HB 1132: Practices to Support Pollinators

Official summary

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

The act encourages the state forest service, the department of natural resources, the department of personnel, and the department of transportation (covered agency) to prioritize the use of ecoregionally specific plant material that supports pollinator habitats when certain conditions are met. In planning and executing a vegetation project, each covered agency is required to satisfy certain requirements.     To the extent practicable, each covered agency shall coordinate with the other covered agencies with regard to purchasing.     Each covered agency, subject to available funding, shall establish a training program for relevant staff that includes certain minimum components.     On and after January 1, 2028, to the extent practicable, each covered agency shall integrate mowing and grazing based on recommendations included in the 2022 study commissioned by the department of natural resources pursuant to Senate Bill 22-199.     The act requires the office of the state architect to support and encourage the development and renovation of sustainable sites to maximize pollinator health on properties within the state capitol complex, other state buildings, and, where applicable, on leased property.     The act requires the Colorado state university cooperative extension service (extension) to perform a Colorado native plant availability study (study) in consultation with certain parties. On or before August 1, 2031, the extension shall issue a report summarizing the results of the study. The extension shall make the report publicly available on its website and provide copies of the report to the governor and specified legislative committees of reference.     The extension may seek, accept, and expend gifts, grants, and donations for the purpose of implementing the act. The extension is not required to perform the study or issue a report unless and until the extension acquires sufficient gifts, grants, and donations to pay for the performance of such duties.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 40

“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 26, 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 7, 2026House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
6. May 6, 2026Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
7. May 5, 2026Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
8. May 5, 2026Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
9. April 30, 2026Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations
10. April 27, 2026Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
11. April 24, 2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
12. April 23, 2026House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

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