HB 1016: Continuation of Open Educational Resources Program

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act extends the repeal date of the open educational resources grant program and the Colorado open educational resources council (council) to November 1, 2031. The act increases representation from public institutions of higher education on the council from 12 to 15 members.     The act extends the requirement for the department of higher education (department) to prepare and submit an annual report regarding open educational resources to December 31, 2031.     The act appropriates $275,000 to the department for use by the Colorado commission on higher education and higher education special purpose programs.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 26 · Republican 2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. June 1, 2026Governor Signed
2. May 27, 2026Signed by the Speaker of the House
3. May 27, 2026Signed by the President of the Senate
4. May 27, 2026Sent to the Governor
5. May 12, 2026House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
6. May 11, 2026Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
7. May 8, 2026Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
8. May 8, 2026Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
9. May 6, 2026Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations
10. May 5, 2026House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
11. May 5, 2026Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education
12. May 4, 2026House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole

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