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Mobile Home Property Tax Bill Modifies Delinquent Tax Collection

Colorado HB26-1120 modifies mobile home property tax collection procedures, aligning them with real property tax lien sales and public auctions. The bill also extends redemption periods for mobile home owners and adjusts the property tax exemption threshold for mobile homes.

Colorado Bill: Opt-out of Mail Ballot Packets

Colorado's SB26-106 proposes a process for registered electors to opt out of receiving mail ballot packets for elections conducted by mail ballot starting November 2, 2027. The bill requires the Secretary of State to adopt rules for this opt-out process and for electors to resume receiving ballots. County clerks will report opt-out numbers and associated cost savings.

Colorado Firefighter Safety Act Petition Elections

Colorado Bill SB26-047 proposes changes to the definition of a general election for submitting ballot questions related to firefighter collective bargaining and the Colorado Firefighter Safety Act. The bill aims to modify when such questions can be added to the ballot.

Colorado Open Records Act Modifications

Colorado's SB26-107 modifies the state's Open Records Act by excluding disability communication records, altering response times, and adding provisions for fee determination and student data protection. The bill also requires public entities to post CORA rules and information on making requests.

Colorado Bill Expands Protection Order Petitioners

Colorado Bill SB26-004 proposes to expand the list of individuals and entities eligible to petition a court for an extreme risk protection order. The bill, currently under consideration, would allow healthcare facilities, behavioral health treatment facilities, schools, and higher education institutions to file such petitions.

Bill to Sunset Kidney Disease Prevention Education Task Force

Colorado HB26-1277 proposes to sunset the Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force, implementing a recommendation from the 2025 sunset report by the department of regulatory agencies. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

Colorado Bill Requires Law Enforcement Use of ATF Firearm Tracing System

Colorado Bill HB26-1265 requires all law enforcement agencies in the state to register for and use the ATF's national electronic firearm tracing system. Agencies must transmit recovered or confiscated firearm information to the system and share all related data with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

Colorado Bill Requires Toxicology Results in Fatal Crash Reports

Colorado HB26-1127, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, requires coroners to include toxicology results for all deceased parties in reports concerning fatal motor vehicle crashes. The bill is currently under consideration.

Colorado Agricultural Future Loan Program Modifications

Colorado Bill SB26-064 modifies the state's Agricultural Future Loan Program to expand eligibility for funding. The bill allows certain entities, including water districts and ditch companies with support from conservation divisions, to qualify for loans aimed at conserving agricultural land and facilitating ownership transfers to eligible farmers and ranchers.

Colorado State Forest Service Good Neighbor Authority Bill HB26-1205

Colorado Bill HB26-1205 proposes changes to state law to align with the federal expansion of good neighbor authority agreements. The bill specifies that the Colorado State Forest Service may enter into these agreements with federal agencies and requires demonstration projects to improve forest health and resilience.