Cleave Simpson
- Republican
- Senator
- District 6
Primary
The act requires the university of Colorado and Colorado state university, in collaboration with the division of administration (division) in the department of public health and environment (department), to: On or before October 1, 2024, start to conduct a feasibility study of the use of green infrastructure, which refers to interconnected networks of green spaces for water quality management solutions that are an alternative to traditional gray infrastructure, which refers to centralized water quality treatment facilities, and the use of green financing mechanisms for water quality management; Complete the feasibility study on or before April 1, 2026; and Establish up to 3 pilot projects in the state to demonstrate the use of green infrastructure and the financing of an alternative compliance program. Each pilot project may be operated for up to 5 years and the universities may provide technical assistance to the operator of a pilot project. On or before November 1, 2026, the division, in coordination with the universities, is required to submit a report and, on or before February 1, 2027, present the report to the water resources and agriculture review committee. The report and presentation must concern the progress of the feasibility study and any pilot projects and on any legislative and administrative recommendations to promote the use of green infrastructure and green financing mechanisms for water quality management in the state. APPROVED by Governor May 24, 2024 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Governor Signed
Sent to the Governor
Signed by the President of the Senate
Signed by the Speaker of the House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to Appropriations
Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
|---|---|
| Signed Act (05/24/2024) | |
| Final Act (05/08/2024) | |
| Rerevised (05/03/2024) | |
| Revised (05/02/2024) | |
| Reengrossed (04/17/2024) | |
| Engrossed (04/16/2024) | |
| Introduced (01/10/2024) | |
| PA2 (04/16/2024) | |
| PA1 (03/01/2024) | |
| Committee Amendment |
| Document | Format |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Note SA1 (04/15/2024) | |
| Fiscal Note SA2 (04/30/2024) | |
| Fiscal Note FN1 (01/11/2024) | |
| Fiscal Note FN2 (03/18/2024) | |
| Fiscal Note FN3 (04/18/2024) | |
| Fiscal Note FN4 (07/31/2024) |
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