Archive #37571

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Bill Number: HB26-1132
HTTP Status: 200
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Archived At: 2026-02-26 17:23:03 MST
Created At: 2026-02-26 17:23:03 MST

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  "active": "T",
  "origin": "House",
  "lls_num": "26-0091",
  "session": "2026A",
  "subject": [
    "Agriculture"
  ],
  "bill_num": "HB26-1132",
  "sponsors": [
    {
      "id": "MF002",
      "title": "Representative",
      "s_type": "Prime Sponsor",
      "chamber": "House",
      "full_name": "Meg Froelich",
      "last_name": "Froelich",
      "first_name": "Meg",
      "sponsor_order": "1"
    },
    {
      "id": "CK002",
      "title": "Senator",
      "s_type": "Prime Sponsor",
      "chamber": "Senate",
      "full_name": "Cathy Kipp",
      "last_name": "Kipp",
      "first_name": "Cathy",
      "sponsor_order": "2"
    }
  ],
  "bill_files": [
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      "url": "https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/csl.nsf/0/3A653826506AAEA487258D04005EDCC6/$File/1132_01.pdf",
      "date": "02/04/2026",
      "label": "Introduced",
      "url_html": "https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/csl.nsf/0/3A653826506AAEA487258D04005EDCC6/$File/1132_01.html",
      "lastModified": "02/04/2026 03:55:28 PM"
    }
  ],
  "committees": [
    {
      "id": "H_AWN_2026A",
      "name": "Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources",
      "chamber": "House"
    },
    {
      "id": "H_FIN_2026A",
      "name": "Finance",
      "chamber": "House"
    }
  ],
  "long_title": "Concerning increasing pollinator habitats on lands in the state.",
  "bill_status": "In Committee - HOU Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources",
  "short_title": "Practices to Support Pollinators",
  "bill_summary": "<html><body><p></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>The bill encourages the state forest service, the department of natural resources, the department of personnel, and the department of transportation (covered agency) to prioritize the use of in-state sources of ecoregionally specific plant material that supports pollinator habitats when certain conditions are met. In planning and executing a vegetation project, each covered agency is required to satisfy certain requirements.</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>To the extent practicable, each covered agency shall coordinate with the other covered agencies with regard to purchasing.</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Each covered agency shall establish a training program for land managers and maintenance crews that includes certain minimum components.</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>To the extent practicable, each covered agency shall integrate mowing and grazing based on recommendations included in the 2022 study commissioned by the department of natural resources pursuant to Senate Bill 22-199.</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>The bill requires the office of the state architect to support and encourage the development and renovation of sustainable sites to maximize pollinator health on properties within the state capitol complex, other state buildings, and, where applicable, on leased property.</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p> The bill requires the Colorado state university extension (extension) to perform a Colorado native plant availability study in consultation with certain parties. On or before August 1, 2031, the extension shall issue a report summarizing the results of the study. The extension shall make the report publicly available on its website and provide copies of the report to the governor and specified legislative committees of reference.</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>The extension may seek, accept, and expend gifts, grants, and donations for the purpose of implementing the bill. The extension is not required to perform the study or issue a report unless and until the extension acquires sufficient gifts, grants, and donations to pay for the performance of such duties.</p><p><br/><i>(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)</i></p></body></html>",
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      "end": "F",
      "label": "Introduced",
      "position": 1
    },
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      "end": "F",
      "label": "Under Consideration",
      "position": 2
    }
  ],
  "special_type": "",
  "bill_category": "Agriculture",
  "allow_testimony": "F",
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      "date": "02/26/2026 03:15:26 PM",
      "vote": "Passed*",
      "chamber": "House",
      "hearing": "HOU Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources",
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      "amendment": "L.002"
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      "date": "02/26/2026 03:14:50 PM",
      "vote": "Passed*",
      "chamber": "House",
      "hearing": "HOU Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources",
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      "amendment": "L.001"
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  "full_bill_topic": "Practices to Support Pollinators",
  "long_bill_files": [],
  "GHG_report_files": [],
  "preamended_files": [],
  "bill_sub_category": "Agriculture Department",
  "fiscal_note_files": [
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      "url": "https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/csl.nsf/0/3A653826506AAEA487258D04005EDCC6/$File/HB1132_00.pdf",
      "date": "02/24/2026",
      "label": "FN1",
      "url_html": "",
      "lastModified": "02/24/2026 09:15:08 AM",
      "label_detailed": "Initial Fiscal Note"
    }
  ],
  "is_budget_package": "No",
  "session_laws_files": "",
  "summarized_history": [
    {
      "date": "02/26/2026",
      "action": "House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Finance",
      "location": "House"
    },
    {
      "date": "02/04/2026",
      "action": "Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources",
      "location": "House"
    }
  ],
  "research_note_files": [],
  "bill_sub_sub_category": "Other",
  "committee_report_files": [],
  "demographic_note_files": [],
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  "budget_staff_analysis_files": [],
  "first_chamber_third_reading_date": "",
  "second_chamber_third_reading_date": ""
}

Raw Response

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