Archive #33661

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Bill Number: HB26-1008
HTTP Status: 200
Valid JSON: Valid
Archived At: 2026-02-24 15:45:41 MST
Created At: 2026-02-24 15:45:41 MST

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  "origin": "House",
  "lls_num": "26-0502",
  "session": "2026A",
  "subject": [
    "Natural Resources & Environment"
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  "bill_num": "HB26-1008",
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      "id": "ML003",
      "title": "Representative",
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      "chamber": "House",
      "full_name": "Meghan Lukens",
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      "title": "Representative",
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    },
    {
      "id": "JM004",
      "title": "Senator",
      "s_type": "Prime Sponsor",
      "chamber": "Senate",
      "full_name": "Janice Marchman",
      "last_name": "Marchman",
      "first_name": "Janice",
      "sponsor_order": "3"
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    {
      "id": "JR002",
      "title": "Senator",
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      "chamber": "Senate",
      "full_name": "Janice Rich",
      "last_name": "Rich",
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      "date": "01/14/2026",
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  "long_title": "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.",
  "bill_status": "In Committee - HOU Appropriations",
  "short_title": "Colorado Outdoor Opportunities Act",
  "bill_summary": "<html><body><p><t></t></p><p>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.<t></t></p><p>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.</p><p><t></t></p><p>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.</p><p><br/><i>(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)</i></p></body></html>",
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  "bill_category": "Natural Resources",
  "allow_testimony": "F",
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      "date": "02/23/2026 03:47:09 PM",
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      "date": "02/23/2026 03:45:39 PM",
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      "date": "02/23/2026 03:45:12 PM",
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      "date": "02/23/2026 03:44:42 PM",
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Raw Response

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