Colorado House Bill 1008
Session 2026A
Colorado Outdoor Opportunities Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 12, 2026
Sponsors
4 Sponsors
M. Lukens
R. Taggart
J. Marchman
J. Rich
First Action
Jan 14, 2026
Latest Action
Mar 26, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1008
State
Colorado
Session
2026A
J. Marchman
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Sponsor
J. Rich
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Sponsor
M. Lukens
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Sponsor
R. Taggart
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Sponsor
A. Boesenecker
Cosponsor
A. Paschal
Cosponsor
C. Clifford
Cosponsor
C. Espenoza
Cosponsor
E. Hamrick
Cosponsor
J. Bacon
Cosponsor
J. Joseph
Cosponsor
J. McCluskie
Cosponsor
J. Phillips
Cosponsor
K. Brown
Cosponsor
K. McCormick
Cosponsor
K. Nguyen
Cosponsor
K. Stewart
Cosponsor
L. Goldstein
Cosponsor
L. Smith
Cosponsor
M. Duran
Cosponsor
M. Froelich
Cosponsor
M. Lindsay
Cosponsor
M. Rutinel
Cosponsor
S. Camacho
Cosponsor
S. Lieder
Cosponsor
S. Woodrow
Cosponsor
T. Mauro
Cosponsor
T. Story
Cosponsor
Motion Text
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House Roll Call Votes
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Garcia
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Summary
The bill requires the division of parks and wildlife (division) in the department of natural resources to expand the division's capacity for outdoor recreation coordination, planning, and management and take a leading role in state-level coordination, strategic planning, and implementation of Colorado's outdoors strategy. The division is directed to, among other things, engage with relevant partners, stakeholders, tribal governments, and agencies to coordinate and incorporate wildlife, conservation, recreation, and climate-resilience considerations across agency planning and decision-making processes. In addition, the division is required to support, in consultation with relevant entities, the planning, development, and maintenance of outdoor recreation infrastructure to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities while protecting private property rights, wildlife, and natural resources. The division is directed to coordinate and consult with local governments to identify potential impacts to services and infrastructure associated with outdoor recreation use. The bill also requires the division to create, and update at least annually, integrated regional outdoor recreation and conservation planning reports to inform division awareness and operational decision-making. In 2027 and 2028, the division is required to include an update on the outdoor recreation coordination, planning, and management efforts required by the bill during its 'SMART Act' hearing. For the 2026-27 state fiscal year, the bill appropriates $444,015 to the department of natural resources from the parks and outdoor recreation cash fund.(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Committee Report for Agriculture & Natural Resources on 03/26/2026
Committee Report for Appropriations on 03/06/2026
Committee Report for Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources on 02/23/2026
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03/26/2026
Senate
Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations
03/12/2026
Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
03/09/2026
House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
03/06/2026
House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
03/06/2026
House
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
02/23/2026
House
House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations
01/14/2026
House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources
Sources
CO Legislature
Record Created
Jan 14, 2026 8:17:41 PM
Record Updated
Mar 27, 2026 5:26:33 PM