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ColoradoHB26-11322026 Regular SessionHouse

Practices to Support Pollinators

Sponsored By: Cathy Kipp (Democratic), Jeff Bridges (Democratic), Mandy Lindsay (Democratic), Meg Froelich (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Agriculture

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Colorado coordinates plant purchases and training

Beginning August 12, 2026, covered agencies must coordinate native-plant purchases when practicable to improve supply, access, and purchasing costs. They must work with the state seed warehouse, state nursery, and regional nurseries. Once its spring inventory is established, the state nursery must share it with agencies each year. Agencies may partner with private groups to collect seeds on state land. Subject to available funding, agencies must train staff they select on native plants, pollinator host plants, conservation, and planting practices; federal resources and expert private partners are allowed.

Colorado protects pollinators on public land

Beginning August 12, 2026, covered Colorado agencies must establish and mark pollinator habitat zones on roadways and public lands where appropriate. Grass in these zones cannot be mowed unless needed for public safety. Agencies must also add native seeds to existing plantings and transplant native plants, including to restore habitat. Beginning January 1, 2028, agencies must adopt mowing and grazing practices from a 2022 pollinator study when practicable.

Native plant goals for Colorado projects

Beginning August 12, 2026, four Colorado agencies are encouraged to choose native plants matched to local ecological regions. These are the State Forest Service and departments of Natural Resources, Personnel, and Transportation; the Board of Land Commissioners is excluded. Covered projects include planting on state-owned land managed entirely by state agencies, excluding projects funded partly or fully by state grants or loans. Plants must be available, affordable, and suitable; agencies must set five-year and ten-year goals and, when practicable, use varied plants with overlapping blooms. Planning must balance habitat benefits with wildfire prevention, species protection, weed control, public safety, farming, and fairness, while considering site conditions.

Pollinator-friendly landscaping for Colorado state properties

Beginning August 12, 2026, Colorado's Office of the State Architect must promote landscaping that supports pollinators. This covers the State Capitol Complex, other state buildings, and leased properties where applicable. The office must maximize native and pollinator-friendly plants in landscape plans and update state design guidelines. When practicable, it must ensure state-funded projects use pesticide-free management and state plant-purchase contracts require plants without synthetic pesticides. These rules govern state projects and purchases, not household pesticide use.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Amy Paschal

    Democratic • House

  • Brianna Titone

    Democratic • House

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Emily Sirota

    Democratic • House

  • Elizabeth Velasco

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Jamie Jackson

    Democratic • House

  • Junie Joseph

    Democratic • House

  • Javier Mabrey

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Jenny Willford

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Karen McCormick

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Katie Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Lorena Garcia

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Goldstein

    Democratic • House

  • Lesley Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Michael Carter

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Sean Camacho

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Steven Woodrow

    Democratic • House

  • Tisha Mauro

    Democratic • House

  • Tammy Story

    Democratic • House

  • Yara Zokaie

    Democratic • House

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janice Marchman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nick Hinrichsen

    Democratic • Senate

  • William Lindstedt

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 190 • No: 79

House vote • 5/7/2026

Senate amendments: Repass

Yes: 44 • No: 20

House vote • 5/7/2026

Senate amendments: Concur

Yes: 48 • No: 16

Senate vote • 5/6/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 24 • No: 11

Senate vote • 5/5/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1132 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 4 • No: 3

Senate vote • 4/30/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1132, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

Yes: 4 • No: 3

House vote • 4/24/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 43 • No: 18

House vote • 4/21/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1132 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 7 • No: 1

House vote • 3/26/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1132, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

Yes: 7 • No: 3

House vote • 2/26/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1132, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.

Yes: 9 • No: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    5/26/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    5/18/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    5/18/2026Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    5/18/2026House

  5. House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

    5/7/2026House

  6. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    5/6/2026Senate

  7. Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    5/5/2026Senate

  8. Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee

    5/5/2026Senate

  9. Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations

    4/30/2026Senate

  10. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources

    4/27/2026Senate

  11. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/24/2026House

  12. House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    4/23/2026House

  13. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee

    4/22/2026House

  14. House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    4/21/2026House

  15. House Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations

    3/26/2026House

  16. House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Finance

    2/26/2026House

  17. Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources

    2/4/2026House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

    PDF

  • Final Act

    PDF

  • House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Preamend

    PDF

  • House Finance Preamend

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Reengrossed

    PDF

  • Rerevised

    PDF

  • Revised

    PDF

  • Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Preamend

    PDF

  • Signed Act

    PDF

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