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	1	+	First Regular Session
	2	+	Seventy-fourth General Assembly
	3	+	STATE OF COLORADO
	4	+	REREVISED
	5	+	This Version Includes All Amendments
	6	+	Adopted in the Second House
	7	+	LLS NO. 23-0007.04 Jery Payne x2157
1	8		SENATE BILL 23-275
2		-	~~BY SENATOR(S) Ginal and Will, Cutter, Jaquez Lewis, Priola;~~
3		-	~~also REPRESENTATIVE(S) Duran and Lynch~~, ~~McLachlan, Amabile,~~ ~~Bird,~~
4		-	~~Brown, Froelich, Hamrick, Lindsay, McCormick, Soper, Valdez,~~
5		-	~~McCluskie.~~
	9	+	Senate Committees House Committees
	10	+	Agriculture & Natural Resources Agri culture, Water & Natural Resources
	11	+	Appropriations Appropriations
	12	+	A BILL FOR AN ACT
6	13		C
7		-	ONCERNING MANAGING WILD HORSES , AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH,
8		-	AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF AN ENTITY TO SUPPORT
9		-	MANAGEMENT OF WILD HORSE HERDS IN
10		-	COLORADO, SEEKING
11		-	LONG
12		-	-TERM SOLUTIONS FOR HORSES REMOVED FROM THE WILD
13		-	RANGE
14		-	, AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION .
15		-
16		-	Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
17		-	SECTION 1. Legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly
18		-	finds and declares:
19		-	(a) Colorado is home to four federally owned and protected wild
20		-	horse herds generally that are found within federal herd management areas
21		-	administered by the federal bureau of land management in accordance with
22		-	the federal "Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act", Pub.L. 92-195;
23		-	(b) Wild horses are protected under federal law in the areas where
24		-	NOTE: This bill has been prepared for the signatures of the appropriate legislative
25		-	officers and the Governor. To determine whether the Governor has signed the bill
26		-	or taken other action on it, please consult the legislative status sheet, the legislative
27		-	history, or the Session Laws.
28		-	________
29		-	Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material added to existing law; dashes
30		-	through words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law and such material is not part of
31		-	the act. they are presently found and are an integral part of the natural system of the
32		-	public lands;
33		-	(c) Federal budgets have not kept pace with the many needs these
34		-	wild horse herds have, and this underfunding has clear negative effects on
35		-	state equities, Colorado's vital agricultural industry, rangeland conditions,
36		-	wildlife, and more;
37		-	(d) Federal underfunding has exacerbated the challenging conditions
38		-	that negatively affect the health of wild horse ranges and federal herd
39		-	management areas, and this further affects state and private equities in state
40		-	programs and rangeland quality;
41		-	(e) Colorado has the opportunity to serve the diverse interests of
42		-	livestock owners, wildlife, and range health by supporting responsible wild
43		-	horse management, stabilizing herd numbers, and ending the unsustainable
44		-	cycle of population growth followed by removal of wild horses from the
45		-	range;
46		-	(f) Localized volunteers undertake the vast majority of care and
47		-	management for these herds. These groups provide hundreds of hours of
48		-	selfless work for the betterment of the wild horse herds, local communities,
49		-	and surrounding rangelands. Yet these groups have insufficient resources
50		-	to meet the need that exists and the growing challenges associated with
51		-	sustained drought, and they often struggle to find and retain reliable and
52		-	qualified volunteers to perform critical activities.
53		-	(g) Wild horse herds have long been a central part of the character
54		-	of Colorado and the West; in particular, they have been ingrained in the
55		-	history, culture, and current workings of local and ranching communities
56		-	and operators;
57		-	(h) Large helicopter roundups of wild horses, the condition of these
58		-	horses and herds, extended drought conditions, and our shared need to
59		-	ensure that Colorado rangelands and natural resources are well cared for
60		-	have been key concerns and challenges Colorado has recently faced, and
61		-	Colorado has a deep need and interest to address these concerns and
62		-	challenges to improve the situation;
63		-	(i) With current conditions, Colorado must take action to ensure that
64		-	PAGE 2-SENATE BILL 23-275 it maintains healthy wild horse herds and healthy rangelands and avoids key
65		-	challenges, such as wild horse herds that are too large for the health of the
66		-	horses, existing care systems, and rangeland;
67		-	(j) Colorado, federal land managers and external experts, the wild
68		-	horse advocacy community, and key partners such as volunteer networks,
69		-	conservationists, and the ranching community have worked together to
70		-	identify strategies that would capitalize on current conditions, create a
71		-	sustainable way to improve the care of our wild horse herds, and care for
72		-	Colorado's natural resource equities;
73		-	(k) The federal bureau of land management in Colorado has recently
74		-	invested additional funding in key herd management areas to improve
75		-	conditions for wild horses and wildlife and is interested in partnering with
76		-	the state, wildlife organizations, and wild horse advocates, and this interest
77		-	further underscores the opportunity Colorado has to work with federal and
78		-	stakeholder entities, creating real outcomes that will promote range health,
79		-	horse herd health, and the health of Colorado's agricultural and local
80		-	economies;
81		-	(l) After extensive evaluation, the following efforts have been
82		-	identified as highly effective, highly efficient, and worthy of fostering:
83		-	(I) Providing state-level coordination, partnership development, and,
84		-	in particular, volunteer and paid human resource development to support the
85		-	existing work of the friend groups in delivering contraceptives through
86		-	darting;
87		-	(II) Rangeland care, including fence repair and replacement;
88		-	(III) Installing and maintaining infrastructure needed to support the
89		-	well-being of rangelands and wild horses; and
90		-	(IV) In particular, growing partnerships and networks to support
91		-	wild horse management;
92		-	(m) With the public's strong interest in, care of, and love of wild
93		-	horses, Colorado has an opportunity to catalyze a self-sustaining, but
94		-	state-supported, independent entity that will draw from private gifts, grants,
95		-	and donations to conduct its work;
96		-	PAGE 3-SENATE BILL 23-275 (n) The core work of the independent entity will be to foster diverse
97		-	and creative partnerships and enlist a broad and diverse, but reliable and
98		-	sustainable, community to ensure the long-term sustainability of Colorado's
99		-	wild horse herds and rangelands;
100		-	(o) The wild horse project could include engaging and funding
101		-	volunteer networks, engaging veterans' organizations or other organizations
102		-	that have members with existing shooting skills for darting efforts, engaging
103		-	and creating partnership or funding opportunities in local and ranching
104		-	communities with close proximity to the herds, or numerous other potential
105		-	creative partnerships; and
106		-	(p) Through state action in creating the foundation from which these
107		-	activities can launch, Colorado efficiently and effectively solves a multitude
108		-	of challenges for a diverse range of interests in our state.
109		-	SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add article 66 to title
110		-	35 as follows:
111		-	ARTICLE 66
112		-	Colorado Wild Horse Management Support
	14	+	ONCERNING MANAGING WILD HORSES , AND, IN CONNECTION101
	15	+	THEREWITH,
	16	+	AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF AN ENTITY TO102
	17	+	SUPPORT MANAGEMENT OF WILD HORSE HERDS IN COLORADO,103
	18	+	SEEKING LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS FOR HORSES REMOVED FROM104
	19	+	THE WILD RANGE, AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION .105
	20	+	Bill Summary
	21	+	(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does
	22	+	not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill
	23	+	passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that
	24	+	applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at
	25	+	http://leg.colorado.gov
	26	+	.)
	27	+	The bill creates the Colorado wild horse management project (wild
	28	+	horse project), which is a nonprofit, state-owned corporate entity that
	29	+	HOUSE
	30	+	3rd Reading Unamended
	31	+	May 6, 2023
	32	+	HOUSE
	33	+	Amended 2nd Reading
	34	+	May 4, 2023
	35	+	SENATE
	36	+	3rd Reading Unamended
	37	+	April 27, 2023
	38	+	SENATE
	39	+	Amended 2nd Reading
	40	+	April 26, 2023
	41	+	SENATE SPONSORSHIP
	42	+	Ginal and Will, Cutter, Jaquez Lewis, Priola
	43	+	HOUSE SPONSORSHIP
	44	+	Duran and Lynch, McLachlan, Amabile, Bird, Brown, Froelich, Hamrick, Lindsay,
	45	+	McCluskie, McCormick, Soper, Valdez
	46	+	Shading denotes HOUSE amendment. Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment.
	47	+	Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing law.
	48	+	Dashes through the words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law. manages and operates programs benefitting wild horses and supports wild
	49	+	horse management. The director of the wild horse project will be selected
	50	+	by a committee of the governor, the commissioner of agriculture, the
	51	+	executive director of the department of natural resources, and the majority
	52	+	leader of the house of representatives. The wild horse project has the
	53	+	powers normally afforded to a nonprofit corporate entity. The wild horse
	54	+	project will annually report to the governor, the joint budget committee,
	55	+	and the appropriate joint legislative committee at "SMART Act" hearings.
	56	+	The wild horse project may seek federal payment for wild horse
	57	+	management support activities and gifts, grants, or donations. On the
	58	+	effective date of the bill, the state treasurer is required to transfer $1.5
	59	+	million from the general fund to the wild horse project fund, which is
	60	+	created for use by the wild horse project.
