ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

HB26-1133 Traveling Animal Protection Act Environmental Education Program

Latest: Apr 23, 2026 · Governor Signed

Education and school choice

What it means

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How they voted

5 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: BILL

22 yes · 13 no

Mar 30, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic221
Republican–12
How each member voted (35)

Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record

Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1133 to the Committee of the Whole.

3 yes · 2 no

Mar 24, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic3–
Republican–2
How each member voted (5)

Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record

House: BILL

43 yes · 22 no

Mar 2, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democrat1–
Democratic41–
Republican–22
How each member voted (64)

1 of 65 members on the official record could not be matched to our officials list and are not shown individually. The tally above is the official one.

Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record

House: Adopt amendment L.001

? yes · ? no

Feb 25, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyOther / excused
Democratic1
How each member voted (1)

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House: Refer House Bill 26-1133, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

11 yes · 2 no

Feb 25, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic8–
Republican32
How each member voted (13)

Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record

Where it stands

  1. Feb 4, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor

  2. Feb 25, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

    House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

  3. Mar 2, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  4. Mar 5, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs

  5. Mar 24, 2026 · Senate

    Sent to committee

    Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

  6. Mar 30, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  7. Apr 16, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  8. Apr 16, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  9. Apr 23, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (12 actions)
  • Feb 4, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor
  • Feb 25, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
  • Feb 27, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
  • Mar 2, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Mar 5, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
  • Mar 24, 2026SenateSenate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • Mar 27, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Mar 30, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 16, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • Apr 16, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • Apr 16, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • Apr 23, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Official summary

Read the official summary (openstates)
The 'Traveling Animal Protection Act' permits the use of certain animals as part of an environmental education program if certain requirements are met. The act clarifies that an environmental education program is a program that is conducted by a professional who is qualified to impart environmental education information. The act defines 'professional' as an individual or an organization that has obtained at least one specific professional accreditation or certification.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)