From Office of Governor Jared Polis <[email protected]>
Subject Making Colorado Communities Safer & Healthier
Date June 4, 2022 12:55 AM
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Fighting for Clean Air, Ensuring Wildfire Preparedness BILL SIGNING TOUR - DAY 18 Yesterday I signed bills into law to protect the air we breathe, elevate Colorado’s wildfire preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities, and enhance the Colorado way of life. The transformative package of laws includes record investments to expand Colorado’s wildfire response capabilities, provide real relief for wildfire victims, and enhance the state and local governments’ ability to collaborate and most effectively mitigate and combat wildfires. Our strong actions to improve our air quality, prevent the spread of fires, and help communities impacted by natural disasters build back quickly will help ensure we have a cleaner, healthier, safer Colorado for generations to come. PROTECTING THE COLORADO WAY OF LIFE ELEVATING OUR WILDFIRE RESPONSE AND NATURAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS I recently signed SB22-206, a new law which provides landmark support for critical aerial firefighting equipment, establishes the Office of Climate Preparedness to take a long-term approach to wildfire mitigation, and helps Coloradans to build back with resilience to future natural disasters. In Louisville, I signed a package of new laws to bolster Colorado’s wildfire preparedness, resiliency, and recovery capacity amidst the year-round threat of wildfires. The bipartisan HB22-1225, supports the efficient and effective Colorado Resiliency Office, a critical tool to provide high-quality support to Coloradans. I signed a law to provide real support for disaster survivors and to build up Colorado’s water and electric grid resilience. The bipartisan HB22-1111 ensures Coloradans are protected now and in the future, addressing underinsurance and challenges with insurance claims following natural disasters. I also signed a bipartisan bill HB22-1013, which protects the power grid for Coloradans from potential disruption caused by inclement weather and climate change. To continue protecting and supporting Colorado’s water projects across the state, I signed bipartisan HB22-1379, to improve the resilience of Colorado’s water resources with support for watershed restoration and flood mitigation. FIGHTING FOR CLEAN AIR AND ENERGY I signed legislation into law to provide transformative support for clean transportation, energy efficient buildings, manufacturing innovation, geothermal energy, and air quality monitoring, regulation, and incentives to save people money on clean energy investments. SB22-193 reduces air pollution from industrial and manufacturing operations, expands access to electric bicycles, and supports Colorado's school bus fleet transition to electric, saving school districts money and protecting the health of Colorado’s kids. Yesterday afternoon, I also signed HB22-1244, to protect communities against toxic air contaminants. This legislation will increase protections for low income and communities of color that are historically disproportionately impacted by air pollutants. I then joined bipartisan sponsors to sign SB22-198, which creates an industry-funded Orphaned Wells Mitigation Enterprise that will ensure that taxpayers aren’t left with the bill when it comes to cleaning up abandoned oil and gas wells. REDUCING ENERGY COSTS I signed HB22-1362 yesterday, providing transformative support for public buildings, schools, and communities to adopt high-efficiency electric appliances, saving taxpayers money through reduced energy bills. I also signed HB22-1249 to reduce the state’s reliance on imported and volatile fossil fuels, and support increased energy resilience. To keep Colorado on the pathway to achieving 100% renewable energy by 2040, I signed three bills into law yesterday that reduce emissions, save Coloradans money and invest in renewable energy sources. I signed bipartisan legislation to cut red tape and save Coloradans money on geothermal energy, including HB22-1381 and SB22-118. I also signed SB22-051 which saves Coloradans money and reduces emissions, making it easier for homeowners and businesses to adopt high-efficiency heating and cooling technology. I also signed HB22-1297 which allows Colorado to remain on Daylight Saving Time year-round pending federal legislation and approval by four other Mountain Time states. KEEPING ELECTIONS SECURE, SUPPORTING ALL COLORADANS PROTECTING COLORADO ELECTIONS Later, I signed the Colorado Election Security Act, which bolsters election equipment security to preserve and protect Colorado’s gold standard for elections. I also signed HB22-1273, to protect Colorado’s dedicated election officials and the bipartisan SB22-034 to provide critical support and protection for businesses, empowering business owners to report fraud and seek recovery without having to spend a business’s own resources to recover the loss. EMPOWERING COLORADANS WITH DISABILITIES Later in the day, I joined bill sponsors to sign laws to empower Coloradans with disabilities. The bipartisan HB22-1031 equips wheelchair owners with the tools and resources needed to repair powered wheelchairs more efficiently and affordably. Bipartisan bill HB22-1290 cuts red tape to help ensure people on Medicaid can get timely repairs to complex rehab equipment. HB22-1253 increases accessibility of rental cars by requiring rental companies to make the request for adaptive equipment an option on their website - opening the door for those who need this equipment to rent cars with greater ease. FOLLOW ALONG FOR THE BILL SIGNING TOUR! I have 30 days to sign or veto all the bills the legislature passed. I will be traveling to every corner of our state during the bill signing tour to celebrate the incredible work we have done this legislative session. SUBSCRIBE TO BILL SIGNING UPDATES Office of Governor Jared Polis | Website State of Colorado - Governor's Office | 136 State Capitol , Denver, CO 80203 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]
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