ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

HB26-1029 Student Representation Commission on Higher Education

Latest: Jun 2, 2026 · Governor Signed

Education and school choice

What it means

Our plain-English summary and constitutional analysis for this bill is not published yet. Every analysis is reviewed by an editor before it appears here.

How they voted

10 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: BILL

29 yes · 6 no

May 12, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic23–
Republican66
How each member voted (35)

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

Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1029 to the Committee on Appropriations.

4 yes · 1 no

May 11, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic3–
Republican11
How each member voted (5)

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

Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1029 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

7 yes · 0 no

May 11, 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: PERM

59 yes · 5 no · 1 other

May 7, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democrat1––
Democratic40–1
Republican175–
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: BILL

47 yes · 17 no · 1 other

May 7, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democrat1––
Democratic40–1
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: AMD (L.008)

63 yes · 1 no · 1 other

May 7, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democrat1––
Democratic40–1
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: AMD (H.001)

21 yes · 42 no · 2 other

May 6, 2026 · Result: fail

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democrat–1–
Democratic–392
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: Refer House Bill 26-1029, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

10 yes · 1 no

May 6, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic8–
Republican21
How each member voted (11)

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

House: Adopt amendment L.006

? yes · ? no

May 6, 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

House: Refer House Bill 26-1029 to the Committee on Appropriations.

10 yes · 3 no

Feb 12, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic8–
Republican23
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. Feb 12, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

    House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations

  3. May 6, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

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

  4. May 7, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor

  5. May 8, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs

  6. May 11, 2026 · Senate

    Sent to committee

    Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Appropriations

  7. May 12, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  8. Jun 1, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  9. Jun 1, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  10. Jun 2, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (14 actions)
  • Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Education
  • Feb 12, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations
  • May 6, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
  • May 6, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
  • May 7, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor
  • May 8, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
  • May 11, 2026SenateSenate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Appropriations
  • May 11, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
  • May 11, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • May 12, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Jun 1, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • Jun 1, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • Jun 1, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • Jun 2, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Official summary

Read the official summary (openstates)
The act expands the Colorado commission on higher education (commission) from 11 to 13 members by adding 2 nonvoting student members who are enrolled at a state-supported institution of higher education (student members). Specifically, the act adds:One student member from a graduate research university or a 4-year institution of higher education; andOne student member from a community college, local district college, or area technical college.     The governor shall make initial appointments of student members on or before July 1, 2027. Student members serve on the commission for a term of 2 years.     The act shrinks the advisory committee to the commission from 13 to 12 members by removing the advisory committee member designated to represent the students of the state.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)