Colorado Bill Continues Air Pollution Compliance Panel Indefinitely

Detected March 20th, 2026

Summary

Colorado Bill HB26-1208 amends the sunset schedule for the compliance advisory panel to the air pollution control division. The bill extends the panel's existence for ten years, until September 1, 2036, rather than allowing it to repeal on September 1, 2026.

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What changed

Colorado Bill HB26-1208, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, modifies the sunset schedule for the compliance advisory panel to the air pollution control division within the department of public health and environment. The bill extends the panel's operational life for ten years, from its current scheduled repeal date of September 1, 2026, to September 1, 2036. This action is based on a recommendation from the 2025 sunset report by the department of regulatory agencies.

This legislative action means the compliance advisory panel will continue its work indefinitely, as the bill removes the previous sunset provision. Compliance officers within the department of public health and environment should note this extended operational period for the panel, which advises on air pollution control matters. No immediate action is required by external regulated entities, but awareness of the panel's continued existence is relevant for ongoing engagement with the air pollution control division.

What to do next

Note the extended operational period for the compliance advisory panel until September 1, 2036.
Continue engagement with the air pollution control division, recognizing the panel's ongoing advisory role.

Source document (simplified)

HB26-1208

Sunset Compliance Advisory Panel Air Pollution

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Natural Resources & Environment |
Concerning the continuation of the compliance advisory panel to the air pollution control division in the department of public health and environment.

Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:

Sunset Process - House Energy and Environment Committee. ~~Pursuant to the recommendation in the 2025 sunset report by the department of regulatory agencies, the bill continues the compliance advisory panel (panel) to the air pollution control division in the department of public health and environment indefinitely.~~ The compliance advisory panel (panel) to the air pollution control division in the department of public health and environment is currently scheduled to repeal on September 1, 2026. The bill continues the panel for ten years, until September 1, 2036.

(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Prime Sponsors

Representative

Elizabeth Velasco
Senator

William Lindstedt
Senator

Tony Exum

Committees

House

Energy & Environment

Senate

Transportation & Energy

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Related Documents & Information

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/16/2026 | Reengrossed | PDF |
| 03/13/2026 | Engrossed | PDF |
| 02/12/2026 | Introduced | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/06/2026 | PA1 | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/11/2026 | First Revised Fiscal Note | PDF |
| 03/02/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note | PDF |

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1208, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-4. | Vote summary |
Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 03/16/2026 | Third Reading | BILL | 43 AYE 19 NO 3 OTHER | Vote record |

| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 03/13/2026 | L.002 | Second Reading | Lost [*] | PDF |
| 03/05/2026 | L.001 | HOU Energy & Environment | Passed [] | PDF |
* Amendments passed in committee are not incorporated into the measure unless adopted by the full House or Senate.

** The status of Second Reading amendments may be subsequently affected by the adoption of an amendment to the Committee of the Whole Report. Refer to the House or Senate Journal for additional information.

| Date | Location | Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/19/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy |
| 03/16/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/13/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 03/10/2026 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 03/05/2026 | House | House Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/12/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment |
Prime Sponsor

Rep. E. Velasco

Sen. T. Exum | Sen. W. Lindstedt

Sponsor

Rep. J. Joseph | Rep. A. Paschal | Rep. L. Smith

Co-Sponsor