CO SB 141
enactedWildlife Collision Prevention
Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Did CO SB 141 pass?
Yes. CO SB 141 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-05-27): Governor Signed
What is CO SB 141 about?
Beginning on January 1, 2027, the act authorizes an optional collision prevention fee (fee), which is collected at the time of registration of a passenger motor vehicle, light-weight truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle (motor vehicle). An individual may decline to pay the fee when registering a motor vehicle, and nonpayment of the fee does not affect the individual's ability to register the motor vehicle. In connection with imposing the fee, the statewide bridge and tunnel enterprise (enterprise) within the department of transportation (department) is required to collaborate with:The department of revenue and county clerks to develop language to notify individuals about the fee, including explicit language regarding the ability to decline to pay the fee and the fact that nonpayment of the fee will not affect an individual's ability to register a motor vehicle; andThe department of revenue, the department, county clerks, the division of parks and wildlife, and other impacted stakeholders to conduct a public outreach campaign to educate the public about the fee and what benefits the fee will provide. The enterprise is required to initiate the public outreach campaign as soon as practicable and must develop and deliver customer-facing educational materials to county clerks on or before December 1, 2026.The fee amount is set at $5 and, beginning in state fiscal year 2028-29, the enterprise is allowed to adjust this fee amount upward for inflation. 75% of the revenue from the fee is credited to the newly created collision prevention fund (fund), which is continuously appropriated to the enterprise for use in the following ways:To fund wildlife safe passage projects, defined as one or more projects that reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve habitat connectivity by providing wildlife road crossings;To provide matching money as required by federal grant programs relating to wildlife safe passage projects; To expend for administrative and personnel expenses related to those purposes; andTo promote the fee and fund to maximize participation in the optional fee, in collaboration with the department of revenue, impacted stakeholders, and interested organizations.In determining which wildlife safe passage projects the enterprise will undertake, the enterprise is required to:Consult with the division of parks and wildlife (division) and the Colorado wildlife and transportation alliance;Consult with the tribal government if the project is on or adjacent to tribal land;Consult with relevant local governments with jurisdiction over the area of the proposed project and any relevant local organizations engaging in work to reduce vehicle collisions;Consider studies concerning the prioritization of wildlife within the state;Consider whether the wildlife safe passage project is related to a bridge or tunnel project undertaken by the enterprise; andIn consultation with the division, consider opportunities for landowner agreements or additional conservation efforts that may be necessary to ensure the continued functionality of infrastructure associated with a proposed wildlife safe passage project. 25% of the revenue from the fee is credited to the wildlife cash fund and continuously appropriated to the division to provide services related to wildlife connectivity and wildlife crossing-related conservation efforts. The act also modifies the process for the keep Colorado wild pass fee, which is an existing optional fee paid at the time an individual registers a motor vehicle, to align with the process for the collision prevention fee by removing the presumption that an individual who declines to pay the keep Colorado wild pass fee is presumed to decline to pay that fee in subsequent years with respect to registration of the same motor vehicle. With this change, an individual must affirmatively opt out of the payment of both the keep Colorado wild pass fee and the collision prevention fee each year that the individual registers the motor vehicle. For the 2026-27 state fiscal year:$53,516 is appropriated from the DRIVES cash fund to the department of revenue for use by the division of motor vehicles; Of funds appropriated from the parks and outdoor recreation cash fund to the department of natural resources for use by the division, $778 is reappropriated to the department of revenue for use by the division of motor vehicles; and$19,940 is appropriated from the legal services cash fund, from revenue received from the department from the collision prevention fund, to the department of law to provide legal services for the department.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Who sponsors CO SB 141?
