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HB 1306

Wild Horse License Plate

2026 Regular Session

Colorado authorizes a voluntary Wild Horse license plate to generate dedicated funding for wild horse management and conservation programs.

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Bill Summary · HB 1306

Legislative bill overview

HB 1306 establishes a special "Wild Horse" license plate in Colorado that motorists can voluntarily purchase. The bill likely designates a portion of the license plate fee revenue to fund wild horse management, conservation, or related programs. This is a voluntary revenue-generation mechanism tied to a state symbol or cause.

Why is this important

License plate bills generate dedicated funding streams for specific programs without requiring direct tax increases—motorists choose participation. Wild horse management is increasingly costly in the West due to overpopulation on public lands, so dedicated funding could support population management, habitat restoration, or animal welfare initiatives. Colorado has significant wild horse populations, making this a locally relevant conservation issue.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue uncertainty: Voluntary participation means unpredictable funding; program sustainability may depend on plate popularity
  • Allocation disputes: Disagreement over whether funds should prioritize wild horse adoption, population control, habitat management, or other approaches
  • Cost-benefit debate: Critics may question whether a license plate generates sufficient revenue to justify administrative overhead, while supporters see it as painless fundraising

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

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