Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado HB 1029
Student Representation Commission on Higher Education
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- J. Marchman (Democratic)
- E. Hamrick (Democratic)
- M. Carter (Democratic)
Cosponsors (25)
- K. Wallace (Democratic)
- C. Kolker (Democratic)
- C. Kipp (Democratic)
- I. Jodeh (Democratic)
- J. Gonzales (Democratic)
- J. Danielson (Democratic)
- L. Cutter (Democratic)
- J. Coleman (Democratic)
- B. Titone (Democratic)
- K. Stewart (Democratic)
- M. Soper (Republican)
- M. Rutinel
- J. Phillips (Democratic)
- K. Nguyen (Democratic)
- M. Lukens (Democratic)
- M. Lindsay (Democratic)
- S. Lieder (Democratic)
- J. Jackson (Democratic)
- L. Goldstein (Democratic)
- L. García (Democratic)
- M. Froelich (Democratic)
- C. Espenoza (Democratic)
- M. Duran (Democratic)
- C. Clifford (Democratic)
- J. Bacon (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
The act expands the Colorado commission on higher education (commission) from 11 to 13 members by adding 2 nonvoting student members who are enrolled at a state-supported institution of higher education (student members). Specifically, the act adds:One student member from a graduate research university or a 4-year institution of higher education; andOne student member from a community college, local district college, or area technical college. The governor shall make initial appointments of student members on or before July 1, 2027. Student members serve on the commission for a term of 2 years. The act shrinks the advisory committee to the commission from 13 to 12 members by removing the advisory committee member designated to represent the students of the state.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Text versions
- Introduced· Jan 14, 2026
- Engrossed· May 6, 2026
- Reengrossed· May 7, 2026
- Revised· May 11, 2026
- Rerevised· May 12, 2026
- Final Act· Jun 1, 2026
- Signed Act· Jun 3, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 House | BILL | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 11, 2026 Senate | Refer House Bill 26-1029 to the Committee on Appropriations. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 11, 2026 Senate | Refer House Bill 26-1029 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 6, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1029, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 6, 2026 House | Adopt amendment L.006 | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Feb 12, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1029 to the Committee on Appropriations. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- Jan 14, 2026 · House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Education - Feb 12, 2026 · House
House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations - May 6, 2026 · House
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole - May 6, 2026 · House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor - May 7, 2026 · House
House Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor - May 8, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs - May 11, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Appropriations - May 11, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole - May 11, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments - May 12, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Jun 1, 2026 · House
Signed by the Speaker of the House - Jun 1, 2026 · Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate - Jun 1, 2026
Sent to the Governor - Jun 2, 2026
Governor Signed