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Colorado Legislative Analysis

Last updated Feb 01, 2026, 08:14 PM

Your personalized snapshot of what's moving in Colorado: key legislation, voting activity, and bills that matter.

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CO Analysis

60-Second Briefing

What you need to know about Colorado right now

HousingTaxesEducation

Recent Vote

HB1016 voted 11-2 in the House

Housing Bill to Watch

HB1001: Housing Developments on Qualifying Properties

Hot Topics

Housing and Taxes legislation seeing the most activity this session

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Bills Tracked

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Introduced

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Passed

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Enacted

Why This Matters

How Colorado legislation affects you

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    Colorado's legislature is actively considering 50 bills this session, with key policy areas driving the most activity.

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    Housing legislation may affect rent prices, tenant rights, or zoning in your neighborhood.

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    Tax bills could impact your income, property taxes, or business deductions.

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    Residents should stay informed on legislative changes that could affect daily life or business operations.

Colorado Quick Guide

Common questions about Colorado legislation

Who represents me in Colorado?

Jared Polis

Governor

Jared Polis

Phil Weiser

Attorney General

Phil Weiser

Jena Griswold

Secretary of State

Jena Griswold

How does Colorado's legislature work?

Colorado's legislature consists of two chambers: the State Senate and the State Assembly/House. Bills must pass both chambers before reaching the Governor's desk. Currently tracking 50 bills in this session.

What are the top issues in Colorado right now?

Based on recent legislative activity, the most active topics are: Housing, Taxes, Education. Use the filters below to explore bills by topic.

How do I stay updated on Colorado legislation?

This digest is updated regularly as bills progress. Major actions like committee votes, floor votes, and gubernatorial action are captured within hours. Bookmark this page or sign up for alerts to track specific bills.

Colorado at a Glance

Current session overview

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Total Bills

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Legislative Progress

Bills moving through the process

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Browse legislation

Recent bills in Colorado

50 bills match your filter • Always verify the official text

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HB1001

Housing Developments on Qualifying Properties

Last action: Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

Concerning the promotion of residential developments on qualifying properties.

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Sponsors

Andrew Boesenecker[D] Javier Mabrey[D] Tony Exum[D] Julie Gonzales[D]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Andrew Boesenecker (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
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HB1002

Provider Participation in Health Insurance

Last action: Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

Concerning measures to increase patient access to behavioral health providers, and, in connection therewith, efforts to enhance provider participation in health-care provider networks, reimbursement of prelicensed providers who provide mental health services under the supervision of a licensed provider, and decreasing the clinical hours required to become a licensed clinical social worker.

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Sponsors

Kyle Brown[D] Lindsay Gilchrist[D] Matt Ball[D] Byron Pelton[R]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Kyle Brown (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
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HB1003

Small Business Recovery Modifications

Last action: Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

Concerning modifications to the small business recovery and resiliency loan program.

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Sponsors

Sean Camacho[D] Naquetta Ricks[D] Chris Kolker[D]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Sean Camacho (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
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HB1004

Continuation of Child Care Contribution Tax Credit

Last action: Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

Concerning a continuation of the income tax credit for a qualifying contribution to promote child care in the state.

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Sponsors

Jarvis Caldwell[R] Julie McCluskie[D] James Coleman[D] Cleave Simpson[R] Andrew Boesenecker[D] Mary Bradfield[R]+2 more

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Jarvis Caldwell (Republican)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
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HB1005

Worker Protection Collective Bargaining

Last action: Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

Concerning measures to reduce barriers in the "Labor Peace Act" to promote good faith collective bargaining negotiations.

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Sponsors

Jennifer Bacon[D] Javier Mabrey[D] Jessie Danielson[D] Iman Jodeh[D] Andrew Boesenecker[D] Kyle Brown[D]+2 more

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Jennifer Bacon (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
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HB1006

Thriving Institution Designations for Higher Education

Last action: Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

Concerning the designation of state institutions of higher education as thriving institutions.

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Sponsors

Matthew Martinez[D] Elizabeth Velasco[D] Dylan Roberts[D]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Matthew Martinez (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
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HB1007

Improve Customer Use Distributed Energy Resources

Last action: Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

Concerning measures to improve a customer's ability to use distributed energy resources.

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Sponsors

Lesley Smith[D] Rebekah Stewart[D] Cathy Kipp[D]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Lesley Smith (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
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HB1008

Colorado Outdoor Opportunities Act

Last action: Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

Concerning measures to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities in the state, and, in connection therewith, expanding the division of parks and wildlife's capacity for outdoor recreation coordination, planning, and management.

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Sponsors

Meghan Lukens[D] Rick Taggart[R] Janice Marchman[D] Janice Rich[R]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Meghan Lukens (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
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HB1009

Colorado Mandatory Lethality Assessment Act

Last action: Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

Concerning using a mandatory lethality assessment when responding to a domestic violence incident.

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Sponsors

Monica Duran[D] Ryan Gonzalez[R] Dafna Michaelson Jenet[D] Byron Pelton[R]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Monica Duran (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action
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HB1010

Older Adult Support & Representation in Workforce

Last action: Jan 14, 2026

Introduced

Concerning increasing support for older adults in the workforce.

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Sponsors

Jamie Jackson[D] Jenny Willford[D] Jessie Danielson[D]

Key Points

  • This bill has been introduced and is in early stages of consideration
  • Sponsored by Jamie Jackson (Democrat)
  • Review the full bill text for complete details before taking action

Sources & neutrality

Sources used

  • LegiScan (bill metadata, roll calls, links)
  • NGA (governor roster)
  • NAAG (attorney general roster)
  • NASS (chief election official roster)
  • Open States (legislator roster)

Disclaimer

We summarize for clarity. Always check the official text before acting, and verify dates/status directly on the state site.