Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 56: State Overtime Compensation Income Tax
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 56 is a bill introduced in the Colorado Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Overtime Compensation Income Tax. Primary sponsor: Jarvis Caldwell (Republican), Barbara Kirkmeyer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2026): Senate Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The bill modifies the requirement that a taxpayer add the amount of any overtime compensation excluded or deducted from the taxpayer's federal gross income back to the taxpayer's federal taxable income for purposes of calculating state income tax liability to apply only in the 2026 income tax year.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarvis Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Barbara Kirkmeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“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 Appropriations Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed
- Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Appropriations
- Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs