Senate Bill 23-161 Summary

• The State Treasurer transfers $26 million from the General Fund to the Colorado Firefighting Air Corps Fund upon the bill's effective date.

• The Division shall use the transferred funds to purchase a Fire Hawk helicopter configured for wildfire and other public safety response needs.

• The bill adds subsection (3)(c)(IV) to Colorado Revised Statutes section 24-33.5-1228, which governs the Colorado Firefighting Air Corps.

• The General Assembly finds this act necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety under the safety clause provision.