HB1386 Colorado National Guard Tuition Waiver Funding Passes
Summary
The Colorado House passed HB1386, a bill modifying the funding mechanism for the Colorado National Guard Tuition Waiver Program. The legislation was introduced in the 2026 Regular Session and referred to the Appropriations Committee before advancing to the full House. Sponsors include Representatives Kyle Brown, Emily Sirota, and Senators Jeff Bridges, Judith Amabile, among others.
What changed
HB1386 introduces changes to how the Colorado National Guard Tuition Waiver Program is funded. The bill passed the House on April 9, 2026, with a 9-2 vote from the Appropriations Committee after being introduced on April 2. The bill maintains the existing tuition waiver benefit structure while altering the underlying funding mechanism.
Higher education institutions in Colorado should track this legislation as it advances through the Senate. While the core tuition waiver for National Guard members appears unchanged, the shift in funding mechanisms could affect how institutions receive reimbursement for waived tuition costs.
What to do next
- Monitor for amendments as bill progresses through Senate
- Review current tuition waiver funding procedures for potential updates
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ChangeBridge / Colorado / HB1386 Passed HB1386 House Bill Passed 2026-04-02
Colorado National Guard Tuition Waiver Funding
Concerning changing the funding mechanism for the Colorado national guard tuition waiver program.
Bill Details
State Colorado
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1386
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Sponsors
Kyle Brown (Rep - D) Rick Taggart (Rep - R) Jeff Bridges (Sen - D) Barbara Kirkmeyer (Sen - R) Emily Sirota (Rep - D) Judith Amabile (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-09 H House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments 2026-04-08 H House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments 2026-04-06 H House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole 2026-04-02 H Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations
Votes
2026-04-06 House Appropriations: Refer House Bill 26-1386 to the Committee of the Whole. Yea: 9 Nay: 2
Committee Referrals
2026-04-02 H Appropriations
Bill Text Versions
1969-12-31 Introduced
Subjects
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