HB 25-1091 — Designation of State Mushroom
Last action — Governor Signed
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 23, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jared Polis (Democratic) on March 31, 2025.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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21 sponsors
2 primary, 19 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (19 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Summary
The act designates the Agaricus julius mushroom, commonly known as the Emperor mushroom, as the state mushroom of the state of Colorado. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
22 added · 16 removedPlain-language change summary
The bill HB 25-1091 designates the Agaricus julius mushroom as the official state mushroom of Colorado. The changes mainly involve adding details about the bill's legislative history and sponsorship, highlighting its significance in local ecosystems and the fact that it was identified as a distinct species in Colorado in 2016. This designation not only honors the unique flora of Colorado but also raises awareness about the role of mushrooms in the environment, which can help promote conservation efforts.
First Regular Session Seventy-fifth General Assembly STATE OF COLORADO ENGROSSEDREENGROSSED This Version Includes All Amendments Adopted on Second Reading in the House of Introduction LLS NO.
25-0670.01 Caroline Martin x5902 HOUSE BILL 25-1091 HOUSE SPONSORSHIP Phillips, Bacon,Bradley,Brown,Camacho,Carter,Clifford,Espenoza,Froelich,Gonzalez R., Lindsay, Lindstedt, McCormick, Rutinel, Smith, Titone, Valdez, Willford SENATE SPONSORSHIP Mullica, House Committees Senate Committees State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs A BILL FOR AN ACT C ONCERNINGTHEDESIGNATIONOFTHE A GARICUSJULIUSMUSHROOM AS THE STATE MUSHROOM .
This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does notreflectanyamendmentsthatmaybesubsequentlyadopted.Ifthisbill d d 5 passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that e 0 applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at E a , S U 5 http://leg.colorado.gov.) O n a H a r e e The bill designates the Agaricus julius mushroom, commonly r F known as the Emperor mushroom, as the state mushroom of the state of 3 Colorado.
ed nd 5e 2 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
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- Engrossed Reengrossed (02/05/2025) pdf
- Engrossed Engrossed (02/04/2025) Current pdf
- Signed Act (03/31/2025) View text pdf
- Final Act (03/25/2025) View text pdf
- Rerevised (03/12/2025) View text pdf
- Revised (03/11/2025) View text pdf
- Introduced Introduced (01/23/2025) pdf
Amendments
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Action History
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Governor Signed
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Sent to the Governor
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Signed by the President of the Senate
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Signed by the Speaker of the House
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House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
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House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
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Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor
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Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
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Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
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Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
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House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
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House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
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House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
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Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
Sponsors
- Steven Woodrow · Cosponsor
- Jenny Willford · Cosponsor
- Alex Valdez · Cosponsor
- Brianna Titone · Cosponsor
- Lesley Smith · Cosponsor
- Manny Rutinel · Cosponsor
- Karen McCormick · Cosponsor
- William Lindstedt · Cosponsor
- Mandy Lindsay · Cosponsor
