ColoradoIntroduced2026 Regular Session
SB26-139 Local Education Provider Workforce Housing
Latest: Mar 12, 2026 · Senate Committee on Education Postpone Indefinitely
What it means
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How they voted
1 committee, procedural and amendment vote
Senate: Postpone Senate Bill 26-139 indefinitely.
6 yes · 0 no · 1 other
May 6, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: Postpone Senate Bill 26-139 indefinitely.
6 yes · 0 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | Other / excused |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 3 | 1 |
| Republican | 3 | – |
How each member voted (7)
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Where it stands
Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education
Full official history (2 actions)
- Mar 12, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Education
- May 6, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Education Postpone Indefinitely
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Official summary
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Section 4 of the bill creates the 'Building Excellent Teacher and Employee Residences Act' (BETER). BETER creates a new school district financing opportunity for the development of housing for teachers and other school district and public school staff (workforce housing). The bill creates an application process by which a school district (applicant) may apply to the workforce housing assistance board (board) for financial assistance in connection with developing a workforce housing project. The division of public school capital construction assistance within the department of education (division of public school capital construction assistance) and the division of housing within the department of local affairs (division of housing) shall assist applicants in identifying workforce housing needs and in submitting applications to the board. No later than June 1, the board, with the support of the division of housing and division of public school capital construction assistance, shall review these applications according to guidelines that the board establishes and creates an initial prioritized list of workforce housing projects to award financial assistance. The board shall submit this initial prioritized list to the state board of education and the state housing board for comment. …