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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Crossed Over
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill prohibits a member or member-elect of the general assembly from holding any other elected offices while serving as a member of the general assembly or while a member-elect of the general assembly.
AI Summary
This bill, effective starting with the seventy-sixth General Assembly, prohibits members of the Colorado General Assembly from holding any other elected office while serving in the legislature, with specific exceptions. These exceptions include holding a special district elected office, having less than one year remaining in another elected term when taking office as a legislator, or having less than one year remaining in their legislative term when taking office in another elected position. Additionally, a senator in the middle of their term at the start of the seventy-sixth General Assembly is also exempt. The General Assembly has determined this act is necessary for the preservation of public peace, health, or safety.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (12)
Matt Ball (D)*,
Lisa Cutter (D)*,
Mandy Lindsay (D)*,
James Coleman (D),
Tony Exum (D),
Julie Gonzales (D),
Nick Hinrichsen (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Cathy Kipp (D),
William Lindstedt (D),
Katie Wallace (D),
Michael Weissman (D),
Last Action
House Second Reading Calendar (00:00:00 4/17/2026 House Floor) (on 04/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-059 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112794/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112746/download |
| Senate State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Amendment L.001 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/17991/download |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112013/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111055/download |
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