- Junie Joseph · Cosponsor
- Ryan Gonzalez · Cosponsor
- Meg Froelich · Cosponsor
- Cecelia Espenoza · Cosponsor
- Chad Clifford · Cosponsor
- Michael Carter · Cosponsor
- Sean Camacho · Cosponsor
- Kyle Brown · Cosponsor
- Brandi Bradley · Cosponsor
- Jennifer Bacon · Cosponsor
- Kyle Mullica · Primary
- Jacque Phillips · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 19 co-sponsors · 80 not signed on · 14 voted No
Sponsors (2)
- Kyle Mullica Democrat
- Jacque Phillips Democrat
Co-sponsors (19)
- Steven Woodrow Democrat
- Jenny Willford Democrat
- Alex Valdez Democrat
- Brianna Titone Democrat
- Lesley Smith Democrat
- Manny Rutinel Democrat
- Karen McCormick Democrat
- William Lindstedt Democrat
- Mandy Lindsay Democrat
- Junie Joseph Democrat
- Ryan Gonzalez Republican
- Meg Froelich Democrat
- Cecelia Espenoza Democrat
- Chad Clifford Democrat
- Michael Carter Democrat
- Sean Camacho Democrat
- Kyle Brown Democrat
- Brandi Bradley Republican
- Jennifer Bacon Democrat
Not signed on (80)
80 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 80 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 13 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 59 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 6% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (65)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Armagost | — | Yea |
| Bird | — | Yea |
| Pugliese | — | Yea |
| Garcia Sander | — | Yea |
| Alex Valdez | Democrat | Yea |
| Amy Paschal | Democrat | Yea |
| Andrew Boesenecker | Democrat | Yea |
| Bob Marshall | Democrat | Yea |
| Brianna Titone | Democrat | Yea |
| Cecelia Espenoza | Democrat | Yea |
| Chad Clifford | Democrat | Yea |
| Eliza Hamrick | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth Velasco | Democrat | Yea |
| Emily Sirota | Democrat | Yea |
| Gretchen Rydin | Democrat | Yea |
| Jacque Phillips | Democrat | Yea |
| Jamie Jackson | Democrat | Yea |
| Javier Mabrey | Democrat | Yea |
| Jennifer Bacon | Democrat | Yea |
| Jenny Willford | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie McCluskie | Democrat | Yea |
| Junie Joseph | Democrat | Yea |
| Karen McCormick | Democrat | Yea |
| Katie Stewart | Democrat | Yea |
| Kyle Brown | Democrat | Yea |
| Lesley Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| Lindsay Gilchrist | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Feret | Democrat | Yea |
| Lorena Garcia | Democrat | Yea |
| Mandy Lindsay | Democrat | Yea |
| Manny Rutinel | Democrat | Yea |
| Matthew Martinez | Democrat | Yea |
| Meg Froelich | Democrat | Yea |
| Meghan Lukens | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Carter | Democrat | Yea |
| Monica Duran | Democrat | Yea |
| Naquetta Ricks | Democrat | Yea |
| Rebekah Stewart | Democrat | Yea |
| Regina English | Democrat | Yea |
| Sean Camacho | Democrat | Yea |
| Sheila Lieder | Democrat | Yea |
| Steven Woodrow | Democrat | Yea |
| Tammy Story | Democrat | Yea |
| Tisha Mauro | Democrat | Yea |
| William Lindstedt | Democrat | Yea |
| Yara Zokaie | Democrat | Yea |
| Anthony Hartsook | Republican | Nay |
| Brandi Bradley | Republican | Yea |
| Carlos Barron | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Woog | Republican | Yea |
| Dusty Johnson | Republican | Nay |
| Jarvis Caldwell | Republican | Yea |
| Ken DeGraaf | Republican | Not Voting |
| Larry Don Suckla | Republican | Yea |
| Mary Bradfield | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Soper | Republican | Not Voting |
| Max Brooks | Republican | Nay |
| Rebecca Keltie | Republican | Yea |
| Rick Taggart | Republican | Yea |
| Ron Weinberg | Republican | Nay |
| Ryan Gonzalez | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Bottoms | Republican | Yea |
| Stephanie Luck | Republican | Yea |
| Ty Winter | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 11 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 56 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 11% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (65)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Armagost | — | Yea |
| Bird | — | Yea |
| Pugliese | — | Yea |
| Garcia Sander | — | Nay |
| Alex Valdez | Democrat | Yea |
| Amy Paschal | Democrat | Yea |
| Andrew Boesenecker | Democrat | Yea |
| Bob Marshall | Democrat | Yea |
| Brianna Titone | Democrat | Yea |
| Cecelia Espenoza | Democrat | Yea |
| Chad Clifford | Democrat | Yea |
| Eliza Hamrick | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth Velasco | Democrat | Yea |
