ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

HB26-1090 Teacher Licensing Requirements

Latest: Apr 20, 2026 · Governor Signed

Education and school choice

What it means

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How they voted

6 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: AMEND

34 yes · 0 no · 1 other

Mar 27, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democratic23–
Republican111
How each member voted (35)

Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record

Senate: BILL

34 yes · 0 no · 1 other

Mar 27, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democratic23–
Republican111
How each member voted (35)

Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record

Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1090 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

6 yes · 0 no · 1 other

Mar 23, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democratic4–
Republican21
How each member voted (7)

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House: BILL

65 yes · 0 no

Mar 11, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democrat1
Democratic41
Republican22
How each member voted (64)

1 of 65 members on the official record could not be matched to our officials list and are not shown individually. The tally above is the official one.

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House: Refer House Bill 26-1090, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

13 yes · 0 no

Feb 12, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic8
Republican5
How each member voted (13)

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House: Adopt amendment L.001

? yes · ? no

Feb 12, 2026 · Result: pass

Member-by-member votes are not loaded for this roll call yet. The tally above is from the official record.

Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record

Where it stands

  1. Feb 3, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Education

  2. Feb 12, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

    House Committee on Education Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

  3. Mar 11, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  4. Mar 16, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education

  5. Mar 27, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. Apr 16, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  7. Apr 16, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  8. Apr 20, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (13 actions)
  • Feb 3, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Education
  • Feb 12, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Education Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
  • Feb 18, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
  • Mar 10, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
  • Mar 11, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Mar 16, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Education
  • Mar 23, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Education Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • Mar 26, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Mar 27, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 16, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • Apr 16, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • Apr 16, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • Apr 20, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Official summary

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The act requires that an applicant for a teacher license disclose misdemeanor convictions that occurred in the last 7 years, except traffic misdemeanors, unless:The misdemeanor was committed against an at-risk person or a child; or The department of education has specified that the misdemeanor is grounds for denial, annulment, suspension, or revocation of a license, certificate, endorsement, or authorization.     The act requires that an applicant for a teacher license disclose any misdemeanor conviction in the 2 above categories, regardless of the date of conviction.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)