	61	+	A working group is established by the wild horse project to study
	62	+	and pursue long-term solutions for wild horses that are removed from
	63	+	federal horse management areas or held in federal facilities and make
	64	+	recommendations to the governor and the general assembly. The working
	65	+	group will have representation from the executive branch, the legislative
	66	+	branch, nonprofit organizations, businesses, the western slope, and the
	67	+	ranching community. The Colorado state director of the federal bureau of
	68	+	land management (bureau), the Southern Ute Tribe, and the Ute Mountain
	69	+	Ute Tribe may appoint representatives to the working group.
	70	+	A wild horse stewardship program is created to help manage range
	71	+	health and infrastructure. The wild horse fertility control program is
	72	+	created to manage the wild horse herd population by collaborating,
	73	+	coordinating, and training people and entities to manage wild horse
	74	+	populations. Both programs are overseen by the wild horse project.
	75	+	The commissioner of agriculture is required to provide support in
	76	+	the form of grants and contracts to assist with managing wild horse
	77	+	populations using fertility control methods, subject to approval by the
	78	+	bureau, until July 31, 2024, or until the wild horse project commences its
	79	+	own program to manage wild horse populations if commenced earlier
	80	+	than July 31, 2024.
	81	+	Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:1
	82	+	SECTION 1. Legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly2
	83	+	finds and declares:3
	84	+	(a) Colorado is home to four federally owned and protected wild4
	85	+	horse herds generally that are found within federal herd management5
	86	+	areas administered by the federal bureau of land management in6
	87	+	275-2- accordance with the federal "Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros1
	88	+	Act", Pub.L. 92-195;2
	89	+	(b) Wild horses are protected under federal law in the areas where3
	90	+	they are presently found and are an integral part of the natural system of4
	91	+	the public lands;5
	92	+	(c) Federal budgets have not kept pace with the many needs these6
	93	+	wild horse herds have, and this underfunding has clear negative effects7
	94	+	on state equities, Colorado's vital agricultural industry, rangeland8
	95	+	conditions, wildlife, and more;9
	96	+	(d) Federal underfunding has exacerbated the challenging10
	97	+	conditions that negatively affect the health of wild horse ranges and11
	98	+	federal herd management areas, and this further affects state and private12
	99	+	equities in state programs and rangeland quality;13
	100	+	(e) Colorado has the opportunity to serve the diverse interests of14
	101	+	livestock owners, wildlife, and range health by supporting responsible15
	102	+	wild horse management, stabilizing herd numbers, and ending the16
	103	+	unsustainable cycle of population growth followed by removal of wild17
	104	+	horses from the range;18
	105	+	(f) Localized volunteers undertake the vast majority of care and19
	106	+	management for these herds. These groups provide hundreds of hours20
	107	+	of selfless work for the betterment of the wild horse herds, local21
	108	+	communities, and surrounding rangelands. Yet these groups have22
	109	+	insufficient resources to meet the need that exists and the growing23
	110	+	challenges associated with sustained drought, and they often struggle to24
	111	+	find and retain reliable and qualified volunteers to perform critical25
	112	+	activities.26
	113	+	(g) Wild horse herds have long been a central part of the character27
	114	+	275
	115	+	-3- of Colorado and the West; in particular, they have been ingrained in the1
	116	+	history, culture, and current workings of local and ranching communities2
	117	+	and operators;3
	118	+	(h) Large helicopter roundups of wild horses, the condition of4
	119	+	these horses and herds, extended drought conditions, and our shared need5
	120	+	to ensure that Colorado rangelands and natural resources are well cared6
	121	+	for have been key concerns and challenges Colorado has recently faced,7
	122	+	and Colorado has a deep need and interest to address these concerns and8
	123	+	challenges to improve the situation;9
	124	+	(i) With current conditions, Colorado must take action to ensure10
	125	+	that it maintains healthy wild horse herds and healthy rangelands and11
	126	+	avoids key challenges, such as wild horse herds that are too large for the12
	127	+	health of the horses, existing care systems, and rangeland;13
	128	+	(j) Colorado, federal land managers and external experts, the wild14
	129	+	horse advocacy community, and key partners such as volunteer networks,15
	130	+	conservationists, and the ranching community have worked together to16
	131	+	identify strategies that would capitalize on current conditions, create a17
	132	+	sustainable way to improve the care of our wild horse herds, and care for18
	133	+	Colorado's natural resource equities;19
	134	+	(k) The federal bureau of land management in Colorado has20
	135	+	recently invested additional funding in key herd management areas to21
	136	+	improve conditions for wild horses and wildlife and is interested in22
	137	+	partnering with the state, wildlife organizations, and wild horse23
	138	+	advocates, and this interest further underscores the opportunity Colorado24
	139	+	has to work with federal and stakeholder entities, creating real outcomes25
	140	+	that will promote range health, horse herd health, and the health of26
	141	+	Colorado's agricultural and local economies;27
	142	+	275
	143	+	-4- (l) After extensive evaluation, the following efforts have been1
	144	+	identified as highly effective, highly efficient, and worthy of fostering:2
	145	+	(I) Providing state-level coordination, partnership development,3
	146	+	and, in particular, volunteer and paid human resource development to4
	147	+	support the existing work of the friend groups in delivering5
	148	+	contraceptives through darting;6
	149	+	(II) Rangeland care, including fence repair and replacement;7
	150	+	(III) Installing and maintaining infrastructure needed to support8
	151	+	the well-being of rangelands and wild horses; and9
	152	+	(IV) In particular, growing partnerships and networks to support10
	153	+	wild horse management;11
	154	+	(m) With the public's strong interest in, care of, and love of wild12
	155	+	horses, Colorado has an opportunity to catalyze a self-sustaining, but13
	156	+	state-supported, independent entity that will draw from private gifts,14
	157	+	grants, and donations to conduct its work;15
	158	+	(n) The core work of the independent entity will be to foster16
	159	+	diverse and creative partnerships and enlist a broad and diverse, but17
	160	+	reliable and sustainable, community to ensure the long-term sustainability18
	161	+	of Colorado's wild horse herds and rangelands;19
	162	+	(o) The wild horse project could include engaging and funding20
	163	+	volunteer networks, engaging veterans' organizations or other21
	164	+	organizations that have members with existing shooting skills for darting22
	165	+	efforts, engaging and creating partnership or funding opportunities in23
	166	+	local and ranching communities with close proximity to the herds, or24
	167	+	numerous other potential creative partnerships; and25
	168	+	(p) Through state action in creating the foundation from which26
	169	+	these activities can launch, Colorado efficiently and effectively solves a27
	170	+	275
	171	+	-5- multitude of challenges for a diverse range of interests in our state.1
	172	+	SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add article 66 to title2
	173	+	35 as follows:3
	174	+	ARTICLE 664
	175	+	Colorado Wild Horse Management Support5
113	176		35-66-101. Definitions. A
114		-	S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 66, UNLESS THE
115		-	CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES
116		-	:
	177	+	S USED IN THIS ARTICLE 66, UNLESS THE6
	178	+	CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :7
117	179		(1) "B
118		-	UREAU" MEANS THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF LAND
119		-	MANAGEMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
120		-	.
	180	+	UREAU" MEANS THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF LAND8
	181	+	MANAGEMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR .9
121	182		(2) "C
122		-	OMMISSIONER" MEANS THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE
123		-	OR THE COMMISSIONER
124		-	'S DESIGNEE.
	183	+	OMMISSIONER" MEANS THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE10
	184	+	OR THE COMMISSIONER'S DESIGNEE.11
125	185		(3) "D
126		-	EPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE .
	186	+	EPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE .12
127	187		(4) "D
128		-	IRECTOR" MEANS THE DIRECTOR OF THE WILD HORSE PROJECT .
	188	+	IRECTOR" MEANS THE DIRECTOR OF THE WILD HORSE13
	189	+	PROJECT.14
129	190		(5) "F
130		-	ERTILITY CONTROL PROGRAM " MEANS THE WILD HORSE
131		-	FERTILITY CONTROL PROGRAM CREATED IN SECTION
132		-	35-66-107 (1).
	191	+	ERTILITY CONTROL PROGRAM " MEANS THE WILD HORSE15
	192	+	FERTILITY CONTROL PROGRAM CREATED IN SECTION 35-66-107 (1).16
133	193		(6) "F
134		-	UND" MEANS THE WILD HORSE PROJECT FUND CREATED IN
135		-	SECTION
136		-	35-66-104 (1).
137		-	PAGE 4-SENATE BILL 23-275 (7) "STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM " MEANS THE WILD HORSE
138		-	STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM CREATED IN SECTION
139		-	35-66-106 (1).
	194	+	UND" MEANS THE WILD HORSE PROJECT FUND CREATED IN17
	195	+	SECTION 35-66-104 (1).18
	196	+	(7) "S
	197	+	TEWARDSHIP PROGRAM " MEANS THE WILD HORSE19
	198	+	STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM CREATED IN SECTION 35-66-106 (1).20
140	199		(8) (a) "W
141		-	ILD HORSE" MEANS A MEMBER OF A SPECIES OF ~~THE GENUS~~
142		-	EQUUS THAT IS FREE ROAMING AND THAT IS ~~HISTORICALLY ASSOCIATED WITH~~
143		-	COLORADO AND WITH THE WESTERN UNITED STATES.
