HB 1008: Colorado Outdoor Opportunities Act

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act requires the division of parks and wildlife (division) in the department of natural resources to expand the division's capacity for outdoor recreation coordination, planning, and management and take a leading role in state-level coordination, strategic planning, and implementation of Colorado's outdoors strategy. The division is directed to, among other things, engage with relevant partners, stakeholders, tribal governments, and agencies to coordinate and incorporate wildlife, conservation, recreation, and climate-resilience considerations across agency planning and decision-making processes.     In addition, the division is required to support, in consultation with relevant entities, the planning, development, and maintenance of outdoor recreation infrastructure to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities while protecting private property rights, wildlife, and natural resources. The division is directed to coordinate and consult with local governments to identify potential impacts to services and infrastructure associated with outdoor recreation use.     The act also requires the division to create, and update at least annually, integrated regional outdoor recreation and conservation planning reports to inform division awareness and operational decision-making. In 2027 and 2028, the division is required to include an update on the outdoor recreation coordination, planning, and management efforts required by the act during its 'SMART Act' hearing.     For the 2026-27 state fiscal year, the act appropriates $436,025 to the department of natural resources from the parks and outdoor recreation cash fund to be used for state park operations.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 32 · Republican 3

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 27, 2026Governor Signed
2. May 18, 2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
3. May 18, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
4. May 18, 2026Sent to the Governor
5. May 4, 2026House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
6. April 28, 2026House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
7. April 27, 2026Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor
8. April 24, 2026Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
9. April 24, 2026Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
10. March 26, 2026Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations
11. March 12, 2026Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
12. March 9, 2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

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