Colorado · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 25-1258: Scientific Wildlife Management
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 25-1258 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Scientific Wildlife Management. Primary sponsor: Elizabeth Velasco (Democratic), Tammy Story (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2025): House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
In Colorado's wildlife statutes, the legislative declaration commits the state to use hunting, trapping, and fishing as the primary methods of effecting wildlife harvests. The bill requires the parks and wildlife commission to use the best available wildlife and ecological science to adopt rules that benefit wildlife, whole ecosystem health, and all Coloradans. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Velasco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Tammy Story | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Postpone Indefinitely
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources