Legislation

Colorado Bill SB26-135: K-12 Funding and Excess Revenue Retention

Colorado bill SB26-135 proposes to increase state public K-12 education funding by up to 2% for ten years, contingent on voter approval in November 2026. The bill would allow the state to retain excess revenues above the fiscal year spending limitation to fund this increase and other educational initiatives.

Colorado Bill Changes Nursing Home Penalty Fund Distribution

Colorado Bill HB26-1244 amends the criteria for distributing funds from the nursing home penalty cash fund. The bill shifts distribution priorities to align with CMS guidelines and changes the annual reporting deadline. It also expands the definition of 'benefit residents' to include training and removes restrictions on governmental entities applying for grants.

Colorado Bill Modifies County Enforcement Authority for Property Issues

Colorado Bill HB26-1239 proposes modifications to county enforcement authority regarding property issues, including the removal of rubbish, weeds, brush, and the securing or removal of hazardous buildings. The bill also addresses violations of zoning resolutions or ordinances. It is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

Colorado Fire and Police Pension Association Disability Benefits Recodification

Colorado Bill SB26-039 recodifies and reorganizes disability and survivor benefits statutes for the Fire and Police Pension Association. The bill clarifies language, removes outdated provisions, and modifies requirements for medical exams and rehabilitation programs, without changing benefit amounts or eligibility periods.

Colorado Transportation Safety Statutes Modifications

Colorado Bill HB26-1237 proposes modifications to transportation safety statutes. Key changes include clarifying tire requirements, prohibiting parking in bike lanes, updating rules for moving obstructing vehicles, and standardizing terminology for collisions to 'crash' or 'incident'. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

Colorado Bill Prohibits Monetary Assessments Against Juveniles

Colorado HB26-1232 proposes to prohibit courts and the state from assessing or collecting administrative fees, costs, and surcharges against juveniles or their parents/guardians. This applies to crimes committed when the juvenile was under 18 and sentenced before age 21. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

Colorado Bill: Court Actions for Failure to Appear in Court

Colorado's SB26-112 proposes amendments to current law regarding conditions for pretrial release for defendants who have previously failed to appear in court. The bill clarifies when monetary conditions can be imposed for certain offenses and addresses situations where a defendant's counsel is present.

Colorado Early Childhood Services Bill Updates

Colorado Bill HB26-1259 makes significant changes to early childhood services, including clarifying licensing exemptions, updating provider reimbursements, modifying funding for the universal preschool program, and adjusting advisory body memberships. The bill aims to streamline requirements and clarify existing provisions for early care and education providers.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Fee Schedules for FY 2026

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has published a proposed rule to establish fee schedules and fee recovery for fiscal year 2026. This proposal is open for public comment until April 13, 2026.

Bill to Prohibit Lead Ammunition/Tackle Ban on Federal Land

H.R. 556, introduced in the US House of Representatives, aims to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from banning lead ammunition or tackle on certain federal lands and waters. The bill, titled the 'Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act', seeks to maintain current practices for hunters and anglers.