	200	+	ILD HORSE" MEANS A MEMBER OF A SPECIES OF THE21
	201	+	GENUS EQUUS THAT IS FREE ROAMING AND THAT IS HISTORICALLY22
	202	+	ASSOCIATED WITH COLORADO AND WITH THE WESTERN UNITED STATES.23
144	203		(b) "W
145		-	ILD HORSE" INCLUDES WILD FREE-ROAMING HORSES AND
146		-	BURROS
147		-	, AS DEFINED UNDER THE FEDERAL "WILD FREE-ROAMING HORSES
148		-	AND
149		-	BURROS ACT", PUB.L. 92-195, AND ANY OTHER FERAL HORSES ,
150		-	BURROS, AND MULES.
151		-	(9) "W
152		-	ILD HORSE PROJECT" MEANS THE COLORADO WILD HORSE
153		-	PROJECT CREATED IN SECTION
154		-	35-66-102 (1).
155		-	35-66-102. Wild horse project - creation - director selection -
156		-	operation - repeal. (1) T
157		-	HE DEPARTMENT MAY CREATE THE WILD HORSE
158		-	PROJECT
159		-	, WHICH, IF CREATED, IS A STATE-OWNED NONPROFIT ENTITY THAT
160		-	MANAGES AND OPERATES THE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM AND THE FERTILITY
161		-	CONTROL PROGRAM
162		-	.
	204	+	ILD HORSE" INCLUDES WILD FREE-ROAMING HORSES AND24
	205	+	BURROS, AS DEFINED UNDER THE FEDERAL "WILD FREE-ROAMING HORSES25
	206	+	AND BURROS ACT", PUB.L. 92-195, AND ANY OTHER FERAL HORSES ,26
	207	+	BURROS, AND MULES.27
	208	+	275
	209	+	-6- (9) "WILD HORSE PROJECT" MEANS THE COLORADO WILD HORSE1
	210	+	PROJECT CREATED IN SECTION 35-66-102 (1).2
	211	+	35-66-102. Wild horse project - creation - director selection -3
	212	+	operation - repeal. (1) THE DEPARTMENT MAY CREATE THE WILD HORSE4
	213	+	PROJECT, WHICH, IF CREATED, IS A STATE-OWNED NONPROFIT ENTITY THAT5
	214	+	MANAGES AND OPERATES THE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM AND THE FERTILITY6
	215	+	CONTROL PROGRAM.7
163	216		(2) (a) A
164		-	HIRING COMMITTEE IS ESTABLISHED TO HIRE THE DIRECTOR
165		-	FOR THE WILD HORSE PROJECT
166		-	. THE HIRING COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF FIVE
167		-	MEMBERS
168		-	:
	217	+	HIRING COMMITTEE IS ESTABLISHED TO HIRE THE8
	218	+	DIRECTOR FOR THE WILD HORSE PROJECT . THE HIRING COMMITTEE9
	219	+	CONSISTS OF FIVE
	220	+	MEMBERS:10
169	221		(I) T
170		-	HE GOVERNOR OR THE GOVERNOR 'S DESIGNEE, WHO IS CHAIR OF
171		-	THE HIRING COMMITTEE
172		-	;
	222	+	HE GOVERNOR OR THE GOVERNOR 'S DESIGNEE, WHO IS CHAIR11
	223	+	OF THE HIRING COMMITTEE;12
173	224		(II) T
174		-	HE COMMISSIONER OR THE COMMISSIONER 'S DESIGNEE;
	225	+	HE COMMISSIONER OR THE COMMISSIONER 'S DESIGNEE;13
175	226		(III) T
176		-	HE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ~~NATURAL~~
177		-	RESOURCES OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
178		-	~~'S DESIGNEE;~~
	227	+	HE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL14
	228	+	RESOURCES OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 'S DESIGNEE;
	229	+	15
179	230		(IV) T
180		-	HE MAJORITY LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OR
181		-	THE MAJORITY LEADER
182		-	'S DESIGNEE; AND
183		-	(V) THE MINORITY LEADER OF THE SENATE OR THE MINORITY
184		-	LEADER
185		-	'S DESIGNEE.
	231	+	HE MAJORITY LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES16
	232	+	OR THE MAJORITY LEADER'S DESIGNEE; AND
	233	+	17
	234	+	(V) T
	235	+	HE MINORITY LEADER OF THE SENATE OR THE MINORITY
	236	+	18
	237	+	LEADER'S DESIGNEE.19
186	238		(b) T
187		-	HE HIRING COMMITTEE CREATED IN THIS SUBSECTION (2) SHALL
188		-	PAGE 5-SENATE BILL 23-275 HIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE WILD HORSE PROJECT ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 1,
189		-	2023,
190		-	AND WITHIN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS AFTER A DIRECTOR RESIGNS ,
191		-	OTHERWISE LEAVES OFFICE, OR IS NO LONGER ABLE TO PERFORM THE DUTIES
192		-	OF DIRECTOR
193		-	. THE GOVERNOR MAY APPOINT AN INTERIM DIRECTOR UNTIL
194		-	THE DIRECTOR IS HIRED
195		-	.
	239	+	HE HIRING COMMITTEE CREATED IN THIS SUBSECTION (2)20
	240	+	SHALL HIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE WILD HORSE PROJECT ON OR BEFORE21
	241	+	A
	242	+	UGUST 1, 2023, AND WITHIN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS AFTER A22
	243	+	DIRECTOR RESIGNS, OTHERWISE LEAVES OFFICE, OR IS NO LONGER ABLE TO23
	244	+	PERFORM THE DUTIES OF DIRECTOR . THE GOVERNOR MAY APPOINT AN24
	245	+	INTERIM DIRECTOR UNTIL THE DIRECTOR IS HIRED .25
196	246		(c) T
197		-	HE DIRECTOR SERVES AT THE PLEASURE OF THE HIRING
198		-	COMMITTEE
199		-	.
	247	+	HE DIRECTOR SERVES AT THE PLEASURE OF THE HIRING26
	248	+	COMMITTEE.27
	249	+	275
	250	+	-7- (3) TO IMPLEMENT THIS ARTICLE 66, THE WILD HORSE PROJECT1
	251	+	MAY:2
	252	+	(a) M
	253	+	AKE PROPOSALS TO IMPLEMENT THIS ARTICLE 66 TO THE3
	254	+	BUREAU, COMMISSIONER, AND DEPARTMENT;4
	255	+	(b) E
	256	+	NTER INTO CONTRACTS AND MEMORANDA OF5
	257	+	UNDERSTANDING;6
	258	+	(c) A
	259	+	DOPT AND USE A SEAL OR LOGO;7
	260	+	(d) B
	261	+	UY, SELL, ACQUIRE, LEASE, AND OWN REAL AND PERSONAL8
	262	+	PROPERTY;9
	263	+	(e) E
	264	+	XERCISE ANY LEGAL AUTHORITY OR SEEK LEGAL REMEDIES10
	265	+	NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS ARTICLE 66;11
	266	+	(f) H
	267	+	IRE STAFF; AND12
	268	+	(g) T
	269	+	AKE ANY OTHER ACTION REASONABLY RELATED TO13
	270	+	IMPLEMENTING THIS ARTICLE 66.14
	271	+	35-66-103. Wild horse project
	272	+	report - repeal. (1) ON OR15
	273	+	BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2024, AND ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31 OF EACH16
	274	+	YEAR THEREAFTER, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUBMIT A WRITTEN REPORT17
	275	+	TO THE GOVERNOR AND THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF REFERENCE AS18
	276	+	DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-7-203 (1). THE19
	277	+	DEPARTMENT SHALL ALSO PRESENT THE REPORT TO THE APPROPRIATE20
	278	+	JOINT COMMITTEE OF REFERENCE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-7-20321
	279	+	(2),
	280	+	AS PART OF THE DEPARTMENT'S "SMART ACT" HEARING. THE REPORT22
	281	+	MUST INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE MONEY SPENT ,
	282	+	GRANTS MADE, AND23
	283	+	ACTIONS TAKEN TO IMPLEMENT THIS ARTICLE 66, INCLUDING THE NUMBER24
	284	+	OF HORSES TREATED UNDER THE FERTILITY CONTROL PROGRAM , THE25
	285	+	NUMBER OF FOALS BORN THE PRIOR YEAR IN EACH HERD MANAGEMENT26
	286	+	AREA, AND THE ACTIONS TAKEN AND ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE27
	287	+	275
	288	+	-8- WITH THE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM .1
	289	+	(2) THIS SECTION IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2027.2
	290	+	35-66-104. Wild horse project fund - legislative declaration -3
	291	+	repeal. (1) (a) T
	292	+	HE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FINDS AND DECLARES THAT ANY4
	293	+	MONEY RECEIVED UNDER THIS ARTICLE 66 FROM THE FEDERAL5
	294	+	GOVERNMENT OR FROM GIFTS , GRANTS, OR DONATIONS IS CUSTODIAL6
	295	+	FUNDS AND, THEREFORE, IS NOT SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION.7
	296	+	(b) T
