Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado HB 1297
Uniform Language for Misdemeanor Traffic Offense
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Cosponsors (10)
- M. Snyder (Democratic)
- I. Jodeh (Democratic)
- J. Coleman (Democratic)
- R. Weinberg (Republican)
- J. Phillips (Democratic)
- R. Keltie (Republican)
- C. Espenoza (Democratic)
- M. Duran (Democratic)
- C. Clifford (Democratic)
- J. Caldwell (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
In existing law, both 'misdemeanor traffic offense' and 'traffic misdemeanor' are used to describe the same type of traffic offense. The act amends instances of 'traffic misdemeanor' to make 'misdemeanor traffic offense' the uniform term used throughout statute.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Text versions
- Introduced· Feb 25, 2026
- Engrossed· Mar 13, 2026
- Reengrossed· Mar 16, 2026
- Revised· Apr 6, 2026
- Rerevised· Apr 7, 2026
- Final Act· Apr 24, 2026
- Signed Act· May 5, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 House | BILL | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 31, 2026 Senate | Refer House Bill 26-1297 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 |
| Mar 12, 2026 House | Refer House Bill 26-1297 to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- Feb 25, 2026 · House
Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs - Mar 12, 2026 · House
House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole - Mar 13, 2026 · House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments - Mar 16, 2026 · House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs - Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole - Apr 6, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments - Apr 7, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - Apr 28, 2026 · House
Signed by the Speaker of the House - Apr 28, 2026 · Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate - Apr 28, 2026
Sent to the Governor - May 5, 2026
Governor Signed