Continuation of Open Educational Resources Program
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the continuation of open educational resources policies, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
The act extends the repeal date of the open educational resources grant program and the Colorado open educational resources council (council) to November 1, 2031. The act increases representation from public institutions of higher education on the council from 12 to 15 members.
The act extends the requirement for the department of higher education (department) to prepare and submit an annual report regarding open educational resources to December 31, 2031.
The act appropriates $275,000 to the department for use by the Colorado commission on higher education and higher education special purpose programs.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Jacque Phillips
Representative
Rick Taggart
Senator
Lisa Frizell
Senator
Judy Amabile
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Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.003 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1016, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1016 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1016, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1016 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-2. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2026 | Senate Amendments | REPASS |
49
AYE
15
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/12/2026 | Senate Amendments | CONCUR |
62
AYE
2
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/05/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
48
AYE
17
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
33
AYE
2
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2026 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/27/2026 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/27/2026 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/27/2026 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/12/2026 | House | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass |
| 05/11/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/08/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 05/08/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 05/06/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 05/05/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education |
| 05/05/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/04/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 05/04/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 01/29/2026 | House | House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 01/14/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Education |
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