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ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

SB26-023 School Finance Act

Latest: May 28, 2026 · Governor Signed

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Senate: CONCUR

34 yes · 1 no

May 13, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic23–
Republican111
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Senate: REPASS

32 yes · 3 no

May 13, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic23–
Republican93
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28 committee, procedural and amendment votes

House: BILL

57 yes · 8 no

May 12, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democrat1–
Democratic41–
Republican148
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House: AMD (L.044)

65 yes · 0 no

May 12, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democrat1
Democratic41
Republican22
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House: PERM

65 yes · 0 no

May 12, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democrat1
Democratic41
Republican22
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House: Refer Senate Bill 26-023, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

9 yes · 1 no · 1 other

May 11, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democratic7–1
Republican21–
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House: Adopt amendment J.007

? yes · ? no

May 11, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyOther / excused
Democratic2
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House: Adopt amendment L.030

? yes · ? no

May 11, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyOther / excused
Democratic2
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House: Adopt amendment L.021

? yes · ? no

May 11, 2026 · Result: pass

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Democratic2
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House: Adopt amendment J.006

? yes · ? no

May 11, 2026 · Result: pass

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Democratic2
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House: Adopt amendment L.031

? yes · ? no

May 11, 2026 · Result: pass

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Democratic2
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House: Adopt amendment J.005

? yes · ? no

May 11, 2026 · Result: pass

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Democratic2
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House: Adopt amendment J.004

? yes · ? no

May 11, 2026 · Result: pass

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Democratic2
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House: Adopt amendment L.023

? yes · ? no

May 11, 2026 · Result: pass

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Democratic2
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House: Adopt amendment L.028

? yes · ? no

May 11, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyOther / excused
Democratic2
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House: Adopt amendment L.027

? yes · ? no

May 11, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyOther / excused
Democratic2
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House: Refer Senate Bill 26-023 to the Committee on Appropriations.

13 yes · 0 no

Apr 30, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic8
Republican5
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Senate: BILL

34 yes · 0 no · 1 other

Apr 29, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democratic221
Republican12–
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Senate: Refer Senate Bill 26-023, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

7 yes · 0 no

Apr 24, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic4
Republican3
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Senate: Adopt amendment L.015

? yes · ? no

Apr 24, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.016

? yes · ? no

Apr 24, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment J.001

? yes · ? no

Apr 24, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Refer Senate Bill 26-023, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

7 yes · 0 no

Apr 20, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic4
Republican3
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Senate: Adopt amendment L.002

? yes · ? no

Apr 20, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.004

? yes · ? no

Apr 20, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.005

? yes · ? no

Apr 20, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.003

? yes · ? no

Apr 20, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.007

? yes · ? no

Apr 20, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.010

? yes · ? no

Apr 20, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.009

? yes · ? no

Apr 20, 2026 · Result: pass

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Where it stands

  1. Jan 14, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education

  2. Apr 20, 2026 · Senate

    Sent to committee

    Senate Committee on Education Refer Amended to Appropriations

  3. Apr 24, 2026 · Senate

    Sent to committee

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

  4. Apr 29, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Education

  5. Apr 29, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. Apr 30, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

    House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations

  7. May 11, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

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

  8. May 12, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor

  9. May 19, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  10. May 19, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  11. May 28, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (16 actions)
  • Jan 14, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Education
  • Apr 20, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Education Refer Amended to Appropriations
  • Apr 24, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • Apr 28, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
  • Apr 29, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Education
  • Apr 29, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 30, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations
  • May 11, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
  • May 11, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
  • May 12, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor
  • May 12, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • May 13, 2026SenateSenate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
  • May 19, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • May 19, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • May 19, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • May 28, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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The act:Increases the statewide base per pupil funding for the 2026-27 budget year by $208.60 to account for inflation;Sets a new statewide base per pupil funding amount for the 2026-27 budget year at $8,900.40; andSets the total program funding for the 2026-27 budget year at $10,178,856,871.     Under current law, there are 2 total program formulas that are used to determine a school district's total program, commonly referred to as the old formula and the new formula.     A school district's funded pupil count is a figure that is used as a part of determining a school district's total program. Under the new formula, for the 2026-27 budget year and each budget year thereafter, a school district's funded pupil count is calculated by determining the greater of the school district's pupil enrollment for the applicable budget year or the average of the district's pupil enrollment for the applicable budget year and the immediately preceding 2 budget years.     However, the act requires that when specified conditions are met, a school district's funded pupil count is the school district's online pupil enrollment for the budget year, plus the school district's supplemental kindergarten enrollment for the budget year, plus the school district's extended high school pupil enrollment for the budget year, plus the greater of:The school district's pupil enrollment for the budget year;An amount equal to 50% of the school district's pupil enrollment for the budget year, plus an amount equal to 30% of the school district's pupil enrollment for the preceding budget year, plus an amount equal to 20% of the school district's pupil enrollment for the budget year that is 2 years preceding the budget year; orAn amount equal to 97% of the school district's pupil enrollment for the preceding budget year.     A school district's cost of living factor is a figure that is used as a part of determining a school district's total program. …

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