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BILL SUMMARY For HB26-1016

SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Date May 6, 2026       Location SCR 357

HB26-1016 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


05:54:08 PM  
Senators Frizell and Amabile introduced House Bill 26-1016, concerning the continuation of the Open Educational Resources Council and Grant Program in the Department of Higher Education. The sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
06:01:07 PM  
Carl Einhaus, representing Colorado Department of Higher Education, testified in support of the bill. Nicholas Swails, representing Colorado Northwestern Community College, testified in support of the bill. Emily Ragan, representing MSU Denver, testified in support of the bill. Stellan Knowles, representing Young Invincibles, testified in support of the bill. The panelists responded to questions from the committee.
06:21:43 PM  
The sponsors discussed potential future amendments and made closing comments on the bill. Committee members made closing comments on the bill.

06:40:38 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 26-1016 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Marchman
Seconded
Bridges Yes
Kipp Yes
Pelton R. Yes
Rich Yes
Simpson Yes
Marchman Yes
Kolker Yes
Final YES: 7   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS