ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

HB26-1079 Drive Motorcycle Written Permission

Latest: May 26, 2026 · Governor Signed

What it means

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How they voted

7 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: BILL

34 yes · 0 no · 1 other

Apr 7, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democratic221
Republican12–
How each member voted (35)

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

Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1079 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

7 yes · 0 no · 2 other

Apr 1, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democratic51
Republican21
How each member voted (9)

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

House: PERM

63 yes · 1 no · 1 other

Mar 13, 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: BILL

64 yes · 0 no · 1 other

Mar 13, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democrat1–
Democratic401
Republican22–
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.004)

64 yes · 0 no · 1 other

Mar 13, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democrat1–
Democratic401
Republican22–
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 26-1079, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

13 yes · 0 no

Feb 24, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic9
Republican4
How each member voted (13)

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

House: Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment A)

? yes · ? no

Feb 24, 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. Feb 2, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government

  2. Feb 24, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

    House Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

  3. Mar 13, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor

  4. Mar 18, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy

  5. Apr 7, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. May 19, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  7. May 19, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  8. May 26, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (14 actions)
  • Feb 2, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Transportation, Housing & Local Government
  • Feb 24, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Transportation, Housing & Local Government Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
  • Feb 27, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
  • Mar 12, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
  • Mar 13, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor
  • Mar 18, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy
  • Apr 1, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • Apr 6, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/02/2026 - No Amendments
  • Apr 6, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 7, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • 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 26, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Official summary

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The act requires a minor who is under 18 years old to have written permission of the minor's parent or legal guardian to obtain an instruction permit to drive a motorcycle. The act does not apply to emancipated minors.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)