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SB23-161

Financing To Purchase Firefighting Aircraft

Concerning state funding to finance the purchase of a firefighting aircraft to respond to wildfires.
Session:
2023 Regular Session
Subjects:
State Government
State Revenue & Budget
Bill Summary

The act directs the state treasurer to transfer $26 million from the general fund to the Colorado firefighting air corps fund for use by the division of fire prevention and control to purchase a fire hawk helicopter configured for wildfire and other public safety response needs.

APPROVED by Governor May 12, 2023

EFFECTIVE May 12, 2023
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Status

Introduced
Passed
Became Law

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