	297	+	HE WILD HORSE PROJECT FUND IS CREATED IN THE STATE8
	298	+	TREASURY. THE FUND CONSISTS OF GIFTS, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS;9
	299	+	PAYMENTS FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN CONNECTION WITH10
	300	+	ASSISTING IN THE MANAGEMENT OF WILD HORSES ; AND ANY OTHER MONEY11
	301	+	THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER TO THE12
	302	+	FUND.13
	303	+	(2)
	304	+	(a) STATE MONEY IN THE FUND IS CONTINUOUSLY14
	305	+	APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR USE BY THE WILD HORSE PROJECT15
	306	+	TO IMPLEMENT AND ADMINISTER THIS ARTICLE 66.16
	307	+	(b) (I) STATE MONEY IN THE FUND IS CONTINUOUSLY17
	308	+	APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT TO IMPLEMENT AND ADMINISTER18
	309	+	SECTION 35-1-119 AND THIS ARTICLE 66.19
	310	+	(II) THIS SUBSECTION (2)(b) WILL BE REPEALED WHEN THE20
	311	+	DEPARTMENT CREATES THE WILD HORSE PROJECT . THE COMMISSIONER21
	312	+	SHALL NOTIFY THE REVISOR OF STATUTES IN WRITING OF THE DATE ON22
	313	+	WHICH THE CONDITION SPECIFIED IN THIS SUBSECTION (2)(b) HAS23
	314	+	OCCURRED BY E -MAILING THE NOTICE TO24
	315	+	REVISOROFSTATUTES.GA@COLEG.GOV. THIS SUBSECTION (2)(b) IS25
	316	+	REPEALED, EFFECTIVE UPON THE DATE IDENTIFIED IN THE NOTICE THAT26
	317	+	THE DEPARTMENT HAS CREATED THE WILD HORSE PROJECT OR, IF THE27
	318	+	275
	319	+	-9- NOTICE DOES NOT SPECIFY THAT DATE, UPON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE TO1
	320	+	THE REVISOR OF STATUTES.2
200	321		(3) T
201		-	O IMPLEMENT THIS ARTICLE 66, THE WILD HORSE PROJECT MAY:
202		-	(a) M
203		-	AKE PROPOSALS TO IMPLEMENT THIS ARTICLE 66 TO THE
204		-	BUREAU
205		-	, COMMISSIONER, AND DEPARTMENT;
206		-	(b) E
207		-	NTER INTO CONTRACTS AND MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING ;
	322	+	HE STATE TREASURER SHALL CREDIT ALL INTEREST AND3
	323	+	INCOME DERIVED FROM THE DEPOSIT AND INVESTMENT OF MONEY IN THE4
	324	+	FUND TO THE FUND.5
	325	+	(4) T
	326	+	HE WILD HORSE PROJECT MAY SEEK AND ACCEPT GIFTS ,6
	327	+	GRANTS, OR DONATIONS FROM PRIVATE OR PUBLIC SOURCES FOR THE7
	328	+	PURPOSES OF THIS ARTICLE 66. THE WILD HORSE PROJECT SHALL TRANSMIT8
	329	+	ALL MONEY RECEIVED AS GIFTS , GRANTS, OR DONATIONS UNDER THIS9
	330	+	SUBSECTION (4) TO THE STATE TREASURER , WHO SHALL CREDIT THE10
	331	+	MONEY TO THE FUND.11
	332	+	(5) (a) O
	333	+	N THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ARTICLE 66, THE STATE12
	334	+	TREASURER SHALL TRANSFER ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND13
	335	+	DOLLARS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE FUND .14
	336	+	(b) T
	337	+	HIS SUBSECTION (5) IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025.15
	338	+	35-66-105. Working group for long-term solutions for16
	339	+	off-range horses - repeal. (1) (a) A WILD HORSE WORKING GROUP IS17
	340	+	CREATED IN THE DEPARTMENT. THE WILD HORSE WORKING GROUP SHALL18
	341	+	IDENTIFY AND PURSUE:19
	342	+	(I) H
	343	+	UMANE, NONLETHAL ALTERNATIVES FOR WILD HORSES THAT20
	344	+	ARE TAKEN OFF-RANGE IN COLORADO OR HELD IN FEDERAL HOLDING21
	345	+	FACILITIES, INCLUDING:22
	346	+	(A) A
	347	+	STATE WILD HORSE PRESERVE;23
	348	+	(B) W
	349	+	ILD HORSE SANCTUARIES OR CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS24
	350	+	WITH WILD HORSE SANCTUARIES ; AND25
	351	+	(C) O
	352	+	PPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE STATE ,26
	353	+	INCLUDING PROGRAMS CREATED BY THE GOVERNOR 'S COMMISSION ON27
	354	+	275
	355	+	-10- COMMUNITY SERVICE, ANY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS PROGRAM , AND1
	356	+	ANY CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH STATE PROGRAMS ;2
	357	+	(II) O
	358	+	PPORTUNITIES FOR LONG-TERM CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF3 NONFEDERAL WILD OR UNCLAIMED HORSES CURRENTLY IN COLORADO;4
	359	+	AND5
	360	+	(III) P
	361	+	ARTNERSHIPS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS6
	362	+	OF ADOPTIONS AND LOCALIZED QUALITY ASSURANCE WHEN SUPPORTING7
	363	+	ADOPTION NETWORKS WITHIN COLORADO.8
	364	+	(b) T
	365	+	HE WORKING GROUP SHALL NOT CONSIDER OUTCOMES THAT9
	366	+	INVOLVE THE CREATION OF AN EASEMENT OR THE TRANSFER OF LAND ,10
	367	+	GRAZING RIGHTS, OR OTHER SIMILAR PRIVATE HOLDINGS IF EITHER IS11
	368	+	AGAINST THE WILL OF THE LANDOWNER OR GRAZING RIGHTS HOLDER .
	369	+	12
	370	+	(2) T
	371	+	HE WILD HORSE WORKING GROUP CONSISTS OF AT LEAST13
	372	+	FOURTEEN
	373	+	MEMBERS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING REPRESENTATION :14
	374	+	(a) (I) T
	375	+	HE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT :15
	376	+	(A) A
	377	+	REPRESENTATIVE OF THE GOVERNOR 'S OFFICE;16
	378	+	(B) A
	379	+	REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL17
	380	+	RESOURCES;18
208	381		(C) A
209		-	DOPT AND USE A SEAL OR LOGO;
210		-	(d) B
211		-	UY, SELL, ACQUIRE, LEASE, AND OWN REAL AND PERSONAL
212		-	PROPERTY
213		-	;
214		-	(e) E
215		-	XERCISE ANY LEGAL AUTHORITY OR SEEK LEGAL REMEDIES
216		-	NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS ARTICLE
217		-	66;
218		-	(f) H
219		-	IRE STAFF; AND
220		-	(g) TAKE ANY OTHER ACTION REASONABLY RELATED TO
221		-	IMPLEMENTING THIS ARTICLE
222		-	66.
223		-	35-66-103. Wild horse project report - repeal. (1) O
224		-	N OR BEFORE
225		-	JANUARY 31, 2024, AND ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31 OF EACH YEAR
226		-	THEREAFTER
227		-	, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUBMIT A WRITTEN REPORT TO THE
228		-	GOVERNOR AND THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF REFERENCE AS
229		-	DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
230		-	2-7-203 (1). THE DEPARTMENT
231		-	SHALL ALSO PRESENT THE REPORT TO THE APPROPRIATE JOINT COMMITTEE
232		-	OF REFERENCE
233		-	, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-7-203 (2), AS PART OF THE
234		-	DEPARTMENT
235		-	'S "SMART ACT" HEARING. THE REPORT MUST INCLUDE A
236		-	DESCRIPTION OF THE MONEY SPENT
237		-	, GRANTS MADE, AND ACTIONS TAKEN TO
238		-	IMPLEMENT THIS ARTICLE
239		-	66, INCLUDING THE NUMBER OF HORSES TREATED
240		-	UNDER THE FERTILITY CONTROL PROGRAM
241		-	, THE NUMBER OF FOALS BORN THE
242		-	PAGE 6-SENATE BILL 23-275 PRIOR YEAR IN EACH HERD MANAGEMENT AREA , AND THE ACTIONS TAKEN
243		-	AND ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
244		-	.
245		-	(2) T
246		-	HIS SECTION IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2027.
247		-	35-66-104. Wild horse project fund - legislative declaration -
248		-	repeal. (1) (a) T
249		-	HE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FINDS AND DECLARES THAT ANY
250		-	MONEY RECEIVED UNDER THIS ARTICLE
251		-	66 FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
252		-	OR FROM GIFTS
253		-	, GRANTS, OR DONATIONS IS CUSTODIAL FUNDS AND ,
254		-	THEREFORE, IS NOT SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION.
