Continuation of Open Educational Resources Program
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the continuation of open educational resources policies, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
The bill extends the repeal date of the open educational resources grant program and the Colorado open educational resources council (council) from November 1, 2026, to November 1, 2031. The bill increases the membership of the council from 12 to 15 members.
Under current law, the department of higher education prepares and submits an annual report regarding open educational resources in the state. The bill extends the requirement for this report from its current end date of December 1, 2026, to December 31, 2031.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Jacque Phillips
Representative
Rick Taggart
Senator
Lisa Frizell
Senator
Judy Amabile
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Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1016, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1016 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1016, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1016 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-2. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
48
AYE
17
NO
0
OTHER
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Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2026 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 05/08/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 05/06/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 05/05/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Education |
| 05/05/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/04/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 05/04/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 01/29/2026 | House | House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 01/14/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Education |
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