Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1187: Sunset Fire Suppression Programs
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1187 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on February 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sunset Fire Suppression Programs. Primary sponsor: Elizabeth Velasco (Democratic), Jacque Phillips (Democratic), Amy Paschal (Democratic), Mandy Lindsay (Democratic), Jamie Jackson (Democratic), Meg Froelich (Democratic), Andy Boesenecker (Democratic), Marc Snyder (Democratic), Tony Exum (Democratic), Rebekah Stewart (Democratic), Kenny Nguyen (Democratic). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 3, 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 implements the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies in its 2025 sunset review and report by:Continuing the fire suppression programs of the division of fire prevention and control (division) for 11 years until September 1, 2037, pursuant to the provisions of the sunset law; andModifying certain provisions of the fire suppression programs of the division to replace gender-specific terminology with gender-neutral terminology.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 27
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Velasco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Jacque Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Amy Paschal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Mandy Lindsay | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Jamie Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Meg Froelich | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Andy Boesenecker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Marc Snyder | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Tony Exum | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Rebekah Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Kenny Nguyen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Judy Amabile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Jeff Bridges | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Chad Clifford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| James Coleman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Julie Gonzales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Iman Jodeh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Cathy Kipp | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Chris Kolker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| William Lindstedt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Janice Marchman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Kyle Mullica | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Dylan Roberts | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| M. Rutinel | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lesley Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Tammy Story | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| 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 Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
- Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Unamended to Appropriations
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing
- House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
- House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
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