ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

HB26-1311 Retainage Surety Bond Construction Contracts

Latest: May 7, 2026 · Governor Signed

What it means

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How they voted

4 committee, procedural and amendment votes

Senate: BILL

33 yes · 2 no

Apr 7, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic23–
Republican102
How each member voted (35)

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

Senate: Refer House Bill 26-1311 to the Committee of the Whole.

8 yes · 0 no · 1 other

Mar 31, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesOther / excused
Democratic51
Republican3–
How each member voted (9)

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House: BILL

55 yes · 9 no · 1 other

Mar 23, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democrat1––
Democratic401–
Republican1381
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 26-1311 to the Committee of the Whole.

11 yes · 2 no

Mar 18, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic71
Republican41
How each member voted (13)

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

Where it stands

  1. Mar 2, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor

  2. Mar 18, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

    House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

  3. Mar 23, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  4. Mar 25, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance

  5. Mar 31, 2026 · Senate

    Sent to committee

    Senate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

  6. Apr 7, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  7. Apr 28, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  8. Apr 28, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  9. May 7, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (12 actions)
  • Mar 2, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor
  • Mar 18, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
  • Mar 20, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor
  • Mar 23, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Mar 25, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance
  • Mar 31, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • Apr 6, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 7, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 28, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • Apr 28, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • Apr 28, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • May 7, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

Supporters and opponents

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Official summary

Read the official summary (openstates)
Under Colorado law, a private property owner is prohibited from retaining more than 5% of a construction contract as retainage if the contract is at least $150,000. The act authorizes a contractor to submit a retainage bond in lieu of withholding retainage, and a private property owner must accept the retainage bond and not withhold the retainage if the retainage bond meets the act's standards. A subcontractor may require the contractor to submit a bond in lieu of retainage for the subcontractor's portion of the retainage. The contractor may require the subcontractor to submit a like bond to the contractor.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)