HB 1304 Colorado House · 2026 Regular Session

History Colorado to Dispose of Mineral Rights

HB 1304 authorizes History Colorado to sell specific mineral rights it holds in Weld County, Colorado, and in West Virginia (previously mistakenly recorded as belonging to St. Elizabeth's Retreat Chapel). The bill directs that proceeds from these sales be deposited into the state museum cash fund to finance capital improvements, including retrofitting the collections care facility and facility maintenance. History Colorado must obtain state controller approval for sales agreements and report progress to the Capital Development Committee. This change eliminates administrative burdens for History Colorado while generating funds for physical infrastructure upgrades at state museums. The bill focuses solely on the sale mechanism and fund allocation, with no new regulations or direct impacts on citizens beyond the museum's operational funding.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House Passage

Jun 2026

Senate Passage

Jun 2026

Signed into Law

Jun 2026

Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Signed Jun 3, 2026

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What changed between versions

Rerevised → Final Act · 4 edits · Jun 1, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized and signed into law, transitioning from a draft version to an enacted act. The core policy content regarding the sale of mineral rights remains unchanged, but the document now includes official signatures from the House, Senate, and Governor, along with a note confirming the bill's status for execution.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; the text of the law itself is identical to the previous version.

TECHNICAL

Added official signatures from the Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, Chief Clerk of the House, and Secretary of the Senate.

Added the Governor's signature and approval date/time line.

Added a note instructing readers to consult legislative status sheets to verify the Governor's action, as the bill is now prepared for final execution.

Removed draft headers, committee lists, and bill summary notes that were only relevant during the legislative process.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jun 3, 2026

Signed into law

Governor Signed

executive

Jun 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the President of the Senate

upper

Jun 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by the Speaker of the House

lower

Apr 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

upper

Apr 21, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

upper

Apr 6, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs

upper

Apr 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

lower

Mar 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

lower

Feb 27, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs

lower

6 primary · 6 co-sponsors