Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 64: Modify Colorado Agricultural Future Loan Program
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 64 is a bill introduced in the Colorado Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Modify Colorado Agricultural Future Loan Program. Primary sponsor: Matt Soper (Republican), Karen McCormick (Democratic), Cleave Simpson (Republican), Dylan Roberts (Democratic). It lists 42 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 24, 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 modifies the Colorado agricultural future loan program (program) to permit certain eligible entities to receive funding from the program. An eligible entity is defined as an entity that is certified by the division of conservation (division) or an entity that:Is a district that has authority to conduct water activities, an irrigation district, or a ditch and reservoir company; andHas a letter of support from an entity certified by the division. The act directs the commissioner of agriculture to adopt rules that prioritize awarding loans to eligible entities that seek to acquire and conserve agriculturally productive land and to transfer ownership of that land to an eligible farmer or rancher who qualifies for a loan from the program.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 36 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Soper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Karen McCormick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Cleave Simpson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Dylan Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Judy Amabile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Jennifer Bacon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Andy Boesenecker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Jeff Bridges | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| James Coleman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Monica Duran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Regina English | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Cecelia Espenoza | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Tony Exum | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Lori Goldstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Julie Gonzales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Ryan Gonzalez | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Eliza Hamrick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Nick Hinrichsen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| D. Michaelson Jenet | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Iman Jodeh | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Junie Joseph | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Cathy Kipp | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Chris Kolker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Sheila Lieder | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Mandy Lindsay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| William Lindstedt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Larry Liston | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Meghan Lukens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Janice Marchman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bob Marshall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Matt Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Tisha Mauro | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Julie McCluskie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Kenny Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Rod Pelton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Chris Richardson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Robert Rodriguez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| M. Rutinel | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Scott Slaugh | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Lesley Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Marc Snyder | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Katie Stewart | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Rick Taggart | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Brianna Titone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| 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
- Signed by the Speaker of the House
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed by the President of the Senate
- House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
- House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
- House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
- Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources
- Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
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