ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

HB26-1326 Sunset Public Utilities Commission

Latest: May 29, 2026 · Governor Signed

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How they voted

House: CONCUR

65 yes · 0 no

May 13, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democrat1
Democratic41
Republican22
How each member voted (64)

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House: REPASS

43 yes · 22 no

May 13, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democrat1–
Democratic41–
Republican–22
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

26 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: BILL

25 yes · 10 no

May 12, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic23–
Republican210
How each member voted (35)

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

Senate: AMEND (L.106)

35 yes · 0 no

May 12, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic23
Republican12
How each member voted (35)

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

Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1326, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

5 yes · 2 no

May 11, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic4–
Republican12
How each member voted (7)

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

House: AMD (L.045)

43 yes · 22 no

May 11, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democrat1–
Democratic41–
Republican–22
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

Senate: Adopt amendment L.093 (Attachment J).

? yes · ? no

May 11, 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: Adopt amendment L.097 (Attachment K).

? yes · ? no

May 11, 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 26-1326, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

8 yes · 1 no

May 11, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic6–
Republican21
How each member voted (9)

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

Senate: Adopt amendment J.002

? yes · ? no

May 11, 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: BILL

43 yes · 22 no

May 11, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democrat1–
Democratic41–
Republican–22
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: PERM

55 yes · 8 no · 2 other

May 11, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democrat1––
Democratic39–2
Republican148–
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: Adopt amendment J.001

? yes · ? no

May 4, 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 26-1326, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

8 yes · 3 no

May 4, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic8–
Republican–3
How each member voted (11)

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

House: Adopt amendment L.020 (Attachment E)

? yes · ? no

Apr 30, 2026 · Result: pass

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

House: Adopt amendment L.019 (Attachment C)

? yes · ? no

Apr 30, 2026 · Result: pass

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

House: Adopt amendment L.021 (Attachment D)

? yes · ? no

Apr 30, 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: Adopt amendment L.014 (Attachment B)

? yes · ? no

Apr 30, 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 26-1326, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

6 yes · 3 no · 2 other

Apr 30, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democratic6–1
Republican–31
How each member voted (11)

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

House: Refer House Bill 26-1326, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.

9 yes · 4 no

Apr 23, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic9–
Republican–4
How each member voted (13)

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House: Adopt amendment L.007

? yes · ? no

Apr 23, 2026 · Result: pass

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

House: Adopt amendment L.011

? yes · ? no

Apr 23, 2026 · Result: pass

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

House: Adopt amendment L.008

? yes · ? no

Apr 23, 2026 · Result: pass

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House: Adopt amendment L.012

? yes · ? no

Apr 23, 2026 · Result: pass

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

House: Adopt amendment L.005

? yes · ? no

Apr 23, 2026 · Result: pass

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House: Adopt amendment L.006

? yes · ? no

Apr 23, 2026 · Result: pass

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House: Adopt amendment L.009

? yes · ? no

Apr 23, 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: Adopt amendment L.003

? yes · ? no

Apr 23, 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

Where it stands

  1. Mar 9, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment

  2. Apr 23, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

    House Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Amended to Finance

  3. Apr 30, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

    House Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations

  4. May 4, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

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

  5. May 11, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance

  6. May 11, 2026 · Senate

    Sent to committee

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

  7. May 11, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor

  8. May 12, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor

  9. May 28, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  10. May 28, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  11. May 29, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (17 actions)
  • Mar 9, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment
  • Apr 23, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Energy & Environment Refer Amended to Finance
  • Apr 30, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations
  • May 4, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
  • May 6, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
  • May 9, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
  • May 11, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance
  • May 11, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • May 11, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations
  • May 11, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
  • May 11, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor
  • May 12, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor
  • May 13, 2026HouseHouse Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
  • May 28, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • May 28, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • May 28, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • May 29, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Official summary

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The act implements recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies (department) in its 2025 sunset review of the public utilities commission (commission) as follows:Sections 1 and 3 of the act continue the commission for 7 years to September 1, 2033;Sections 4, 8, 10, 11, 16, and 17 authorize the commission to send communications by email;Sections 20 through 22 modernize certain processes, provide additional transparency, and clarify inconsistencies in certain energy statutes by:Aligning the renewable energy standard with the statutes governing clean energy targets and removing the requirements for municipally owned utilities to submit an annual compliance report to the commission regarding renewable energy standard requirements and for qualifying wholesale utilities that comply with electric resource planning to also demonstrate compliance with electric resource standards;Directing the commission to perform a study to identify any barriers to joint procurement by electric utilities with regard to advanced technology generation resources;Section 23:Prohibits an individual from impersonating a transportation network company (TNC) driver (driver). An individual who violates the prohibition commits a class 2 misdemeanor. An individual who impersonates a driver during the commission of a felony offense commits a class 6 felony. A TNC is required to conduct periodic checks utilizing facial recognition software or equally or more effective technology, as approved by the commission, to prevent driver impersonation in accordance with rules adopted by the commission. …

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