in Peace Officers Standards and Training Board Support.

• Implements a statewide PERA direct distribution decrease of $48,851,323 across all state departments, including a $1,121,212 decrease for the Department of Law.

• Includes a safety clause declaring the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.