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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: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Broader funding for Colorado memorial upkeep

History Colorado replaces the Preservation Trust Committee as manager of the Colorado Veterans’ Monument Preservation Trust Fund. The fund now covers upkeep, improvements, and repairs in Lincoln Veterans’ Memorial Park and on the State Capitol grounds. Gifts, grants, donations, other money credited under fund rules, and legislative transfers make up its main balance, called principal. That balance and unspent, unappropriated interest stay protected in the trust and cannot return to the General Fund. Generally, History Colorado spends only interest, which is available without a new appropriation, and decides how much to allocate. With legislative funding approval, it can spend principal in state fiscal year 2027–2028 and once every 20 state fiscal years afterward. It can also spend principal on necessary, unexpected maintenance not covered by insurance, provided enough principal remains. Park-use permit donations are available without a new appropriation for park memorial upkeep and restoration; donations are not required. Gifts, grants, and donations generally remain principal and do not count toward state fiscal year spending. History Colorado must report its upkeep plans and actual and planned fund use by December 31, 2026, and annually afterward.

Capitol memorial proposals must fund upkeep

New art or memorial proposals for the State Capitol grounds must provide funding for lifetime maintenance. Before recommending a proposal, the advisory committee must check that at least 5% of its total budget supports maintenance. The Capital Development Committee and Governor must approve the placement. After approval, the designated maintenance money must go into the Colorado Veterans’ Monument Preservation Trust Fund. History Colorado can use that money for the approved object's lifetime upkeep without a new appropriation.

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

  • Lynda Zamora Wilson

    Republican • Senate

  • Mark Baisley

    Republican • Senate

  • Marc Catlin

    Republican • Senate

  • Rod Pelton

    Republican • Senate

  • Scott Bright

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 112 • No: 1

House vote • 4/2/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 62 • No: 1

House vote • 3/23/2026

Refer Senate Bill 26-088 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/16/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 34 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/10/2026

Refer Senate Bill 26-088, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

Yes: 5 • No: 0

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

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

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  • Final Act

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Reengrossed

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  • Rerevised

    PDF

  • Revised

    PDF

  • Senate State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Preamend

    PDF

  • Signed Act

    PDF

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