Representatives McCormick and Soper, co-prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 25-283. The bill funds water projects in the Department of Natural Resources and directs transfers between cash funds for appropriation to water-related projects.

Lauren Ris, representing the Colorado Water Conservation Board, Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of the bill. Rod Lenz, representing the Republican River Water Conservation District, testified in support of the bill. Dianna Orf, representing the Colorado Water Congress, testified in support of the bill.