Colorado State Legislation

The bill would end a $2.1 million annual transfer from the Limited Gaming Fund to the higher education research fund, effective July 1, 2026.

A bill would redirect $15 million in gaming revenue, sending $14 million to tourism and $1 million to the museum account starting at the end of 2025-26.

Colorado districts could direct part of monthly State Public School Fund payments to the Department of Labor and Employment for school-to-work costs. The bill would not count as state spending.

Regulators would shift licensing duties to the Division of Gaming and expand inspections at gaming and racing sites. It also adds sport-betting self-exclusion and fingerprint checks for racing licenses.

A bill would cut the 2026–27 General Fund appropriation for the out-of-school time grant program by $1.75 million if the budget meets the threshold.

Lawmakers would impose a 5% fee on online game add-ons and funnel revenue to two state enterprises for youth mental health and out-of-school programs.

Barre and Pilates teacher-training programs would be exempt from Article 64. The exemption takes effect August 12, 2026, if the General Assembly adjourns and no referendum is filed.

Bill would let single-family homeowners petition a district court for access to neighboring property for repairs; Colorado, Aug 12, 2026.

Lawmakers would repeal the science teacher professional development program by July 1, 2027, and cut the 2024 appropriation from $3 million to $1.5 million for the Department of Education.

Bill would allow the Adoption Cash Fund to fund post-permanency services for youths after permanent placement, starting fiscal year 2026-27, under federal Title IV-E rules.

The bill would declare a town abandoned when it lacks officials and water infrastructure, transferring the water system to a dedicated entity and providing up to $100,000 for routine maintenance.

The bill would redraw the district to include 31 municipalities and allow subdistricts. New directors must live in the district by July 1, 2026, and taxes would require voter approval.

House Speaker and Senate President would name a five-member committee to notify Governor Jared Polis that the session is about to adjourn and ask for any communication.

Bill would let qualifying municipally owned utilities submit updated clean-energy plans targeting an 80% emissions cut by 2032, with coal cessation, annual reporting, and a 95% goal by 2039.

Colorado Senate designates July 12-18, 2026 as Plastic Pollution Awareness Week.

Resolution would recognize Young Americans Bank and Young Americans Center for Financial Education for youth financial literacy in Colorado and encourage collaboration with schools.

Senate joint resolution would designate May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and urge education and motorists to share the road.

Lawmakers would end the second regular session on May 13, 2026, if adjournment occurs, by a joint resolution with no resume date.

Colorado bill sets a 90-day Board recommendation deadline and a 60-day governor decision window for early parole after program completion, with victim hearings when considered.

A bill would allow inmates eligible for certain low-level felonies to earn up to 14 days per month. A DOC working group will report capacity plans in 2026 and 2028.

Bill would require deployers to disclose use of automated decision-making tech in consequential decisions starting Jan 1, 2027, and allow data corrections after an adverse outcome.

Senate Joint Resolution recognizes the Mining Association's 150th anniversary and its role in Colorado's mining industry.

Lawmakers would finance Guggenheim Hall upgrades at a university with up to $13 million in principal, subject to annual appropriations. The measure failed.

Producers with final dues invoices could request a hearing before an advisory board; the board would issue recommendations, and the department must decide within 45 days.