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HB 1184

Sunset Process Forest Health Council

2026 Regular Session

Colorado HB 1184 requires the Forest Health Council to cease operations unless the legislature reauthorizes it by a set deadline, subjecting the agency to periodic review.

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Bill Summary · HB 1184

Legislative bill overview

HB 1184 establishes a sunset provision for Colorado's Forest Health Council, requiring the council to cease operations unless the legislature affirmatively reauthorizes it by a specific deadline. This mechanism subjects the council's continued existence to periodic legislative review rather than allowing it to operate indefinitely.

Why is this important

Sunset clauses force periodic evaluation of government agencies and programs, potentially improving accountability and ensuring resources are directed toward effective initiatives. However, they can also create uncertainty for ongoing forest management efforts and require councils to dedicate resources to reauthorization rather than core work.

Potential points of contention

  • Forest management continuity: Critics may worry that sunset deadlines could disrupt long-term forest health projects or create gaps in coordination if reauthorization is delayed
  • Resource allocation: Supporters of sunset provisions argue the council should prove its value, while opponents contend it diverts attention from actual forest management work to lobbying for survival
  • Legislative workload: Questions exist about whether periodic reauthorization of councils represents efficient use of legislative time versus more substantive policy work

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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