History Colorado Mineral Rights Disposal Authorization
Summary
Colorado Governor signed HB26-1304 authorizing History Colorado to dispose of mineral rights in Weld County, Colorado and West Virginia. The bill passed with unanimous support in both chambers (63-0 House vote, 11-0 committee vote) after being signed on April 6, 2026. The legislation grants specific disposal authority for these mineral rights holdings.
What changed
Colorado enacted House Bill 26-1304, granting History Colorado explicit statutory authority to dispose of mineral rights associated with properties in Weld County, Colorado and West Virginia. The bill was sponsored by a bipartisan group of legislators and received unanimous approval through both chambers without amendments.
State agencies and entities holding mineral rights should review their portfolios to identify any similar holdings that may be affected by this precedent or future disposal authorities. History Colorado should document compliance with any internal procedures required for mineral rights disposition under this new authority.
What to do next
- Review current mineral rights holdings for potential disposition opportunities
- Document compliance procedures for mineral rights disposal under new authority
- Update internal asset management policies to reflect new disposal authority
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Colorado / HB1304 Signed by Governor HB1304 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-06
History Colorado to Dispose of Mineral Rights
Concerning the authority of history Colorado to dispose of rights related to minerals, and, in connection therewith, authorizing the disposal of Weld County rights and West Virginia rights.
Bill Details
State Colorado
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Committee State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
Official Source leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1304
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Sponsors
Mandy Lindsay (Rep - D) Ty Winter (Rep - R) Nick Hinrichsen (Sen - D) Byron Pelton (Sen - R) Tammy Story (Rep - D) Kyle Mullica (Sen - D) Monica Duran (Rep - D) Cecelia Espenoza (Rep - D) Manny Rutinel (Rep - D) Ron Weinberg (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-06 S Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs 2026-04-02 H House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments 2026-03-30 H House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments 2026-03-27 H House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments 2026-03-25 H House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments 2026-03-23 H House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole 2026-02-27 H Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
Votes
2026-03-23 House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs: Refer House Bill 26-1304 to the Committee of the Whole. Yea: 11 Nay: 0 2026-04-02 House: Third Reading Bill Yea: 63 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-02-27 H State, Civic, Military and Veterans Affairs 2026-04-06 S State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
Bill Text Versions
1969-12-31 Introduced 1969-12-31 Engrossed 1969-12-31 Engrossed
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