ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

HB26-1068 Remote Participation Policies for Joint Committees

Latest: Mar 26, 2026 · Governor Signed

What it means

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How they voted

4 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: BILL

31 yes · 3 no · 1 other

Mar 9, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democratic22–1
Republican93–
How each member voted (35)

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

Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1068 to the Committee of the Whole.

3 yes · 2 no

Mar 3, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic3–
Republican–2
How each member voted (5)

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

House: BILL

62 yes · 0 no · 3 other

Feb 4, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democrat1–
Democratic392
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 26-1068 to the Committee of the Whole.

11 yes · 0 no

Jan 29, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic8
Republican3
How each member voted (11)

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

Where it stands

  1. Jan 21, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs

  2. Jan 29, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

    House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

  3. Feb 4, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  4. Feb 6, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

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

  5. Mar 3, 2026 · Senate

    Sent to committee

    Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

  6. Mar 9, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  7. Mar 16, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  8. Mar 17, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  9. Mar 26, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (13 actions)
  • Jan 21, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
  • Jan 29, 2026HouseHouse Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
  • Feb 2, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
  • Feb 3, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
  • Feb 4, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Feb 6, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
  • Mar 3, 2026SenateSenate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • Mar 6, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Mar 9, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Mar 16, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • Mar 17, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • Mar 17, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • Mar 26, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

Supporters and opponents

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Official summary

Read the official summary (openstates)
The executive committee of the legislative council (executive committee) is authorized to adopt policies regarding the ability of members of the general assembly to remotely participate in interim committee meetings and in legislative proceedings during a disaster emergency. The act expands the executive committee's authority to adopt policies to allow remote participation in meetings of any joint committees comprised of members from both chambers that are held at any time of the year.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)