W. Lindstedt, C. Kipp, I. Jodeh and 23 others are the primary sponsors of CO SB 141, joined by 27 cosponsors.
Description
Beginning on January 1, 2027, the act authorizes an optional collision prevention fee (fee), which is collected at the time of registration of a passenger motor vehicle, light-weight truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle (motor vehicle). An individual may decline to pay the fee when registering a motor vehicle, and nonpayment of the fee does not affect the individual's ability to register the motor vehicle. In connection with imposing the fee, the statewide bridge and tunnel enterprise (enterprise) within the department of transportation (department) is required to collaborate with:The department of revenue and county clerks to develop language to notify individuals about the fee, including explicit language regarding the ability to decline to pay the fee and the fact that nonpayment of the fee will not affect an individual's ability to register a motor vehicle; andThe department of revenue, the department, county clerks, the division of parks and wildlife, and other impacted stakeholders to conduct a public outreach campaign to educate the public about the fee and what benefits the fee will provide. The enterprise is required to initiate the public outreach campaign as soon as practicable and must develop and deliver customer-facing educational materials to county clerks on or before December 1, 2026.The fee amount is set at $5 and, beginning in state fiscal year 2028-29, the enterprise is allowed to adjust this fee amount upward for inflation. 75% of the revenue from the fee is credited to the newly created collision prevention fund (fund), which is continuously appropriated to the enterprise for use in the following ways:To fund wildlife safe passage projects, defined as one or more projects that reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve habitat connectivity by providing wildlife road crossings;To provide matching money as required by federal grant programs relating to wildlife safe passage projects; To expend for administrative and personnel expenses related to those purposes; andTo promote the fee and fund to maximize participation in the optional fee, in collaboration with the department of revenue, impacted stakeholders, and interested organizations.In determining which wildlife safe passage projects the enterprise will undertake, the enterprise is required to:Consult with the division of parks and wildlife (division) and the Colorado wildlife and transportation alliance;Consult with the tribal government if the project is on or adjacent to tribal land;Consult with relevant local governments with jurisdiction over the area of the proposed project and any relevant local organizations engaging in work to reduce vehicle collisions;Consider studies concerning the prioritization of wildlife within the state;Consider whether the wildlife safe passage project is related to a bridge or tunnel project undertaken by the enterprise; andIn consultation with the division, consider opportunities for landowner agreements or additional conservation efforts that may be necessary to ensure the continued functionality of infrastructure associated with a proposed wildlife safe passage project. 25% of the revenue from the fee is credited to the wildlife cash fund and continuously appropriated to the division to provide services related to wildlife connectivity and wildlife crossing-related conservation efforts. The act also modifies the process for the keep Colorado wild pass fee, which is an existing optional fee paid at the time an individual registers a motor vehicle, to align with the process for the collision prevention fee by removing the presumption that an individual who declines to pay the keep Colorado wild pass fee is presumed to decline to pay that fee in subsequent years with respect to registration of the same motor vehicle. With this change, an individual must affirmatively opt out of the payment of both the keep Colorado wild pass fee and the collision prevention fee each year that the individual registers the motor vehicle. For the 2026-27 state fiscal year:$53,516 is appropriated from the DRIVES cash fund to the department of revenue for use by the division of motor vehicles; Of funds appropriated from the parks and outdoor recreation cash fund to the department of natural resources for use by the division, $778 is reappropriated to the department of revenue for use by the division of motor vehicles; and$19,940 is appropriated from the legal services cash fund, from revenue received from the department from the collision prevention fund, to the department of law to provide legal services for the department.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
- Introduced
- 2026-03-16
- Latest action
- 2026-05-27 — Governor Signed
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
- —
Subjects
Sponsors
- W. Lindstedtsponsor
- C. Kippsponsor
- I. Jodehsponsor
- N. Hinrichsensponsor
- L. Frizellsponsor
- J. Danielsonsponsor
- L. Cuttersponsor
- M. Catlinsponsor
- R. Taggartsponsor
- J. McCluskiesponsor
