Eliminate Limited Gaming Fund Transfer to Higher Education Research Fund
Summary
Colorado HB26-1368 proposes to eliminate the annual $2.1 million transfer from the limited gaming fund to the innovative higher education research fund. The Joint Budget Committee sponsored bill would remove the current statutory requirement for the state treasurer to make this transfer. The bill has been introduced and is under consideration in the House Appropriations Committee.
What changed
HB26-1368 removes the statutory requirement for the state treasurer to annually transfer $2.1 million from the limited gaming fund to the innovative higher education research fund. If enacted, this would eliminate a dedicated funding stream for higher education research initiatives.
Higher education institutions and research programs relying on this transfer would need to identify alternative funding sources or adjust research budgets accordingly. The gaming industry and limited gaming fund stakeholders would see redirected use of gaming revenue. The bill is in early stages with fiscal note issued and House Appropriations Committee pending.
What to do next
- Monitor bill progress through House Appropriations Committee
- Review fiscal impact on higher education research funding
- Track amendments if any are introduced
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HB26-1368
Eliminate Limited Gaming Fund Transfer
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Higher Education |
Concerning eliminating a transfer from the limited gaming fund to the innovative higher education research fund.
Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:
Joint Budget Committee. Under current law, the state treasurer is required to annually transfer $2.1 million from the limited gaming fund to the innovative higher education research fund.
The bill eliminates the transfer.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Emily Sirota
Representative
Rick Taggart
Senator
Judy Amabile
Senator
Jeff Bridges
Committees
House
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Status
Under Consideration
Introduced
Under Consideration
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2026 | Reengrossed | |
| 04/09/2026 | Engrossed | |
| 04/02/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1368 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF | |
| Date | Calendar | Motion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 04/11/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/10/2026 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/09/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/08/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/06/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 04/02/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations |
Prime Sponsor
Rep. E. Sirota | Rep. R. Taggart
Sen. J. Amabile | Sen. J. Bridges
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