Senate Bill 25-115, titled "Concerning an Extension of Spending Authority for the Colorado State Forest Service Seedling Tree Nursery," was introduced during the 2025 Regular Session of the Colorado General Assembly. The bill aims to extend the spending authority for funds appropriated to the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) for renovating and expanding the seedling tree nursery through the 2026-27 state fiscal year.
Key Details:
Purpose: The bill seeks to provide the CSFS with additional time to utilize the appropriated funds for necessary upgrades and improvements to the seedling tree nursery, enhancing its capacity to support reforestation and conservation efforts in Colorado.
Legislative Process: The bill was introduced and referred to the Appropriations Committee. It was subsequently referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the consent calendar. The committee passed the bill with a unanimous vote.
Effective Date: The bill does not include a safety clause, meaning it will take effect on August 6, 2025, assuming the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025.
Summary
Joint Budget Committee. For money appropriated to the
Colorado state university system for use by the Colorado state forest service to renovate and expand the seedling tree nursery, the bill extends the spending authority through the 2026-27 state fiscal year.
