Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 44: Tax Collection Mineral Rights County Treasurers
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 44 is a bill introduced in the Colorado Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Tax Collection Mineral Rights County Treasurers. Primary sponsor: Byron Pelton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Senate Committee on Finance 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 authorizes a board of county commissioners to cancel any taxes that have been levied on a severed mineral account 5 years after the date the taxes become delinquent. The bill establishes certain requirements for when a county may convey a tax lien on a severed mineral account to a grantee or surface owner of record after a period of 5 years.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Pelton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Committee on Finance Postpone Indefinitely
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance