Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado SB 187
Establishing Commission on Medicaid
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- E. Sirota (Democratic)
- B. Kirkmeyer (Republican)
- R. Taggart (Republican)
- K. Brown (Democratic)
- J. Bridges (Democratic)
- J. Amabile (Democratic)
Cosponsors (28)
- B. Titone (Democratic)
- K. Stewart (Democratic)
- L. Smith (Democratic)
- G. Rydin (Democratic)
- M. Rutinel
- A. Paschal (Democratic)
- K. Nguyen (Democratic)
- K. McCormick (Democratic)
- J. McCluskie (Democratic)
- B. Marshall (Democratic)
- L. Gilchrist (Democratic)
- M. Duran (Democratic)
- C. Clifford (Democratic)
- K. Wallace (Democratic)
- M. Snyder (Democratic)
- C. Simpson (Republican)
- R. Pelton (Republican)
- K. Mullica (Democratic)
- J. Marchman (Democratic)
- C. Kipp (Democratic)
- I. Jodeh (Democratic)
- L. Frizell (Republican)
- T. Exum (Democratic)
- L. Cutter (Democratic)
- J. Coleman (Democratic)
- M. Catlin (Republican)
- S. Bright (Republican)
- M. Ball (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
The act creates the commission on medicaid (commission) to develop recommendations regarding implementation of new federal medicaid policy changes that go into effect in 2026, 2027, and 2028 and to support Coloradans impacted by those policy changes. The commission is required to:Convene at least 6 times but no more than 12 times between May 14, 2026 and December 11, 2026;Invite relevant state agency representatives and medicaid stakeholders to present and provide feedback on commission recommendations; andContract with a technical advisor to assist the commission in writing and submitting a report to the general assembly and the governor documenting the commission's process and any recommendations by December 11, 2026. The act appropriates $500,000 to the legislative department from the general fund to implement the act.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Text versions
- Introduced· May 1, 2026
- Engrossed· May 6, 2026
- Reengrossed· May 7, 2026
- Revised· May 9, 2026
- Rerevised· May 11, 2026
- Final Act· May 21, 2026
- Signed Act· Jun 1, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 12:03 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 House | CONCUR | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 13, 2026 House | REPASS | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 9, 2026 Senate | Refer Senate Bill 26-187 to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 7, 2026 House | AMEND (L.002) | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 7, 2026 House | BILL | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| May 6, 2026 Senate | Refer Senate Bill 26-187 to the Committee of the Whole. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- May 1, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations - May 6, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole - May 6, 2026 · Senate
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor - May 7, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor - May 7, 2026 · House
Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations - May 9, 2026 · House
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole - May 9, 2026 · House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor - May 11, 2026 · House
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments - May 13, 2026 · Senate
Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass - May 22, 2026 · Senate
Signed by the President of the Senate - May 22, 2026 · House
Signed by the Speaker of the House - May 22, 2026
Sent to the Governor - May 29, 2026
Governor Signed