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CO HB1213

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Karen McCormick

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the Biomass Utilization Grant Program administered by the Colorado State Forest Service, implementing the Department of Regulatory Agencies' 2025 sunset review recommendation

  • The program being eliminated allowed grants up to $2.5 million for projects demonstrating biomass utilization for wildfire mitigation, energy generation, and biochar agricultural applications

  • Removes the program from the list of agencies and functions scheduled for sunset review under Colorado Revised Statutes section 24-34-104

  • Effective date is August 12, 2026 (90 days after anticipated adjournment), unless a referendum petition is filed

Legislative Description

Sunset Biomass Utilization Grant Program

State Government

Last Action

Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Natural Resources3/13/2026
Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources2/17/2026

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