ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

HB26-1352 Reducing Frequency of Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act Independent Evaluations

Latest: Jun 1, 2026 · Governor Signed

Education and school choice

What it means

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How they voted

4 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: BILL

35 yes · 0 no

Apr 16, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic23
Republican12
How each member voted (35)

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Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1352 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

7 yes · 0 no

Apr 14, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic4
Republican3
How each member voted (7)

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House: BILL

60 yes · 0 no · 5 other

Apr 11, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNot votingOther / excused
Democrat1––
Democratic39–2
Republican1921
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 26-1352 to the Committee of the Whole.

11 yes · 0 no

Apr 6, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic8
Republican3
How each member voted (11)

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Where it stands

  1. Apr 2, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations

  2. Apr 6, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

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

  3. Apr 11, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  4. Apr 13, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations

  5. Apr 16, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. May 22, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  7. May 22, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  8. Jun 1, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (13 actions)
  • Apr 2, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations
  • Apr 6, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
  • Apr 8, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 9, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
  • Apr 11, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 13, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations
  • Apr 14, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • Apr 15, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 16, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • May 22, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • May 22, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • May 22, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • Jun 1, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Official summary

Read the official summary (openstates)
The act changes the requirement for an independent evaluation of the use of 'Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act' (READ Act) money from an annual requirement to a biennial requirement.     The act adds a requirement that the Colorado department of education post an annual report on its website that summarizes data from local education providers on their reading curricula; programs, services, and supports; and student progress and includes any department input on proposed program changes.     The act reduces the appropriation made in the annual general appropriation act for the 2026-27 state fiscal year to the department of education from the state education fund for the early literacy program external evaluation by $750,000.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)