Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1278: Local Government Approval of Transmission Infrastructure
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1278 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local Government Approval of Transmission Infrastructure. Primary sponsor: Janice Marchman (Democratic), Nick Hinrichsen (Democratic), Lisa Frizell (Republican), Lisa Cutter (Democratic), Dan Woog (Republican), Ty Winter (Republican), Brianna Titone (Democratic), Matt Soper (Republican), Amy Paschal (Democratic), Tisha Mauro (Democratic), Dusty Johnson (Republican), Tony Hartsook (Republican), Lori Goldstein (Democratic), Lorena García (Democratic), Jarvis Caldwell (Republican), Max Brooks (Republican), Marc Snyder (Democratic), Rod Pelton (Republican), Chris Richardson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): House Committee on Energy & Environment Postpone Indefinitely.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The bill requires that an investor-owned electric utility receive a certificate of public convenience and necessity (certificate) from the public utilities commission and obtain all necessary local government land use approvals and permits prior to initiating any condemnation proceedings related to a high-voltage transmission infrastructure project requiring the certificate.The bill does not change existing application and review processes related to the development of transmission projects that have been established by the public utilities commission or a relevant local government.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Marchman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Nick Hinrichsen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Lisa Frizell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Lisa Cutter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Dan Woog | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Ty Winter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Brianna Titone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Matt Soper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Amy Paschal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Tisha Mauro | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Dusty Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Tony Hartsook | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Lori Goldstein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Lorena García | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Jarvis Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Max Brooks | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Marc Snyder | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Rod Pelton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| 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 Energy & Environment Postpone Indefinitely
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment