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ColoradoHB26-12052026 Regular SessionHouse

Colorado State Forest Service Good Neighbor Authority

Sponsored By: Elizabeth Velasco (Democratic), Lisa Cutter (Democratic), Mark Baisley (Republican), Tisha Mauro (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Natural Resources & EnvironmentState Government

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More forest projects with federal partners

Beginning August 12, 2026, the Colorado State Forest Service runs or hires others to run one or more pilot projects with the U.S. Forest Service under Good Neighbor Authority. Projects aim to improve forest health, wildlife habitat, and outdoor recreation, and supply wood products to Colorado businesses. When the state recommends watershed and forest health funds, it applies Good Neighbor Authority principles and works with water providers, governments, tribes, schools, landowners, and other partners. The law defines Good Neighbor Authority by reference to federal law so agencies and partners can use it. If a referendum is filed, these changes take effect only after the November 2026 vote is officially declared.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Elizabeth Velasco

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mark Baisley

    Republican • Senate

  • Tisha Mauro

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Brianna Titone

    Democratic • House

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Karen McCormick

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Goldstein

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Matthew Martinez

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Sean Camacho

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Scott Slaugh

    Republican • House

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dylan Roberts

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marc Catlin

    Republican • Senate

  • Marc Snyder

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    4/13/2026House

  2. Sent to the Governor

    4/2/2026House

  3. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    4/1/2026House

  4. Signed by the President of the Senate

    4/1/2026Senate

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/25/2026Senate

  6. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/24/2026Senate

  7. Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    3/19/2026Senate

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

    3/10/2026Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/5/2026House

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

    3/4/2026House

  11. House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

    3/2/2026House

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

    2/12/2026House

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