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CO HB 1133

enacted

Traveling Animal Protection Act Environmental Education Program

Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Quick answers

Did CO HB 1133 pass?

Yes. CO HB 1133 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-04-23): Governor Signed

What is CO HB 1133 about?

The 'Traveling Animal Protection Act' permits the use of certain animals as part of an environmental education program if certain requirements are met. The act clarifies that an environmental education program is a program that is conducted by a professional who is qualified to impart environmental education information. The act defines 'professional' as an individual or an organization that has obtained at least one specific professional accreditation or certification.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Who sponsors CO HB 1133?

W. Lindstedt, A. Valdez, M. Duran are the primary sponsors of CO HB 1133, joined by 10 cosponsors.

Description

The 'Traveling Animal Protection Act' permits the use of certain animals as part of an environmental education program if certain requirements are met. The act clarifies that an environmental education program is a program that is conducted by a professional who is qualified to impart environmental education information. The act defines 'professional' as an individual or an organization that has obtained at least one specific professional accreditation or certification.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Introduced
2026-02-04
Latest action
2026-04-23 — Governor Signed
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • W. Lindstedtsponsor
  • A. Valdezsponsor
  • M. Duransponsor
  • J. Amabilecosponsor
  • M. Rutinelcosponsor
  • K. Nguyencosponsor
  • K. Wallacecosponsor
  • L. Goldsteincosponsor
  • M. Froelichcosponsor
  • S. Camachocosponsor
  • M. Lindsaycosponsor
  • L. Cuttercosponsor
  • J. Colemancosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-04-23

    Governor Signed

    executive-signature

  2. 2026-04-16

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

    passage

  3. 2026-04-16

    Signed by the President of the Senate

    passage

  4. 2026-04-16

    Sent to the Governor

    executive-receipt

  5. 2026-03-30

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    passage,reading-3

  6. 2026-03-27

    Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    reading-2

  7. 2026-03-24

    Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    committee-passage,referral-committee

  8. 2026-03-05

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs

    introduction

  9. 2026-03-02

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    passage,reading-3

  10. 2026-02-27

    House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

  11. 2026-02-25

    House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

    committee-passage,referral-committee

  12. 2026-02-04

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor

    introduction

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • Refer House Bill 26-1133, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

    2026-02-25 · pass · 0-0

    Member-level votes (13)
    • Max Brooks: yes
    • Regina English: yes
    • Ryan Gonzalez: yes
    • Rebecca Keltie: no
    • Sheila Lieder: yes
    • Javier Mabrey: yes
    • Bob Marshall: yes
    • Tisha Mauro: yes
    • Chris Richardson: no
    • Gretchen Rydin: yes
    • Larry Don Suckla: yes
    • Sean Camacho: yes
    • Naquetta Ricks: yes

  • Adopt amendment L.001

    2026-02-25 · pass · 0-0

    Member-level votes (1)
    • Regina English: excused

  • Refer House Bill 26-1133 to the Committee of the Whole.

    2026-03-24 · pass · 0-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • William Lindstedt: yes
    • Rod Pelton: no
    • Lynda Zamora Wilson: no
    • Tom Sullivan: yes
    • Katie Wallace: yes

  • BILL

    2026-03-30 · pass · 0-0

    Member-level votes (36)
    • Amabile: yes
    • Baisley: no
    • Ball: yes
    • Benavidez: yes
    • Bridges: yes
    • Bright: no
    • Carson: no
    • Catlin: no
    • Cutter: yes
    • Danielson: yes
    • Daugherty: yes
    • Exum: yes
    • Frizell: no
    • Gonzales J.: yes
    • Hinrichsen: yes
    • Jodeh: yes
    • Kipp: yes
    • Kirkmeyer: no
    • Kolker: yes
    • Lindstedt: yes
    • Liston: no
    • Marchman: yes
    • Mullica: yes
    • Pelton B.: no
    • Pelton R.: no
    • Rich: no
    • Roberts: no
    • Rodriguez: yes
    • Simpson: no
    • Snyder: yes
    • Sullivan: yes
    • Wallace: yes
    • Weissman: yes
    • Zamora Wilson: no
    • Coleman: yes
    • President: yes

Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1133

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