Unified Postsecondary Talent Development System
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning creating a unified system of postsecondary talent development, and, in connection therewith, creating a committee to develop a plan to transition oversight of workforce development programs to the department of higher education.
Bill Summary:
The bill creates the postsecondary talent development system transition advisory committee (transition committee) to integrate oversight of higher education and workforce development programs (transition plan). The transition committee shall begin meeting by July 1, 2026, and shall submit the transition plan to the joint budget committee by November 1, 2026. The transition plan must include recommendations about the structure of the department of higher education (department), including a recommendation to rename the department, and recommendations about transitioning various offices, agencies, programs, and functions to the department or other state agencies.
Effective July 1, 2028, the executive director of the Colorado commission on higher education is renamed the executive director of the department (executive director). The governor appoints, with the consent of the senate, the executive director.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Julie McCluskie
Representative
Rick Taggart
Senator
Jeff Bridges
Senator
Lisa Frizell
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Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.003 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1317, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1317, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
51
AYE
12
NO
2
OTHER
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Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education |
| 04/21/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/20/2026 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/17/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 04/17/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/25/2026 | House | House Committee on Education Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 03/04/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Education |
Prime Sponsor
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