Bill
HB 25-1323
HB 25-1323 would restructure outdoor recreation within Colorado’s Parks & Wildlife framework, potentially altering programs, funding, and operations.
HB 25-1323 — Division of Parks & Wildlife Outdoor Recreation
Overview
HB 25-1323 is a bill introduced in the Colorado General Assembly in 2025, titled Division of Parks & Wildlife Outdoor Recreation. The available information does not include the bill’s full text, so the specific provisions and substantive changes are not detailed here. Based on the title, the measure appears to concern the organization or responsibilities related to outdoor recreation within the state’s parks and wildlife framework.
Key Details
- Introduced: April 4, 2025
- Assigned to: House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources
- Status: Postponed Indefinitely by the House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources (April 14, 2025)
- “Postponed Indefinitely” means the committee has effectively halted consideration for this session, and the bill would not progress to the full House unless revived or reintroduced.
- Primary Sponsors: Rick Taggart; Meghan Lukens; Dylan Roberts
Sponsors
- Rick Taggart (primary)
- Meghan Lukens (primary)
- Dylan Roberts (primary)
What would be affected (potential scope)
- State agency structure: Likely involvement of the state’s parks and wildlife organization and related outdoor recreation programs.
- Government partners: Potential impact on coordination with local governments, non-profit organizations, and outdoor recreation stakeholders.
- Programs and funding: Possible changes to program administration, funding streams, grants, and user fees (though specific provisions are not provided in the available text).
- Workforce and operations: Potential impacts on department staffing, organizational boundaries, and reporting lines.
Procedural/Timelines
- The bill was introduced on April 4, 2025, and quickly assigned to the Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources committee.
- On April 14, 2025, the committee voted to postpone indefinitely, effectively preventing motion to advance the bill within that legislative session.
- Next steps depend on legislative strategy: sponsors could revive the bill later this session, reintroduce a new version, or abandon the measure unless carried forward in a future session.
Notes and caveats
- The summary reflects only information provided: bill number, title, sponsors, introduction date, committee assignment, and status. The exact provisions, fiscal impact, timelines, and specific changes remain unknown without the bill’s text.
- If the text becomes available, a more precise section-by-section outline of provisions, funding mechanisms, governance changes, and affected parties can be provided.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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