SIGNED! Polis Makes Stegosaurus License Plate Official

Each sale of the new license plate benefits Dinosaur Ridge

MORRISON, CO – Today at Dinosaur Ridge, Governor Jared Polis signed a bill to create the stegosaurus state fossil license plate.

SB23-145, sponsored by Senators Jessie Danielson, D-Wheat Ridge, and Lisa Cutter, D-Jefferson County, creates the “Protect Colorado’s Fossils” plate that features the Colorado state fossil, the stegosaurus. Beginning January 1, 2024, Colorado residents can purchase the plate for the standard license plate fees, two $25 payments for issuance of the plate, and a donation to Dinosaur Ridge.

“The stegosaurus is a Jurassic giant that is beloved by Coloradans of all ages,” said Danielson. “The ‘Protect Colorado’s Fossils’ license plate will raise awareness about protecting Colorado’s fossils while benefiting Dinosaur Ridge. With today’s signing, Colorado families can support this organization and the preservation of our fossils in a fun and unique way.”

“Dinosaur Ridge is a treasure, and I'm thrilled that it's located in my district,” Cutter said. “This terrific organization works to preserve and educate the public on dinosaur fossils, dinosaur tracks and paleontology sites. Coloradans in all corners of the state are excited to get their very own stegosaurus license plate, which will support this important work." 

Each purchase of the “Protect Colorado’s Fossils” license plate includes a donation to Dinosaur Ridge to further support the preservation of dinosaur fossils, educational resources, and paleontology sites. Dinosaur Ridge is home to the first discovery of the stegosaurus in 1877.