Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1304: History Colorado to Dispose of Mineral Rights
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1304 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: History Colorado to Dispose of Mineral Rights. Primary sponsor: Kyle Mullica (Democratic), Tammy Story (Democratic), Byron Pelton (Republican), Nick Hinrichsen (Democratic), Ty Winter (Republican), Mandy Lindsay (Democratic). It lists 6 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 authorizes the state historical society, also known as history Colorado, to dispose of mineral rights and nonparticipating royalty interests associated with certain properties in Weld County and West Virginia. The state controller must approve all agreements relating to the disposition prior to closing. History Colorado shall provide an update on the disposition to the capital development committee. History Colorado is required to credit the proceeds of the disposition to the state museum cash fund to be used for a strategic investment in capital improvements, including the retrofitting of the collections care facility and controlled maintenance.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Mullica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Tammy Story | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Byron Pelton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Nick Hinrichsen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Ty Winter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Mandy Lindsay | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| James Coleman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Monica Duran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Cecelia Espenoza | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Cathy Kipp | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| M. Rutinel | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ron Weinberg | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
“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 Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
- House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
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