Karen McCormick
HB 1213 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Jun 3, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis basis
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Bill summary
The Colorado Biomass Utilization Grant Program is officially repealed.
State agencies managing the grants, past/current grant recipients, and businesses in the biomass industry.
The program no longer accepts or processes grant applications.
Reduces ongoing state fiscal allocation for the program.
Effective upon the Governor's signature on June 3, 2026.
Aligned with DORA sunset recommendations and promotes state budget efficiency.
Discontinuation of financial support for biomass utilization, potentially hindering relevant industry growth.
Long-term secondary impacts on forest health and waste management practices following the loss of this specific funding source.
Modeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
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Mixed / Neutral
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Positive outlook
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Sourcing already shown above, this is what the analysis found worth flagging.
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Repeal may negatively impact small biomass businesses relying on state grants.
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