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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill increases participation, representation, and support for individuals 60 years old or older in the Colorado workforce and in organizations related to employment and the workforce by: ! Requiring the state work force development council (council), the Colorado commission on the aging, and other entities to meet twice a year, collect data, and work collaboratively on issues related to individuals in the workforce who are 60 years old or older; ! Requiring the department of labor and employment and the department of human services to jointly submit a report compiling the data collected by the council, the Colorado commission on the aging, and other entities to the general assembly and requiring the department of labor and employment, during the department's annual "SMART Act" hearings, to summarize the report to certain legislative committees; and ! Requiring that the council, the commission on higher education, the state apprenticeship council, and the state board for community colleges and occupational education, or their successor entities, each have at least one member serving on their governing entity that is at least 60 years old and either is actively involved in or has interest, knowledge, or experience in advocating for the interests of individuals who are 60 years old or older as related to the functions of each entity.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance the participation, representation, and support for individuals aged 55 and older in Colorado's workforce by requiring the State Workforce Development Council and the Colorado Commission on Aging to meet twice annually to collect and analyze data on older adults in the workforce, and to collaborate on related issues. The Department of Labor and Employment and the Department of Human Services will jointly report this compiled data to the General Assembly, with the Department of Labor and Employment summarizing it during its annual "SMART Act" hearings, a process for legislative oversight of state agencies. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the State Workforce Development Council, the Commission on Higher Education, the State Apprenticeship Council (SAC), and the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education, or their successors, must each include at least one member who is at least 55 years old and has a demonstrated interest or experience in advocating for the workforce interests of older adults.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (24)
Jessie Danielson (D)*,
Jamie Jackson (D)*,
Jenny Willford (D)*,
Jennifer Bacon (D),
Andrew Boesenecker (D),
Kyle Brown (D),
Sean Camacho (D),
Chad Clifford (D),
Monica Duran (D),
Regina English (D),
Meg Froelich (D),
Junie Joseph (D),
Rebecca Keltie (R),
Sheila Lieder (D),
Mandy Lindsay (D),
Javier Mabrey (D),
Bob Marshall (D),
Kenny Nguyen (D),
Amy Paschal (D),
Manny Rutinel (D),
Emily Sirota (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Brianna Titone (D),
Steven Woodrow (D),
Last Action
Senate Business, Labor, & Technology Committee Hearing (14:00:00 4/28/2026 SCR 352) (on 04/28/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1010 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112649/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112595/download |
| Second Reading Amendment L.004 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/18001/download |
| House Business Affairs & Labor Amendment L.001 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/17907/download |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111067/download |
| BillText | https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/beta.leg.colorado.gov/8ccbd82ce1a647b70b5a0fd7c46f9639 |
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