Colorado Bill Increases DRIVES Account Funding

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Published February 3rd, 2026

Detected March 4th, 2026

Summary

Colorado Bill HB26-1102 proposes to increase funding for the Colorado DRIVES vehicle services account by redirecting portions of late vehicle registration fees and introducing new fees for missed appointments. These changes are set to take effect at various points between July 2026 and July 2027.

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What changed

Colorado Bill HB26-1102, introduced on February 3, 2026, aims to increase revenue directed to the Colorado DRIVES vehicle services account. Key provisions include redirecting $2 of each late vehicle registration fee starting July 1, 2027, authorizing a new fee for missed or late-canceled driver's license appointments beginning August 12, 2026, and redirecting fees for special vehicle registrations to the DRIVES account from July 1, 2026, with a portion still remitted to county general funds.

This bill will impact state agencies responsible for vehicle registration and driver's licensing, as well as vehicle owners in Colorado. Regulated entities, specifically the Department of Revenue, will need to implement the new fee structures and redirection of funds according to the specified dates. While the bill is currently under consideration, its passage would necessitate adjustments to revenue collection and allocation processes within the state's transportation and motor vehicle systems.

What to do next

Review Colorado Bill HB26-1102 for potential impact on state revenue collection and allocation.
Monitor the bill's progress through the Colorado legislative process.
Prepare for implementation of new fee structures and fund redirections if the bill is enacted.

Source document (simplified)

HB26-1102

Funding for Colorado DRIVES Account

| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Transportation & Motor Vehicles |
Concerning the funding of the Colorado DRIVES vehicle services account in the highway users tax fund.

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

The bill makes the following changes to increase the amount of revenue that is directed to the Colorado DRIVES vehicle services account (DRIVES account) created in the highway users tax fund (HUTF):

Beginning on July 1, 2027, increases revenue to the DRIVES account by redirecting $2 of each late vehicle registration fee from the HUTF to the DRIVES account and, consistent with current law, crediting the remainder of the fees to the HUTF (sections 1, 2, and 4 of the bill);
Increases revenue to the DRIVES account by authorizing the department of revenue, beginning on August 12, 2026, to charge a fee for an individual who fails to appear at a scheduled appointment for a driver's license, identification card, or related service or who cancels a scheduled appointment within the 24-hour period preceding the appointment time, and crediting this fee to the DRIVES account (section 3); and
Beginning on July 1, 2026, increases revenue to the DRIVES account by redirecting fees for special vehicle registrations for personalized license plates from the HUTF to the DRIVES account, except that, consistent with current law, $2 of each fee is remitted to the county general fund (sections 1, 2, and 5). (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Prime Sponsors

Representative

Mandy Lindsay

Committees

House

Finance

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Upcoming Schedule

1 meeting

Wed

Mar 4

House General Orders - Second Reading of Bills

9:00 AM House Chamber

Related Documents & Information

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/03/2026 | Introduced | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/02/2026 | PA1 | PDF |

| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/17/2026 | FN1 | PDF |

| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1102, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-4. | Vote summary |
Hearing Summary | Committee Report: PDF
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 02/26/2026 | L.001 | HOU Finance | 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/03/2026 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 02/26/2026 | House | House Committee on Finance Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/03/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance |
Prime Sponsor

Rep. M. Lindsay

Sponsor

(None) Co-Sponsor

(None)