Colorado bills · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado SB 81
Increase Agricultural Employee Overtime Protections
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- E. Velasco (Democratic)
- J. Danielson (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Colorado legislature· summary
The bill increases overtime protections for agricultural employees by requiring that agricultural employees be paid at an overtime rate for any work performed in excess of:40 hours per workweek;12 hours per workday; or12 consecutive hours.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Text versions
- Introduced· Feb 6, 2026
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 Senate | Postpone Senate Bill 26-081 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. | pass | Set your home in Colorado to see |
| Mar 19, 2026 Senate | Refer Senate Bill 26-081 to the Committee on Appropriations. | fail | Set your home in Colorado to see |
Actions
- Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Business, Labor, & Technology - Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee on Business, Labor, & Technology Postpone Indefinitely