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ColoradoHB26-13062026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Wild Horse License Plate

Sponsored By: Cathy Kipp (Democratic), Larry Don Suckla (Republican), Monica Duran (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

New wild horse plates carry extra costs

Colorado offers Wild Horse Plates beginning January 1, 2027, or earlier if the Department of Revenue can issue them. Eligible vehicles include motorcycles, passenger cars, trucks, and noncommercial or recreational vehicles weighing no more than 16,000 pounds empty. Initial applications received through June 30, 2028, require a $100 donation; beginning July 1, 2028, the donation is $50. Starting July 1, 2028, new or replacement plates also carry two one-time $25 fees. Renewals require a $50 donation each year, in addition to regular taxes and fees. Personalized plates are available with the usual extra application and annual renewal fees.

Plate money supports horses and state services

The law creates a Wild Horse Fund to support the Wild Horse Population Management Program. Before July 1, 2028, each plate sold sends $25 from that fund to vehicle services and $25 to highway funding. These transfers end July 1, 2028; separate $25 fees then support each account, leaving the $50 donation for wild horses. The Treasurer holds the fund outside the usual budget approval process and Colorado's constitutional tax and spending limits. The law's definition of gifts includes fund donations and voluntary state contributions, but excludes federal funds and payments from other governments. For budget year 2026–27, the law provides $152,611 from vehicle-services and license-plate accounts to implement the program. This includes $121,075 for plate orders and $31,536 for vehicle-system maintenance, staff, administration, and technology services.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Larry Don Suckla

    Republican • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Junie Joseph

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Michael Carter

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Matt Soper

    Republican • House

  • Naquetta Ricks

    Democratic • House

  • Ron Weinberg

    Republican • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Scott Slaugh

    Republican • House

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 221 • No: 45

House vote • 5/13/2026

Senate amendments: Repass

Yes: 55 • No: 10

House vote • 5/13/2026

Senate amendments: Concur

Yes: 62 • No: 3

Senate vote • 5/12/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 26 • No: 9

Senate vote • 5/11/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1306, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 4 • No: 3

Senate vote • 5/7/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1306, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

Yes: 7 • No: 2

House vote • 4/28/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 52 • No: 11

House vote • 4/24/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1306, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 9 • No: 2

House vote • 4/6/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1306 to the Committee on Appropriations.

Yes: 6 • No: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    5/28/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    5/19/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    5/19/2026Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    5/19/2026House

  5. House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

    5/13/2026House

  6. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    5/12/2026Senate

  7. Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    5/11/2026Senate

  8. Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee

    5/11/2026Senate

  9. Senate Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations

    5/7/2026Senate

  10. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance

    4/30/2026Senate

  11. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/28/2026House

  12. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee

    4/27/2026House

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

    4/24/2026House

  14. House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations

    4/6/2026House

  15. Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance

    2/27/2026House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

    PDF

  • Final Act

    PDF

  • House Appropriations Preamend

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Reengrossed

    PDF

  • Rerevised

    PDF

  • Revised

    PDF

  • Senate Appropriations Preamend

    PDF

  • Senate Finance Preamend

    PDF

  • Signed Act

    PDF

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