| Emily Sirota | Democrat | Yea |
| Gretchen Rydin | Democrat | Yea |
| Jacque Phillips | Democrat | Yea |
| Jamie Jackson | Democrat | Yea |
| Javier Mabrey | Democrat | Yea |
| Jennifer Bacon | Democrat | Yea |
| Jenny Willford | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie McCluskie | Democrat | Yea |
| Junie Joseph | Democrat | Yea |
| Karen McCormick | Democrat | Yea |
| Katie Stewart | Democrat | Yea |
| Kyle Brown | Democrat | Yea |
| Lesley Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| Lindsay Gilchrist | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Feret | Democrat | Yea |
| Lorena Garcia | Democrat | Yea |
| Mandy Lindsay | Democrat | Yea |
| Manny Rutinel | Democrat | Yea |
| Matthew Martinez | Democrat | Yea |
| Meg Froelich | Democrat | Yea |
| Meghan Lukens | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Carter | Democrat | Yea |
| Monica Duran | Democrat | Yea |
| Naquetta Ricks | Democrat | Yea |
| Rebekah Stewart | Democrat | Yea |
| Regina English | Democrat | Yea |
| Sean Camacho | Democrat | Yea |
| Sheila Lieder | Democrat | Yea |
| Steven Woodrow | Democrat | Yea |
| Tammy Story | Democrat | Yea |
| Tisha Mauro | Democrat | Yea |
| William Lindstedt | Democrat | Yea |
| Yara Zokaie | Democrat | Yea |
| Anthony Hartsook | Republican | Nay |
| Brandi Bradley | Republican | Yea |
| Carlos Barron | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Richardson | Republican | Nay |
| Dan Woog | Republican | Yea |
| Dusty Johnson | Republican | Nay |
| Jarvis Caldwell | Republican | Yea |
| Ken DeGraaf | Republican | Not Voting |
| Larry Don Suckla | Republican | Yea |
| Mary Bradfield | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Soper | Republican | Not Voting |
| Max Brooks | Republican | Nay |
| Rebecca Keltie | Republican | Nay |
| Rick Taggart | Republican | Yea |
| Ron Weinberg | Republican | Nay |
| Ryan Gonzalez | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Bottoms | Republican | Yea |
| Stephanie Luck | Republican | Yea |
| Ty Winter | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 12% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (34)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Lundeen | — | Nay |
| President | — | Yea |
| Winter F. | — | Yea |
| Cathy Kipp | Democrat | Yea |
| Chris Kolker | Democrat | Yea |
| Dafna Michaelson Jenet | Democrat | Yea |
| Dylan Roberts | Democrat | Yea |
| Iman Jodeh | Democrat | Yea |
| Janice Marchman | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeff Bridges | Democrat | Yea |
| Jessie Danielson | Democrat | Yea |
| Judy Amabile | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie Gonzales | Democrat | Yea |
| Kyle Mullica | Democrat | Yea |
| Lindsey Daugherty | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Cutter | Democrat | Yea |
| Marc Snyder | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Ball | Democrat | Yea |
| Mike Weissman | Democrat | Yea |
| Nick Hinrichsen | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert Rodriguez | Democrat | Yea |
| Tom Sullivan | Democrat | Yea |
| Tony Exum | Democrat | Yea |
| Barbara Kirkmeyer | Republican | Yea |
| Byron Pelton | Republican | Nay |
| Cleave Simpson | Republican | Yea |
| Janice Rich | Republican | Yea |
| John Carson | Republican | Yea |
| Larry Liston | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Frizell | Republican | Nay |
| Marc Catlin | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Baisley | Republican | Nay |
| Rod Pelton | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Bright | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 3% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (34)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lundeen | — | Yea |
| President | — | Yea |
| Winter F. | — | Yea |
| Cathy Kipp | Democrat | Yea |
| Chris Kolker | Democrat | Yea |
| Dafna Michaelson Jenet | Democrat | Yea |
| Dylan Roberts | Democrat | Yea |
| Iman Jodeh | Democrat | Yea |
| Janice Marchman | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeff Bridges | Democrat | Yea |
| Jessie Danielson | Democrat | Yea |
| Judy Amabile | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie Gonzales | Democrat | Yea |
| Kyle Mullica | Democrat | Yea |
| Lindsey Daugherty | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Cutter | Democrat | Yea |
| Marc Snyder | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Ball | Democrat | Yea |
