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ColoradoHB26-11592026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Department of Labor & Employment Supplemental

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

Signed by Governor

State Revenue & Budget

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

11 provisions identified: 11 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Labor department budget keeps services running

For the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025, the Department of Labor and Employment receives $464,570,837 across all funds. The law also provides $12,332,853 for the Executive Director’s Office to pay about 114 staff. This budget keeps statewide labor and employment services operating.

More help for Coloradans with disabilities

Beginning July 1, 2025, the state funds disability and vocational rehab services. It provides $21,976,359 for vocational rehabilitation, $25,419,022 for the School to Work Alliance, and $500,000 for the Business Enterprise Program. It also provides $5,598,905 for the Colorado Disability Opportunity Office, with $2,250,000 available for grants through June 30, 2027. These funds expand counseling, training, independent living help, and small-business supports for people with disabilities.

Help for coal communities and workers

Beginning July 1, 2025, the state provides $10 million for Coal Transition Community Assistance from the Just Transition Cash Fund. It also provides $5 million for Coal Transition Worker Assistance from the program account. Community funds remain available through June 30, 2027. These grants support coal-impacted towns and help affected workers with transition services.

More money for job training programs

Beginning July 1, 2025, Colorado funds job training and placement. It includes $38.84 million in federal WIOA funds and $2 million for Trade Adjustment help. The state also funds the Workforce Development Enterprise ($14.32 million), the Workforce Development Council ($1.61 million), Workforce Improvement Grants ($1 million), and job-retention services ($250,000). These dollars support local one-stop centers, training, and help matching people to jobs.

More support to process unemployment claims

Beginning July 1, 2025, the state provides $80,577,246 to run unemployment insurance. The funding supports 484.7 full-time staff and core claim systems. Money comes from several funds, including $11,160,554 from the Employment and Training Technology Fund. This helps keep claims moving and services available to eligible job seekers.

More support for refugees and immigrants

Beginning July 1, 2025, $8,262,503 in federal funds supports the Colorado Refugee Services Program. The law also puts $350,000 into the Immigration Legal Defense Fund and $82,710 into welcome and integration grants. These dollars expand reception, integration, and legal help for immigrants and refugees.

Funding for workers’ comp and medical care

Beginning July 1, 2025, the state funds workers’ compensation operations with $17,592,862, mostly from the Workers’ Compensation Cash Fund. It also provides $9,781,707 for Major Medical and Subsequent Injury benefits, including $6,000,000 for major medical and $2,000,000 for subsequent injury payments. This supports claim processing and medical payments for injured workers.

Support to expand apprenticeships statewide

Beginning July 1, 2025, the state provides $1,005,593 to the State Apprenticeship Agency. The funding supports 8.8 full-time staff and expands registered apprenticeship services. This helps more adults train while they earn.

Funding for safety inspections and utilities

Beginning July 1, 2025, the state provides $6,846,690 to the Division of Oil and Public Safety, including $564,400 in federal funds, to support about 70 staff. It also gives $158,400 to the Underground Damage Prevention Safety Commission, with $20,000 from the Damage Prevention Fund. These funds support inspections and prevent damage to underground utilities.

Funding to run paid family leave

Beginning July 1, 2025, the state provides $41,666,648 to run the Family and Medical Leave Insurance program. The money comes from the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund and supports about 352 full-time staff. This funding keeps paid leave applications and payments operating for eligible workers and parents.

Stronger enforcement of wage and hour rules

Beginning July 1, 2025, the state gives $9,004,121 to enforce labor standards. About $3,479,643 comes from the Employment Support Fund and $638,308 from the Wage Theft Enforcement Fund. The money supports about 85 full-time staff to investigate complaints and protect workers’ wages.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Emily Sirota

    Democratic • House

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    3/12/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    3/11/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    3/11/2026Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    3/11/2026House

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/20/2026Senate

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

    2/19/2026Senate

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

    2/18/2026Senate

  8. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations

    2/17/2026Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/12/2026House

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

    2/11/2026House

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

    2/10/2026House

  12. Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations

    2/6/2026House

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