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ColoradoSB26-0642026 Regular SessionSenate

Modify Colorado Agricultural Future Loan Program

Sponsored By: Cleave Simpson (Republican), Dylan Roberts (Democratic), Karen McCormick (Democratic), Matt Soper (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AgricultureBusiness & Economic Development

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Broader farm funding and farmland loan priority

The law expands access to grants and low-interest loans through the Colorado Agricultural Future Loan Program. Entities certified by the Division of Conservation qualify. Qualifying water districts, irrigation districts, and ditch and reservoir companies also qualify with a support letter from a certified entity. The agriculture commissioner must set rules giving loan priority to eligible entities seeking to buy and conserve productive farmland. These entities must seek to transfer ownership to a farmer or rancher who qualifies for a program loan. Priority does not guarantee funding. Rules must also prioritize loans for eligible farmers and ranchers from groups underserved or underrepresented in Colorado agriculture. The commissioner must define allowed loan uses for eligible farmers, entities, and businesses. The department must check that loan and grant awards meet eligibility rules. These changes apply to applications submitted on or after the effective date. That date is 12:01 a.m. the day after the 90-day period following final adjournment of the 2026 legislative session. It is August 12, 2026, if final adjournment is May 13, 2026. If a referendum petition is filed, the law takes effect only after voter approval in November 2026 and the governor’s declaration.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Cleave Simpson

    Republican • Senate

  • Dylan Roberts

    Democratic • Senate

  • Karen McCormick

    Democratic • House

  • Matt Soper

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Bob Marshall

    Democratic • House

  • Brianna Titone

    Democratic • House

  • Cecelia Espenoza

    Democratic • House

  • Chris Richardson

    Republican • House

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Junie Joseph

    Democratic • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Katie Stewart

    Democratic • House

  • Lori Goldstein

    Democratic • House

  • Lesley Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Meghan Lukens

    Democratic • House

  • Matthew Martinez

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Regina English

    Democratic • House

  • Ryan Gonzalez

    Republican • House

  • Rick Taggart

    Republican • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Scott Slaugh

    Republican • House

  • Tisha Mauro

    Democratic • House

  • Cathy Kipp

    Democratic • Senate

  • Chris Kolker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dafna Michaelson Jenet

    Democratic • Senate

  • Iman Jodeh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Judy Amabile

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jeff Bridges

    Democratic • Senate

  • James Coleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Julie Gonzales

    Democratic • Senate

  • Janice Marchman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Larry Liston

    Republican • Senate

  • Marc Snyder

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Weissman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nick Hinrichsen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rod Pelton

    Republican • Senate

  • Robert Rodriguez

    Democratic • Senate

  • Tony Exum

    Democratic • Senate

  • William Lindstedt

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 111 • No: 6

House vote • 3/11/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 65 • No: 0

House vote • 3/2/2026

Refer Senate Bill 26-064 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 9 • No: 4

Senate vote • 2/11/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 30 • No: 2

Senate vote • 2/5/2026

Refer Senate Bill 26-064 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    3/24/2026House

  2. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    3/18/2026House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    3/18/2026House

  4. Signed by the President of the Senate

    3/17/2026Senate

  5. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/11/2026House

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

    3/10/2026House

  7. House Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/10/2026House

  8. House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    3/5/2026House

  9. House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

    3/2/2026House

  10. Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources

    2/12/2026House

  11. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/11/2026Senate

  12. Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

    2/10/2026Senate

  13. Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

    2/5/2026Senate

  14. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources

    1/28/2026Senate

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