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ColoradoHB26-12952026 Regular SessionHouse

Repeal of Obsolete Statutory Requirements

Sponsored By: Brandi Bradley (Republican), Cecelia Espenoza (Democratic), Janice Rich (Republican)

Signed by Governor

General AssemblyState Government

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More support for backcountry rescues

Beginning August 12, 2026, the state may use the Backcountry Search and Rescue Fund to support rescue activities. Spending must follow the study’s recommendations under section 33-10-116 as it existed before its repeal in 2026. This can increase on-the-ground support for rural and mountain rescues.

New guardrails for CO2 storage

Beginning August 12, 2026, the commission and the Governor must confirm the state has enough resources to regulate greenhouse gas sequestration. They must rely on the commission’s prior study as it existed before its repeal in 2026. Only after this finding can Colorado seek Class VI injection well primacy or take similar actions. This adds a safety and capacity check before new CO2 storage moves ahead.

Old state reporting rules repealed

Beginning August 12, 2026, the law repeals multiple obsolete statutes. These repeals end the programs, duties, or reports those sections created. Agencies have fewer required reports, but the public may see fewer mandated updates. This does not change tax rates or who qualifies for major benefits.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Brandi Bradley

    Republican • House

  • Cecelia Espenoza

    Democratic • House

  • Janice Rich

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Jacque Phillips

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Garcia Sander

    Republican • House

  • Michael Carter

    Democratic • House

  • Ryan Gonzalez

    Republican • House

  • Rebecca Keltie

    Republican • House

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 112 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/7/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/31/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1295 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

Yes: 5 • No: 0

House vote • 3/9/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 62 • No: 0

House vote • 3/5/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1295 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    5/5/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    4/28/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    4/28/2026Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    4/28/2026House

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/7/2026Senate

  6. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/6/2026Senate

  7. Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    3/31/2026Senate

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

    3/12/2026Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/9/2026House

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

    3/6/2026House

  11. House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    3/5/2026House

  12. Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs

    2/25/2026House

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