Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado HB 1005
Worker Protection Collective Bargaining
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Vetoed
Sponsors
- J. Jackson (Democratic)
- E. Hamrick (Democratic)
- L. Gilchrist (Democratic)
- L. García (Democratic)
- M. Froelich (Democratic)
- C. Espenoza (Democratic)
- M. Duran (Democratic)
- C. Clifford (Democratic)
- S. Camacho (Democratic)
- K. Brown (Democratic)
- A. Boesenecker (Democratic)
- I. Jodeh (Democratic)
- J. Danielson (Democratic)
- J. Mabrey (Democratic)
- J. Bacon (Democratic)
- M. Weissman (Democratic)
- K. Wallace (Democratic)
- T. Sullivan (Democratic)
- J. Marchman (Democratic)
- W. Lindstedt (Democratic)
- C. Kolker (Democratic)
- C. Kipp (Democratic)
- N. Hinrichsen (Democratic)
- J. Gonzales (Democratic)
- T. Exum (Democratic)
- L. Cutter (Democratic)
- J. Bridges (Democratic)
- Y. Zokaie (Democratic)
- S. Woodrow (Democratic)
- E. Velasco (Democratic)
- B. Titone (Democratic)
- R. Stewart (Democratic)
- K. Stewart (Democratic)
- E. Sirota (Democratic)
- G. Rydin (Democratic)
- J. Phillips (Democratic)
- K. McCormick (Democratic)
- T. Mauro (Democratic)
- M. Martinez (Democratic)
- M. Lukens (Democratic)
- M. Lindsay (Democratic)
- S. Lieder (Democratic)
Cosponsors (20)
- M. Snyder (Democratic)
- R. Rodriguez (Democratic)
- D. Roberts (Democratic)
- K. Mullica (Democratic)
- L. Daugherty (Democratic)
- J. Coleman (Democratic)
- A. Benavidez (Democratic)
- M. Ball (Democratic)
- J. Amabile (Democratic)
- J. Willford (Democratic)
- T. Story (Democratic)
- L. Smith (Democratic)
- M. Rutinel
- A. Paschal (Democratic)
- K. Nguyen (Democratic)
- J. McCluskie (Democratic)
- J. Joseph (Democratic)
- L. Goldstein (Democratic)
- R. English (Democratic)
- M. Carter (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
The act makes the following changes to the 'Labor Peace Act':Specifies that employees' right to bargain collectively includes the right to bargain collectively concerning any mandatory subject of bargaining;Eliminates the requirement for a second election to negotiate a union security agreement clause in the collective bargaining process;Declares that it is not an unfair labor practice for an employer to refuse to agree to a lawful proposal made by the exclusive representative of the employees, or for the exclusive representative of the employees to refuse to agree to a lawful proposal made by the employer, concerning a mandatory subject of bargaining if the refusing party has bargained in good faith with the other party; andRequires employers and employees, through their exclusive representative, to bargain in good faith.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Text versions
- Introduced· Jan 14, 2026
- Engrossed· Mar 6, 2026
- Reengrossed· Mar 9, 2026
- Revised· Apr 30, 2026
- Rerevised· May 1, 2026
- Final Act· May 18, 2026
- Signed Act· May 28, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 House | BILL | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Apr 21, 2026 Senate | Refer House Bill 26-1005 to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 24, 2026 Senate | Refer House Bill 26-1005 to the Committee on Appropriations. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 27, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1005, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 27, 2026 House | Adopt amendment J.001 | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 12, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1005 to the Committee on Appropriations. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 5, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1005 to the Committee on Finance. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- Jan 14, 2026 · House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor - Feb 5, 2026 · House
House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Unamended to Finance - Feb 12, 2026 · House
House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations - Feb 27, 2026 · House
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole - Mar 3, 2026 · House
House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments - Mar 6, 2026 · House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor - Mar 9, 2026 · House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology - Mar 24, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Refer Unamended to Appropriations - Apr 21, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole - Apr 23, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments - Apr 24, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/30/2026 - No Amendments - Apr 30, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments - May 1, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - May 19, 2026 · House
Signed by the Speaker of the House - May 19, 2026 · Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate - May 19, 2026
Sent to the Governor - May 28, 2026
Governor Vetoed