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CO SB190
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates two income tax credits for coal transition communities: one for businesses using freight rail (up to 75% of qualified expenditures, max $5 million/year through 2038) and one for railroad operators maintaining qualifying rail lines (up to 75% of qualified expenditures, max $5 million/year through 2037)
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Expands Rural Opportunity Office duties to coordinate business development, workforce training, and economic diversification in coal transition communities in consultation with local stakeholders and rail worker organizations
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Allows coal transition communities designated as Tier One transition communities to qualify as enterprise zones and enhanced rural enterprise zones (July 1, 2024 through January 1, 2034)
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Restricts Moffat Tunnel use contracts to maximum 99-year terms and allows conveyance of tunnel property at less than fair market value if determined to be in public interest
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Appropriates $215,021 to the Office of the Governor for 1.5 FTE positions to support rural opportunity office implementation
Legislative Description
Rail & Coal Transition Community Economic Measures
State Government
Last Action
Governor Signed
5/29/2024