HB1361 repeals Colorado pay for success program

HB1361 repeals Colorado pay for success program

Temporarily Reduce General Fund Reserve

Colorado General Assembly passed HB1363, temporarily reducing the state's general fund reserve requirement. The bill was signed by Governor on April 2, 2026, during the 2026 Regular Session, affecting state budget management and fiscal policy.

Criminal Offenses Related to Critical Infrastructure Metals

Colorado HB 26-1101 adds criminal offenses related to critical infrastructure components to existing commodity metals offenses. The bill passed the Colorado Senate on April 6, 2026 (6-1 vote) after passing the House on March 27, 2026 (54-7 vote). Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Rep. Espenoza (D), Rep. Soper (R), Sen. Lindstedt (D), Sen. Pelton (R), and others.

Repeal of Obsolete Statutory Reporting Requirements

The Colorado General Assembly passed HB1295, repealing obsolete statutory reporting requirements that have been fulfilled. The bill removes entities from compliance obligations that are no longer active, streamlining administrative requirements. Affected parties include state agencies and regulated entities previously subject to these now-obsolete reporting mandates.

Uniform Language for Misdemeanor Traffic Offense

Colorado House Bill 1297 passed the Senate on April 6, 2026, establishing uniform statutory language for referencing misdemeanor traffic offenses. The bill, sponsored by a bipartisan group of legislators, passed the House 62-0 and received unanimous committee approval in both chambers. The legislation is primarily a definitional and terminological update affecting how courts and law enforcement classify and document certain traffic-related offenses.

Consumer Price Index Calculation Methodology

Colorado Governor signed HB1364 establishing the methodology for calculating the Consumer Price Index for the 2025 calendar year. The bill was introduced and referred to the House Appropriations Committee on April 2, 2026. This legislation affects fiscal calculations including tax bracket adjustments, public assistance eligibility thresholds, and government contractor compensation.

Repeal Decarbonization Tax Credits Administration Fund

Colorado Governor signed HB1362 into law on April 2, 2026, repealing the decarbonization tax credits administration cash fund. The bill was sponsored by bipartisan legislators including Representatives Sirota, Taggart, and Brown, and referred to the Appropriations Committee. This action eliminates the state fund used to administer decarbonization tax credit programs.

Technical Changes to Energy and Carbon Management Statutes

The Colorado General Assembly passed HB26-1303, making technical changes to energy and carbon management statutes. The bill passed the House 62-0 on March 16, 2026 and received unanimous approval in Senate committees before being signed into law. The legislation represents cleanup amendments to existing state energy regulations.

Correction of Military Children Compact Citation

Colorado HB26-1294 corrects an incorrect statutory citation within the definition of "active duty" for purposes of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. The bill passed both chambers unanimously with no amendments and was referred to the Senate Committee of the Whole on consent calendar.

Child Welfare Subsidy Percentage Reduction

Colorado HB1373 reduces monthly subsidy reimbursement percentages for child welfare services provider contracts. The bill was signed by Governor on April 2, 2026, and includes a reduced appropriation for affected programs. Child welfare service providers in Colorado should prepare for decreased reimbursement rates under new contracts.