	382	+	REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COLORADO TOURISM OFFICE;
	383	+	AND19
	384	+	(D) A
	385	+	REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ;20
	386	+	(II) T
	387	+	HE MAJORITY LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OR21
	388	+	THE MAJORITY LEADER'S DESIGNEE;22
	389	+	(III) T
	390	+	HE MINORITY LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES23
	391	+	OR THE MINORITY LEADER'S DESIGNEE;24
	392	+	(IV) T
	393	+	HE MAJORITY LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES25
	394	+	SHALL APPOINT:26
	395	+	(A) T
	396	+	WO REPRESENTATIVES OF
	397	+	NONPROFIT WILD HORSE27
	398	+	275
	399	+	-11- ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS ;1
	400	+	(B) A
	401	+	RESIDENT
	402	+	OF THE WESTERN SLOPE; AND2
	403	+	(C) A
	404	+	NONPROFIT ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION3
	405	+	ORGANIZATION;4
	406	+	(V) T
	407	+	HE MINORITY LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES5
	408	+	SHALL APPOINT:6
	409	+	(A) T
	410	+	WO REPRESENTATIVES
	411	+	OF THE RANCHING AND GRAZING7
	412	+	PERMIT HOLDER COMMUNITY ; AND8
	413	+	(B) A REPRESENTATIVE FROM EACH OF THE LOCAL ON-RANGE WILD9
	414	+	HORSE ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAINTAIN MEMORA NDA OF UNDERSTANDING10
	415	+	WITH THE BUREAU TO CONDUCT ON -RANGE ACTIVITIES;11
	416	+	(VI) T
	417	+	HE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL12
	418	+	RESOURCES SHALL APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE BOARD OF13
	419	+	LAND COMMISSIONERS; AND14
	420	+	(b) (I) T
	421	+	HE COLORADO STATE DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU MAY15
	422	+	REPRESENT THE BUREAU OR MAY APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE16
	423	+	BUREAU;17
	424	+	(II) T
	425	+	HE SOUTHERN UTE TRIBE MAY APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE18
	426	+	OF THE TRIBE;19
	427	+	(III) T
	428	+	HE UTE MOUNTAIN UTE TRIBE MAY APPOINT A20
	429	+	REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TRIBE; AND21
	430	+	(IV) T
	431	+	HE
	432	+	REGION TWO REGIONAL FORESTER OF THE UNITED22
	433	+	S
	434	+	TATES FOREST SERVICE MAY APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED23
	435	+	S
	436	+	TATES FOREST SERVICE.24
	437	+	(3) (a) N
	438	+	OT LATER THAN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS AFTER THE25
	439	+	EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION, THE APPOINTING AUTHORITIES SHALL26
	440	+	APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE WILD HORSE WORKING GROUP IN ACCORDANCE27
	441	+	275
	442	+	-12- WITH SUBSECTION (2) OF THIS SECTION.1
255	443		(b) T
256		-	HE WILD HORSE PROJECT FUND IS CREATED IN THE STATE
257		-	TREASURY
258		-	. THE FUND CONSISTS OF GIFTS , GRANTS, AND DONATIONS;
259		-	PAYMENTS FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN CONNECTION WITH
260		-	ASSISTING IN THE MANAGEMENT OF WILD HORSES
261		-	; AND ANY OTHER MONEY
262		-	THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MAY APPROPRIATE OR TRANSFER TO THE
263		-	FUND
264		-	.
265		-	(2) (a) S
266		-	TATE MONEY IN THE FUND IS CONTINUOUSLY APPROPRIATED
267		-	TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR USE BY THE WILD HORSE PROJECT TO IMPLEMENT
268		-	AND ADMINISTER THIS ARTICLE
269		-	66.
270		-	(b) (I) S
271		-	TATE MONEY IN THE FUND IS CONTINUOUSLY APPROPRIATED
272		-	TO THE DEPARTMENT TO IMPLEMENT AND ADMINISTER SECTION
273		-	35-1-119
274		-	AND THIS ARTICLE 66.
275		-	(II) T
276		-	HIS SUBSECTION (2)(b) WILL BE REPEALED WHEN THE
277		-	DEPARTMENT CREATES THE WILD HORSE PROJECT
278		-	. THE COMMISSIONER
279		-	SHALL NOTIFY THE REVISOR OF STATUTES IN WRITING OF THE DATE ON
280		-	WHICH THE CONDITION SPECIFIED IN THIS SUBSECTION
281		-	(2)(b) HAS OCCURRED
282		-	BY E
283		-	-MAILING THE NOTICE TO REVISOROFSTATUTES .GA@COLEG.GOV. THIS
284		-	SUBSECTION
285		-	(2)(b) IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE UPON THE DATE IDENTIFIED IN
286		-	THE NOTICE THAT THE DEPARTMENT HAS CREATED THE WILD HORSE PROJECT
287		-	OR
288		-	, IF THE NOTICE DOES NOT SPECIFY THAT DATE, UPON THE DATE OF THE
289		-	NOTICE TO THE REVISOR OF STATUTES
290		-	.
291		-	(3) T
292		-	HE STATE TREASURER SHALL CREDIT ALL INTEREST AND INCOME
293		-	DERIVED FROM THE DEPOSIT AND INVESTMENT OF MONEY IN THE FUND TO
294		-	THE FUND
295		-	.
296		-	PAGE 7-SENATE BILL 23-275 (4) THE WILD HORSE PROJECT MAY SEEK AND ACCEPT GIFTS , GRANTS,
297		-	OR DONATIONS FROM PRIVATE OR PUBLIC SOURCES FOR THE PURPOSES OF
298		-	THIS ARTICLE
299		-	66. THE WILD HORSE PROJECT SHALL TRANSMIT ALL MONEY
300		-	RECEIVED AS GIFTS
301		-	, GRANTS, OR DONATIONS UNDER THIS SUBSECTION (4) TO
302		-	THE STATE TREASURER
303		-	, WHO SHALL CREDIT THE MONEY TO THE FUND .
304		-	(5) (a) O
305		-	N THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ARTICLE 66, THE STATE
306		-	TREASURER SHALL TRANSFER ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND
307		-	DOLLARS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE FUND
308		-	.
309		-	(b) T
310		-	HIS SUBSECTION (5) IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025.
311		-	35-66-105. Working group for long-term solutions for off-range
312		-	horses - repeal. (1) (a) A
313		-	WILD HORSE WORKING GROUP IS CREATED IN THE
314		-	DEPARTMENT
315		-	. THE WILD HORSE WORKING GROUP SHALL IDENTIFY AND
316		-	PURSUE
317		-	:
318		-	(I) H
319		-	UMANE, NONLETHAL ALTERNATIVES FOR WILD HORSES THAT
320		-	ARE TAKEN OFF
321		-	-RANGE IN COLORADO OR HELD IN FEDERAL HOLDING
322		-	FACILITIES
323		-	, INCLUDING:
324		-	(A) A
325		-	STATE WILD HORSE PRESERVE;
326		-	(B) W
327		-	ILD HORSE SANCTUARIES OR CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS WITH
328		-	WILD HORSE SANCTUARIES
329		-	; AND
330		-	(C) OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE STATE , INCLUDING
331		-	PROGRAMS CREATED BY THE GOVERNOR
332		-	'S COMMISSION ON COMMUNITY
333		-	SERVICE
334		-	, ANY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS PROGRAM , AND ANY CREATIVE
335		-	PARTNERSHIPS WITH STATE PROGRAMS
336		-	;
337		-	(II) O
338		-	PPORTUNITIES FOR LONG-TERM CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF
339		-	NONFEDERAL WILD OR UNCLAIMED HORSES CURRENTLY IN
340		-	COLORADO; AND
341		-	(III) PARTNERSHIPS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF
342		-	ADOPTIONS AND LOCALIZED QUALITY ASSURANCE WHEN SUPPORTING
343		-	ADOPTION NETWORKS WITHIN
344		-	COLORADO.
345		-	(b) T
346		-	HE WORKING GROUP SHALL NOT CONSIDER OUTCOMES THAT
347		-	INVOLVE THE CREATION OF AN EASEMENT OR THE TRANSFER OF LAND
348		-	,
349		-	PAGE 8-SENATE BILL 23-275 GRAZING RIGHTS, OR OTHER SIMILAR PRIVATE HOLDINGS IF EITHER IS
350		-	AGAINST THE WILL OF THE LANDOWNER OR GRAZING RIGHTS HOLDER
351		-	.
