Creates Postsecondary Talent Development System Transition Advisory Committee
Summary
The Colorado General Assembly is considering HB26-1317, which would create a postsecondary talent development system transition advisory committee to develop a plan integrating oversight of higher education and workforce development programs. The transition committee must begin meeting by July 1, 2026 and submit its transition plan to the Joint Budget Committee by November 1, 2026. Effective July 1, 2028, the executive director of the Colorado Commission on Higher Education would be renamed executive director of the department, appointed by the governor with senate consent.
“The bill creates the postsecondary talent development system transition advisory committee (transition committee) to integrate oversight of higher education and workforce development programs (transition plan).”
What changed
HB26-1317 establishes a postsecondary talent development system transition advisory committee tasked with developing a plan to merge higher education and workforce development program oversight under the Department of Higher Education. The bill requires the committee to recommend the department's restructuring, including potential renaming, and to address the transition of relevant offices, agencies, programs, and functions.
State agencies and educational institutions involved in workforce development should monitor this bill as it progresses through the Colorado legislature. If enacted, the restructuring would not take effect until July 2028, but the transition planning phase beginning July 2026 could involve stakeholder input from affected agencies and institutions.
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HB26-1317
Unified Postsecondary Talent Development System
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Higher Education State Government |
Concerning creating a unified system of postsecondary talent development, and, in connection therewith, creating a committee to develop a plan to transition oversight of workforce development programs to the department of higher education.
Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:
The bill creates the postsecondary talent development system transition advisory committee (transition committee) to integrate oversight of higher education and workforce development programs (transition plan). The transition committee shall begin meeting by July 1, 2026, and shall submit the transition plan to the joint budget committee by November 1, 2026. The transition plan must include recommendations about the structure of the department of higher education (department), including a recommendation to rename the department, and recommendations about transitioning various offices, agencies, programs, and functions to the department or other state agencies.
Effective July 1, 2028, the executive director of the Colorado commission on higher education is renamed the executive director of the department (executive director). The governor appoints, with the consent of the senate, the executive director.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Julie McCluskie
Representative
Rick Taggart
Senator
Jeff Bridges
Senator
Lisa Frizell
Committees
House
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Status
Under Consideration
Introduced
Under Consideration
Upcoming Schedule
1 meeting
Apr 21
House Third Reading of Bills - Final Passage
9:00 AM House Chamber
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2026 | Engrossed | |
| 03/04/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2026 | PA2 | |
| 03/26/2026 | PA1 |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2026 | SA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.003 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1317, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-1. | Vote summary |
| Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF | |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1317, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. | Vote summary |
| Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF | |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 04/17/2026 | L.003 | HOU Appropriations |
| 03/25/2026 | L.002 | HOU Education |
| 03/25/2026 | L.001 | HOU Education |
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2026 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/17/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 04/17/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/25/2026 | House | House Committee on Education Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 03/04/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Education |
Prime Sponsor
Rep. J. McCluskie | Rep. R. Taggart
Sen. J. Bridges | Sen. L. Frizell
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