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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Current law exempts the owner of a motor vehicle who is a member of the United States armed forces (member) from motor vehicle registration fees and sets the specific ownership tax at $1 while the member is serving outside the United States. This applies to personal motor vehicles and intrastate trucks, truck tractors, trailers, and semitrailers used to transport property. To qualify, the member must show the military order or evidence acceptable to the department of revenue (department) demonstrating that the member served outside the United States and sign an affidavit that the motor vehicle will not be driven while the tax rate applies. Section 1 of the bill repeals the requirement that the member sign the affidavit to pay the $1 specific ownership fee. Section repeals the requirement that the member sign the affidavit to be exempt from the motor vehicle fee. Current law exempts members from paying late fees for failing to renew a registration for a vehicle if the member was serving outside the state when the registration period expired. Section 2 sets the requirement to qualify for a late fee exception by requiring the member to show the military order or evidence acceptable to the department demonstrating that the member served outside of the United States.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing laws to simplify the process for members of the United States armed forces to receive exemptions and reduced fees on their motor vehicles when they are serving outside the United States. Specifically, it removes the requirement for these service members to sign an affidavit stating their vehicle will not be driven while they are deployed overseas to qualify for a reduced ownership tax of $1 and to be exempt from motor vehicle registration fees. The bill also clarifies the requirements for qualifying for an exception to late fees for registration renewal, ensuring that service members only need to provide proof of deployment outside the United States, rather than also signing an affidavit. These changes aim to ease administrative burdens for military personnel by removing the affidavit requirement, which was previously a condition for receiving these tax and fee benefits.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Finance Hearing (00:00:00 3/5/2026 Room 0112) (on 03/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1200 |
| Fiscal Note FN1 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/112633/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111821/download |
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