| Mike Weissman | Democrat | Yea |
| Nick Hinrichsen | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert Rodriguez | Democrat | Yea |
| Tom Sullivan | Democrat | Yea |
| Tony Exum | Democrat | Yea |
| Barbara Kirkmeyer | Republican | Yea |
| Byron Pelton | Republican | Yea |
| Cleave Simpson | Republican | Yea |
| Janice Rich | Republican | Yea |
| John Carson | Republican | Yea |
| Larry Liston | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Frizell | Republican | Yea |
| Marc Catlin | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Baisley | Republican | Nay |
| Rod Pelton | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Bright | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 40 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 55 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 12% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (65)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Armagost | — | Yea |
| Bird | — | Yea |
| Pugliese | — | Yea |
| Garcia Sander | — | Yea |
| Alex Valdez | Democrat | Yea |
| Amy Paschal | Democrat | Yea |
| Andrew Boesenecker | Democrat | Yea |
| Bob Marshall | Democrat | Yea |
| Brianna Titone | Democrat | Yea |
| Cecelia Espenoza | Democrat | Yea |
| Chad Clifford | Democrat | Yea |
| Eliza Hamrick | Democrat | Yea |
| Elizabeth Velasco | Democrat | Yea |
| Emily Sirota | Democrat | Yea |
| Gretchen Rydin | Democrat | Yea |
| Jacque Phillips | Democrat | Yea |
| Jamie Jackson | Democrat | Yea |
| Javier Mabrey | Democrat | Yea |
| Jennifer Bacon | Democrat | Yea |
| Jenny Willford | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie McCluskie | Democrat | Yea |
| Junie Joseph | Democrat | Yea |
| Karen McCormick | Democrat | Yea |
| Katie Stewart | Democrat | Yea |
| Kyle Brown | Democrat | Yea |
| Lesley Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| Lindsay Gilchrist | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Feret | Democrat | Yea |
| Lorena Garcia | Democrat | Yea |
| Mandy Lindsay | Democrat | Yea |
| Manny Rutinel | Democrat | Yea |
| Matthew Martinez | Democrat | Yea |
| Meg Froelich | Democrat | Yea |
| Meghan Lukens | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Carter | Democrat | Yea |
| Monica Duran | Democrat | Yea |
| Naquetta Ricks | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Rebekah Stewart | Democrat | Yea |
| Regina English | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Sean Camacho | Democrat | Yea |
| Sheila Lieder | Democrat | Yea |
| Steven Woodrow | Democrat | Yea |
| Tammy Story | Democrat | Yea |
| Tisha Mauro | Democrat | Yea |
| William Lindstedt | Democrat | Yea |
| Yara Zokaie | Democrat | Yea |
| Anthony Hartsook | Republican | Nay |
| Brandi Bradley | Republican | Yea |
| Carlos Barron | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Woog | Republican | Yea |
| Dusty Johnson | Republican | Nay |
| Jarvis Caldwell | Republican | Nay |
| Ken DeGraaf | Republican | Nay |
| Larry Don Suckla | Republican | Nay |
| Mary Bradfield | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Soper | Republican | Nay |
| Max Brooks | Republican | Yea |
| Rebecca Keltie | Republican | Nay |
| Rick Taggart | Republican | Yea |
| Ron Weinberg | Republican | Nay |
| Ryan Gonzalez | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Bottoms | Republican | Yea |
| Stephanie Luck | Republican | Yea |
| Ty Winter | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 25-1091 do?
- The act designates the Agaricus julius mushroom, commonly known as the Emperor mushroom, as the state mushroom of the state of Colorado. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
- Who sponsors HB 25-1091?
- HB 25-1091 is sponsored by Steven Woodrow (Democrat), Jenny Willford (Democrat), Alex Valdez (Democrat), Brianna Titone (Democrat), Lesley Smith (Democrat), Manny Rutinel (Democrat), Karen McCormick (Democrat), William Lindstedt (Democrat), Mandy Lindsay (Democrat), Junie Joseph (Democrat), Ryan Gonzalez (Republican), Meg Froelich (Democrat), Cecelia Espenoza (Democrat), Chad Clifford (Democrat), Michael Carter (Democrat), Sean Camacho (Democrat), Kyle Brown (Democrat), Brandi Bradley (Republican), Jennifer Bacon (Democrat), Kyle Mullica (Democrat), and Jacque Phillips (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 25-1091?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 23, 2025. Enacted.
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