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Second Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General Assembly

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BILL SUMMARY For HB26-1272

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Date Mar 18, 2026       Location HCR 0112

HB26-1272 - Amended, referred to House Appropriations
04:28:37 PM  
The primary bill sponsors, Representatives Froelich and Velasco, introduced House Bill 26-1272 to the House Health and Human Services Committee. The bill requires the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) to collect data on temperature-related injuries, illnesses, and emergencies at worksites in the state beginning January 1, 2027. The department must develop a platform that allows users to submit data, as well as obtain data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment using an existing department surveillance program to track heat-related injuries.

A handout was provided to the committee (Attachment I).
04:39:45 PM  
The bill sponsors responded to questions from the committee.
05:07:57 PM  

Nicole Cervera Loy, representing Colorado organization for Latina opportunity and reproductive rights, testified in support of the bill. Patricia Garcia-Nelson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Jessica Herrera, representing GreenLatinos, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Tykee James, representing Conservation Colorado, testified in support of the bill.
05:17:17 PM  
The panel responded to questions from the committee.
05:19:34 PM  
Mr. Michael Cox, representing Colorado Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Michael Gifford, representing AGC Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Chris Oestreich, representing Burnco, testified in opposition to the bill. Mr. Tony Milo, representing Colorado Contractors Association, testified in opposition to the bill.
05:28:19 PM  
The panel responded to questions from the committee.
05:41:02 PM  
Anna-Gray Anderson, representing People & Pollinators Action Network, testified in support of the bill. John Michael Guevara, representing Colorado Division of Labor Standards and Statistics, was available to answer committee questions. Shaina Oliver, representing Colorado Moms Clean Air Force, testified in support of the bill. Alex Sanchez, representing Voces Unidas, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Nick Torres, representing American Lung Association, testified in support of the bill. Nina DiSalvo, representing Towards Justice, testified in support of the bill. Ean Tafoya, representing GreenLatinos, testified in support of the bill.
05:56:18 PM  
The panel responded to questions from the committee.
05:59:58 PM  
Dianna Orf, representing Colorado mining association and associated governments of NW Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill. Elizabeth Haskell, representing Colorado Municipal League, testified in opposition to the bill. Todd Ohlheiser, representing Colorado Ready Mixed Concrete Association/Colorado Stone, Sand and Gravel Association, testified in opposition to the bill. Parker White, representing Colorado Competitive Council, testified in opposition to the bill. Mrs. Piep van Heuven, representing Colorado Ski Country USA, testified in opposition to the bill. Michael Smith, representing National Federation of Independent Business, testified in opposition to the bill. Kathleen Curry, representing Ute Water Conservancy District, testified in opposition to the bill.
06:16:55 PM  
The panel responded to questions from the committee.
06:29:07 PM  
Mrs. Tammy Munoz, representing Teamsters Local 455, testified in support of the bill. Nate Bernstein, representing Climate Jobs Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Hunter Knapp, representing Project Protect Food Systems Workers, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Ellen Buckley, representing Women's Lobby of Colorado, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Madison Goering, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Steven Arauza, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Jamie Valdez, representing GreenLatinos, testified in support of the bill.
06:46:53 PM  
The panel responded to questions from the committee.
06:47:49 PM  
Nina Waters, on behalf of Tim Karfs, representing Colorado Communities for Climate Action, testified to amend the bill. Ale Spray, representing Hispanic Contractors of Colorado, testified in opposition to the bill.

Additional written testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment J).
06:53:01 PM  
The bill sponsors introduced amendment L.002 (Attachment K).

A fiscal note memorandum was provided to the committee (Attachment L).

06:54:11 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.002 (Attachment K).
Moved Lieder
Seconded Feret
Barron
Bradfield
Bradley
English
Feret
Hamrick
Johnson
McCormick
Rydin
Stewart K.
Woog
Lieder
Gilchrist
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
06:54:12 PM  
The bill sponsors introduced amendment L.004 (Attachment M).

06:54:50 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment M).
Moved Lieder
Seconded Stewart K.
Barron
Bradfield
Bradley
English
Feret
Hamrick
Johnson
McCormick
Rydin
Stewart K.
Woog
Lieder
Gilchrist
YES: 0   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  Pass Without Objection
06:54:51 PM  
Representative Bradfield introduced amendment L.003 (Attachment N).
06:56:39 PM  
The sponsors responded to questions regarding L.003.

06:58:27 PM
 Motion Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment N).
Moved Bradfield
Seconded Feret
Barron Yes
Bradfield Yes
Bradley Yes
English No
Feret No
Hamrick No
Johnson Yes
McCormick No
Rydin No
Stewart K. No
Woog Yes
Lieder No
Gilchrist No
YES: 5   NO: 8   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL
06:58:28 PM  
The primary bill sponsors, Representatives Froelich and Velasco, provided closing comments on the bill.
07:08:01 PM  
Members of the committee provided closing comments on the bill.

07:21:46 PM
 Motion Refer House Bill 26-1272, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Lieder
Seconded Feret
Barron No
Bradfield No
Bradley No
English Yes
Feret Yes
Hamrick Yes
Johnson No
McCormick Yes
Rydin Yes
Stewart K. Yes
Woog No
Lieder Yes
Gilchrist Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 5   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS