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Forest Health committee hears legislative updates as budget uncertainty stalls bills
Summary
At its March 7, 2025 meeting, the Legislative Committee of the Colorado Forest Health Council heard staff updates that several tracked bills (including Senate Bill 199 and Senate Bill 7) are stalled pending budget actions; staff also reported Department of Natural Resources figure‑setting preserved CSFS program funding after a proposed $2 million reduction.
The Legislative Committee of the Colorado Forest Health Council met March 7, 2025, and received updates from legislative staff about several bills and the state budget that are holding up committee priorities. Staff told the committee that a newly introduced Senate Bill 199 was filed late the previous day, and that multiple other bills remain in appropriations pending passage of a budget.
"This could be what you're referring to," said James, the committee's legislative staff, after noting Senate Bill 199 had been introduced late. He told members the bill's language left…
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