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Colorado State Forest Service Good Neighbor Authority Bill HB26-1205

Colorado Bill HB26-1205 proposes changes to state law to align with the federal expansion of good neighbor authority agreements. The bill specifies that the Colorado State Forest Service may enter into these agreements with federal agencies and requires demonstration projects to improve forest health and resilience.

Colorado Bill Repeals Biomass Grant Program

Colorado Bill HB26-1213 proposes to repeal the state's Biomass Utilization Grant Program. This action is based on a recommendation from the 2025 sunset report by the department of regulatory agencies. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 legislative session.

Colorado Bill Continues Vessel Registration Program Until 2036

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.

Mobile Home Property Tax Bill Modifies Delinquent Tax Collection

Colorado HB26-1120 modifies mobile home property tax collection procedures, aligning them with real property tax lien sales and public auctions. The bill also extends redemption periods for mobile home owners and adjusts the property tax exemption threshold for mobile homes.

Colorado Bill: Opt-out of Mail Ballot Packets

Colorado's SB26-106 proposes a process for registered electors to opt out of receiving mail ballot packets for elections conducted by mail ballot starting November 2, 2027. The bill requires the Secretary of State to adopt rules for this opt-out process and for electors to resume receiving ballots. County clerks will report opt-out numbers and associated cost savings.

Bill to Sunset Kidney Disease Prevention Education Task Force

Colorado HB26-1277 proposes to sunset the Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force, implementing a recommendation from the 2025 sunset report by the department of regulatory agencies. The bill is currently under consideration in the 2026 Regular Session.

Colorado Bill Modifies County Commissioner Election Rules

Colorado Bill HB26-1203 proposes to modify county commissioner election rules for counties with populations of 70,000 or more. The bill eliminates discretionary election systems and mandates specific methods for electing 5 commissioners, requiring a resolution and voter referral by 2027.

Colorado Agricultural Future Loan Program Modifications

Colorado Bill SB26-064 modifies the state's Agricultural Future Loan Program to expand eligibility for funding. The bill allows certain entities, including water districts and ditch companies with support from conservation divisions, to qualify for loans aimed at conserving agricultural land and facilitating ownership transfers to eligible farmers and ranchers.

Colorado Bill Supports Victim-Survivors and Drug Supply

Colorado's SB26-095 proposes measures to support victim-survivors of crimes. Key provisions include informing victims about medical exam results, authorizing emergency dispensing of STI prophylaxis, and enhancing peace officer training on trauma response. The bill also addresses arbitration agreements related to sexual harassment disputes.

Colorado Bill on Colorimetric Drug Tests for Possession

Colorado Bill HB26-1020 modifies procedures for colorimetric drug tests in drug possession cases. It restricts arrests for certain misdemeanor possession charges and requires advisements in felony cases regarding test accuracy and defendant rights.