ColoradoIn committee2026 Regular Session

SB26-089 Recreate Wildfire Matters Interim Committee

Latest: Feb 19, 2026 · Senate Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed

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What it means

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How they voted

2 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: Refer Senate Bill 26-089, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

5 yes · 2 no

Feb 19, 2026 · Result: pass

Party	Yes	No
Democratic	4	–
Republican	1	2

How each member voted (7)

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.001

? yes · ? no

Feb 19, 2026 · Result: pass

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Where it stands

Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
Sent to committee
Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations

Full official history (3 actions)

Feb 10, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
Feb 19, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations
May 14, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed

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Official summary

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The bill recreates the wildfire matters review committee (interim committee) to succeed the wildfire matters review committee that repealed on September 1, 2025. The purpose of the interim committee is to review the implementation and effectiveness of state policies and resources for wildfire prevention and mitigation and to consider and recommend legislation or other policy changes to address all matters relating to wildfire prevention and mitigation including public safety, forest health, and cooperation with appropriate federal agencies and local governments.The interim committee consists of 10 members of the general assembly appointed as follows:5 members of the senate: 3 appointed by the president of the senate and 2 appointed by the minority leader of the senate; and5 members of the house of representatives: 3 appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and 2 appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives. The appointing authorities must make their original appointments to the interim committee no later than June 1, 2026. The term of appointment is 2 years. Incumbent members may be reappointed to the committee.The bill requires the interim committee to meet at least twice and allows the committee to take 2 field trips during every interim. The committee's duties are to:Review the implementation and effectiveness of state policies and resources for wildfire prevention and mitigation;Seek presentations and comments from individuals with professional expertise relating to wildfire prevention and mitigation and from representatives of relevant state agencies, local governments, private industry, and impacted communities; andRecommend legislation or other policy changes to address matters related to wildfire prevention and mitigation, including public safety, forest health, and cooperation with appropriate federal agencies and local governments.The bill allows the committee to recommend up to 5 bills during each interim.The committee is repealed, effective June 30, 2031.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)