Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado HB 1016
Continuation of Open Educational Resources Program
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- L. Frizell (Republican)
- J. Amabile (Democratic)
- R. Taggart (Republican)
- J. Phillips (Democratic)
Cosponsors (25)
- M. Snyder (Democratic)
- C. Kipp (Democratic)
- I. Jodeh (Democratic)
- T. Exum (Democratic)
- L. Cutter (Democratic)
- J. Bridges (Democratic)
- K. Stewart (Democratic)
- L. Smith (Democratic)
- E. Sirota (Democratic)
- G. Rydin (Democratic)
- M. Rutinel
- N. Ricks (Democratic)
- K. Nguyen (Democratic)
- J. McCluskie (Democratic)
- M. Lindsay (Democratic)
- S. Lieder (Democratic)
- J. Jackson (Democratic)
- E. Hamrick (Democratic)
- L. Goldstein (Democratic)
- R. English (Democratic)
- M. Duran (Democratic)
- C. Clifford (Democratic)
- S. Camacho (Democratic)
- K. Brown (Democratic)
- J. Bacon (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
The act extends the repeal date of the open educational resources grant program and the Colorado open educational resources council (council) to November 1, 2031. The act increases representation from public institutions of higher education on the council from 12 to 15 members. The act extends the requirement for the department of higher education (department) to prepare and submit an annual report regarding open educational resources to December 31, 2031. The act appropriates $275,000 to the department for use by the Colorado commission on higher education and higher education special purpose programs.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Text versions
- Introduced· Jan 14, 2026
- Engrossed· May 4, 2026
- Reengrossed· May 5, 2026
- Revised· May 8, 2026
- Rerevised· May 11, 2026
- Final Act· May 26, 2026
- Signed Act· Jun 3, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 12:03 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 Senate | REPASS | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 12, 2026 Senate | CONCUR | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 8, 2026 Senate | Refer House Bill 26-1016, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 8, 2026 Senate | Adopt amendment J.003 | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 6, 2026 Senate | Refer House Bill 26-1016 to the Committee on Appropriations. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 5, 2026 House | BILL | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 4, 2026 House | Adopt amendment J.002 | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 4, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1016, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Jan 29, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1016 to the Committee on Appropriations. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- Jan 14, 2026 · House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Education - Jan 29, 2026 · House
House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations - May 4, 2026 · House
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole - May 4, 2026 · House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee - May 5, 2026 · House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - May 5, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education - May 6, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations - May 8, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole - May 8, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee - May 11, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - May 12, 2026 · House
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass - May 27, 2026 · House
Signed by the Speaker of the House - May 27, 2026 · Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate - May 27, 2026
Sent to the Governor - Jun 1, 2026
Governor Signed