Colorado Outdoor Opportunities Act
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning measures to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities in the state, and, in connection therewith, expanding the division of parks and wildlife's capacity for outdoor recreation coordination, planning, and management, and making an appropriation.
Bill 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, 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 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.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Meghan Lukens
Representative
Rick Taggart
Senator
Janice Marchman
Senator
Janice Rich
Committees
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Upcoming Schedule
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Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1008, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.004 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.005 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1008, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-4. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
47
AYE
17
NO
1
OTHER
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Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2026 | L.008 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 03/06/2026 | L.007 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 03/06/2026 | L.006 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 03/06/2026 | J.001 | HOU Appropriations | Passed [*] | |
| 02/23/2026 | L.005 | HOU Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources | Passed [*] | |
| 02/23/2026 | L.004 | HOU Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources | Passed [*] | |
| 02/23/2026 | L.003 | HOU Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources | Passed [*] | |
| 02/23/2026 | L.002 | HOU Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources | Passed [*] | |
| 02/23/2026 | L.001 | HOU Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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