HJR 1018 Colorado House · 2026 Regular Session

Plains-to-Pines Scenic Corridor

HJR 1018 designates the 61-mile stretch of State Highway 86 through Elbert County, Colorado, as the "Plains-to-Pines Scenic Corridor." The resolution authorizes the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to accept donations for signage, markers, and landscaping to promote this scenic route connecting the eastern plains to the Rocky Mountain foothills. It specifically enables CDOT to collaborate with Elbert County and the towns of Kiowa and Elizabeth for maintenance of these promotional elements. This is a commemorative designation without new regulatory requirements, focusing on tourism and regional identity.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Governor

Introduced Feb 24, 2026 Last action Mar 3, 2026

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What changed between versions

Revised → Signed Act · 4 edits · Mar 3, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was updated from a draft version to a signed act, changing the session year from 2026 to 2026 (consistent), reformatting the sponsor lists, and significantly rewriting the 'Whereas' clauses to add specific details about local towns like Kiowa and Elizabeth. The core policy remains the designation of State Highway 86 as the 'Plains-to-Pines Scenic Corridor' with authority given to CDOT to place markers and signage.

TECHNICAL

The session year header was updated to reflect the final act status, and the sponsor lists were reorganized into a single consolidated block.

The original 'Whereas' clauses were removed and replaced with the new, more detailed versions to improve the narrative flow and historical accuracy.

REQUIREMENT

New 'Whereas' clauses were added to provide specific historical context about First Nations trails and the 1858 Pikes Peak Gold Rush, and to highlight local community details for Kiowa and Elizabeth.

A new clause was added to explicitly authorize CDOT to enter into intergovernmental agreements with Elbert County and the towns of Kiowa and Elizabeth to maintain the new scenic corridor markers and landscaping.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the President of the Senate

upper

Mar 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by the Speaker of the House

lower

Mar 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

upper

Feb 26, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In Senate - Assigned to

upper

Feb 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In House - Assigned to

lower

3 primary · 80 co-sponsors