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HB 1008

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Colorado Outdoor Opportunities Act
About This Bill
Latest Action · May 27, 2026
Governor Signed
Session
2026A
Introduced
Jan 14, 2026
Primary Sponsor
M. Lukens· sponsor

Summary

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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.)

Subjects

Natural Resources & Environment

Co-sponsors (35)

R. Taggart · sponsor
J. Marchman · sponsor
J. Rich · sponsor
J. Bacon · cosponsor
A. Boesenecker · cosponsor
K. Brown · cosponsor
S. Camacho · cosponsor
C. Clifford · cosponsor
M. Duran · cosponsor
R. English · cosponsor
C. Espenoza · cosponsor
M. Froelich · cosponsor
L. Goldstein · cosponsor
E. Hamrick · cosponsor
J. Joseph · cosponsor
S. Lieder · cosponsor
M. Lindsay · cosponsor
T. Mauro · cosponsor
J. McCluskie · cosponsor
K. McCormick · cosponsor
K. Nguyen · cosponsor
A. Paschal · cosponsor
J. Phillips · cosponsor
M. Rutinel · cosponsor
L. Smith · cosponsor
M. Soper · cosponsor
K. Stewart · cosponsor
T. Story · cosponsor
B. Titone · cosponsor
A. Valdez · cosponsor
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