Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1032: Fallen Firefighter Special License Plate
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1032 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Fallen Firefighter Special License Plate. Primary sponsor: Byron Pelton (Republican), Elizabeth Velasco (Democratic), Chris Richardson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The bill creates the fallen firefighter special license plate. An applicant becomes eligible to use the plate by providing a certificate to the department of revenue (department) confirming that the applicant has made a donation to a nonprofit organization (organization) designated by the department based on the organization's provision of services to the families of firefighters who have died in the line of duty.In addition to the normal fees for a license plate, a person must pay 2 additional one-time fees in the amount of $25, one of which is credited to the highway users tax fund and the other to the Colorado DRIVES vehicle services account.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Pelton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Elizabeth Velasco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Chris Richardson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed
- House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance