ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

HB26-1016 Continuation of Open Educational Resources Program

Latest: Jun 1, 2026 · Governor Signed

Education and school choice

What it means

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How they voted

House: CONCUR

62 yes · 2 no · 1 other

May 12, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democrat1––
Democratic3911
Republican211–
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.

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

House: REPASS

49 yes · 15 no · 1 other

May 12, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democrat1––
Democratic40–1
Republican715–
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.

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

8 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: BILL

33 yes · 2 no

May 11, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic23–
Republican102
How each member voted (35)

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

Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1016, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

6 yes · 1 no

May 8, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic31
Republican3–
How each member voted (7)

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

Senate: Adopt amendment J.003

? yes · ? no

May 8, 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

Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1016 to the Committee on Appropriations.

7 yes · 0 no

May 6, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic4
Republican3
How each member voted (7)

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

House: BILL

48 yes · 17 no

May 5, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democrat1–
Democratic41–
Republican517
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.

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

House: Refer House Bill 26-1016, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

9 yes · 2 no

May 4, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic8–
Republican12
How each member voted (11)

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

House: Adopt amendment J.002

? yes · ? no

May 4, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyOther / excused
Democratic1
How each member voted (1)

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

House: Refer House Bill 26-1016 to the Committee on Appropriations.

11 yes · 2 no

Jan 29, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic8–
Republican32
How each member voted (13)

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

Where it stands

  1. Jan 14, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Education

  2. Jan 29, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

    House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations

  3. May 4, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

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

  4. May 5, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education

  5. May 5, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. May 6, 2026 · Senate

    Sent to committee

    Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations

  7. May 8, 2026 · Senate

    Sent to committee

    Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole

  8. May 11, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  9. May 27, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  10. May 27, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  11. Jun 1, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (15 actions)
  • Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Education
  • Jan 29, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations
  • May 4, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
  • May 4, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
  • May 5, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Education
  • May 5, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • May 6, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations
  • May 8, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • May 8, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
  • May 11, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • May 12, 2026HouseHouse Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
  • May 27, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • May 27, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • May 27, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • Jun 1, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Official summary

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The act extends the repeal date of the open educational resources grant program and the Colorado open educational resources council (council) to November 1, 2031. The act increases representation from public institutions of higher education on the council from 12 to 15 members.     The act extends the requirement for the department of higher education (department) to prepare and submit an annual report regarding open educational resources to December 31, 2031.     The act appropriates $275,000 to the department for use by the Colorado commission on higher education and higher education special purpose programs.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)