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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill enhances student representation in higher education by expanding the Colorado commission on higher education (commission) from 11 to 13 voting members by adding 2 student members who are enrolled at a state-supported institution of higher education (student members). The bill adds: ! One student member from a graduate research university or a 4-year institution of higher education; and ! One student member from a community college, local district college, or area technical college. The bill shrinks the advisory committee to the commission from to 12 members by removing the advisory committee member designated to represent the students of the state.
AI Summary
This bill expands the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (commission), which advises on higher education policy, by adding two voting student members, increasing the total voting members from 11 to 13. One new student member will represent students from graduate research universities or four-year institutions, and the other will represent students from community colleges, local district colleges, or area technical colleges. The bill also reduces the size of the advisory committee to the commission from 13 to 12 members by removing the member specifically designated to represent state students. Additionally, it clarifies that certain restrictions on commission members regarding prior employment or affiliation with higher education institutions do not apply to these new student members, and it establishes terms for student members and procedures for filling vacancies. Finally, the bill removes the student representative from the advisory committee's role in the commission's policy development regarding student fees.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1029 |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/110884/download |
| BillText | https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/beta.leg.colorado.gov/bf63d79bd5faebdd701c31627c51c1b1 |
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