- C. Simpsonsponsor
- D. Robertssponsor
- E. Velascosponsor
- B. Titonesponsor
- R. Stewartsponsor
- K. Stewartsponsor
- L. Smithsponsor
- A. Paschalsponsor
- K. McCormicksponsor
- M. Martinezsponsor
- M. Lukenssponsor
- A. Boeseneckersponsor
- K. Wallacesponsor
- M. Snydersponsor
- K. Mullicasponsor
- L. Listonsponsor
- J. Caldwellcosponsor
- M. Cartercosponsor
- K. Browncosponsor
- M. Brookscosponsor
- J. Baconcosponsor
- M. Weissmancosponsor
- J. Marchmancosponsor
- C. Kolkercosponsor
- T. Exumcosponsor
- L. Daughertycosponsor
- J. Colemancosponsor
- A. Benavidezcosponsor
- M. Ballcosponsor
- J. Amabilecosponsor
- A. Valdezcosponsor
- T. Storycosponsor
- M. Sopercosponsor
- M. Rutinelcosponsor
- K. Nguyencosponsor
- T. Maurocosponsor
- M. Lindsaycosponsor
- S. Liedercosponsor
- J. Josephcosponsor
- L. Garcíacosponsor
- M. Froelichcosponsor
- M. Durancosponsor
- C. Cliffordcosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2026-05-27
Governor Signed
executive-signature
2026-05-20
Signed by the President of the Senate
passage
2026-05-20
Signed by the Speaker of the House
passage
2026-05-20
Sent to the Governor
executive-receipt
2026-05-04
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
passage,reading-3
2026-05-01
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
committee-passage,referral-committee
2026-05-01
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
2026-04-20
House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations
referral-committee
2026-04-13
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
passage,reading-3
2026-04-13
Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance
introduction
2026-04-10
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
committee-passage,referral-committee
2026-04-10
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
2026-03-31
Senate Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations
referral-committee
2026-03-25
Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Amended to Finance
referral-committee
2026-03-16
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy
introduction
Versions
Documents
Votes
Adopt amendment L.002
2026-03-25 · pass · 0-0
Refer Senate Bill 26-141, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
2026-03-25 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (9)
- Mark Baisley: no
- Marc Catlin: yes
- Tony Exum: yes
- William Lindstedt: yes
- Kyle Mullica: yes
- Byron Pelton: no
- Tom Sullivan: yes
- Matt Ball: yes
- Lisa Cutter: yes
Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment E)
2026-03-31 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment F)
2026-03-31 · pass · 0-0
Refer Senate Bill 26-141, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
2026-03-31 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (9)
- Adrienne Benavidez: yes
- Scott Bright: yes
- Lisa Frizell: yes
- Chris Kolker: yes
- Kyle Mullica: yes
- Cleave Simpson: yes
- Marc Snyder: yes
- James Coleman: excused
- Cathy Kipp: yes
Refer Senate Bill 26-141, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
2026-04-10 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (7)
- Julie Gonzales: yes
- Barbara Kirkmeyer: no
- Chris Kolker: yes
- Byron Pelton: no
- Cleave Simpson: yes
- James Coleman: yes
- Judy Amabile: yes
Adopt amendment J.001
2026-04-10 · pass · 0-0
Refer Senate Bill 26-141 to the Committee on Appropriations.
2026-04-20 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (11)
- Max Brooks: yes
- Sean Camacho: yes
- Ken DeGraaf: no
- Lorena Garcia: yes
- Ryan Gonzalez: excused
- Anthony Hartsook: yes
- Bob Marshall: no
- Rebekah Stewart: yes
- Yara Zokaie: yes
- Brianna Titone: yes
- Steven Woodrow: yes
Refer Senate Bill 26-141 to the Committee of the Whole.
2026-05-01 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (11)
- Andrew Boesenecker: yes
- Lori Garcia Sander: no
- Junie Joseph: yes
- Karen McCormick: yes
- Matt Soper: yes
- Rick Taggart: yes
- Brianna Titone: yes
- Elizabeth Velasco: yes
- Yara Zokaie: yes
- Emily Sirota: yes
- Kyle Brown: yes
BILL
2026-05-04 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (65)
- Bacon: yes
- Barron: no
- Boesenecker: yes
- Bottoms: no
- Bradfield: no
- Bradley: no
- Brooks: yes
- Brown: yes
- Caldwell: yes
- Camacho: yes
- Carter: yes
- Clifford: yes
- DeGraaf: no
- Duran: yes
- English: yes
- Espenoza: yes
- Feret: yes
- Flanell: no
- Froelich: yes
- Garcia: yes
- Garcia Sander: no
- Gilchrist: yes
- Goldstein: yes
- Gonzalez R.: yes
- Hamrick: yes
- Hartsook: yes
- Jackson: yes
- Johnson: no
- Joseph: yes
- Keltie: no
- Lieder: yes
- Lindsay: yes
- Luck: no
- Lukens: yes
- Mabrey: yes
- Marshall: no
- Martinez: yes
- Mauro: yes
- McCormick: yes
- Nguyen: yes
- Paschal: yes
- Phillips: yes
- Richardson: no
- Ricks: yes
- Rutinel: yes
- Rydin: yes
- Sirota: yes
- Slaugh: no
- Smith: yes
- Soper: yes
- Stewart K.: yes
- Stewart R.: yes
- Story: yes
- Suckla: no
- Taggart: yes
- Titone: yes
- Valdez: yes
- Velasco: yes
- Weinberg: no
- Willford: yes
- Winter T.: yes
- Woodrow: yes
- Woog: no
- Zokaie: yes
- McCluskie: yes
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