History Colorado to Dispose of Mineral Rights
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the authority of history Colorado to dispose of rights related to minerals, and, in connection therewith, authorizing the disposal of Weld County rights and West Virginia rights.
Bill Summary:
The act authorizes the state historical society, also known as history Colorado, to dispose of mineral rights and nonparticipating royalty interests associated with certain properties in Weld County and West Virginia. The state controller must approve all agreements relating to the disposition prior to closing. History Colorado shall provide an update on the disposition to the capital development committee. History Colorado is required to credit the proceeds of the disposition to the state museum cash fund to be used for a strategic investment in capital improvements, including the retrofitting of the collections care facility and controlled maintenance.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Mandy Lindsay
Representative
Ty Winter
Senator
Byron Pelton
Senator
Nick Hinrichsen
Committees
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | Initial Fiscal Note |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1304 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1304 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
33
AYE
0
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/02/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
63
AYE
0
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2026 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 06/02/2026 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 06/02/2026 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 06/02/2026 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 04/24/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/23/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/21/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/06/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
| 04/02/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/30/2026 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 03/27/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/25/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 03/23/2026 | House | House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/27/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs |
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