352		-	(2) T
353		-	HE WILD HORSE WORKING GROUP CONSISTS OF AT LEAST
354		-	FOURTEEN MEMBERS
355		-	, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING REPRESENTATION :
356		-	(a) (I) T
357		-	HE GOVERNOR SHALL APPOINT :
358		-	(A) A
359		-	REPRESENTATIVE OF THE GOVERNOR 'S OFFICE;
360		-	(B) A
361		-	REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
362		-	RESOURCES
363		-	;
364		-	(C) A
365		-	REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COLORADO TOURISM OFFICE; AND
366		-	(D) A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ;
367		-	(II) T
368		-	HE MAJORITY LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OR
369		-	THE MAJORITY LEADER
370		-	'S DESIGNEE;
371		-	(III) T
372		-	HE MINORITY LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OR
373		-	THE MINORITY LEADER
374		-	'S DESIGNEE;
375		-	(IV) T
376		-	HE MAJORITY LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
377		-	SHALL APPOINT
378		-	:
379		-	(A) T
380		-	WO REPRESENTATIVES OF NONPROFIT WILD HORSE ADVOCACY
381		-	ORGANIZATIONS
382		-	;
383		-	(B) A
384		-	RESIDENT OF THE WESTERN SLOPE; AND
385		-	(C) A NONPROFIT ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION ;
386		-	(V) T
387		-	HE MINORITY LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
388		-	SHALL APPOINT
389		-	:
390		-	(A) T
391		-	WO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE RANCHING AND GRAZING PERMIT
392		-	HOLDER COMMUNITY
393		-	; AND
394		-	(B) A REPRESENTATIVE FROM EACH OF THE LOCAL ON -RANGE WILD
395		-	PAGE 9-SENATE BILL 23-275 HORSE ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAINTAIN MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING
396		-	WITH THE BUREAU TO CONDUCT ON
397		-	-RANGE ACTIVITIES;
398		-	(VI) T
399		-	HE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
400		-	RESOURCES SHALL APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE BOARD OF
401		-	LAND COMMISSIONERS
402		-	; AND
403		-	(b) (I) THE COLORADO STATE DIRECTOR OF THE BUREAU MAY
404		-	REPRESENT THE BUREAU OR MAY APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
405		-	BUREAU
406		-	;
407		-	(II) T
408		-	HE SOUTHERN UTE TRIBE MAY APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE OF
409		-	THE TRIBE
410		-	;
411		-	(III) T
412		-	HE UTE MOUNTAIN UTE TRIBE MAY APPOINT A
413		-	REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TRIBE
414		-	; AND
415		-	(IV) THE REGION TWO REGIONAL FORESTER OF THE UNITED STATES
416		-	FOREST SERVICE MAY APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
417		-	UNITED STATES
418		-	FOREST SERVICE
419		-	.
420		-	(3) (a) N
421		-	OT LATER THAN ONE HUNDRED TWENTY DAYS AFTER THE
422		-	EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION
423		-	, THE APPOINTING AUTHORITIES SHALL
424		-	APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE WILD HORSE WORKING GROUP IN ACCORDANCE
425		-	WITH SUBSECTION
426		-	(2) OF THIS SECTION.
427		-	(b) T
428		-	HE MEMBERS OF THE WILD HORSE WORKING GROUP SERVE
429		-	WITHOUT COMPENSATION FROM THE STATE
430		-	; EXCEPT THAT MEMBERS WHO
431		-	ARE STATE EMPLOYEES MAY BE COMPENSATED AS STATE EMPLOYEES
432		-	.
433		-	(4) (a) T
434		-	HE WORKING GROUP SHALL MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO
435		-	THE GOVERNOR AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGARDING SOLUTIONS TO THE
436		-	ISSUES DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION
437		-	.
438		-	(b) T
439		-	HE WORKING GROUP SHALL ATTEMPT TO MAKE LEGISLATIVE
440		-	RECOMMENDATIONS BY
441		-	NOVEMBER 1, 2024, BUT SHALL MAKE THE
442		-	RECOMMENDATIONS BY
443		-	NOVEMBER 1, 2025.
444		-	(c) T
445		-	HE WORKING GROUP SHALL MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS NOT
446		-	REQUIRING LEGISLATIVE ACTION AND REGARDING SOLUTIONS TO THE ISSUES
447		-	PAGE 10-SENATE BILL 23-275 DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION TO THE APPROPRIATE ENTITY IN A TIMELY
448		-	MANNER AND INCLUDE THE RECOMMENDATION IN THE ANNUAL REPORT
449		-	REQUIRED IN SECTION
450		-	35-66-103.
	444	+	HE MEMBERS OF THE WILD HORSE WORKING GROUP SERVE2
	445	+	WITHOUT COMPENSATION FROM THE STATE ; EXCEPT THAT MEMBERS WHO3
	446	+	ARE STATE EMPLOYEES MAY BE COMPENSATED AS STATE EMPLOYEES .4
	447	+	(4)
	448	+	(a) THE WORKING GROUP SHALL MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO5
	449	+	THE GOVERNOR AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGARDING SOLUTIONS TO THE6
	450	+	ISSUES DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION.7
	451	+	(b) THE WORKING GROUP SHALL ATTEMPT TO MAKE LEGISLATIVE8
	452	+	RECOMMENDATIONS BY NOVEMBER 1, 2024, BUT SHALL MAKE THE9
	453	+	RECOMMENDATIONS BY NOVEMBER 1, 2025.10
	454	+	(c) THE WORKING GROUP SHALL MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS NOT11
	455	+	REQUIRING LEGISLATIVE ACTION AND REGARDING SOLUTIONS TO THE12
	456	+	ISSUES DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION TO THE APPROPRIATE ENTITY IN A13
	457	+	TIMELY MANNER AND INCLUDE THE RECOMMENDATION IN THE ANNUAL14
	458	+	REPORT REQUIRED IN SECTION 35-66-103.15
451	459		(5) T
452	460		HIS SECTION IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026.
	461	+	16
453	462		35-66-106. Wild horse stewardship program. (1) T
454		-	HE WILD
455		-	HORSE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS CRE ATED TO COORDINATE AND ASSIST IN
456		-	MANAGING AND SUPPORTING THE WELL
457		-	-BEING OF COLORADO WILD HORSE
458		-	HERDS AND WILD HORSE RANGELAND
459		-	, INCLUDING HERDS WITHIN FEDERAL
460		-	HERD MANAGEMENT AREAS
461		-	, TO ENSURE THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF
462		-	WILD HORSE HERDS AND WILD HORSE RANGE HEALTH BY
463		-	:
	463	+	HE WILD17
	464	+	HORSE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS CREATED TO COORDINATE AND ASSIST18
	465	+	IN MANAGING AND SUPPORTING THE WELL -BEING OF COLORADO WILD19
	466	+	HORSE HERDS AND WILD HORSE RANGELAND , INCLUDING HERDS WITHIN20
	467	+	FEDERAL HERD MANAGEMENT AREAS , TO ENSURE THE LONG -TERM21
	468	+	SUSTAINABILITY OF WILD HORSE HERDS AND WILD HORSE RANGE HEALTH22
	469	+	BY:23
464	470		(a) S
465	471		UPPORTING THE MANAGEMENT OF RANGE HEALTH ;
	472	+	24
466	473		(b)
467		-	IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BUREAU AND WITH PERMISSION FROM
468		-	THE BUREAU
469		-	, BUILDING, REPAIRING, AND MAINTAINING RANGE
470		-	INFRASTRUCTURE
471		-	, SUCH AS FENCING, NATURAL FEED SOURCES, OR NATURAL
472		-	WATER SOURCES
473		-	, ON PUBLIC LAND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE WILD HORSE
474		-	HERDS
475		-	, THE WILD HORSE RANGELAND , AND THE RESIDENT POPULATIONS ;
476		-	AND
477		-	(c) COORDINATING WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH
478		-	A HERD MANAGEMENT AREA
479		-	.
480		-	(2) (a) T
481		-	HE DIRECTOR SHALL ANNUALLY REPORT TO THE
482		-	DEPARTMENT ON THE ACTIONS TAKEN TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS
483		-	SECTION
484		-	. THE REPORT MUST INCLUDE THE ACTIVITIES PERFORMED AND
485		-	ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
486		-	.
487		-	(b) T
488		-	HE DIRECTOR MAY RESCIND A GRANT FOR :
489		-	(I) F
490		-	AILURE OF THE GRANT RECIPIENT TO PERFORM THE DUTIES TO
491		-	ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE GRANT WAS MADE
492		-	;
493		-	(II) L
494		-	ACK OF EFFECTIVENESS OF THE GRANT RECIPIENT 'S ACTIONS
495		-	CONCERNING THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE GRANT WAS MADE
496		-	; AND
497		-	(III) A LACK OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE WILD
498		-	HORSE PROJECT IN MAKING THE GRANT
499		-	.
500		-	PAGE 11-SENATE BILL 23-275 (3) THE WILD HORSE PROJECT SHALL BEGIN IMPLEMENTING THIS
501		-	SECTION BY
502		-	JULY 31, 2024.
