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Joint Budget Committee approves repeal of several small grants and task forces; votes at a glance
Summary
The committee approved multiple draft repeals and consolidations affecting small grant programs and task forces across state agencies. Each measure was approved for content and staff may consolidate or add to combined bills for introduction.
During its figure‑setting review the Joint Budget Committee approved a series of staff‑recommended draft repeals and consolidations affecting smaller state programs and grant lines. Committee members approved content for each draft and gave staff authority to combine compatible drafts for later introduction.
Votes at a glance (content approvals and consolidation direction):
- Colorado Household Financial Recovery Pilot Program — approved for repeal and to return remaining funds to the general fund; motion passed by unanimous consent (6–0). JBC staff said outstanding dispersed dollars were about $23,000 and requested authorization to add the draft to a combined bill if feasible.
- Department of Local Affairs — Defense Counsel First Appearance Grant Program — approved to repeal program with wind‑down authority; committee noted possible small winding‑down staff costs and gave staff authority to combine this draft with similar content if appropriate (motion passed 6–0).
- Gray and Black Market Marijuana Enforcement Grant Program — draft repeal approved; staff authorized to combine if appropriate (motion passed 6–0).
- CDPHE repeals — staff presented two draft repeals: the Disordered Eating Prevention Program and the Kidney Disease Prevention Education Task Force. Both drafts were approved for content only and the committee authorized staff to combine these with like topic bills in the future (motions both passed 6–0).
Committee members repeatedly emphasized the committee’s earlier decision to approve content only at this stage; final bill titles, sponsor assignments and formal introduction will occur after staff returns with consolidated bills and bill paper.
