Senate Bill 23-113 Summary

• Provides supplemental appropriations to the Colorado Department of Corrections for fiscal year 2022-2023, modifying Part II of HB 22-1329 as amended by HB 22-1133.

• Allocates total appropriations of $1,012,787,232 across General Fund ($919,931,039), Cash Funds ($45,450,773), and other funding sources for Department of Corrections operations.

• Funds major operational areas including management, institutions, support services, inmate programs, community services, the parole board, correctional industries, and canteen operations.

• Authorizes the Department to transfer up to 5.0 percent of appropriations within specific subprograms (external capacity, medical services) for reimbursing local jails, private prisons, and purchasing pharmaceuticals and Hepatitis C treatments.

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