HB 1008 CO

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The act 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 act 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 act during its 'SMART Act' hearing.     For the 2026-27 state fiscal year, the act appropriates $436,025 to the department of natural resources from the parks and outdoor recreation cash fund to be used for state park operations.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

• M. Lukens Democratic · sponsor
• R. Taggart Republican · sponsor
• J. Marchman Democratic · sponsor
• J. Rich Republican · sponsor

1. May 27, 2026 Governor Signed · executive
2. May 18, 2026 Sent to the Governor · executive
3. May 18, 2026 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
4. May 18, 2026 Signed by the Speaker of the House · lower
5. May 4, 2026 House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass · lower
6. Apr 28, 2026 House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily · lower
7. Apr 27, 2026 Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor · upper
8. Apr 24, 2026 Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor · upper
9. Apr 24, 2026 Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole · upper
10. Mar 26, 2026 Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations · upper
11. Mar 12, 2026 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources · upper
12. Mar 9, 2026 House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · lower
13. Mar 6, 2026 House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor · lower
14. Mar 6, 2026 House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole · lower
15. Feb 23, 2026 House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations · lower
16. Jan 14, 2026 Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources · lower