SB26-042
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning the classification of certain state revenue for the purposes of calculating state fiscal year spending pursuant to section 20 of article X of the state constitution, and, in connection therewith, clarifying the statutory definitio...
LAST ACTION:
02/10/2026 | Senate Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations
HB26-1073
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning a limitation on the number of bills that a member of the general assembly may introduce in a regular legislative session.
LAST ACTION:
02/09/2026 | House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
SUBJECTS:
- General Assembly
- State Government
SB26-045
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning promoting workforce development opportunities in Colorado's nuclear sector.
LAST ACTION:
02/09/2026 | Senate Committee on Education Refer Amended to Appropriations
SUBJECTS:
- Higher Education
- Labor & Employment
- Natural Resources & Environment
HB26-1036
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning authorization for a local government to impose taxes on vacant residential properties, and, in connection therewith, allowing a local government to levy an excise tax based on the characteristics of a residential property, allowin...
LAST ACTION:
02/09/2026 | House Committee on Finance Postpone Indefinitely
SUBJECTS:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Local Government
HB26-1062
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning an expansion of the state income tax subtraction for retirement benefits to allow an individual to subtract all such benefits from federal taxable income for the purpose of calculating state taxable income.
LAST ACTION:
02/09/2026 | House Committee on Finance Postpone Indefinitely
HB26-1074
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning a limit on the number of days in the regular legislative session.
LAST ACTION:
02/09/2026 | House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
SUBJECTS:
- General Assembly
- State Government
Budget Related Publications
Pursuant to Section 22-55-104, C.R.S., Legislative Council Staff, in consultation with the State Auditor, the State Treasurer, the Department of Education (CDE), the Office of State Planning and Budgeting, and the Joi...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-02-09
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
- State Revenue & Budget
Staff Publications
This memorandum answers common questions about how revenue from the marijuana industry fits into Colorado’s state budget. Colorado collected $231.1 million from the marijuana industry in FY 2024-25 primarily from thre...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-02-09
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
- State Revenue & Budget
Session Related Publications
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-02-09
SB26-082
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning the process by which a local government controls the development of renewable energy projects, and, in connection therewith, authorizing a local government to implement an optional two-tier application fee program and a success fee.
LAST ACTION:
02/06/2026 | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy
SUBJECTS:
- Energy
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Local Government
- Natural Resources & Environment
Budget Related Publications
The Supplemental Narrative is prepared by the staff to explain proposed adjustments to prior year appropriations recommended by the JBC to the rest of the General Assembly. This narrative describes all of the propose...
Publishing agency:
Joint Budget Committee Staff
Release date:
2026-02-06
Staff Publications
House Bill 24B-1001 created a property tax limit for school districts beginning with the 2025 property tax year. The bill’s provisions limit statewide qualified local share property tax revenue, or local share total p...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-02-05
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
HB26-1004
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning a continuation of the income tax credit for a qualifying contribution to promote child care in the state.
LAST ACTION:
02/05/2026 | House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations
SJR26-006
Resolution | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning the commitment to Coloradans navigating the complex United States immigration system and ensuring transparency in federal enforcement in our state.
LAST ACTION:
02/04/2026 | Signed by the Speaker of the House
Session Related Publications
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Publishing agency:
Office of Legislative Legal Services
Release date:
2026-02-04
SJR26-007
Resolution | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning recognizing February of 2026 as Black History Month.
LAST ACTION:
02/04/2026 | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
SB26-029
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning an income tax credit for a contribution to a health savings account.
LAST ACTION:
02/03/2026 | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
SB26-027
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning the creation of a rebuttable presumption that requires equal parenting time.
LAST ACTION:
02/03/2026 | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
SUBJECTS:
- Children & Domestic Matters
The U.S. federal government holds exclusive authority to regulate immigration, including who may enter the country and under what conditions. Nevertheless, states can enact laws that impact immigrants and influence th...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-02-03
Subjects:
- Immigration
- Local Government
- State Government
HB26-1052
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning changes to the "Victim Rights Act".
LAST ACTION:
02/03/2026 | House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Appropriations
SUBJECTS:
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Staff Publications
This memorandum provides an overview of issues considered by fiscal analysts for bills that impact the criminal justice system. Specifically, it provides an overview of Colorado's crime classifications and sentencing ...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-01-30
Subjects:
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
This memorandum provides information on the regulation of short-term rentals (STRs) in Colorado. State law defines any rental of a lodging unit for less than 30 days as an STR, and allows for their regulation at the c...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-01-30
In Colorado, all children between the ages of six and twenty-one years old have the right to a free education through public schools. State law also permits non-public education, such as private or homeschooling. This...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-01-30
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Staff Publications
Expanding on Legislative Council Staff’s Overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) memo, this memo focuses on the application of AI for health uses. It details model training, algorithmic equity, and data privacy and s...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-01-30
Subjects:
- Health Care & Health Insurance
- Telecommunications & Information Technology
Staff Publications
This memo analyzes the rapid growth of state legislation regarding artificial intelligence (AI) and health, which surged from 15 bills introduced in 2023 to 168 bills introduced in 2025. Based on data from the Nationa...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-01-30
Subjects:
- Health Care & Health Insurance
