WESTMINSTER ~ Westminster - In a move to protect pollinators and promote the use of native plants, Governor Polis signed HB26-1132 - Practices to Support Pollinators into law today. The bill, sponsored by Representatives Meg Froelich and Mandy Lindsay, and Senators Cathy Kipp and Jeff Bridges, aims to prioritize the planting of native Colorado plants on state land.

During the signing ceremony, Governor Polis emphasized the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem. "Pollinators are very important to producing the food we eat, supporting the lands where we recreate, and helping wildflowers and wild areas thrive," he said. "Thank you to the sponsors and advocates of this bill for supporting our pollinators and getting this bill across the finish line."

The new law will not only protect pollinators but also support other important initiatives such as wildlife adaptation to a changing climate and promoting healthier communities through agriculture.

In addition to HB26-1132, Governor Polis also signed HB26-1111 - Pesticide Disposal into law. This bill, sponsored by Representatives Tisha Mauro and Karen McCormick, and Senators Cathy Kipp and Dylan Roberts, creates an initiative to help Colorado businesses safely dispose of pesticides in order to protect the environment.

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Governor Polis stressed the importance of safely disposing pesticides in order to keep Colorado's waterways and environment healthy for future generations. "By encouraging and providing support to Colorado businesses and our agricultural community to safely dispose of pesticides, we can keep Colorado healthy for generations to come," he said.

In addition to these two bills, Governor Polis also signed several other bills into law administratively. These include SB26-078 - Changes to Institutions of Higher Education Statutes sponsored by Senators Judy Amabile and Barbara Kirkmeyer, SB26-120 - Missing Person Training & Higher Education Reporting sponsored by Senators Janice Marchman and Katie Wallace, SB26-136 - Reporting of Lost or Stolen Livestock sponsored by Senator Rod Pelton and President James Coleman, SB26-157 - Determination of Town Abandonment sponsored by Senators Rod Pelton and Nick Hinrichsen, HB26-1019 - Kidney Screening Mandatory Preventive Coverage sponsored by Representative Sheila Lieder and House Assistant Majority Leader Jennifer Bacon, HB26-1079 - Drive Motorcycle Written Permission sponsored by Representatives Brandi Bradley and Andrew Boesenecker, HB26-1110 - Vulnerable Adult Financial Exploitation Banking sponsored by Representatives Sean Camacho and Jamie Jackson, HB26-1228 - Marriage & Family Therapy Clinical Requirements sponsored by Representatives Rebekah Stewart and Lisa Feret.

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These bills cover a wide range of topics including changes to institutions of higher education statutes, missing person training, reporting of lost or stolen livestock, determination of town abandonment, mandatory kidney screening coverage, motorcycle written permission requirements, financial exploitation banking for vulnerable adults, and marriage & family therapy clinical requirements.

Governor Polis expressed his gratitude to all the sponsors and advocates who worked tirelessly to get these bills passed. "These laws will have a positive impact on our communities and environment," he said. "I am proud to sign them into law."

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