HB26-1006
Thriving Institution Designations for Higher Education
Became law · by M. Martinez, E. Velasco, D. Roberts · full text and history
Latest floor vote
House Floor, 2026-05-04: Pass, 43 ayes, 22 noes, 0 not voting · Senate Amendments REPASS
Aye (43): Alex Valdez D, Amy Paschal D, Andrew Boesenecker D, Bob Marshall D, Brianna Titone D, Cecelia Espenoza D, Chad Clifford D, Eliza Hamrick D, Elizabeth Velasco D, Emily Sirota D, Gretchen Rydin D, Jacque Phillips D, Jamie Jackson D, Javier Mabrey D, Jennifer Bacon D, Jenny Willford D, Julie McCluskie D, Junie Joseph D, Karen McCormick D, Katie Stewart D, Kenny Nguyen D, Kyle Brown D, Lesley Smith D, Lindsay Gilchrist D, Lisa Feret D, Lorena Garcia D, Lori Goldstein D, Mandy Lindsay D, Manny Rutinel D, Matthew Martinez D, Meg Froelich D, Meghan Lukens D, Michael Carter D, Monica Duran D, Naquetta Ricks D, Rebekah Stewart D, Regina English D, Sean Camacho D, Sheila Lieder D, Steven Woodrow D, Tammy Story D, Tisha Mauro D, Yara Zokaie D
No (22): Anthony Hartsook R, Ava Flanell R, Brandi Bradley R, Carlos Barron R, Chris Richardson R, Dan Woog R, Dusty Johnson R, Jarvis Caldwell R, Ken DeGraaf R, Larry Don Suckla R, Lori Garcia Sander R, Mary Bradfield R, Matt Soper R, Max Brooks R, Rebecca Keltie R, Rick Taggart R, Ron Weinberg R, Ryan Gonzalez R, Scott Bottoms R, Scott Slaugh R, Stephanie Luck R, Ty Winter R
Who lobbied on it
17 clients of professional lobbyists reported a position on HB26-1006 (their latest). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.
Supporting (6): Aims Community College · Colorado Latino Leadership Advocacy & Research Organization · Colorado Mountain College · Colorado Succeeds · New Era Colorado · Young Invincibles
Amending (1): Fort Lewis College
Monitoring (10): Adams State University · Auraria Higher Education Center · CWA Local 7799 · Christian Home Educators of Colorado · Colorado Health Care Association · Colorado Mesa University · McGraw Hill · Metropolitan State University of Denver · The Boulder Chamber · The Capstone Group/Metropolitan State University of Denver
Every recorded vote
| Date | Where | Result | Ayes | Noes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | House Education Refer House Bill 26-1006, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | Pass | 8 | 4 |
| 2026-03-20 | House Appropriations Refer House Bill 26-1006 to the Committee of the Whole. | Pass | 9 | 2 |
| 2026-03-25 | House Floor Third Reading BILL | Pass | 43 | 22 |
| 2026-04-27 | Senate Education Refer House Bill 26-1006, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | Pass | 5 | 2 |
| 2026-05-01 | Senate Floor Third Reading BILL | Pass | 26 | 9 |
| 2026-05-04 | House Floor Senate Amendments CONCUR | Pass | 55 | 10 |
| 2026-05-04 | House Floor Senate Amendments REPASS | Pass | 43 | 22 |