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ColoradoSB26-0882026 Regular SessionSenate

Funding for Memorials on State Capitol Grounds

Sponsored By: Barbara Kirkmeyer (Republican), John Carson (Republican), Matthew Martinez (Democratic), Ty Winter (Republican)

Signed by Governor

State Government

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Bill Overview

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

New memorials must fund lifetime upkeep

Before a new object or memorial is recommended for the Capitol grounds, the proposal must include lifetime maintenance money. It must set aside at least 5% of the total project budget. After the Capital Development Committee and the Governor approve it, that maintenance money must go into the veterans' monument trust fund. Those funds are automatically dedicated to that object's lifetime care.

Stable fund for veterans' memorial upkeep

The law maintains a trust fund to care for veterans' monuments at the Capitol and in Lincoln Veterans' Memorial Park. History Colorado manages the fund. Gifts, donations, and any appropriations go into the fund and do not revert to the general fund. Interest earnings are automatically available for maintenance and repairs. Only interest is spent; principal stays in the fund. Principal can be used in state fiscal year 2027–28 and then once every 20 years if the legislature approves. Principal can also cover necessary, unexpected repairs not covered by insurance if enough principal exists. Donations tied to permits to use the park are dedicated to park monument care. Fund money cannot replace existing maintenance budgets.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Barbara Kirkmeyer

    Republican • Senate

  • John Carson

    Republican • Senate

  • Matthew Martinez

    Democratic • House

  • Ty Winter

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew Boesenecker

    Democratic • House

  • Alex Valdez

    Democratic • House

  • Carlos Barron

    Republican • House

  • Chad Clifford

    Democratic • House

  • Dan Woog

    Republican • House

  • Eliza Hamrick

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Bacon

    Democratic • House

  • Jarvis Caldwell

    Republican • House

  • Kyle Brown

    Democratic • House

  • Kenny Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Mandy Lindsay

    Democratic • House

  • Manny Rutinel

    Democratic • House

  • Rick Taggart

    Republican • House

  • Ron Weinberg

    Republican • House

  • Sheila Lieder

    Democratic • House

  • Tammy Story

    Democratic • House

  • Byron Pelton

    Republican • Senate

  • Cleave Simpson

    Republican • Senate

  • Janice Rich

    Republican • Senate

  • Katie Wallace

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Frizell

    Republican • Senate

  • Larry Liston

    Republican • Senate

  • Sen. L. Zamora Wilson

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Mark Baisley

    Republican • Senate

  • Marc Catlin

    Republican • Senate

  • Byron Pelton

    Republican • Senate

  • Scott Bright

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    4/20/2026House

  2. Sent to the Governor

    4/8/2026House

  3. Signed by the President of the Senate

    4/7/2026Senate

  4. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    4/7/2026House

  5. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/2/2026House

  6. House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    3/30/2026House

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

    3/27/2026House

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

    3/25/2026House

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

    3/23/2026House

  10. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/16/2026Senate

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

    3/16/2026House

  12. Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee

    3/16/2026Senate

  13. Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee

    3/13/2026Senate

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

    3/10/2026Senate

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

    2/10/2026Senate

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