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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, for income tax years commencing prior to January 1, 2028, a taxpayer who makes a qualifying monetary contribution to promote child care in the state is allowed an income tax credit that is equal to 50% of the total value of the contribution, not to exceed $100,000. The bill extends this tax credit for 10 years.
AI Summary
This bill extends the child care contribution tax credit in Colorado for an additional 10 years, changing the expiration date from January 1, 2028, to January 1, 2038. This tax credit allows individuals and corporations to receive a tax credit equal to 50% of their monetary contributions to promote child care in the state, with a maximum credit of $100,000. The bill also updates language related to the tax preference performance statement, clarifying that the general assembly finds the credit is intended to encourage taxpayers to make donations that promote child care in the state. The repeal date for the entire section related to this tax credit is also extended by 10 years, from January 1, 2035, to January 1, 2045. The bill emphasizes the importance of this tax credit in supporting Colorado's child care ecosystem, which is crucial for the state's economy and the well-being of children.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (25)
Andrew Boesenecker (D)*,
Mary Bradfield (R)*,
Scott Bright (R)*,
Jarvis Caldwell (R)*,
Sean Camacho (D)*,
Chad Clifford (D)*,
James Coleman (D)*,
Lindsay Gilchrist (D)*,
Iman Jodeh (D)*,
Cathy Kipp (D)*,
Mandy Lindsay (D)*,
Meghan Lukens (D)*,
Janice Marchman (D)*,
Matt Martinez (D)*,
Julie McCluskie (D)*,
Karen McCormick (D)*,
Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D)*,
Byron Pelton (R)*,
Rod Pelton (R)*,
Cleave Simpson (R)*,
Katie Stewart (D)*,
Rebekah Stewart (D)*,
Brianna Titone (D)*,
Elizabeth Velasco (D)*,
Yara Zokaie (D)*,
Last Action
House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations (on 02/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1004 |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111068/download |
| BillText | https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/beta.leg.colorado.gov/73749c69707457c8cc057325fe7f715e |
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