Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1029: Student Representation Commission on Higher Education
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1029 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Student Representation Commission on Higher Education. Primary sponsor: Janice Marchman (Democratic), Eliza Hamrick (Democratic), Michael Carter (Democratic). It lists 25 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2026): Governor Signed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The act expands the Colorado commission on higher education (commission) from 11 to 13 members by adding 2 nonvoting student members who are enrolled at a state-supported institution of higher education (student members). Specifically, the act adds:One student member from a graduate research university or a 4-year institution of higher education; andOne student member from a community college, local district college, or area technical college. The governor shall make initial appointments of student members on or before July 1, 2027. Student members serve on the commission for a term of 2 years. The act shrinks the advisory committee to the commission from 13 to 12 members by removing the advisory committee member designated to represent the students of the state.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 26 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Marchman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Eliza Hamrick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Michael Carter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Jennifer Bacon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Chad Clifford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| James Coleman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Lisa Cutter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Jessie Danielson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Monica Duran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Cecelia Espenoza | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Meg Froelich | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Lorena García | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Lori Goldstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Julie Gonzales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Jamie Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Iman Jodeh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Cathy Kipp | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Chris Kolker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Sheila Lieder | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Mandy Lindsay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Meghan Lukens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Kenny Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Jacque Phillips | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| M. Rutinel | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Matt Soper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Katie Stewart | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Brianna Titone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Katie Wallace | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Governor Signed
- Signed by the Speaker of the House
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Sent to the Governor
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Appropriations
- Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
- Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
- House Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor
- House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
- House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
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