Capital Construction Funding Repeal
Summary
Colorado Governor signed HB1406 into law on April 2, 2026, repealing certain capital construction funding provisions and reducing an appropriation. The bill was sponsored by a bipartisan group of legislators including Representatives Sirota and Taggart and Senators Amabile and Kirkmeyer. This is a state fiscal policy change affecting Colorado government construction funding mechanisms.
What changed
HB1406 repeals specific provisions regarding capital construction funding and reduces an associated state appropriation. The bill concerns fiscal policy, state government revenue, and budget matters related to capital construction. Key sponsors include Representatives Emily Sirota, Kyle Brown, and Rick Taggart, along with Senators Judith Amabile, Jeff Bridges, and Barbara Kirkmeyer.
Affected parties should note that this legislation removes previously enacted capital construction funding mechanisms. The bill was signed during the 2026 Regular Session and is effective upon signing. Government agencies and contractors involved in state capital projects should review the specific provisions being repealed to understand the impact on ongoing or planned construction projects. No specific compliance deadline is stated beyond the effective date.
What to do next
- Review which capital construction funding provisions were repealed under HB1406
- Assess impact on any ongoing state capital construction projects
- Consult with state budget offices regarding reduced appropriations
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Colorado / HB1406 Signed by Governor HB1406 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-02
Repeal Capital Construction Funding Requirements
Concerning the repeal of certain provisions regarding the funding of capital construction, and, in connection therewith, reducing an appropriation.
Bill Details
State Colorado
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Committee Appropriations
Official Source leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1406
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Sponsors
Emily Sirota (Rep - D) Rick Taggart (Rep - R) Judith Amabile (Sen - D) Barbara Kirkmeyer (Sen - R) Kyle Brown (Rep - D) Jeff Bridges (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-02 H Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations
Committee Referrals
2026-04-02 H Appropriations
Bill Text Versions
1969-12-31 Introduced
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Capital Construction Fiscal Policy & Taxes State Government State Revenue & Budget Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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