HR 1002 Colorado House · 2026 Regular Session

Recognizing Bob Holder

This House Resolution honors Bob Holder, a wildlife manager from Colorado who has dedicated 50 years to protecting wildlife resources in southern Colorado. The measure formally recognizes his contributions to conservation efforts, including his work with black bear education, wildlife enforcement, and habitat preservation through land acquisitions and conservation easements. The resolution expresses gratitude for his service and directs that a copy be sent to Holder as a token of appreciation upon his retirement.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Mar 11, 2026

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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Signed Act · 4 edits · Mar 11, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was converted from a House resolution draft to a signed act and finalized for the 2026 session. The text was reorganized to correct a chronological error where the retirement date was listed before the career start date. Additionally, new clauses were added to highlight Bob Holder's specific achievements in turkey research, habitat conservation, and poaching enforcement, while minor formatting errors in the award list were corrected.

TIMELINE

The retirement date (March 1, 2026) and career start date (1975) were reordered to ensure the timeline makes logical sense.

REQUIREMENT

New clauses were inserted to detail specific contributions, including the transfer of 850 Merriam's turkeys, the acquisition of the Bosque del Oso Wildlife Area, and the apprehension of hundreds of poachers.

TECHNICAL

Minor formatting corrections were made to the list of awards, such as fixing spacing and capitalization errors in the award names.

SCOPE

The document header was updated to reflect the official year 2026 and the status of the bill as a signed act.

Floor votes · House Mar 6, 2026

How they voted

61–0

Passed · 3 other

Total votes 64

Mar 6, 2026

D Democratic42

39 Yea 3

92% Yea

R Republican22

22 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by the Speaker of the House

lower

Mar 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

lower

Mar 5, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In House - Assigned to

lower

1 primary · 51 co-sponsors