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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Subcommittee holds hearings on Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act (S. 119)
Last action · December 2, 2025: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
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What This Bill Would Do
The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining is currently reviewing the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act (S. 119). This legislative process involves formal hearings to evaluate proposed federal land designations and management changes across Colorado.
This legislative review determines the future federal protection status and land-use regulations for specific public areas in Colorado, affecting local recreation access and conservation management.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Colorado residents
Residents are affected by changes to federal land management and recreation access policies proposed in the bill.
Outdoor recreation industry
The industry is affected by potential changes to land use and conservation designations on federal public lands.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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Hearing Record Availability
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