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ColoradoHB26-11612026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Department of Local Affairs Supplemental

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

Signed by Governor

State Revenue & Budget

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

10 provisions identified: 10 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More rent help and homelessness aid

Beginning July 1, 2025, the law funds $105.997 million for low‑income rental subsidies through the Division of Housing. It adds $2.307 million for homeless prevention and $5.763 million for the Fort Lyon supportive housing program. $500,000 targets housing help for people leaving criminal or juvenile justice, and $5.307 million supports Ridge View Campus services. It also provides $6.475 million in federal Community Services Block Grant funds to boost local anti‑poverty services. Low‑income renters and people at risk of or exiting homelessness get more help paying rent and staying housed.

Local grants for energy, utilities, disasters

Beginning July 1, 2025, the law reappropriates $90,000,000 for local mineral and energy impact grants. It adds $217,196 and two staff to help local governments manage utilities. It also provides $249,938 and 3.1 staff for disaster resilience and rebuilding work. Communities get more help handling energy impacts, utility management, and post‑disaster recovery.

More funding for affordable housing and planning

Beginning July 1, 2025, the state provides $75.200 million for affordable housing construction grants and loans. It also provides $133.532 million for Proposition 123 programs that support affordable home ownership and services for people experiencing homelessness. Another $7.028 million supports local planning capacity to help communities deliver these housing goals. These funds expand affordable housing projects and local planning needed to bring them online.

More benefits for volunteer firefighters

Beginning July 1, 2025, the law provides $4,295,000 for volunteer firefighter retirement plans. It adds $30,000 for death and disability insurance. It also provides $2,714,866 for firefighter heart and circulatory benefits and funds 0.5 staff to run the program. Eligible firefighters receive these benefits through their existing plans and programs.

Stronger oversight of mobile home parks

Beginning July 1, 2025, the law funds $1,691,562 for the Manufactured Buildings Program. It provides $1,536,137 and 10.5 staff for Mobile Home Park Act enforcement. It also adds $119,905 and one staff position for the Mobile Home Park dispute resolution program. Mobile home residents get stronger oversight and more help resolving problems.

Crime reduction and legal mental health grants

Beginning July 1, 2025, the law provides $6,000,000 for targeted crime reduction grants. It adds $2,000,000 for peace officers’ behavioral health and community partnerships. It also provides $500,000 to a fund and $500,000 for a grant program for public defender and prosecutor behavioral health. Communities get more crime‑reduction projects, and legal and law‑enforcement staff get more mental‑health support.

More money for local parks

Beginning July 1, 2025, the law provides $58,016,257 for Conservation Trust Fund disbursements. Local governments use the money for parks, recreation, and conservation. Residents benefit from improved public amenities in their communities.

More support to grow child care

Beginning July 1, 2025, the law provides $500,000 for child care facility development, split $250,000 General Fund and $250,000 cash funds. It also funds 0.9 staff to run the program. As facilities expand, parents may get better access to child care in their community.

Grants lower fees for ADUs

Beginning July 1, 2025, the law funds $2,275,397 and 4.7 staff to run grants that cut local fees for accessory dwelling units. If you are a homeowner building an ADU, your local fees may be lower where grants are used. The program encourages more ADU construction.

Keeps local affairs offices staffed

The law funds core Department of Local Affairs operations for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025. It provides $2.29 million and 20.2 FTE for the Executive Director’s Office, plus $3.52 million for employee health, life, and dental benefits. It funds $685,392 and 6.0 FTE for the State Demography Office, $3.85 million and 39.0 FTE for the Division of Property Taxation, and $865,719 and 14.2 FTE for the Board of Assessment Appeals. It also provides $3.98 million and 36.9 FTE for Division of Housing administration and $1.79 million for Local Government services staffing.

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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