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| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/08 | HB 26-1342 | Increases Penalties for Luring Wild Bears | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11) |
| 4/24 | HB 25-1207 | Prohibits Insurers from Refusing, Canceling or Increasing the Cost of Coverage for Residential Property Owners Based on the Breed of Their Dog | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 13) |
| 4/14 | HB 25-1180 | Prohibits Selling a Pet or Offering One for Adoption on the Side of the Road, in a Parking Lot, or at a Public Market | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 1) |
| 4/17 | SB 24-171 | Authorizes the Reintroduction of Wolverines Into the State | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5) |
| 4/03 | SB 23-163 | Classifies Wildlife Officers as State Troopers | Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1) |
| 3/25 | SB 21-135 | Prohibits the Use of Certain Animals in Traveling Animal Acts | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 13) |
| 6/10 | HB 20-1343 | Requires Colorado Eggs to be Cage-Free by 2025 | Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 16) |
| 5/10 | HB 1238 | Increasing Fines for Moving Traffic Violations in Wildlife Crossing Zones | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 11) |