Legislative

The 2012 Colorado Legislative Session began on January 11, 2012. For 120 Days, Colorado’s elected officials will be passing legislation as well as passing the FY2012-13 Budget. For more information on Colorado’s elected officials and for updates from the Capitol, visit www.CapitolSuccess.com or add “Capitol Success” on Facebook or follow @capitolsuccess on Twitter.


Colorado Budget Update

In November, Governor Hickenlooper submitted his budget recommendation for FY2012-13. In this budget, the Governor has recommended keeping the Colorado School Nutrition Budget constant from last year. This means no reductions or increases were proposed for next year’s budget.


2011

  • No Base Rate Reductions to the Colorado Health and Nutrition line in the Department of Education Budget. (Fed Funds- $156,631,328 and State Match- $2,472,644)
  • $500,000 General Fund for the School Breakfast Program.
  • $843,495 General Fund Appropriation for the Smart Start Program
  • $850,000 was suspended Cash Fund Appropriation for the School Lunch Protection Act (Grant Program for equipment.)

The Colorado General Assembly will have the final say on what the budget will look like. During the first few months of the legislative session, the Joint Budget Committee and the General Assembly will vote on a balanced budget for FY2012-13. As of now, the Colorado School Nutrition Programs look to be funded the same as last year.


CSNA Day at the Capitol

The CSNA Day at the Capitol will be February 2, 2012. We are planning to gather at 8:00am in a committee hearing room (TBA) for welcoming remarks and a meet and greet with legislators. The CSNA will then go to the House and Senate Galleries for introductions and to watch some of the legislative proceedings. In year’s past, CSNA has provided breakfasts for the Legislators. We will not be providing breakfast this year.

Upon Adjournment of the House and Senate’s morning work, we encourage CSNA members to make appointments with their local legislators and share information regarding the school nutrition programs in their district. To find your local legislators, registered voters can visit https://www.sos.state.co.us/Voter/secuVoterSearch.do


CSNA 2012 Bill Tracker

We will be updating the bill tracker throughout the 2012 Session.


 

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