Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1205: Colorado State Forest Service Good Neighbor Authority
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1205 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Colorado State Forest Service Good Neighbor Authority. Primary sponsor: Janice Marchman (Democratic), Tony Exum (Democratic), Larry Suckla (Republican), Lesley Smith (Democratic), Lisa Cutter (Democratic), Mark Baisley (Republican), Elizabeth Velasco (Democratic), Tisha Mauro (Democratic). It lists 25 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Governor Signed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 28 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Marchman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Tony Exum | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Larry Suckla | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Lesley Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Lisa Cutter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Mark Baisley | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Elizabeth Velasco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Tisha Mauro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Jennifer Bacon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Andy Boesenecker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Kyle Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Sean Camacho | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Marc Catlin | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Chad Clifford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| James Coleman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Monica Duran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Meg Froelich | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Lori Goldstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Eliza Hamrick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Cathy Kipp | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Sheila Lieder | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Mandy Lindsay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Matt Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Julie McCluskie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Karen McCormick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Kenny Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Dylan Roberts | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| M. Rutinel | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Scott Slaugh | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Marc Snyder | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Katie Stewart | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Brianna Titone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Katie Wallace | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Governor Signed
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed by the Speaker of the House
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
- House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
- House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources