Establishing Commission on Medicaid
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the creation of a commission to study medicaid, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
The act creates the commission on medicaid (commission) to develop recommendations regarding implementation of new federal medicaid policy changes that go into effect in 2026, 2027, and 2028 and to support Coloradans impacted by those policy changes.
The commission is required to:
- Convene at least 6 times but no more than 12 times between May 14, 2026 and December 11, 2026;
- Invite relevant state agency representatives and medicaid stakeholders to present and provide feedback on commission recommendations; and
- Contract with a technical advisor to assist the commission in writing and submitting a report to the general assembly and the governor documenting the commission's process and any recommendations by December 11, 2026.
The act appropriates $500,000 to the legislative department from the general fund to implement the act.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Judy Amabile
Senator
Jeff Bridges
Representative
Kyle Brown
Representative
Rick Taggart
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Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 26-187 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 26-187 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/13/2026 | House Amendments | REPASS |
31
AYE
4
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/13/2026 | House Amendments | CONCUR |
35
AYE
0
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/07/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
31
AYE
4
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/07/2026 | Third Reading | AMEND (L.002) |
35
AYE
0
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
45
AYE
19
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/29/2026 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/22/2026 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/22/2026 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/22/2026 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/13/2026 | Senate | Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass |
| 05/11/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/09/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor |
| 05/09/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 05/07/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations |
| 05/07/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor |
| 05/06/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor |
| 05/06/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 05/01/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations |
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