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ColoradoHB26-13862026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Colorado National Guard Tuition Waiver Funding

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

Signed by Governor

Higher EducationMilitary & Veterans

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Colorado Guard tuition waivers get new limits

Beginning July 1, 2026, designated colleges waive remaining tuition for Colorado National Guard members accepted for enrollment. Private, state, and federal financial aid must be applied first. Waivers cover up to 65 credit hours at two-year schools, 130 at four-year schools, or 145 total across both types. The legislature must fund the Colorado National Guard Tuition Fund to reimburse schools for 50% of waived tuition; schools absorb the rest. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs runs the program, including eligibility certification at schools’ request, eligibility notices, and reimbursement rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Barbara Kirkmeyer

    Republican • Senate

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Rick Taggart

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Ava Flanell

    Republican • House

  • Anthony Hartsook

    Republican • House

  • Amy Paschal

    Democratic • House

  • Alex Valdez

    Democratic • House

  • Brandi Bradley

    Republican • House

  • Bob Marshall

    Democratic • House

  • Brianna Titone

    Democratic • House

  • Carlos Barron

    Republican • House

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Cecelia Espenoza

    Democratic • House

  • Chris Richardson

    Republican • House

  • Dusty Johnson

    Republican • House

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Elizabeth Velasco

    Democratic • House

  • Gretchen Rydin

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Jarvis Caldwell

    Republican • House

  • Junie Joseph

    Democratic • House

  • Javier Mabrey

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Jenny Willford

    Democratic • House

  • Ken DeGraaf

    Republican • House

  • Karen McCormick

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Katie Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Feret

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Garcia Sander

    Republican • House

  • Lindsay Gilchrist

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Goldstein

    Democratic • House

  • Lesley Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Larry Don Suckla

    Republican • House

  • Mary Bradfield

    Republican • House

  • Michael Carter

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Meg Froelich

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Meghan Lukens

    Democratic • House

  • Matthew Martinez

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Naquetta Ricks

    Democratic • House

  • Regina English

    Democratic • House

  • Ryan Gonzalez

    Republican • House

  • Rebecca Keltie

    Republican • House

  • Rebekah Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Ron Weinberg

    Republican • House

  • Sean Camacho

    Democratic • House

  • Scott Slaugh

    Republican • House

  • Tisha Mauro

    Democratic • House

  • Tammy Story

    Democratic • House

  • Ty Winter

    Republican • House

  • Yara Zokaie

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 112 • No: 2

Senate vote • 4/16/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 35 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/14/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1386 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: 61 • No: 0

House vote • 4/6/2026

Refer House Bill 26-1386 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 9 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    6/1/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    5/22/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    5/22/2026Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    5/22/2026House

  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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