1. (1) There is statutorily appropriated pursuant to 17-7-502 $4 million per year beginning in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, from the general fund to the department of military affairs.

2. (2) Eligible uses of the money are:

   1. (a) state and local mitigation projects that reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from future disasters;
   2. (b) the nonfederal cost share for personnel performing mitigation program management; and
   3. (c) matching funds for grants for the purchase of hazardous material equipment and training to increase local capacity to respond to incidents as defined in 10-3-1203 involving hazardous material.
3. (3) The appropriation is void in any year that there is a projected general fund budget deficit pursuant to 17-7-140. (Terminates June 30, 2027--sec. 24, Ch. 722, L. 2023.)

History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 722, L. 2023.