	474	+	IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BUREAU AND WITH PERMISSION25
	475	+	FROM THE BUREAU, BUILDING, REPAIRING, AND MAINTAINING RANGE26
	476	+	INFRASTRUCTURE, SUCH AS FENCING, NATURAL FEED SOURCES , OR
	477	+	27
	478	+	275
	479	+	-13- NATURAL WATER SOURCES , ON PUBLIC LAND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE1
	480	+	WILD HORSE HERDS, THE WILD HORSE RANGELAND , AND THE RESIDENT2
	481	+	POPULATIONS; AND3
	482	+	(c) C
	483	+	OORDINATING WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS ASSOCIATED
	484	+	4
	485	+	WITH A HERD MANAGEMENT AREA .5
	486	+	(2) (a) THE DIRECTOR SHALL ANNUALLY REPORT TO THE6
	487	+	DEPARTMENT ON THE ACTIONS TAKEN TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF7
	488	+	THIS SECTION. THE REPORT MUST INCLUDE THE ACTIVITIES PERFORMED8
	489	+	AND ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.9
	490	+	(b) THE DIRECTOR MAY RESCIND A GRANT FOR :10
	491	+	(I) FAILURE OF THE GRANT RECIPIENT TO PERFORM THE DUTIES TO11
	492	+	ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE GRANT WAS MADE ;12
	493	+	(II) LACK OF EFFECTIVENESS OF THE GRANT RECIPIENT'S ACTIONS13
	494	+	CONCERNING THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE GRANT WAS MADE ; AND14
	495	+	(III) A LACK OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE15
	496	+	WILD HORSE PROJECT IN MAKING THE GRANT .16
	497	+	(3) THE WILD HORSE PROJECT SHALL BEGIN IMPLEMENTING THIS17
	498	+	SECTION BY JULY 31, 2024.18
503	499		35-66-107. Wild horse fertility control program. (1) T
504		-	HE WILD
505		-	HORSE FERTILITY CONTROL PROGRAM IS CREATED TO PROVIDE STATE
506		-	-WIDE
507		-	SUPPORT AND COORDINATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE
508		-	COLORADO WILD
509		-	HORSE HERDS
510		-	, INCLUDING HERDS WITHIN THE FEDERAL HERD MANAGEMENT
511		-	AREAS
512		-	, USING HUMANE FERTILITY CONTROL METHODS TO ENSURE THE
513		-	LONG
514		-	-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF WILD HORSE HERDS . SUBJECT TO OBTAINING
515		-	APPROVAL FROM THE BUREAU WHEN NECESSARY
516		-	, THE WILD HORSE PROJECT
517		-	SHALL
518		-	, IN OPERATING THE FERTILITY CONTROL PROGRAM :
	500	+	HE WILD19
	501	+	HORSE FERTILITY CONTROL PROGRAM IS CREATED TO PROVIDE STATE -WIDE
	502	+	20
	503	+	SUPPORT AND COORDINATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE COLORADO21
	504	+	WILD HORSE HERDS, INCLUDING HERDS WITHIN THE FEDERAL HERD22
	505	+	MANAGEMENT AREAS , USING HUMANE FERTILITY CONTROL METHODS TO23
	506	+	ENSURE THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF WILD HORSE HERDS . SUBJECT24
	507	+	TO OBTAINING APPROVAL FROM THE BUREAU WHEN NECESSARY , THE WILD25
	508	+	HORSE PROJECT SHALL, IN OPERATING THE FERTILITY CONTROL PROGRAM :26
519	509		(a) C
520		-	OORDINATE AND ASSIST IN THE MANAGEMENT OF WILD ~~HORSE~~
521		-	~~HERD POPULATIONS~~
522		-	;
	510	+	OORDINATE AND ASSIST IN THE MANAGEMENT OF WILD HORSE27
	511	+	275
	512	+	-14- HERD POPULATIONS;1
523	513		(b) M
524		-	AKE PROPOSALS TO THE BUREAU ;
	514	+	AKE PROPOSALS TO THE BUREAU ;2
525	515		(c) C
526		-	OORDINATE WITH AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS OR MEMOR ANDA
527		-	OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE BUREAU
528		-	;
	516	+	OORDINATE WITH AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS OR3
	517	+	MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE BUREAU ;4
529	518		(d) C
530		-	OORDINATE WITH AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS OR
531		-	PARTNERSHIPS WITH VOLUNTEERS
532		-	, INTERESTED GROUPS, AND NONPROFIT
533		-	ENTITIES
534		-	;
	519	+	OORDINATE WITH AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS OR5
	520	+	PARTNERSHIPS WITH VOLUNTEERS , INTERESTED GROUPS, AND NONPROFIT6
	521	+	ENTITIES;7
535	522		(e) R
536		-	ECRUIT, TRAIN, AND FACILITATE FEDERAL TRAINING FOR
537		-	VOLUNTEERS
538		-	, CONTRACTORS, AND STAFF TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS
539		-	DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION
540		-	;
	523	+	ECRUIT, TRAIN, AND FACILITATE FEDERAL TRAINING FOR8
	524	+	VOLUNTEERS, CONTRACTORS, AND STAFF TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS9
	525	+	DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION;10
541	526		(f) C
542		-	OLLABORATE WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THAT HAVE AN
543		-	INTEREST IN WILD HORSES OR THAT MAY PROVIDE RESOURCES
544		-	, INCLUDING
545		-	PEOPLE
546		-	, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION ;
	527	+	OLLABORATE WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THAT HAVE AN11
	528	+	INTEREST IN WILD HORSES OR THAT MAY PROVIDE RESOURCES , INCLUDING12
	529	+	PEOPLE, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION ;
	530	+	13
547	531		(g) O
548		-	BTAIN RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT THE FERTILITY CONTROL
549		-	PROGRAM
550		-	; AND
551		-	(h) COLLABORATE WITH, COORDINATE WITH, AND SUPPORT LOCAL
552		-	HERD MANAGEMENT AREA ORGANIZATIONS IN PERFORMING FERTILITY
553		-	CONTROL OR OTHER ON
554		-	-RANGE ACTIVITIES.
	532	+	BTAIN RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT THE FERTILITY CONTROL14
	533	+	PROGRAM; AND
	534	+	15
	535	+	(h) C
	536	+	OLLABORATE WITH, COORDINATE WITH, AND SUPPORT LOCAL
	537	+	16
	538	+	HERD MANAGEMENT AREA ORGANIZATIONS IN PERFORMING FERTILITY17
	539	+	CONTROL OR OTHER ON-RANGE ACTIVITIES.18
555	540		(2) F
556		-	OR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION AND SECTION 35-66-106,
557		-	~~PAGE 12-SENATE BILL 23-275~~ THE WILD HORSE PROJECT MAY:
	541	+	OR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION AND SECTION 35-66-106,19
	542	+	THE WILD HORSE PROJECT MAY:20
558	543		(a) S
559		-	EEK, ACCEPT, AND EXPEND GIFTS, GRANTS, OR DONATIONS IN
560		-	ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
561		-	35-66-104 (4);
	544	+	EEK, ACCEPT, AND EXPEND GIFTS, GRANTS, OR DONATIONS IN21
	545	+	ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 35-66-104 (4);22
562	546		(b) C
563		-	REATE AND ADMINISTER GRANT PROGRAMS TO IMPLEMENT THE
564		-	FERTILITY CONTROL PROGRAM AND THE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
565		-	;
	547	+	REATE AND ADMINISTER GRANT PROGRAMS TO IMPLEMENT23
	548	+	THE FERTILITY CONTROL PROGRAM AND THE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM ;24
566	549		(c) E
567		-	XERCISE THE POWERS GRANTED IN SECTIONS 35-66-102 (3) AND
568		-	35-66-106; AND
569		-	(d) FORM TECHNICAL, EXPERT, STAKEHOLDER, OR OTHER ADVISORY
570		-	COMMITTEES
571		-	.
	550	+	XERCISE THE POWERS GRANTED IN SECTIONS 35-66-102 (3)25
	551	+	AND 35-66-106; AND26
	552	+	(d) F
	553	+	ORM TECHNICAL, EXPERT, STAKEHOLDER, OR OTHER27
	554	+	275
	555	+	-15- ADVISORY COMMITTEES.1
572	556		(3) I
573		-	N OPERATING THE FERTILITY CONTROL PROGRAM , THE WILD
574		-	HORSE PROJECT SHALL
575		-	:
	557	+	N OPERATING THE FERTILITY CONTROL PROGRAM , THE WILD2
	558	+	HORSE PROJECT SHALL:3
576	559		(a) U
577		-	SE ONLY HUMANE, PROVEN, NONLETHAL, AND SAFE ~~FERTILITY~~
578		-	~~CONTROL METHODS THAT ARE OR ARE SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO~~
579		-	~~IMMUNOCONTRACEPTIVE FERTILITY~~ CONTROL ~~VACCINES~~
580		-	;
	560	+	SE ONLY HUMANE, PROVEN, NONLETHAL, AND SAFE
	561	+	FERTILITY4
	562	+	CONTROL METHODS THAT ARE OR ARE SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO5
	563	+	IMMUNOCONTRACEPTIVE FERTILITY CONTROL VACCINES ;6
581	564		(b) N
582		-	OT USE OR AUTHORIZE LETHAL POPULATION MANAGEMENT
583		-	METHODS
584		-	; AND
585		-	(c) NOT SURGICALLY STERILIZE OR AUTHORIZE THE SURGICAL
586		-	STERILIZATION OF WILD HORSES
587		-	.
588		-	(4) (a) T
589		-	HE DIRECTOR SHALL ANNUALLY REPORT TO THE
590		-	DEPARTMENT ON THE ACTIONS TAKEN TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS
591		-	SECTION
592		-	. THE REPORT MUST INCLUDE THE ACTIVITIES PERFORMED AND
593		-	ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FERTILITY CONTROL PROGRAM
594		-	.
