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Second Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB26-1132

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date Mar 26, 2026       Location HCR 0112

HB26-1132 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations
12:44:03 PM  
Representatives Froelich and Lindsay provided introductory remarks for House Bill 26-1132. The bill requires certain state agencies to prioritize in-state sources of native plant material that supports pollinator habitat when planning or executing projects, and train relevant staff to identify native plants and use best practices. The bill also requires the state forest service to conduct a study on the availability of native plant material, funded with private donations. The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
12:44:04 PM  
Written testimony included in Attachment C.
12:56:17 PM  
Ryan Skluzak, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Joyce Kennedy, representing the People & Pollinators Action Network, testified in support of the bill. Mrs. Erin Meschke, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. David Porter, representing the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, was available to answer committee questions.
01:05:56 PM  
The bill sponsors introduced L.003. (Attachment D)

01:06:46 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003
Moved Titone
Seconded Garcia
Brooks
Camacho
DeGraaf Excused
Garcia
Gonzalez R.
Hartsook
Marshall
Stewart R.
Zokaie
Titone
Woodrow
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
01:06:48 PM  
The bill sponsor provided closing remarks on House Bill 26-1132.

01:10:40 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 26-1132, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Titone
Seconded Garcia
Brooks No
Camacho Yes
DeGraaf Excused
Garcia Yes
Gonzalez R. No
Hartsook No
Marshall Yes
Stewart R. Yes
Zokaie Yes
Titone Yes
Woodrow Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 3   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS