Colorado 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 89 — Recreate Wildfire Matters Interim Committee

Last action — Senate Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

The bill recreates the wildfire matters review committee (interim committee) to succeed the wildfire matters review committee that repealed on September 1, 2025. The purpose of the interim committee is to review the implementation and effectiveness of state policies and resources for wildfire prevention and mitigation and to consider and recommend legislation or other policy changes to address all matters relating to wildfire prevention and mitigation including public safety, forest health, and cooperation with appropriate federal agencies and local governments.The interim committee consists of 10 members of the general assembly appointed as follows:5 members of the senate: 3 appointed by the president of the senate and 2 appointed by the minority leader of the senate; and5 members of the house of representatives: 3 appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and 2 appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives. The appointing authorities must make their original appointments to the interim committee no later than June 1, 2026. The term of appointment is 2 years. Incumbent members may be reappointed to the committee.The bill requires the interim committee to meet at least twice and allows the committee to take 2 field trips during every interim. The committee's duties are to:Review the implementation and effectiveness of state policies and resources for wildfire prevention and mitigation;Seek presentations and comments from individuals with professional expertise relating to wildfire prevention and mitigation and from representatives of relevant state agencies, local governments, private industry, and impacted communities; andRecommend legislation or other policy changes to address matters related to wildfire prevention and mitigation, including public safety, forest health, and cooperation with appropriate federal agencies and local governments.The bill allows the committee to recommend up to 5 bills during each interim.The committee is repealed, effective June 30, 2031.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current pdf February 10, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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The bill recreates the Wildfire Matters Review Committee to continue reviewing and recommending legislation for wildfire prevention and mitigation in Colorado.

  • 2-3-1601

    PART 16 WILDFIRE MATTERS REVIEW COMMITTEE

    Establishes a new part in the Colorado Revised Statutes for the Wildfire Matters Review Committee.

  • 2-3-1602

    THE WILDFIRE MATTERS REVIEW COMMITTEE IS CREATED.

    Creates the Wildfire Matters Review Committee with specified duties.

  • 2-3-1602(2)

    THE PURPOSE OF THE COMMITTEE IS TO REVIEW THE IMPLEMENTATION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF STATE POLICIES AND RESOURCES FOR WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND MITIGATION AND TO RECOMMEND LEGISLATION OR OTHER POLICY CHANGES TO ADDRESS ALL MATTERS RELATED TO WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND MITIGATION INCLUDING PUBLIC SAFETY, FOREST HEALTH, AND COOPERATION WITH APPROPRIATE FEDERAL AGENCIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.

    Defines the committee's purpose regarding wildfire prevention and mitigation.

  • 2-3-1602(3)

    THE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF TEN MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPOINTED AS FOLLOWS: FIVE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE THREE MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND TWO MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE MINORITY LEADER OF THE SENATE; AND FIVE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THREE MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TWO MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE MINORITY LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

    Establishes the membership requirements for the committee.

  • 2-3-1602(5)

    MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE SERVE WITHOUT COMPENSATION; EXCEPT THAT EACH MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR ACTUAL AND NECESSARY EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MEMBER'S DUTIES AND RECEIVES THE SAME PER DIEM AS OTHER MEMBERS OF INTERIM COMMITTEES IN ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS.

    Specifies the compensation structure for committee members.

  • 2-3-1602(10)

    THIS PART 16 IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2031.

    Sets a repeal date for the Wildfire Matters Review Committee provisions.

Action History

  1. Senate Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed

  2. Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations

  3. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 98 not signed on · 2 voted No

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (98)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 89 do?
The bill recreates the wildfire matters review committee (interim committee) to succeed the wildfire matters review committee that repealed on September 1, 2025. The purpose of the interim committee is to review the implementation and effectiveness of state policies and resources for wildfire prevention and mitigation and to consider and recommend legislation or other policy changes to address all matters relating to wildfire prevention and mitigation including public safety, forest health, and cooperation with appropriate federal agencies and local governments.The interim committee consists of 10 members of the general assembly appointed as follows:5 members of the senate: 3 appointed by the president of the senate and 2 appointed by the minority leader of the senate; and5 members of the house of representatives: 3 appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and 2 appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives. The appointing authorities must make their original appointments to the interim committee no later than June 1, 2026. The term of appointment is 2 years. Incumbent members may be reappointed to the committee.The bill requires the interim committee to meet at least twice and allows the committee to take 2 field trips during every interim. The committee's duties are to:Review the implementation and effectiveness of state policies and resources for wildfire prevention and mitigation;Seek presentations and comments from individuals with professional expertise relating to wildfire prevention and mitigation and from representatives of relevant state agencies, local governments, private industry, and impacted communities; andRecommend legislation or other policy changes to address matters related to wildfire prevention and mitigation, including public safety, forest health, and cooperation with appropriate federal agencies and local governments.The bill allows the committee to recommend up to 5 bills during each interim.The committee is repealed, effective June 30, 2031.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Who sponsors SB 89?
SB 89 is sponsored by Mark Baisley (Republican), Lisa Cutter (Democrat), and E. Velasco.
What is the current status of SB 89?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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