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ColoradoHB26-11502026 Regular SessionHouse

Department of Agriculture Supplemental

Sponsored By: Emily Sirota (Democratic), Jeff Bridges (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

State Revenue & Budget

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Funds Colorado Agriculture Department Operations

Beginning July 1, 2025, the law provides about $12.7 million to the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Commissioner’s Office and Administrative Services. The money pays for staff and benefits, including 22.0 FTE. Key line items include Personal Services $3,490,750 and Health, Life, and Dental $5,203,331. It also funds Short-term Disability $21,451, Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance $136,741, Unfunded Liability payments $3,050,692, and Salary Survey $831,950. This funding keeps the office running for the fiscal year.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Emily Sirota

    Democratic • House

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Junie Joseph

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Karen McCormick

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Goldstein

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    2/27/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    2/26/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    2/26/2026Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    2/26/2026House

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/20/2026Senate

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

    2/19/2026Senate

  7. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/19/2026Senate

  8. Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    2/18/2026Senate

  9. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations

    2/17/2026Senate

  10. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/12/2026House

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

    2/11/2026House

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

    2/10/2026House

  13. Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations

    2/6/2026House

Bill Text

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