595		-	(b) T
596		-	HE DIRECTOR MAY RESCIND A GRANT FOR :
597		-	(I) F
598		-	AILURE OF THE GRANT RECIPIENT TO PERFORM THE DUTIES TO
599		-	ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE GRANT WAS MADE
600		-	;
601		-	(II) L
602		-	ACK OF EFFECTIVENESS OF THE GRANT RECIPIENT 'S ACTIONS
603		-	CONCERNING THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE GRANT WAS MADE
604		-	; AND
605		-	PAGE 13-SENATE BILL 23-275 (III) A LACK OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE WILD
606		-	HORSE PROJECT IN MAKING THE GRANT
607		-	.
608		-	(5) T
609		-	HE WILD HORSE PROJECT SHALL BEGIN IMPLEMENTING THIS
610		-	SECTION BY
611		-	JULY 31, 2024.
612		-	SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 35-1-119 as
613		-	follows:
	565	+	OT USE OR AUTHORIZE LETHAL POPULATION MANAGEMENT7
	566	+	METHODS; AND8
	567	+	(c) N
	568	+	OT SURGICALLY STERILIZE OR AUTHORIZE THE SURGICAL9
	569	+	STERILIZATION OF WILD HORSES.10
	570	+	(4) (a) THE DIRECTOR SHALL ANNUALLY REPORT TO THE11
	571	+	DEPARTMENT ON THE ACTIONS TAKEN TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF12
	572	+	THIS SECTION. THE REPORT MUST INCLUDE THE ACTIVITIES PERFORMED13
	573	+	AND ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FERTILITY CONTROL14
	574	+	PROGRAM.15
	575	+	(b) THE DIRECTOR MAY RESCIND A GRANT FOR :16
	576	+	(I) FAILURE OF THE GRANT RECIPIENT TO PERFORM THE DUTIES TO17
	577	+	ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE GRANT WAS MADE ;18
	578	+	(II) LACK OF EFFECTIVENESS OF THE GRANT RECIPIENT'S ACTIONS19
	579	+	CONCERNING THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE GRANT WAS MADE ; AND20
	580	+	(III) A LACK OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE21
	581	+	WILD HORSE PROJECT IN MAKING THE GRANT .22
	582	+	(5) THE WILD HORSE PROJECT SHALL BEGIN IMPLEMENTING THIS23
	583	+	SECTION BY JULY 31, 2024.24
	584	+	SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 35-1-119 as25
	585	+	follows:26
614	586		35-1-119. Population management - repeal. (1) S
615		-	UBJECT TO
616		-	OBTAINING APPROVAL FROM THE
617		-	UNITED STATES BUREAU OF LAND
618		-	MANAGEMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
619		-	, THE DEPARTMENT
620		-	MAY ASSIST WITH MANAGING WILD HORSE POPULATIONS USING FERTILITY
621		-	CONTROL MANAGEMENT METHODS THAT ARE OR ARE SUBSTANTIALLY
622		-	SIMILAR TO IMMUNOCONTRACEPTIVE FERTILITY CONTROL VACCINES
623		-	. THE
624		-	DEPARTMENT MAY ALSO SUPPORT ON
625		-	-RANGE STEWARDSHIP AND
626		-	MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF WILD HORSES AND WILD
627		-	HORSE RANGE
628		-	. IN IMPLEMENTING THIS SUBSECTION (1), THE DEPARTMENT
629		-	MAY
630		-	:
631		-	(a) E
632		-	NTER INTO CONTRACTS OR INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS WITH
633		-	PRIVATE ENTITIES
634		-	, INDIVIDUALS, TRIBES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS , OR THE
635		-	UNITED STATES BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF
636		-	THE INTERIOR
637		-	; AND
638		-	(b) COOPERATE WITH:
639		-	(I) T
640		-	HE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT IN THE
641		-	DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
642		-	;
643		-	(II) T
644		-	HE SOUTHERN UTE TRIBE;
645		-	(III) T
646		-	HE UTE MOUNTAIN UTE TRIBE;
647		-	(IV) L
648		-	OCAL GOVERNMENTS;
649		-	(V) O
650		-	THER STATE AGENCIES;
651		-	(VI) V
652		-	OLUNTEERS;
653		-	PAGE 14-SENATE BILL 23-275 (VII) CONTRACTORS; AND
654		-	(VIII) INTERESTED GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS .
	587	+	UBJECT TO27
	588	+	275
	589	+	-16- OBTAINING APPROVAL FROM THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF LAND1
	590	+	MANAGEMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR , THE DEPARTMENT2
	591	+	MAY ASSIST WITH MANAGING WILD HORSE POPULATIONS USING FERTILITY3
	592	+	CONTROL MANAGEMENT METHODS THAT ARE OR ARE SUBSTANTIALLY4
	593	+	SIMILAR TO IMMUNOCONTRACEPTIVE FERTILITY CONTROL VACCINES. THE5
	594	+	DEPARTMENT MAY ALSO SUPPORT ON-RANGE STEWARDSHIP AND6
	595	+	MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THE SUSTAINABILITY OF WILD HORSES AND WILD7
	596	+	HORSE RANGE. IN IMPLEMENTING THIS SUBSECTION (1), THE DEPARTMENT8
	597	+	MAY:9
	598	+	(a) ENTER INTO CONTRACTS OR INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS WITH10
	599	+	PRIVATE ENTITIES, INDIVIDUALS, TRIBES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, OR THE11
	600	+	UNITED STATES BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF12
	601	+	THE INTERIOR; AND13
	602	+	(b) COOPERATE WITH:14
	603	+	(I) THE UNITED STATES BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT IN THE15
	604	+	DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR;16
	605	+	(II) THE SOUTHERN UTE TRIBE;17
	606	+	(III) THE UTE MOUNTAIN UTE TRIBE;18
	607	+	(IV) LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ;19
	608	+	(V) OTHER STATE AGENCIES;20
	609	+	(VI) VOLUNTEERS;21
	610	+	(VII) CONTRACTORS; AND22
	611	+	(VIII) INTERESTED GROUPS OR INDIVIDUALS .23
655	612		(2) T
656		-	HIS SECTION IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE JULY 31, 2024.
657		-	SECTION 4. Appropriation. (1) For the 2023-24 state fiscal year,
658		-	$1,654 is appropriated to the legislative department for use by the general
659		-	assembly. This appropriation is from the general fund. To implement this
660		-	act, the general assembly may use this appropriation for legislator per diem
661		-	and travel reimbursement.
662		-	(2) For the 2023-24 state fiscal year, $21,148 is appropriated to the
663		-	department of law. This appropriation is from the legal services cash fund
664		-	created in section 24-31-108 (4), C.R.S., from revenue received from the
665		-	department of agriculture that is continuously appropriated to the
666		-	department of agriculture from the wild horse project fund created in
667		-	section 35-66-104 (1)(b), C.R.S. The appropriation to the department of law
668		-	is based on an assumption that the department of law will require an
669		-	additional 0.1 FTE. To implement this act, the department of law may use
670		-	this appropriation to provide legal services for the department of
671		-	agriculture.
672		-	SECTION 5. Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds,
673		-	PAGE 15-SENATE BILL 23-275 determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate
674		-	preservation of the public peace, health, or safety.
675		-	____________________________ ____________________________
676		-	Steve Fenberg
677		-	Julie McCluskie
678		-	PRESIDENT OF SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
679		-	THE SENATE OF REPRESENTATIVES
680		-	____________________________ ____________________________
681		-	Cindi L. Markwell Robin Jones
682		-	SECRETARY OF CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE
683		-	THE SENATE OF REPRESENTATIVES
684		-	APPROVED________________________________________
685		-	(Date and Time)
686		-	_________________________________________
687		-	Jared S. Polis
688		-	GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
689		-	PAGE 16-SENATE BILL 23-275
	613	+	HIS SECTION IS REPEALED, EFFECTIVE JULY 31, 2024.24
	614	+	SECTION 4. Appropriation. (1) For the 2023-24 state fiscal
	615	+	25
	616	+	year, $1,654 is appropriated to the legislative department for use by the26
	617	+	general assembly. This appropriation is from the general fund. To27
	618	+	275
	619	+	-17- implement this act, the general assembly may use this appropriation for1
	620	+	legislator per diem and travel reimbursement.2
	621	+	(2) For the 2023-24 state fiscal year, $21,148 is appropriated to3
	622	+	the department of law. This appropriation is from the legal services cash4
	623	+	fund created in section 24-31-108 (4), C.R.S., from revenue received5
	624	+	from the department of agriculture that is continuously appropriated to the6
	625	+	department of agriculture from the wild horse project fund created in7
	626	+	section 35-66-104 (1)(b), C.R.S. The appropriation to the department of8
	627	+	law is based on an assumption that the department of law will require an9
	628	+	additional 0.1 FTE. To implement this act, the department of law may use10
	629	+	this appropriation to provide legal services for the department of11
	630	+	agriculture.12
	631	+	SECTION 5. Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds,13
	632	+	determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate14
	633	+	preservation of the public peace, health, or safety.15
	634	+	275
	635	+	-18-