CO Legislature

Colorado Bill Allows Online Publication of Legal Notices

Colorado bill HB26-1095, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, proposes to allow certain local governments the discretion to publish legal notices online instead of in physical print newspapers. The online publication must be free to access.

Colorado Bill HB26-1134: Right to Counsel in Municipal Courts

Colorado Bill HB26-1134 aims to ensure municipal court defendants have the same right to counsel as state court defendants. The bill clarifies defense counsel's rights and prohibits flat-fee payment structures for indigent defense in municipalities prosecuting domestic violence cases. It also mandates open proceedings and prompt case resolution.

Colorado Bill Reduces Collective Bargaining Barriers

Colorado HB26-1005 proposes amendments to the "Labor Peace Act" to reduce barriers to collective bargaining negotiations. Key changes include clarifying mandatory subjects of bargaining and eliminating the requirement for a second election for union security agreements. The bill aims to promote good faith negotiations between employers and employees.

Homeless Prevention Activities Program Restructure

Colorado Bill HB26-1192 proposes restructuring the homeless prevention activities program. The bill would eliminate the program's advisory committee and grant the division of housing enhanced administrative and enforcement powers over program standards and fund allocation.

Colorado Bill: Public Assistance Final Disposition Expense Terms

Colorado Senate Bill 26-110 proposes to revise terms related to public assistance final disposition expense reimbursements. The bill aims to change 'death reimbursement' to 'death benefit' and 'maximum death reimbursement' to 'combined reasonable charges' for county payments of funeral and final disposition expenses for deceased recipients.

Colorado Bill: Hiring Preference for Coal Transition Workers

Colorado Bill SB26-052 establishes a hiring preference for coal transition workers for certain businesses in coal transition communities. The bill also expands investment options for public entities managing just transition funds. It requires covered businesses to make good faith efforts to hire qualified coal transition workers.

Colorado Bill Changes to Higher Education Statutes

Colorado Bill SB26-078 proposes changes to statutes governing institutions of higher education. Key modifications include procedures for fiscal impact information sharing, data policies and coordination, capital construction project thresholds, and bond requirements for the University of Colorado. The bill also mandates the creation of a data advisory group.

Colorado Bill Limits Minimum Lot Size for Single-Family Homes

Colorado Bill HB26-1114 proposes to limit the minimum lot size for single-family homes to 2,000 square feet, effective October 1, 2031. The bill also prohibits restrictive lot dimensions that prevent single-family home construction on such small lots. It applies to subject jurisdictions within Colorado.

Colorado Agricultural Property Tax Definitions Clarification

Colorado Bill SB26-010 seeks to clarify definitions for agricultural property taxation. It broadens the definitions of 'ranch' and 'farm' to emphasize predominant use for monetary profit and pasture-based operations.

Colorado Bill on Legal Notice Publication Rules

Colorado's SB26-061 proposes changes to legal notice publication rules for counties lacking a legal newspaper. The bill aims to remove publication period requirements for newspapers to be considered legal and to expand alternatives for notice publication.