HB26-1132 Requires Pollinator Habitat Practices on State Lands
Summary
The Colorado General Assembly is considering HB26-1132, which would require covered state agencies (the state forest service, department of natural resources, department of personnel, and department of transportation) to prioritize in-state, ecoregionally specific plant material supporting pollinator habitats when planning vegetation projects. Each covered agency would be required to establish training programs for land managers and coordinate on purchasing. Colorado State University Extension would be required to conduct a native plant availability study and issue a report by August 1, 2031.
What changed
HB26-1132, if enacted, would require covered state agencies to prioritize in-state, ecoregionally specific plant material that supports pollinator habitats when planning and executing vegetation projects. Each covered agency would be required to establish training programs for land managers and maintenance crews and coordinate on purchasing to the extent practicable. The bill would also require the Office of the State Architect to encourage sustainable site development to maximize pollinator health on properties within the state capitol complex and other state buildings. Colorado State University Extension would be required to conduct a Colorado native plant availability study and issue a public report by August 1, 2031, contingent on acquiring sufficient gifts, grants, or donations to fund the study.
State agencies and departments covered by this bill would need to review their vegetation management practices, integrate pollinator habitat considerations into project planning, and potentially develop or update land manager training curricula. The bill does not impose penalties but creates new operational requirements for state land management activities.
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HB26-1132
Practices to Support Pollinators
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Agriculture |
Concerning increasing pollinator habitats on lands in the state.
Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:
The bill 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 in-state sources 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 shall establish a training program for land managers and maintenance crews that includes certain minimum components.
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 bill 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 bill requires the Colorado state university extension (extension) to perform a Colorado native plant availability 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 bill. 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 introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Meg Froelich
Senator
Cathy Kipp
Committees
House
Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Finance Appropriations
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Status
Under Consideration
Introduced
Under Consideration
Upcoming Schedule
1 meeting
Apr 23
House General Orders - Second Reading of Bills
9:00 AM House Chamber
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2026 | PA2 | |
| 03/27/2026 | PA1 |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2026 | First Revised Fiscal Note | |
| 02/24/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2026 | SA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1132 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-1. | Vote summary |
Committee Report: PDF
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adopt amendment L.003 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1132, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-3. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1132, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-4. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 03/26/2026 | L.003 | HOU Finance | Passed [] | PDF |
| 02/26/2026 | L.002 | HOU Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources | Passed [] | PDF |
| 02/26/2026 | L.001 | HOU Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources | Passed [*] | PDF |
* Amendments passed in committee are not incorporated into the measure unless adopted by the full House or Senate.
** The status of Second Reading amendments may be subsequently affected by the adoption of an amendment to the Committee of the Whole Report. Refer to the House or Senate Journal for additional information.
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/26/2026 | House | House Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 02/26/2026 | House | House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Finance |
| 02/04/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources |
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