REMOVAL OF FIRE HAZARD TREES

SB 469 appropriates $15 million from the state general fund to Mora County for removing trees near power lines operated by the Mora-San Miguel Electric Cooperative, specifically targeting trees posing fire hazards. The funds are designated for fiscal year 2026, with any unused balance reverting to the general fund. This bill directly affects Mora County and the electric cooperative by providing state funding to address a known fire risk near critical infrastructure. It does not create new regulations but allocates existing state resources for a specific, immediate safety need.