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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB26-1342
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Date Apr 30, 2026
Location SCR 352
HB26-1342 - Referred to the Committee of the Whole
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05:37:54 PM |
Senator Marchman presented House Bill 26-1342, which makes the existing offense of placing food or edible waste in the open with the intention of luring a wild bear a misdemeanor, and imposes an increased fine for a third offense. |
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05:44:53 PM |
Bill Bryant, representing themself, testified to amend the bill. Mr. Dean Seifert, representing Wild Birds Unlimited Denver, testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Lynn Raymond, representing themself, testified in opposition to the bill. Lori Kwasnick, representing Front Range Birding & Optics, testified in opposition to the bill. |
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05:52:31 PM |
Frank McGee, representing
Colorado Parks and Wildlife, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Melinda
Marquis, representing Science for Colorado Wildlife, testified in support
of the bill. Brenda Lee, representing Colorado Bear Coalition, testified
in support of the bill. Ms. Christie Greene, representing Wild Aware, testified
in support of the bill. Mr. McGee responded to questions from the committee. |
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06:09:32 PM |
Mr. Clint Talbott, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Roland Halpern, representing Colorado Voters for Animals, testified in support of the bill. Lara Xaiz, representing City of Aspen Parks and Open Space, testified in support of the bill. Colleen Walsh, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. |
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06:20:53 PM |
Senator Marchman made closing comments on the bill. |
06:22:50 PM
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Motion |
Refer House Bill 26-1342 to the Committee of the Whole. |
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Danielson |
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| Seconded |
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Catlin |
No |
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Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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Kipp |
Yes |
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Pelton B. |
No |
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Pelton R. |
Excused |
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Danielson |
Yes |
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Roberts |
Yes |
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Final |
YES: 4 NO: 2 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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