SB 23-256

Senate Bill 23-256, titled "Management of Gray Wolves Reintroduction," stops the reintroduction of gray wolves in Colorado unless the U.S. Secretary of the Interior designates them as a nonessential experimental population, which would allow more flexibility for state management. This bill affects wildlife conservation efforts and local communities potentially impacted by wolf presence. However, it's important to note that Governor Polis vetoed this bill on May 16, 2023, meaning its provisions are not currently in effect despite being signed at some point during the legislative process.

Official Summary

The act prohibits the reintroduction of gray wolves unless the United States secretary of the interior promulgates rules making the gray wolf population a nonessential experimental population, which gives the state greater flexibility to manage the wolves. VETOED by Governor May 16, 2023 (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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