Colorado Bill Prohibits General Assembly Members Holding Other Elected Offices

Detected February 28th, 2026

Summary

Colorado Senate Bill 26-059, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, proposes to prohibit members and members-elect of the general assembly from holding any other elected offices. The bill is currently under consideration.

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What changed

Colorado Senate Bill 26-059, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, aims to amend state law by prohibiting any member or member-elect of the general assembly from simultaneously holding any other elected office. This proposed legislation seeks to address potential conflicts of interest and ensure focus on legislative duties.

This bill, if passed, will require current and future Colorado General Assembly members to resign from any other elected positions they hold. Compliance will be necessary upon the bill's enactment, though specific implementation details and potential transition periods are not yet detailed in the introduced version. The bill is currently in the 'Under Consideration' stage, with a committee hearing scheduled.

What to do next

Monitor the progress of Colorado Senate Bill 26-059 through the legislative process.
Review internal policies regarding elected officials holding multiple offices if applicable to any Colorado-based government agency personnel.
Prepare for potential compliance with new restrictions on holding multiple elected offices if the bill is enacted.

Source document (simplified)

SB26-059

Multiple Elected Offices Prohibited for General Assembly

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Elections & Redistricting General Assembly State Government |
Concerning a prohibition on a member or member-elect of the general assembly holding multiple elected offices.

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

The bill prohibits a member or member-elect of the general assembly from holding any other elected offices while serving as a member of the general assembly or while a member-elect of the general assembly.

(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Prime Sponsors

Senator

Lisa Cutter
Representative

Mandy Lindsay

Committees

Senate

State, Veterans, & Military Affairs

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Upcoming Schedule

1 meeting

Mon

Mar 2

Senate General Orders - Second Reading of Bills - Consent Calendar

10:00 AM Senate Chamber

Related Documents & Information

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 01/28/2026 | Introduced | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/25/2026 | PA1 | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/13/2026 | FN1 | PDF |

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer Senate Bill 26-059, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | Vote summary |
Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 02/24/2026 | L.001 | SEN State, Veterans, & Military Affairs | 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/27/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 03/02/2026 - No Amendments |
| 02/24/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 01/28/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
Prime Sponsor

Sen. L. Cutter

Rep. M. Lindsay

Sponsor

(None) Co-Sponsor

(None)