2025 Regular Session • Colorado Legislature
SB053: Protect Wild Bison
Legislative Summary
Concerning the classification of bison as wildlife unless classified as livestock, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
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Bill History
1/15/2025
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
Senate
3/20/2025
Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations
Senate
4/11/2025
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
Senate
4/15/2025
Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
Senate
4/16/2025
Senate Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
Senate
4/17/2025
Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
Senate
4/17/2025
Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources
House of Representatives
4/21/2025
House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to Appropriations
House of Representatives
4/25/2025
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
House of Representatives
4/25/2025
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
House of Representatives
Amendments
Second Reading Amendment L.011
Second Reading Amendment L.011
4/15/2025Adopted
Second Reading Amendment L.009
Second Reading Amendment L.009
4/15/2025Adopted
Senate Appropriations Amendment J.001
Senate Appropriations Amendment J.001
4/11/2025Adopted
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Amendment L.001
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Amendment L.001
3/20/2025Adopted
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Amendment L.003
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Amendment L.003
3/20/2025Adopted
Roll Call Votes
House Appropriations: Refer Senate Bill 25-053 to the Committee of the Whole.
4/25/2025
7
Yea
4
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources: Refer Senate Bill 25-053 to the Committee on Appropriations.
4/21/2025
8
Yea
5
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Senate: Third Reading Bill
4/17/2025
24
Yea
11
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Senate Appropriations: Refer Senate Bill 25-053, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
4/11/2025
4
Yea
3
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Senate Appropriations: Adopt amendment J.001
4/11/2025
7
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources: Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment E).
3/20/2025
7
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources: Refer Senate Bill 25-053, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
3/20/2025
4
Yea
3
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources: Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment F).
3/20/2025
7
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Engrossed(4/17/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Sponsors
Democrat: 20
Primary Sponsor
Jessie Danielson
Democrat
Co-Sponsors (19)
Junie Joseph
Democrat
Elizabeth Velasco
Democrat
Monica Duran
Democrat
Judith Amabile
Democrat
Matt Ball
Democrat
Jeff Bridges
Democrat
James Coleman
Democrat
Lisa Cutter
Democrat
Thomas Exum
Democrat
Julie Gonzales
Democrat
Iman Jodeh
Democrat
Cathy Kipp
Democrat
Chris Kolker
Democrat
Janice Marchman
Democrat
Dafna Michaelson Jenet
Democrat
Tom Sullivan
Democrat
Katie Wallace
Democrat
Michael Weissman
Democrat
Faith Winter
Democrat