A bill to fund Colorado wildlife crossings clears first hurdles

A bill to fund Colorado wildlife crossings clears first hurdles

A bill that would see Colorado drivers help fund wildlife crossing infrastructure has passed through its initial committee hearings. It passed with minor changes to help county clerks through the burdens of implementation and encourage in-state contractors to be tapped for construction.  Senate Bill 141 would add an optional $5 fee to Coloradans’ annual vehicle registration. The money would go into a Collision Reduction Fund, overseen by the Col…