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ColoradoHB26-11462026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Allow Approved Facility Schools Participate in Public Employees' Retirement Association

Sponsored By: Cathy Kipp (Democratic), Chris Kolker (Democratic), Eliza Hamrick (Democratic), Jacque Phillips (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

State Government

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

PERA retirement option for facility school staff

Beginning August 12, 2026, approved facility schools can apply to join the Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). The PERA board must approve the application. If your school affiliates, you become a PERA member and employer and member duties start on the affiliation date. Any affiliating approved facility school is placed in PERA's local government division. A referendum, if filed, can delay or stop this law until voters decide.

Facility schools need 65% to leave PERA

Beginning August 12, 2026, an approved facility school in the local government division can vote to leave PERA. Its governing board must pass an ordinance or resolution, and at least 65% of employee members must approve. Employees must get a written notice about the rules before the vote. If the employer stops operating or stops participating, it is treated as having ended PERA affiliation and must follow required wind-down steps. A referendum, if filed, can delay or stop this law until voters decide.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Chris Kolker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Jacque Phillips

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Rep. L. Garcia Sander

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Lorena Garcia

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Goldstein

    Democratic • House

  • Michael Carter

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Meghan Lukens

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Sean Camacho

    Democratic • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Tammy Story

    Democratic • House

  • Jessie Danielson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janice Marchman

    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

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    4/2/2026House

  2. Signed by the President of the Senate

    3/26/2026Senate

  3. Sent to the Governor

    3/26/2026House

  4. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    3/25/2026House

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/16/2026Senate

  6. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/13/2026Senate

  7. Senate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    3/10/2026Senate

  8. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance

    3/2/2026Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/25/2026House

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

    2/24/2026House

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

    2/19/2026House

  12. Introduced In House - Assigned to Education

    2/4/2026House

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