ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

HB26-1205 Colorado State Forest Service Good Neighbor Authority

Latest: Apr 13, 2026 · Governor Signed

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How they voted

6 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: BILL

35 yes · 0 no

Mar 25, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes
Democratic	23
Republican	12

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Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1205 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

6 yes · 0 no · 1 other

Mar 19, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes	Other / excused
Democratic	3	1
Republican	3	–

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House: BILL

63 yes · 1 no · 1 other

Mar 5, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes	No	Other / excused
Democrat	1	–	–
Democratic	40	–	1
Republican	21	1	–

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House: Adopt amendment L.002

? yes · ? no

Mar 2, 2026 · Result: pass

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House: Adopt amendment L.001

? yes · ? no

Mar 2, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Other / excused
Democratic	2

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House: Refer House Bill 26-1205, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

13 yes · 0 no

Mar 2, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes
Democratic	9
Republican	4

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Where it stands

Feb 12, 2026 · House
Introduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources
Mar 2, 2026 · House
Sent to committee
House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
Mar 5, 2026 · House
Passed House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Apr 1, 2026 · House
Passed House
Signed by the Speaker of the House
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate
Apr 13, 2026 · Governor
Became law
Governor Signed

Full official history (12 actions)

Feb 12, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources
Mar 2, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
Mar 4, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
Mar 5, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Mar 10, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
Mar 19, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
Mar 24, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
Mar 25, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Apr 1, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
Apr 1, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
Apr 2, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
Apr 13, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Official summary

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The act changes state law to reflect changes to federal law that expand the authority of states, counties, and tribal governments to enter into good neighbor agreements with the federal government to carry out recreation and improvement services on land by:Specifying that the Colorado state forest service may enter into good neighbor authority agreements with the United States department of the interior, the United States department of agriculture, or any agency of the United States department of the interior or United States department of agriculture; andClarifying that the Colorado state forest service is required to conduct, or contract with one or more entities to conduct, demonstration projects that utilize Colorado's good neighbor authority to implement forest management projects that improve forest health, resilience, wildlife habitat, or outdoor recreation opportunities.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)