Colorado Bill Continues Vessel Registration Program Until 2036
Summary
Colorado House Bill HB26-1197 proposes to continue the state's vessel registration program until September 1, 2036. The bill has been introduced and is currently under consideration by the House Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources Committee.
What changed
Colorado House Bill HB26-1197, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, seeks to extend the sunset date for the water vessel registration program. The bill, as introduced, would continue the program until September 1, 2036. This action is part of the state's legislative sunset review process for existing programs.
This bill is currently in the draft stage and under consideration by the Colorado legislature. If passed, it will extend the existing vessel registration requirements for owners of water vessels operating in Colorado. Regulated entities, including consumers who own vessels, manufacturers, and importers, should monitor the progress of this bill through the legislative process. The bill's effective date will be determined upon its passage and signing into law, with the program continuation specified until September 1, 2036.
What to do next
- Monitor the progress of Colorado HB26-1197 through the legislative process.
- Review the final text of the bill if enacted to understand any specific operational changes to vessel registration.
Source document (simplified)
HB26-1197
Sunset Water Vessel Registration Program
| Type | Bill |
| --- | --- |
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Water |
Concerning the continuation of the vessel registration program.
Recent Bill (PDF) Recent Fiscal Note (PDF) Bill Summary:
Sunset Process - House Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources Committee. The bill continues the registration program for vessels until September 1, 2036. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Tisha Mauro
Senator
Cathy Kipp
Committees
House
Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Appropriations
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Status
Under Consideration
Introduced
Under Consideration
Upcoming Schedule
1 meeting
Mar 5
House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources
Upon Adjournment HCR 0107
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/11/2026 | Introduced | PDF |
| Date | Version | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/25/2026 | FN1 | PDF |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refer House Bill 26-1197, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 03/05/2026 | L.001 | HOU Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources | 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/05/2026 | House | House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 02/11/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources |
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