CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SB26-180
SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date Apr 30, 2026
Location SCR 357
SB26-180 - Amended, referred to Senate Appropriations
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| Attachment A |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/528DDF99F595DC5987258DF50062A5F4/$File/Attachment A - Combined.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment B |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/49E7926C809CCC3E87258DF50062B004/$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment C |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/672E2530AAFA3FFF87258DF50062BB17/$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment D |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/62430C19CA8DA52F87258DF50062C623/$File/Attachment D.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment E |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/B65331BD27505C0887258DF50062CE69/$File/Attachment E.pdf?OpenElement
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| Attachment F |
https://www.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2026A/commsumm.nsf/0/CE411860DA89994687258DF50062D4A5/$File/Attachment F.pdf?OpenElement
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12:19:20 PM |
Sens. Bright and
Marchman introduced Senate Bill 26-180. The bill creates a special purpose
investment performance authority to oversee investment of certain state
funds, with proceeds used for child care assistance in counties. The sponsors
answered several committee questions. |
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12:21:58 PM |
Witness testimony may be found in Attachment A. |
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12:48:38 PM |
Kjersten Forseth,
representing the CO AFL-CIO, testified in opposition to the bill. Kathy
White, representing the Colorado Fiscal Institute, testified in opposition
to the bill. Caroline Woodhouse, representing the Colorado Banker Association,
testified in opposition to the bill. Ms. Andrea Kuwik, representing the
Bell Policy Center, testified in opposition to the bill. The witnesses
answered several committee questions. |
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01:14:18 PM |
Treasurer Dave Young,
representing the CO Department of Treasury, testified in opposition to
the bill. Caroline Nutter, representing themself, testified in opposition
to the bill. Fatimah Hameed-Burne, representing A Better Balance, testified
in opposition to the bill. Kaitlin Altone, representing 9to5 Colorado,
testified in opposition to the bill. Treasurer Young distributed a handout
to the committee (Attachment B). |
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01:39:31 PM |
Sarah Dawson, representing the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, testified to amend the bill. Ms. Louise Myrland, representing The Women's Foundation of Colorado, testified to amend the bill. Kathlyn McHenry, representing the Early Care & Education Consortium, testified to amend the bill. |
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01:53:16 PM |
Dr. Mathangi Subramanian, representing The Colorado Children's Campaign, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Ethan Hemming, representing Warren Village, testified in support of the bill. Kate Horle, representing CWEE, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Christina Walker, representing Healthier Colorado, testified in support of the bill. |
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01:59:51 PM |
Mark Ferrandino,
representing Office of State Planning and Budget, testified in support
of the bill. Lisa Steven, representing Hope House Colorado, testified in
support of the bill. The witnesses answered several committee questions.
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02:19:51 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment C) |
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| Moved |
Bright |
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| Seconded |
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Benavidez |
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Bright |
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Frizell |
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Kirkmeyer |
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Kolker |
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Mullica |
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Snyder |
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Marchman |
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Kipp |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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02:20:25 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment D) |
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| Moved |
Bright |
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| Seconded |
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Benavidez |
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Bright |
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Frizell |
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Kirkmeyer |
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Kolker |
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Mullica |
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Snyder |
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Marchman |
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Kipp |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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02:22:30 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.004 (Attachment E) |
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| Moved |
Bright |
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| Seconded |
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Benavidez |
No |
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Bright |
Yes |
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Frizell |
Yes |
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Kirkmeyer |
Yes |
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Kolker |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Snyder |
Yes |
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Marchman |
Yes |
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Kipp |
Yes |
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YES: 8 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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02:24:37 PM
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Motion |
Adopt amendment L.006 (Attachment F) |
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| Moved |
Bright |
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| Seconded |
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Benavidez |
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Bright |
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Frizell |
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Kirkmeyer |
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Kolker |
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Mullica |
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Snyder |
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Marchman |
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Kipp |
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YES: 0 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: Pass Without Objection
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02:26:18 PM |
The sponsors and committee gave some closing remarks. |
03:07:53 PM
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Motion |
Refer Senate Bill 26-180, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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Marchman |
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| Seconded |
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Benavidez |
No |
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Bright |
Yes |
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Frizell |
Yes |
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Kirkmeyer |
Yes |
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Kolker |
No |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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Snyder |
No |
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Marchman |
Yes |
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Kipp |
No |
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Final |
YES: 5 NO: 4 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
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