HB26-1282
Eliminate Duplicative Regulation of School Child Care Centers
Became law · by L. Goldstein, J. Phillips, K. Mullica · full text and history
Latest floor vote
Senate Floor, 2026-05-06: Pass, 32 ayes, 3 noes, 0 not voting · Third Reading BILL
Aye (32): Adrienne Benavidez D, Barbara Kirkmeyer R, Byron Pelton R, Cathy Kipp D, Chris Kolker D, Cleave Simpson R, Dylan Roberts D, Iman Jodeh D, James Coleman D, Janice Marchman D, Janice Rich R, Jeff Bridges D, Jessie Danielson D, Judy Amabile D, Julie Gonzales D, Katie Wallace D, Kyle Mullica D, Larry Liston R, Lindsey Daugherty D, Lisa Cutter D, Lisa Frizell R, Marc Catlin R, Marc Snyder D, Matt Ball D, Mike Weissman D, Nick Hinrichsen D, Robert Rodriguez D, Rod Pelton R, Scott Bright R, Tom Sullivan D, Tony Exum D, William Lindstedt D
No (3): John Carson R, Lynda Zamora Wilson R, Mark Baisley R
Who lobbied on it
24 clients of professional lobbyists reported a position on HB26-1282 (their latest). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.
Supporting (8): Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Aurora Public Schools · Boulder Valley School District · Colorado Children's Campaign · Colorado Rural Schools Alliance · Douglas County School District · JLH Consulting and Public Affairs LLC (Douglas County School District) · The Boulder Chamber
Opposing (3): Early Childhood Education Association of Colorado · Healthier Colorado · Learning Care Group
Amending (1): Colorado Alliance of YMCAs (Swift Strategies, LLC)
Monitoring (12): BACKGROUND INFORMATION SERVICES, INC. · Denver Public Schools · Early Care and Education Consortium · Early Childhood Council Leadership Alliance · Education Alliance of Colorado · Executives Partnering to Invest in Children · Greeley-Evans Weld County School District 6 · Greeley-Evans Weld School District 6 · Mile High United Way · Poudre School District · Poudre School District R-1 · Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning
Every recorded vote
| Date | Where | Result | Ayes | Noes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | House Education Refer House Bill 26-1282, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | Pass | 12 | 0 |
| 2026-04-28 | House Appropriations Refer House Bill 26-1282, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | Pass | 10 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | House Floor Third Reading BILL | Pass | 55 | 8 |
| 2026-05-04 | Senate Education Refer House Bill 26-1282 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | Pass | 7 | 0 |
| 2026-05-06 | Senate Floor Third Reading BILL | Pass | 32 | 3 |