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ColoradoHB26-12742026 Regular SessionHouse

State Agency Payments to Grant Recipients

Sponsored By: Katie Wallace (Democratic), Mandy Lindsay (Democratic), Mike Weissman (Democratic), Monica Duran (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Colorado funds nonprofit grant payment oversight

The law provides $34,146 from Colorado’s General Fund for fiscal year 2026–27 to carry out the grant-payment framework. The Department of Personnel’s Division of Accounts and Control receives $26,634 for staff costs, supporting an extra half-time position. Another $7,512 covers operating costs for financial operations and reporting. The law takes effect the day after 90 days following final adjournment: August 12, 2026, if adjournment is May 13. If a referendum petition is filed, the law requires voter approval at the November 2026 general election. In that case, it takes effect when the governor officially declares the approving vote.

Nonprofits gain upfront grants with safeguards

Colorado agencies can offer upfront payments when state-funded nonprofit grants are signed or renewed. Nonprofits must provide written proof of nonprofit status and receive a low-risk rating using the State Controller’s assessment tool. Payments cannot exceed 25% of the grant or the smallest amount needed right away, whichever is less. Nonprofits propose the amount, the agency’s controller reviews it, and the State Controller must approve each request. Agencies must use approved payment procedures and explain availability, eligibility, required documents, and approval steps in grant announcements. Nonprofits must submit an itemized budget, including indirect costs, a spending timeline, a work plan, and supporting financial records. They must disclose financial controls and management backgrounds, limit delays in spending, and obtain insurance when the grant agreement requires it. They must report completed work, prove spending, meet existing reporting duties, and return money not spent within the grant timeline. Agencies must explain denials in writing and share the risk assessment’s elements and results. The law leaves existing grant-payment powers and waiver options in place.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Cecelia Espenoza

    Democratic • House

  • Emily Sirota

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Tammy Story

    Democratic • House

  • Yara Zokaie

    Democratic • House

  • Sen. A. Benavidez

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Cutter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Marc Snyder

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 231 • No: 103

Senate vote • 5/13/2026

Miscellaneous: Repass

Yes: 23 • No: 12

Senate vote • 5/13/2026

Miscellaneous: Recede

Yes: 18 • No: 17

House vote • 5/13/2026

Senate amendments: Adhere

Yes: 45 • No: 19

Senate vote • 5/12/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 23 • No: 12

Senate vote • 5/12/2026

Third reading: Amend (l.007)

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/11/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1274 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 4 • No: 3

Senate vote • 5/11/2026

Committee of the whole: Cow * (s.001)

Yes: 21 • No: 13

Senate vote • 5/11/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1274 to the Committee on Appropriations.

Yes: 3 • No: 2

House vote • 5/9/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 44 • No: 19

House vote • 5/8/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1274, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 9 • No: 2

House vote • 3/19/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1274, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

Yes: 7 • No: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    6/4/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    6/3/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    6/3/2026Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/3/2026House

  5. House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Adhere

    5/13/2026House

  6. Senate Considered House Adherence - Result was to Recede

    5/13/2026Senate

  7. Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor

    5/12/2026Senate

  8. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs

    5/11/2026Senate

  9. Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Appropriations

    5/11/2026Senate

  10. Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    5/11/2026Senate

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

    5/11/2026Senate

  12. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    5/9/2026House

  13. House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

    5/8/2026House

  14. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor

    5/8/2026House

  15. House Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations

    3/19/2026House

  16. Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance

    2/19/2026House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

    PDF

  • Final Act

    PDF

  • House Appropriations Preamend

    PDF

  • House Finance Preamend

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Reengrossed

    PDF

  • Rerevised

    PDF

  • Revised

    PDF

  • Signed Act

    PDF

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