ColoradoPractices to Support Pollinators
What it does
The act encourages the state forest service, the department of natural resources, the department of personnel, and the department of transportation (covered agency) to prioritize the use of ecoregionally specific plant material that supports pollinator habitats when certain conditions are met. In planning and executing a vegetation project, each covered agency is required to satisfy certain requirements. To the extent practicable, each covered agency shall coordinate with the other covered agencies with regard to purchasing.
More detail
Each covered agency, subject to available funding, shall establish a training program for relevant staff that includes certain minimum components. On and after January 1, 2028, to the extent practicable, each covered agency shall integrate mowing and grazing based on recommendations included in the 2022 study commissioned by the department of natural resources pursuant to Senate Bill 22-199. The act requires the office of the state architect to support and encourage the development and renovation of sustainable sites to maximize pollinator health on properties within the state capitol complex, other state buildings, and, where applicable, on leased property. The act requires the Colorado state university cooperative extension service (extension) to perform a Colorado native plant availability study (study) in consultation with certain parties. On or before August 1, 2031, the extension shall issue a report summarizing the results of the study. The extension shall make the report publicly available on its website and provide copies of the report to the governor and specified legislative committees of reference. The extension may seek, accept, and expend gifts, grants, and donations for the purpose of implementing the act. The extension is not required to perform the study or issue a report unless and until the extension acquires sufficient gifts, grants, and donations to pay for the performance of such duties.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- May 26Governor Jared Polis SignedBecame Law
- May 18Signed by the Speaker of the HouseMajor
- May 18Signed by the President of the SenateMajor
- May 18Sent to the GovernorTo Governor
- May 7House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
- Vote recorded CONCUR. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded REPASS. Result: pass.Lower
- May 6Senate Third Reading Passed - No AmendmentsPassed Senate
- Vote recorded BILL. Result: pass.Upper
- May 5Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the WholeMinor
- Vote recorded Refer House Bill 26-1132 to the Committee of the Whole. Result: pass.Upper
- May 5Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
- Apr 30Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended to AppropriationsMinor
- Vote recorded Refer House Bill 26-1132, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment B). Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 27Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural ResourcesMinor
- Apr 24House Third Reading Passed - No AmendmentsPassed House
- Vote recorded BILL. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 23House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
- Apr 22House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
- Apr 21House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the WholeMinor
- Vote recorded Refer House Bill 26-1132 to the Committee of the Whole. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 26House Committee on Finance Refer Amended to AppropriationsMinor
- Vote recorded Adopt amendment L.003. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Refer House Bill 26-1132, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 26House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to FinanceMinor
- Vote recorded Refer House Bill 26-1132, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Adopt amendment L.001. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Adopt amendment L.002. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 4Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural ResourcesIntroduced