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Colorado Bill HB26-1090: Teacher Licensing Disclosure Revisions

Colorado Bill HB26-1090 proposes revisions to teacher licensing disclosure rules. The bill would alter requirements for disclosing misdemeanor convictions and waive certain program requirements for applicants with private school teaching experience. The bill is currently under consideration.

Colorado Bill HB26-1199: Catalytic Converter Replacement Standards

Colorado bill HB26-1199 proposes a temporary exception to catalytic converter replacement standards, allowing compliance with EPA standards instead of California's CARB rules under specific conditions related to theft or unavailability. The bill also requires repair facilities to inform customers about zero-emission vehicle programs.

Colorado: Discretionary Examination of School District Records

Colorado Bill HB26-1191 proposes to make the State Auditor's examination of school district records concerning capital construction projects for qualified charter schools discretionary rather than mandatory. This change would repeal a current annual examination requirement.

Colorado Bill Authorizes Dry Needling by Occupational Therapists

Colorado Bill HB26-1042 authorizes occupational therapists to perform dry needling starting September 1, 2027, provided they meet specific training and patient consent requirements. The bill mandates the division of professions and occupations to adopt equivalent rules to those for physical therapists.

Colorado Bill Prohibits Discharge of Preproduction Plastic Materials

Colorado SB26-016 proposes to prohibit facilities that make, use, handle, package, or transport plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic materials from discharging these materials into state waters, wastewater, or storm water runoff. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

Colorado Bill SB26-138: Reducing Health Care Administrative Burdens

Colorado Bill SB26-138, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, aims to reduce administrative burdens within the health-care system. The bill is currently under consideration in the Senate Health & Human Services Committee.

Colorado Bill Reduces Regulatory Burdens on Education Providers

Colorado's HB26-1299 aims to reduce regulatory burdens on local education providers. The bill proposes changes to how missing children data is shared, repeals requirements for paper and pencil assessment policies, and streamlines planning and evaluation submissions for certain educational institutions.

Colorado Homeowner's Insurance Data Privacy Protections Bill

Colorado has enacted HB26-1091, establishing new data privacy protections for consumers in homeowner's insurance transactions. The bill restricts how insurers and related entities can use, sell, or share personal consumer data, requiring affirmative consent for certain practices.

Colorado Resolution Reappoints Kerri L. Hunter as State Auditor

The Colorado General Assembly has introduced a resolution (SJR26-017) to reappoint Kerri L. Hunter to the position of State Auditor. The resolution is currently under consideration and has a scheduled Senate consideration meeting.

Colorado Bill SB26-137: Reduce Administrative Burdens

Colorado bill SB26-137, introduced for the 2026 Regular Session, aims to reduce administrative burdens by modifying mandatory rule reviews by principal departments and clarifying the scope of the attorney general's authority in litigation discovery. The bill is currently under consideration.