Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado HB 1205
Colorado State Forest Service Good Neighbor Authority
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- J. Marchman (Democratic)
- T. Exum (Democratic)
- L. Suckla (Republican)
- L. Smith (Democratic)
- L. Cutter (Democratic)
- M. Baisley (Republican)
- E. Velasco (Democratic)
- T. Mauro (Democratic)
Cosponsors (25)
- K. Nguyen (Democratic)
- K. McCormick (Democratic)
- J. McCluskie (Democratic)
- M. Martinez (Democratic)
- M. Lindsay (Democratic)
- S. Lieder (Democratic)
- E. Hamrick (Democratic)
- L. Goldstein (Democratic)
- M. Froelich (Democratic)
- M. Duran (Democratic)
- C. Clifford (Democratic)
- S. Camacho (Democratic)
- K. Brown (Democratic)
- A. Boesenecker (Democratic)
- J. Bacon (Democratic)
- K. Wallace (Democratic)
- M. Snyder (Democratic)
- D. Roberts (Democratic)
- C. Kipp (Democratic)
- J. Coleman (Democratic)
- M. Catlin (Republican)
- B. Titone (Democratic)
- K. Stewart (Democratic)
- S. Slaugh (Republican)
- M. Rutinel
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
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.)
Text versions
- Introduced· Feb 12, 2026
- Engrossed· Mar 4, 2026
- Reengrossed· Mar 5, 2026
- Revised· Mar 24, 2026
- Rerevised· Mar 25, 2026
- Final Act· Mar 30, 2026
- Signed Act· Apr 13, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 House | BILL | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 19, 2026 Senate | Refer House Bill 26-1205 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 2, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.002 | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 2, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1205, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 2, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.001 | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- Feb 12, 2026 · House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources - Mar 2, 2026 · House
House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole - Mar 4, 2026 · House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee - Mar 5, 2026 · House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources - Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole - Mar 24, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments - Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Apr 1, 2026 · House
Signed by the Speaker of the House - Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate - Apr 2, 2026
Sent to the Governor - Apr 13, 2026
Governor Signed