ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

SB26-156 Change Practices of Work Force Development Council

Latest: Jun 2, 2026 · Governor Signed

What it means

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How they voted

8 committee, procedural and amendment votes

House: BILL

47 yes · 17 no · 1 other

May 11, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democrat1––
Democratic40–1
Republican517–
How each member voted (64)

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House: Refer Senate Bill 26-156 to the Committee of the Whole.

9 yes · 2 no

May 8, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic8–
Republican12
How each member voted (11)

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House: Refer Senate Bill 26-156 to the Committee on Appropriations.

9 yes · 2 no · 2 other

May 6, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democratic7–1
Republican221
How each member voted (13)

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Senate: BILL

32 yes · 2 no · 1 other

Apr 29, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democratic22–1
Republican102–
How each member voted (35)

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Senate: Adopt amendment J.001

? yes · ? no

Apr 28, 2026 · Result: pass

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Senate: Refer Senate Bill 26-156, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

7 yes · 0 no

Apr 28, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic4
Republican3
How each member voted (7)

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Senate: Refer Senate Bill 26-156, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.

5 yes · 0 no

Apr 23, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic3
Republican2
How each member voted (5)

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Senate: Adopt amendment L.001

? yes · ? no

Apr 23, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyOther / excused
Democratic1
How each member voted (1)

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Where it stands

  1. Apr 7, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology

  2. Apr 23, 2026 · Senate

    Sent to committee

    Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Amended to Appropriations

  3. Apr 29, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor

  4. Apr 29, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  5. May 6, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

    House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Unamended to Appropriations

  6. May 8, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

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

  7. May 11, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  8. May 21, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  9. May 21, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  10. Jun 2, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (15 actions)
  • Apr 7, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology
  • Apr 23, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Amended to Appropriations
  • Apr 28, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
  • Apr 28, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • Apr 29, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor
  • Apr 29, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • May 6, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Unamended to Appropriations
  • May 8, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
  • May 8, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
  • May 9, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
  • May 11, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • May 21, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • May 21, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • May 21, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • Jun 2, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Official summary

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The act implements changes to the practices of the state work force development council (council), including by:Streamlining requirements for the council's talent pipeline report based on industry changes over the last several years;Creating greater flexibility to allow the council to develop certain criteria for the creation of career pathways based on data and feedback collected by the council;Updating the duties of the council to better reflect the council's current education, training, and workforce preparation practices; andAmending the directives for and duties of the position of the postsecondary and workforce readiness statewide coordinator, who works under the direction of the council, to better align with the updated working structure of that position as related to several other entities.     The act decreases the 2026-27 state fiscal year general fund appropriation to the department of labor and employment for use by the division of employment and training, as reflected in the annual general appropriations act, by $46,605, unless the amount of general fund money appropriated for use for the council is less than the adjustment or no general fund money is appropriated for use for the council.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)