2026-27 Long Appropriations Bill
Summary
Colorado Governor signed HB1410, the 2026-27 Long Appropriations Bill, into law on April 6, 2026. The bill authorizes funding for executive, legislative, and judicial departments and state agencies for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. This is the state's primary budget authorization legislation covering all major departments and institutions.
What changed
The Long Appropriations Bill authorizes and appropriates funds for the operations of Colorado's executive, legislative, and judicial branches, along with state agencies and institutions for fiscal year 2026-27 beginning July 1, 2026. The bill covers funding across all major departments including education, healthcare, public safety, natural resources, and general government operations.
Government agencies and institutions receiving appropriations should review their allocated funding levels and prepare for the fiscal year transition on July 1, 2026. As the state's primary budget authorization, this bill affects all state-funded entities and may include specific program allocations, department budgets, and capital construction funding provisions.
What to do next
- Review department or agency allocations in the final appropriations act
- Prepare budget plans and spending frameworks aligned with approved appropriations for FY 2026-27
- Monitor for any conditional appropriations or rider provisions affecting program implementation
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Colorado / HB1410 Signed by Governor HB1410 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-06
2026-27 Long Appropriations Bill
Concerning the provision for payment of the expenses of the executive, legislative, and judicial departments of the state of Colorado, and of its agencies and institutions, for and during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, except as otherwise noted.
Bill Details
State Colorado
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Committee Appropriations
Official Source leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1410
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Sponsors
Emily Sirota (Rep - D) Jeff Bridges (Sen - D) Kyle Brown (Rep - D) Rick Taggart (Rep - R) Judith Amabile (Sen - D) Barbara Kirkmeyer (Sen - R)
Action History
2026-04-06 H Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations
Committee Referrals
2026-04-06 H Appropriations
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