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ColoradoSB26-1212026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Overtime Threshold for Agricultural Employees

Sponsored By: Cleave Simpson (Republican), Matthew Martinez (Democratic), Robert Rodriguez (Democratic), Ty Winter (Republican)

Signed by Governor

AgricultureLabor & Employment

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Bill Overview

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Overtime pay for Colorado farm workers

Beginning January 1, 2027, Colorado farm employers must pay eligible workers overtime for hours beyond 56 in a workweek. The law does not specify the overtime rate. Workers mainly raising livestock on the open range are exempt. Qualifying decision-making managers are also exempt. These managers must mainly do agricultural work, meet Colorado's applicable minimum salary threshold, and not be seasonal or temporary employees. Their main duties must require regular independent judgment on important matters. They must also supervise at least two full-time employees or report directly to an owner or a qualifying executive. That executive must report directly to an owner and regularly use independent judgment on important matters in manual or nonmanual work. Family members of a family owner are also exempt, whether related by blood, adoption, or marriage. These include children, siblings, spouses, parents, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, first cousins, grandchildren, and grandparents. The rule covers time worked and contracts entered into or renewed on or after January 1, 2027.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Cleave Simpson

    Republican • Senate

  • Matthew Martinez

    Democratic • House

  • Robert Rodriguez

    Democratic • Senate

  • Ty Winter

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Anthony Hartsook

    Republican • House

  • Brandi Bradley

    Republican • House

  • Carlos Barron

    Republican • House

  • Chris Richardson

    Republican • House

  • Dusty Johnson

    Republican • House

  • Dan Woog

    Republican • House

  • Jarvis Caldwell

    Republican • House

  • Julie McCluskie

    Democratic • House

  • Ken DeGraaf

    Republican • House

  • Lori Garcia Sander

    Republican • House

  • Larry Don Suckla

    Republican • House

  • Mary Bradfield

    Republican • House

  • Max Brooks

    Republican • House

  • Monica Duran

    Democratic • House

  • Matt Soper

    Republican • House

  • Ryan Gonzalez

    Republican • House

  • Rebecca Keltie

    Republican • House

  • Rick Taggart

    Republican • House

  • Ron Weinberg

    Republican • House

  • Scott Bottoms

    Republican • House

  • Scott Slaugh

    Republican • House

  • Tisha Mauro

    Democratic • House

  • Barbara Kirkmeyer

    Republican • Senate

  • Janice Rich

    Republican • Senate

  • Lisa Frizell

    Republican • Senate

  • Larry Liston

    Republican • Senate

  • Marc Catlin

    Republican • Senate

  • Rod Pelton

    Republican • Senate

  • Scott Bright

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 270 • No: 341

Senate vote • 4/17/2026

House amendments: Repass

Yes: 20 • No: 15

Senate vote • 4/17/2026

House amendments: Concur

Yes: 30 • No: 5

Senate vote • 4/17/2026

House amendments: Repass

Yes: 19 • No: 16

House vote • 4/16/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 33 • No: 32

House vote • 4/15/2026

Committee of the whole: Amd (h.001)

Yes: 22 • No: 40

House vote • 4/15/2026

Committee of the whole: Amd (h.005)

Yes: 22 • No: 40

House vote • 4/15/2026

Committee of the whole: Amd (h.007)

Yes: 22 • No: 40

House vote • 4/15/2026

Committee of the whole: Amd (h.008)

Yes: 20 • No: 42

House vote • 4/15/2026

Committee of the whole: Amd (h.002)

Yes: 21 • No: 41

House vote • 4/6/2026

Refer Senate Bill 26-121 to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 10 • No: 3

Senate vote • 3/25/2026

Third reading: Bill

Yes: 19 • No: 16

Senate vote • 3/24/2026

Committee of the whole: Cow * (s.001)

Yes: 11 • No: 23

Senate vote • 3/24/2026

Committee of the whole: Cow * (s.003)

Yes: 12 • No: 22

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Refer Senate Bill 26-121, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Yes: 3 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Adopt amendment L.003

Yes: 3 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Adopt amendment L.002

Yes: 3 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Governor Signed

    5/4/2026House

  2. Signed by the President of the Senate

    4/27/2026Senate

  3. Signed by the Speaker of the House

    4/27/2026House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    4/27/2026House

  5. Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass

    4/17/2026Senate

  6. Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Reconsider

    4/17/2026Senate

  7. Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Pass

    4/17/2026Senate

  8. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    4/16/2026House

  9. House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor

    4/15/2026House

  10. House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

    4/9/2026House

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

    4/6/2026House

  12. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

    3/25/2026Senate

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

    3/25/2026House

  14. Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor

    3/24/2026Senate

  15. Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole

    3/19/2026Senate

  16. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology

    2/24/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

    PDF

  • Final Act

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Reengrossed

    PDF

  • Rerevised

    PDF

  • Revised

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  • Senate Business, Labor, & Technology Preamend

    PDF

  • Signed Act

    PDF

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