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Senate Bill 25-088, titled "Department of Agriculture Supplemental," was enacted to provide supplemental appropriations to the Colorado Department of Agriculture for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024.
Key Provisions:
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Commissioner's Office and Administrative Services:
- Appropriated $3,244,429, including $1,041,571 from the General Fund and $2,086,365 from exempt cash funds.
- Allocated $116,493 for personal services (21.5 FTE).
- Designated $2,957,398 for health, life, and dental benefits.
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Agricultural Services, Conservation Services Division:
- Allocated $500,000 from the General Fund for grants supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
- These funds remain available until the close of the 2026-27 state fiscal year.
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Agricultural Markets Division:
- Designated $39,825 from the General Fund for the International Markets program.
- Allocated $26,550 from the General Fund for the Colorado Proud program.
- These funds are available for expenditure until the close of the 2025-26 state fiscal year.
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Agricultural Markets Division, Agriculture Workforce Development Program:
- Designated $64,108 from the General Fund for workforce development initiatives.
The bill also specifies that $1,041,571 from the General Fund is to be used for implementing a Human Resources and Business Operations solution within OnBase, with the appropriation remaining available until the completion of the project or the close of the 2026-27 state fiscal year, whichever comes first.
These appropriations aim to support various programs and services within the Colorado Department of Agriculture, enhancing the state's agricultural infrastructure and services.
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