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Introduced
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
In Committee
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Sunset Process - House Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources Committee. The bill implements the recommendation of the department of regulatory agencies' 2025 sunset review and report on the biomass utilization grant program by repealing the biomass utilization grant program.
AI Summary
This bill repeals the Biomass Utilization Grant Program in Colorado, effectively ending the program that provided grants for projects demonstrating the use of biomass for wildfire mitigation, renewable energy generation, and agricultural benefits like soil improvement through biochar. The program, which was established to address wildfire risks and promote sustainable practices, is being discontinued as part of a legislative process called the "sunset review," where government programs are periodically evaluated for their continued necessity and effectiveness. The bill also removes the program from a list of agencies and functions scheduled for repeal in 2026, as it is being repealed sooner by this legislation.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
House Second Reading Calendar (00:00:00 3/10/2026 House Floor) (on 03/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1213 |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112725/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112082/download |
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