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The House Finance Committee advanced a wildlife-collision funding bill over bipartisan objections about how its optional $5 fee is structured, then unanimously moved a modest agricultural bond-deadline fix to the floor.
Key Actions
·Colorado Agricultural Development Authority Bond Allocation Service PeriodPassed
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Notable Quotes
“The elk came from above and crashed directly through the windshield of my parents vehicle, stopping the car dead in its tracks, killing my dad instantly.”
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Votes
Referred to Committee of the WholeAction
Yes (10)Max Brooks, Sean Camacho, Ken DeGraaf, Lorena Garcia, Anthony Hartsook, Bob Marshall, Rebekah Stewart, Yara Zokaie, Brianna Titone, Steven Woodrow
Excused (1)Ryan Gonzalez
Referred to Committee on AppropriationsAction
Yes (8)Max Brooks, Sean Camacho, Lorena Garcia, Anthony Hartsook, Rebekah Stewart, Yara Zokaie, Brianna Titone, Steven Woodrow
No (2)Ken DeGraaf, Bob Marshall
Excused (1)Ryan Gonzalez
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The committee will come to order. Please call the roll. Representatives Brooks. Excused. Macho degraff. Excuse. Garcia. Here. Gonzalez. Here. Hartsuk. Here. Marshall. Here. Stewart. Here. Zokai. Excused to tone. Mr. Chair. Here we have a quorum. We have two bills, we have our bill sponsors here. On Senate Bill 141 we've been joined by Representative Brooks as well who'd like to kick us off. Madam speaker. Thank you Mr. Chair. Thank you committee. Delighted to be here today with my co prime Representative Taggart to talk to you about our Wildlife Collision Prevention act. Senate Bill 141. Our wonderful state is known for many things and certainly our diverse wildlife and pristine environments are a part of our reputation and brand. Protecting our wildlife, protecting access to the outdoors and tourism is a priority for us, but we must do so without risking public safety. Vehicle collisions with wildlife are a significant concern in Colorado, costing lives, causing injury, damaging property, and certainly placing financial burden on families. In 2024 there were approximately 7,500 crashes with animals that occurred on roads across the state. From 2010 to 2025 there were 52 motorist fatalities and 5,525 injuries. This bill builds…
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