General Fund Off-Limits for Wolf Purchases Under Catlin Bill, the Session’s Only Bipartisan Win
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General Fund Off-Limits for Wolf Purchases Under Catlin Bill, the Session’s Only Bipartisan Win
Denver, Colorado – Yesterday, August 25, 2025, the Colorado Legislature passed SB25B-005 , Reallocate Department of Natural Resources Wolf Funding to Health Insurance Enterprise. This bill is headed to Governor Jared Polis’ desk and is the only bill to survive the special session which features prime sponsors from both parties. This legislation places a prohibition on General Fund dollars used for the purchase of new gray wolves in the state of Colorado for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The money allocated for acquiring new wolves will be transferred to the Colorado Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise Cash Fund. It is important to note, this legislation does not change the non-lethal assistance program or the wolf depredation compensation fund. The assistance program and compensation fund will continue to be fully funded.
The bill is expected to be signed by Governor Polis at the end of the Special Session. The prime sponsors are Senators Marc Catlin (R-SD5) of Montrose County and Dylan Roberts (D-SD8) of Eagle County, Representatives Meghan Lukens (D-HD26) of Routt County, and Matthew Martinez (D-HD62) of Rio Grande County.
Senator Catlin says, “The legislature convened in an attempt to address our budget and healthcare concerns. This legislation brought forth by my rural colleagues moves dollars to where our rural folks need it. The legislature agreed, our rural communities need help.”
Colorado State Senator Marc Catlin represents the seven counties of Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, and Pitkin. Senator Catlin is a member of the agriculture & Natural Resources; Transportation & Energy; and Business, Labor, & Technology Committees. Senator Catlin also serves as a Member on the Colorado Tourism Board.
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