CO HB1379

Transfers $20 million from the Economic Recovery and Relief Cash Fund to natural resource management programs upon the effective date of the bill.

Allocates $3 million to the Healthy Forests and Vibrant Communities Fund and $2 million to the Wildfire Mitigation Capacity Development Fund for forest and wildfire management purposes.

Provides $15 million total to the Colorado Water Conservation Board Construction Fund for watershed restoration and flood mitigation grants to protect stream channels and riparian areas after wildfire damage.

Directs $2.5 million to assist political subdivisions in applying for federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding and water-related federal opportunities.

Designates watershed restoration, wildfire mitigation, and federal fund assistance programs as essential government services, with departments required to meet compliance and reporting requirements through July 1, 2027.