Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 37: Modification of Bond Hearing Officer Process
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 37 is a bill introduced in the Colorado Senate on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Modification of Bond Hearing Officer Process. Primary sponsor: Matt Soper (Republican), Cecelia Espenoza (Democratic), Dylan Roberts (Democratic), Janice Rich (Republican). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 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 requires that the state court administrator create a process for evaluating bond hearing officers. An evaluation must include input from the district attorney and regional public defender and allow the opportunity for input from court staff and other interested parties within each judicial district in which a bond hearing officer presides.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 19 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Soper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Cecelia Espenoza | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Dylan Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Janice Rich | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Jennifer Bacon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Jeff Bridges | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Scott Bright | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Marc Catlin | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| James Coleman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Lisa Cutter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Monica Duran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Tony Exum | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Lisa Frizell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Julie Gonzales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Nick Hinrichsen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Iman Jodeh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Cathy Kipp | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Barbara Kirkmeyer | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Sheila Lieder | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| William Lindstedt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Julie McCluskie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Kyle Mullica | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Marc Snyder | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Katie Wallace | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Mike Weissman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“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
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- Signed by the Speaker of the House
- House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
- House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
- Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor
- Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 02/25/2026 - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 02/23/2026 - No Amendments
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