JBC approves introduction of two bills: repeal of DOLA "flex" program and seedling nursery spending extension
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Summary
The committee introduced and approved two technical bills to run with the supplemental package: repeal of the DOLA financial literacy 'flex' program (remaining balance to revert to the General Fund) and a two‑year spending extension for the Colorado State Forest Service Seedling Tree Nursery renovation.
Andrea Ewell and Kelly Shen of JBC staff presented two small bill drafts to the Joint Budget Committee for introduction with the supplemental package.
The first bill would repeal the Department of Local Affairs's (DOLA) financial literacy and exchange "flex" program, which had not enrolled participants. Staff said the bill would transfer an unobligated balance of roughly $600,000 back to the General Fund at the end of the fiscal year. The committee voted to introduce the bill and assigned Senate and House sponsors; the motion passed without objection.
The second bill extends spending authority by two years for a renovation project at the Colorado State Forest Service Seedling Tree Nursery. Staff said delays were caused by long lead times for equipment, an expanded project scope and leadership transitions at the nursery. The committee approved introduction and allowed staff authority to make technical changes; the motion passed without objection.
Both measures were cleared for introduction and will be assigned sponsors and process permissions consistent with the committee's supplemental package schedule.
