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HB25-1258

Scientific Wildlife Management

Concerning requiring the parks and wildlife commission to use the best available science to manage wildlife.
Session:
2025 Regular Session
Subject:
Natural Resources & Environment
Bill Summary

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.)

Status

Introduced
Under Consideration

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Prime Sponsor

Rep. T. Story, Rep. E. Velasco

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The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 6, 2025, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025 (unless otherwise specified). Details

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