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First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly
HB23-1036

Nontoxic Bullet Replacement Hunting Program

Type Bill
Session 2023 Regular Session
Subjects
Natural Resources & Environment

Concerning measures designed to encourage the use of nontoxic bullets for hunting, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.

Bill Summary:

The act creates the nontoxic bullet pilot program (pilot program), which allows individuals who meet the qualifications to receive vouchers that offset the cost of purchasing hunting rounds that have nonlead bullets. The pilot program will focus on areas where the exposure of wildlife populations to spent lead bullets is of special or potential concern. The division of parks and wildlife (division) will work with one or more willing nongovernmental entities to determine the scope and collect the results of the pilot program. The division may work with nongovernmental entities to develop educational materials and range demonstrations relating to the pilot program.

The division is directed to designate an entity to:

  • Educate hunters about the benefits of nontoxic bullets; and
  • Publicize the pilot program, including using hunting brochures and the division's website.
The commission may promulgate rules as necessary to implement the pilot program. The pilot program is repealed, effective July 1, 2026.

For the 2023-24 state fiscal year, $31,200 is appropriated to the department of natural resources from the wildlife cash fund to implement this act.

APPROVED by Governor May 19, 2023

EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023

NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Prime Sponsors

Representative Barbara McLachlan

Representative

Barbara McLachlan

Senator Lisa Cutter

Senator

Lisa Cutter

Committees

House

Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources

Appropriations

Senate

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Appropriations

Status

Became Law

Introduced

Passed

Became Law

Related Documents & Information

Date Version Documents
05/19/2023 Signed Act PDF
05/12/2023 Final Act PDF
04/27/2023 Rerevised PDF
04/26/2023 Revised PDF
03/27/2023 Reengrossed PDF
03/23/2023 Engrossed PDF
01/09/2023 Introduced PDF
Date Version Documents
03/17/2023 PA2 PDF
02/10/2023 PA1 PDF
Date Version Documents
07/28/2023 FN3 PDF
02/21/2023 FN2 PDF
01/23/2023 FN1 PDF
Date Version Documents
04/23/2023 SA2 PDF
03/16/2023 SA1 PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Refer House Bill 23-1036 to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. Vote summary
Hearing Summary
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Committee Report:  PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Refer House Bill 23-1036 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 4-2. Vote summary
Hearing Summary
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Committee Report:  PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Adopt amendment L.004 The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Adopt amendment J.001 The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Refer House Bill 23-1036, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. The motion passed on a vote of 6-4. Vote summary
Hearing Summary
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Committee Report:  PDF
Activity Vote Documents
Adopt amendment L.003 The motion passed without objection. Vote summary
Refer House Bill 23-1036, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion passed on a vote of 9-4. Vote summary
Hearing Summary
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Committee Report:  PDF
Date Calendar Motion Vote Vote Document
04/27/2023 Third Reading BILL
23
AYE
12
NO
0
OTHER
 		Vote record
Date Calendar Motion Vote Vote Document
03/27/2023 Third Reading BILL
46
AYE
18
NO
1
OTHER
 		Vote record
03/27/2023 Third Reading PERM
16
AYE
47
NO
2
OTHER
 		Vote record
Date Amendment Number Committee/ Floor Hearing Status Documents
03/17/2023 J.001 HOU Appropriations Passed [*] PDF
03/17/2023 L.004 HOU Appropriations Passed [*] PDF
02/09/2023 L.003 HOU Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Passed [*] PDF

* Amendments passed in committee are not incorporated into the measure unless adopted by the full House or Senate.

** The status of Second Reading amendments may be subsequently affected by the adoption of an amendment to the Committee of the Whole Report. Refer to the House or Senate Journal for additional information.

Date Location Action
05/19/2023 Governor Governor Signed
05/12/2023 Governor Sent to the Governor
05/12/2023 Senate Signed by the President of the Senate
05/11/2023 House Signed by the Speaker of the House
04/27/2023 Senate Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
04/26/2023 Senate Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
04/24/2023 Senate Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
04/20/2023 Senate Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to Appropriations
03/30/2023 Senate Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
03/27/2023 House House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
03/24/2023 House House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
03/23/2023 House House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
03/21/2023 House House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
03/17/2023 House House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
02/09/2023 House House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations
01/09/2023 House Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources
Effective Date Chapter # Title Documents
08/07/2023 224 Nontoxic Bullet Replacement Hunting Prog PDF

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