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ColoradoHB26-10042026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Continuation of Child Care Contribution Tax Credit

Sponsored By: Cleave Simpson (Republican), James Coleman (Democratic), Jarvis Caldwell (Republican), Julie McCluskie (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Child care donors keep tax savings

The law extends Colorado’s child care contribution tax credit for 10 years, covering tax years starting before January 1, 2038. Taxpayers who make qualifying money contributions to support child care in Colorado can claim a credit worth 50% of their contribution. Limits in state law still apply; the provided text does not spell out those limits. The credit’s governing statute is scheduled for repeal on January 1, 2045. The act sets August 12, 2026, as its effective date. A referendum petition delays effectiveness until voter approval at the 2026 general election and the governor’s official declaration. The law also removes the required interagency study and reporting on this credit. Bills extending tax breaks must include a statement of their goals in the law’s statement of purpose.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Cleave Simpson

    Republican • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jarvis Caldwell

    Republican • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Amy Paschal

    Democratic • House

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Emily Sirota

    Democratic • House

  • Gretchen Rydin

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Jamie Jackson

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Lesley Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Michael Carter

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Ryan Gonzalez

    Republican • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Tisha Mauro

    Democratic • House

  • Tammy Story

    Democratic • House

  • Sen. A. Benavidez

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Chris Kolker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dylan Roberts

    Democratic • Senate

  • Judy Amabile

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyle Mullica

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lindsey Daugherty

    Democratic • Senate

  • Matt Ball

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marc Snyder

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tony Exum

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tom Sullivan

    Democratic • Senate

  • William Lindstedt

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 119 • No: 16

Senate vote • 5/8/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 31 • No: 3

Senate vote • 5/7/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1004 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/5/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1004 to the Committee on Appropriations.

Yes: 9 • No: 0

House vote • 5/4/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 51 • No: 13

House vote • 5/1/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1004 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 11 • No: 0

House vote • 2/5/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1004 to the Committee on Appropriations.

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    5/28/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    5/27/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    5/27/2026Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    5/27/2026House

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    5/8/2026Senate

  6. Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    5/7/2026Senate

  7. Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    5/7/2026Senate

  8. Senate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations

    5/5/2026Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    5/4/2026House

  10. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance

    5/4/2026Senate

  11. House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    5/1/2026House

  12. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

    5/1/2026House

  13. House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations

    2/5/2026House

  14. Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance

    1/14/2026House

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