Modernization of Requirements for Ballot Information Booklet
Summary
Colorado HB1293 passed Senate second reading on April 6, 2026, advancing legislation to modernize requirements for the state ballot information booklet. The bill received unanimous support (62-0 in House, 5-0 in Senate committee) with no amendments, and now proceeds through the legislative process.
What changed
Colorado HB1293 is advancing through the legislature after passing Senate second reading on April 6, 2026, without amendments. The bill concerns modernization of the state's ballot information booklet requirements, with eight bipartisan sponsors including representatives from both parties.
Government agencies involved in election administration should monitor HB1293 as it progresses through the remaining Senate readings. Once enacted, changes to ballot information booklet procedures may require updates to voter education materials and election administration processes. The bill has moved quickly through committees with unanimous consent calendar designation.
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ChangeBridge / Colorado / HB1293 Passed HB1293 House Bill Passed 2026-03-12
Modernization of Requirements for Ballot Information Booklet
Concerning the modernization of requirements for the ballot information booklet.
Bill Details
State Colorado
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1293
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Sponsors
Cecelia Espenoza (Rep - D) Stephanie Luck (Rep - R) Tony Exum (Sen - D) Michael Carter (Rep - D) Brandi Bradley (Rep - R) Monica Duran (Rep - D) Eliza Hamrick (Rep - D) Jacque Phillips (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-06 S Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments 2026-03-31 S Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole 2026-03-12 S Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs 2026-03-09 H House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments 2026-03-06 H House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments 2026-03-05 H House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole 2026-02-25 H Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
Votes
2026-03-05 House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs: Refer House Bill 26-1293 to the Committee of the Whole. Yea: 11 Nay: 0 2026-03-09 House: Third Reading Bill Yea: 62 Nay: 0 2026-03-31 Senate State, Veterans, & Military Affairs: Refer House Bill 26-1293 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. Yea: 5 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-02-25 H State, Civic, Military and Veterans Affairs 2026-03-12 S State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
Bill Text Versions
1969-12-31 Introduced 1969-12-31 Engrossed 1969-12-31 Engrossed 1969-12-31 Amended
Subjects
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