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ColoradoHB26-10812026 Regular SessionHouse

Optimize Colorado Electric Transmission System

Sponsored By: Dylan Roberts (Democratic), Monica Duran (Democratic), Sean Camacho (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Energy

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Grid workers gain stronger wage protections

Beginning August 12, 2026, qualifying energy public works projects using advanced transmission technology must follow prevailing-wage and apprenticeship-use rules. For specified project types, coverage requires a total project cost of at least $1 million. The rules do not apply when projects need no utility-line construction by a journeyman lineworker or properly supervised apprentice. This excludes some software upgrades and small installations. Covered workers gain wage and training protections, while project owners and contractors may face higher labor costs.

Colorado strengthens grid financing and coordination

Beginning August 12, 2026, Colorado utilities must list ways to lower construction costs and secure financing in 10-year transmission plans. Utilities that identify or evaluate Colorado Electric Transmission Authority bonds must consult the Authority before filing. The Authority must also coordinate with formal subregional transmission planning groups when practical. These requirements support better-aligned plans and more affordable projects, but do not guarantee specific projects or lower household bills.

Utilities must review better grid technology

Beginning August 12, 2026, Colorado utilities must assess advanced grid technology in their 10-year transmission plans. For workable technologies, they must review cost-effectiveness and a possible rollout schedule. Utilities must explain to the Public Utilities Commission why they leave out technology found more cost-effective for the stated goals. Identified wildfire benefits need no separate approval; the commission may consider them in later wildfire-plan or project-approval reviews. These rules do not require installation or guarantee lower electricity bills or better wildfire safety.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Dylan Roberts

    Democratic • Senate

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Sean Camacho

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Amy Paschal

    Democratic • House

  • Alex Valdez

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Jamie Jackson

    Democratic • House

  • Junie Joseph

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Jacque Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Karen McCormick

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Lesley Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cleave Simpson

    Republican • Senate

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Judy Amabile

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyle Mullica

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

  • William Lindstedt

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 184 • No: 55

House vote • 4/14/2026

Senate amendments: Concur

Yes: 54 • No: 9

House vote • 4/14/2026

Senate amendments: Repass

Yes: 44 • No: 19

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 30 • No: 4

Senate vote • 4/1/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1081, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 7 • No: 1

House vote • 3/6/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 42 • No: 20

House vote • 2/26/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1081, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 7 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    5/29/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    5/20/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    5/20/2026Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    5/20/2026House

  5. House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

    4/14/2026House

  6. House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily

    4/9/2026House

  7. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/8/2026Senate

  8. Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee

    4/7/2026Senate

  9. Senate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    4/1/2026Senate

  10. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy

    3/11/2026Senate

  11. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/6/2026House

  12. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

    3/5/2026House

  13. House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    3/3/2026House

  14. House Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

    2/26/2026House

  15. Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment

    2/2/2026House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

    PDF

  • Final Act

    PDF

  • House Energy & Environment Preamend

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Reengrossed

    PDF

  • Rerevised

    PDF

  • Revised

    PDF

  • Senate Transportation & Energy Preamend

    PDF

  • Signed Act

    PDF

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