Date: 09/06/2013

Final
Fiscal Impact of Senate Bill 13-245

WILDFIRE MATTERS REVIEW COMMITTEE

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09:29 AM -- Fiscal Impact of Senate Bill 13-245

Mr. Schatz reviewed the fiscal impact of Senate Bill 13-245, concerning the creation of the Colorado Firefighting Air Corps in the Division of Fire Prevention and Control of the Department of Public Safety. Committee members received copies of the fiscal note (Attachment C). Mr. Schatz reviewed the fiscal note. Mr. Schatz responded to questions regarding the potential funding sources for creating a firefighting air fleet at the state level, and the potential for partnering with other states to create a multi-state air fleet.

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09:39 AM

Mr. Schatz continued to review the fiscal impact of the implementation of Senate Bill 13-245, including the potential for leasing an air fleet for combatting wildfires, and potential sources of revenue for operating an air fleet. Mr. Schatz responded to questions regarding feasibility studies conducted concerning operating a wildfire air fleet. Discussion ensued regarding the effectiveness of wildfire mitigation programs in containing wildfire-related costs.