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ColoradoHB26-11362026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Create Department of Personnel Program Pathways to Public Service

Sponsored By: Katie Wallace (Democratic), Matthew Martinez (Democratic), Meghan Lukens (Democratic), William Lindstedt (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

State Government

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

State jobs count work-based learning

Beginning August 12, 2026, state hiring rules accept work-based learning as valid experience. The Department of Personnel identifies targeted entry-level positions tied to the program’s curriculum. Graduates who meet the program’s course requirements are prepared for these roles. This can improve hiring chances, but it does not promise a job or set pay.

New pathways program to state jobs

Beginning August 12, 2026, the Department of Personnel runs the Pathways to Public Service Program. Schools and colleges can choose to take part. The Department works with education and workforce agencies to align work-based learning with state jobs. It helps identify courses and credentials that may qualify students for entry-level state roles. The law does not guarantee a job.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Matthew Martinez

    Democratic • House

  • Meghan Lukens

    Democratic • House

  • William Lindstedt

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Amy Paschal

    Democratic • House

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Jacque Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Tammy Story

    Democratic • House

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Chris Kolker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dylan Roberts

    Democratic • Senate

  • Judy Amabile

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marc Snyder

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nick Hinrichsen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tony Exum

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tom Sullivan

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    4/13/2026House

  2. Sent to the Governor

    4/2/2026House

  3. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    4/1/2026House

  4. Signed by the President of the Senate

    4/1/2026Senate

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/20/2026Senate

  6. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/19/2026Senate

  7. Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    3/16/2026Senate

  8. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education

    2/26/2026Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/23/2026House

  10. House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    2/20/2026House

  11. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee

    2/19/2026House

  12. House Committee on Education Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

    2/18/2026House

  13. Introduced In House - Assigned to Education

    2/4/2026House

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