Colorado Bill Creates Pathways to Public Service Program
Summary
The Colorado Legislature is considering HB26-1136, which would establish a "Pathways to Public Service Program" within the Department of Personnel. This program aims to identify existing curriculum that qualifies students for state government positions, utilizing existing resources and voluntary participation from academic and workforce entities.
What changed
Colorado Bill HB26-1136 proposes the creation of a "Pathways to Public Service Program" within the Department of Personnel. The program's objective is to collaborate with academic and workforce entities to identify curriculum that aligns with qualifications for state government positions. This initiative is intended to be implemented using existing departmental resources, with participation from external entities being voluntary.
This bill represents a new program initiative by the state government to streamline the recruitment and qualification process for public service roles. Compliance officers in state government agencies should be aware of this developing program, as it may influence future hiring pipelines and workforce development strategies. While the bill is currently in draft/consultation stage, its passage could lead to new internal processes for identifying and recruiting talent from educational institutions.
What to do next
- Monitor legislative status of HB26-1136
- Assess potential impact on state government hiring and recruitment strategies
Source document (simplified)
HB26-1136
Create Department of Personnel Program Pathways to Public Service
| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | State Government |
Concerning the creation of the pathways to public service program in the department of personnel.
Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:
The bill creates the pathways to public service program (program) in the department of personnel (department) using existing resources. The purpose of the program is for the department to work with academic and workforce entities to identify existing curriculum and course work that would qualify students for positions within state government. Participation by academic and workforce entities is voluntary.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Prime Sponsors
Meghan Lukens
Representative
Matthew Martinez
Senator
William Lindstedt
Senator
Katie Wallace
Committees
House
Senate
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Status
Under Consideration
Introduced
Under Consideration
Upcoming Schedule
1 meeting
Mar 20
Senate Third Reading of Bills - Final Passage
9:00 AM Senate Chamber
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/19/2026 | Revised | PDF |
| 02/23/2026 | Reengrossed | PDF |
| 02/19/2026 | Engrossed | PDF |
| 02/04/2026 | Introduced | PDF |
| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/19/2026 | PA1 | PDF |
| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/11/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note | PDF |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1136 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | Vote summary |
Committee Report: PDF
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1136, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-5. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 02/23/2026 | Third Reading | BILL | 40 AYE 21 NO 4 OTHER | Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 02/18/2026 | L.001 | HOU Education | 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 | Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/16/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 02/26/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education |
| 02/23/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 02/20/2026 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 02/19/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 02/18/2026 | House | House Committee on Education Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/04/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Education |
Prime Sponsor
Rep. M. Lukens | Rep. M. Martinez
Sen. W. Lindstedt | Sen. K. Wallace
Sponsor
(None) Co-Sponsor
Rep. M. Duran | Rep. E. Hamrick | Rep. S. Lieder | Rep. M. Lindsay | Rep. J. McCluskie | Rep. K. Nguyen | Rep. A. Paschal | Rep. J. Phillips | Rep. M. Rutinel | Rep. K. Stewart | Rep. T. Story
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