Glenwood Hot Springs Protection Act
A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from taking any action to expand the Mid-Continent Limestone Quarry located near Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
The bill, SB5101, aims to stop the Secretary of the Interior from expanding the Mid-Continent Limestone Quarry near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. This means the government would not be allowed to take any actions that would increase the size or operations of this specific quarry. This bill was introduced on July 23, 2026, and is currently in its early stages of being reviewed by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Those who would be affected by this bill include local residents, environmental groups, and businesses in the area. They would benefit if the quarry remains unchanged, potentially preserving the local environment and community. The bill was sponsored by Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, both Democrats, who introduced it to the Senate on the same day it was referred to the appropriate committee.
Currently, the bill has been read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, where it will be further examined and potentially debated. No further action has been taken yet, so it is in the early stages of the legislative process.
