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January 30, 2024 SB 24-081
Legislative Council Staff
Nonpartisan Services for Colorado’s Legislature
Fiscal Note
Drafting Number:
Prime Sponsors:
LLS 24-0786
Sen. Cutter
Rep. Kipp; Rutinel
Date:
Bill Status:
Fiscal Analyst:
January 30, 2024
Senate Business, Labor, & Tech.
Matt Bishop | 303-866-4796
matt.bishop@coleg.gov
Bill Topic: PERFLUOROALKYL & POLYFLUOROALKYL CHEMICALS
Summary of
Fiscal Impact:
☐ State Revenue
☒ State Expenditure
☐ State Transfer
☐ TABOR Refund
☒ Local Government
☐ Statutory Public Entity
The bill accelerates the phase-out of PFAS chemicals in products sold in Colorado. It
minimally impacts state and local expenditures beginning in FY 2024-25.
Appropriation
Summary:
No appropriation is required.
Fiscal Note
Status:
The fiscal note reflects the introduced bill.
Summary of Legislation
The bill updates the Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl (PFAs) Chemicals Consumer Protection
Act and other requirements enacted by House Bill 22-1345, as described below.
Firefighting foam. Current law prohibits the sale of class B firefighting foam that includes
added PFAS, with several exceptions. The bill repeals exemptions for certain fuel storage and
distribution facilities and for chemical plants beginning January 1, 2025.
PFAS in consumer goods. Current law establishes a phase-out timeline for the sale of products
that include added PFAS. The bill moves some phase-out deadlines forward; adds additional
products to the phase-out, including certain outdoor wear, cleaning products, and artificial turf;
and prohibits the sale of any products with added PFAS by January 1, 2032.
Background
PFAS chemicals are synthetic chemicals that were developed to coat products to make them
resistant to heat, water, and oil. They are prevalent in a variety of products including nonstick
cookware, water-repellant clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, and firefighting foams. PFAS break
down very slowly in the environment, and current scientific research suggests that exposure may
lead to adverse health outcomes. More information about PFAs can be on the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency website. Page 2
January 30, 2024 SB 24-081
State Expenditures
The bill may increase workload in the Department of Public Health and Environment beginning
in FY 2024-25 to adjust its workflow for inspecting facilities that store Class B firefighting foam.
This does not impact the department’s overall workload and no change in appropriations is
required.
Local Government
Beginning in FY 2024-25, expenditures may increase for counties that operate airports which are
currently exempt from PFAS-added firefighting foam storage requirements.
Effective Date
The bill takes effect upon signature of the Governor, or upon becoming law without his
signature.
State and Local Government Contacts
Counties Law Public Health and Environment
The revenue and expenditure impacts in this fiscal note represent changes from current law under the bill for each
fiscal year. For additional information about fiscal notes, please visit the General Assembly website.