Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1380: Repeal Office of Judicial Discipline Ombudsman
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1380 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on April 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Repeal Office of Judicial Discipline Ombudsman. Primary sponsor: Judy Amabile (Democratic), Emily Sirota (Democratic), Barbara Kirkmeyer (Republican), Jeff Bridges (Democratic), Rick Taggart (Republican), Kyle Brown (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 4, 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 repeals the office of the judicial discipline ombudsman, effective July 1, 2027, which was established in 2023 to act as an independent and confidential advisor on judicial discipline procedures and workplace culture.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Amabile | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Emily Sirota | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Barbara Kirkmeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Jeff Bridges | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Rick Taggart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Kyle Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Monica Duran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Cecelia Espenoza | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
“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
- House Consideration of First Conference Committee Report result was to Adopt Committee Report - Repass
- Senate Consideration of First Conference Committee Report result was to Adopt Committee Report - Repass
- House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Not Concur - Request Conference Committee
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
- Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations
- House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
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