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Senate Subcommittee holds hearings on Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act (S. 119)

Original title: Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act

December 2, 2025

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.Dec 2, 2025

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

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.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act?

As of February 27, 2025, the bill is in the committee stage, specifically under review by the on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining.

Where can I find the record of the hearing for this bill?

The hearing record is published under the identifier 119-237.

Why It Matters

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.

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Discoveries

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Hearing Record Availability

The bill's progress is linked to a specific published hearing record (S.Hrg. 119-237), indicating that formal testimony has already been collected.

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Connected Entities

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