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ColoradoHB26-13672026 Regular SessionHouse

COVID Increased Medicaid Match to General Fund

Sponsored By: Barbara Kirkmeyer (Republican), Jeff Bridges (Democratic), Kyle Brown (Democratic), Rick Taggart (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Colorado redirects extra federal Medicaid money

The law applies to state fiscal years beginning July 1, 2021, and later. When a provider certifies public spending, Colorado’s Medicaid department keeps the federal reimbursement amount above 50% of that spending. The state treasurer transfers this money to the General Fund for lawmakers to fund Medicaid. Qualifying service dates must fall within the period of increased federal payments under two federal laws: the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. The law does not change household eligibility or benefit amounts. The rule is repealed after all payments for services during that period are reconciled. Repeal takes effect on the date specified in the department director’s written notice, or the notice date if none is specified.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Barbara Kirkmeyer

    Republican • Senate

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Rick Taggart

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 98 • No: 14

Senate vote • 4/16/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 33 • No: 2

Senate vote • 4/14/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1367 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

Yes: 7 • No: 0

House vote • 4/11/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 47 • No: 12

House vote • 4/6/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1367 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    5/29/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    5/28/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    5/28/2026Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    5/28/2026House

  5. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/16/2026Senate

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

    4/15/2026Senate

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

    4/14/2026Senate

  8. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations

    4/13/2026Senate

  9. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/11/2026House

  10. House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    4/10/2026House

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

    4/9/2026House

  12. House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    4/8/2026House

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

    4/6/2026House

  14. Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations

    4/2/2026House

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