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passed both · Colorado · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 1084: Voter Transparency in Ballot Measures

The bill requires that certain language appear in the ballot title for an initiated statewide measure that would increase state expenditures but does not identify and provide for a sufficient source of revenue or sufficient reductions in state spending for specific public services or program areas to account for the increased expenditures (measure that increases state expenditures). The ballot title for a measure that increases state expenditures must include language identifying the 3 largest program areas of state expenditures for which state expenditures will likely be reduced if the measure passes, which must be in a format substantially similar to the following language: '... will likely reduce state expenditures for program areas that include (the 3 largest areas of program expenditure) by an estimated (projected dollar figure of reduction to those areas in the first full fiscal year that the measure will cause the reduction) ...'. If the ballot measure specifies the public services or programs that are to be reduced, those public services or programs must be stated in the ballot title. The bill also requires the ballot information booklet entry for a measure that increases state expenditures to include a description of the measure's likely projected effect on the 3 largest areas of program expenditure of the state. and The bill modifies existing statutory language to mirror this change these changes .(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

passed · Colorado · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 1071: Local Government Vehicle Identification System on Interstate Highways

Current law allows the state to locate an automated vehicle identification system (AVIS) on a highway that is part of the federal interstate highway system but prohibits a county, city and county, or municipality (local government) from doing so. The bill authorizes a local government city and county or municipality to locate an AVIS on a highway that is part of the federal interstate highway system.(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed both · Colorado · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SJR 19: Colorado & Taiwan Sister-State Relations

This Senate Joint Resolution formally recognizes the 43rd anniversary of the sister-state relationship between Colorado and Taiwan while expressing support for their ongoing trade and academic exchanges. The bill highlights recent cooperation in emerging technologies such as quantum computing and semiconductors, and it advocates for Taiwan's participation in international organizations like the World Health Organization and the United Nations. Additionally, the resolution commends Taiwan's democratic system and supports the signing of a U.S.-Taiwan agreement on avoiding double taxation. As a non-binding legislative statement, it does not alter laws or budgets but serves to publicly endorse these diplomatic and economic ties.

passed both · Colorado · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SJM 1: Memorializing Senator Faith Winter

SJM 1 is a joint memorial resolution honoring Senator Faith Winter, who died in November 2025. It recognizes her career as a Colorado legislator representing Adams, Broomfield, and Weld Counties, her work on environmental justice, women's leadership initiatives, and legislative achievements like the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. The resolution expresses the legislature's condolences to her family and commemorates her legacy of advocacy for climate action, healthcare access, and community-centered policies. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies.

passed both · Colorado · Senate Apr 17, 2026

SJR 18: Recognizing Celebration of Nowruz

This Senate Joint Resolution recognizes Nowruz, the traditional Iranian New Year, as a celebration of renewal and hope for Middle Eastern communities in Colorado and around the world. The bill extends solidarity with the Iranian people and specifically honors the Women, Life, Freedom movement advocating for gender equality and civil rights in Iran. It also mourns civilians lost to violence and expresses hope for a future where all people in Iran can live with freedom, justice, and full protection of their human rights. This resolution does not change laws or policies but serves as a formal statement of recognition and support from the Colorado General Assembly.

passed both · Colorado · House Apr 16, 2026

HJR 1026: Governor Roy Romer Memorial Highway

This bill designates a specific section of Interstate 25 in Denver County, stretching from Mile Marker 204.51 to 213.13, as the Governor Roy Romer Memorial Highway to honor his public service. The legislation authorizes the Colorado Department of Transportation to accept donations and place signs marking this stretch of road, while also allowing for cooperation with local authorities to maintain those signs. This measure directly affects the state's transportation department and the communities along the designated highway by creating a permanent tribute to former Governor Roy Romer.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed both · Colorado · House Apr 16, 2026

HJR 1025: Sexual Assault Awareness Month Denim Day 2026

This bill officially recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and designates April 29, 2026, as Colorado Denim Day. The resolution commemorates the global campaign where people wear jeans to protest victim-blaming attitudes toward sexual assault survivors. It also acknowledges the work of organizations like the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault in supporting survivors and addressing sexual violence. The measure is a symbolic gesture that does not change laws or allocate funding, but instead raises public awareness about the issue.

passed both · Colorado · House Apr 16, 2026

HJR 1027: Holocaust Memorial

This House Joint Resolution formally asks the people of Colorado to remember the Holocaust and acknowledges specific survivors, including Fred Bryner, Samuel Weinberg, and Silvia Weinberg. It encourages schools and universities to promote antibias and bullying prevention programs to stop antisemitic incidents targeting Jewish students. The resolution also declares that citizens should understand the power of words and commit to preventing future atrocities, and it directs copies of the document to various local and national organizations focused on Holocaust education and remembrance.

passed both · Colorado · House Apr 16, 2026

HJR 1024: Designate Educators & Teachers Memorial Highway

This bill designates a specific section of State Highway 92 in Delta County as the "Educators and Teachers Memorial Highway" to honor the contributions of local educators and teachers. The designated stretch runs from mile marker 3 to mile marker 7, passing through the unincorporated community of Read, Colorado, which historically housed the headquarters for Delta County Joint School District 50J. The resolution authorizes the Colorado Department of Transportation to accept donations and grants for installing commemorative signs along this highway segment. This measure serves as a symbolic recognition of the role schools and teachers play in the community without changing any laws or regulations.

Topics ✓ Education

passed both · Colorado · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SJR 16: Improve Retirement Readiness & Financial Well-Being

This bill encourages Colorado public employees to improve their retirement readiness by seeking financial education and recommends adding lifetime income options to certain retirement plans. It specifically targets the Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA), which serves over 226,000 public employees across more than 400 government agencies. The resolution suggests that the General Assembly consider expanding lifetime income choices in the PERA defined contribution plan and voluntary savings plans to provide guaranteed retirement income similar to the existing defined benefit plan. The bill also recognizes the economic importance of retirement security for Colorado residents and directs copies to relevant state committees for review.

passed both · Colorado · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 87: Create Legislative Leave Job Protection for General Assembly Members

The bill authorizes legislative leave and job protection for qualified members of the general assembly (qualified members) who are engaged in employment outside of their duties related to the general assembly. More specifically, the bill states that , beginning January 1, 2027 :A qualified member can take a leave of absence from their outside employment during regular and special legislative sessions;A qualified member's outside employer has discretion to grant legislative leave as paid, unpaid, or partially paid;A qualified member's outside employer cannot terminate the qualified member's outside employment on the basis that the qualified member requests or takes legislative leave; andWhen a qualified member returns to their outside employment following legislative leave, the qualified member is entitled to be restored to the same or an equivalent employment position. The bill excepts that qualified members actively serving a 4-year term at the time the bill takes effect are only eligible to take legislative leave beginning January 1, 2029.(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

passed · Colorado · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 1096: Colorado Medicaid Access to Primary Care Services

The bill prohibits the department of health care policy and financing (department) from denying a medicaid member (member) the ability to purchase primary care services or enter into a direct primary care agreement. A member who purchases direct primary care services from a direct primary health-care provider or enters into a direct primary care agreement must sign a document acknowledging that the direct primary health-care provider is enrolled in the Colorado medical assistance program only as an ordering, prescribing, and referring provider; that the direct primary health-care provider does not accept medicaid payments for the services rendered; that the member cannot submit a claim for medicaid reimbursement for the services rendered by the direct primary health-care provider; and that the member retains the right to receive primary care services from a primary care provider who is enrolled in the Colorado medical assistance program.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Topics ✓ Healthcare