Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1159: Department of Labor & Employment Supplemental
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1159 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Department of Labor & Employment Supplemental. Primary sponsor: Barbara Kirkmeyer (Republican), Judy Amabile (Democratic), Rick Taggart (Republican), Kyle Brown (Democratic), Jeff Bridges (Democratic), Emily Sirota (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 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 2025 general appropriations act is amended to balance and make adjustments to the total amount appropriated to the department of labor and employment. The general fund and reappropriated funds portions of the appropriation are decreased and the cash funds and federal funds portions are increased.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Kirkmeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Judy Amabile | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Rick Taggart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Kyle Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Jeff Bridges | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Emily Sirota | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Julie McCluskie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“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 Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations
- House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
- House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations