CO HB 1246
died on adjournmentConsumer-Regulated Electric Utilities
Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Did CO HB 1246 pass?
No. CO HB 1246 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-04-30): House Committee on Energy & Environment Postpone Indefinitely
What is CO HB 1246 about?
The bill defines a "consumer-regulated electric utility" as an electric generation and supply system constructed for the sole purpose of serving new industrial, commercial, data center, or other nonresidential loads not previously served by a provider of retail electric service.The bill states that a consumer-regulated electric utility is not a public utility and is not subject to regulation by the public utilities commission (commission), unless the consumer-regulated electric utility elects to interconnect with the electric grid in a service territory of a public utility that is subject to regulation by the commission.A consumer-regulated electric utility may construct and operate a facility within an existing public right-of-way, subject to applicable permitting, restoration, and public safety requirements.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Who sponsors CO HB 1246?
K. DeGraaf is the primary sponsor of CO HB 1246.
Description
The bill defines a "consumer-regulated electric utility" as an electric generation and supply system constructed for the sole purpose of serving new industrial, commercial, data center, or other nonresidential loads not previously served by a provider of retail electric service.The bill states that a consumer-regulated electric utility is not a public utility and is not subject to regulation by the public utilities commission (commission), unless the consumer-regulated electric utility elects to interconnect with the electric grid in a service territory of a public utility that is subject to regulation by the commission.A consumer-regulated electric utility may construct and operate a facility within an existing public right-of-way, subject to applicable permitting, restoration, and public safety requirements.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
- Introduced
- 2026-02-18
- Latest action
- 2026-04-30 — House Committee on Energy & Environment Postpone Indefinitely
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- K. DeGraafsponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2026-04-30
House Committee on Energy & Environment Postpone Indefinitely
2026-03-12
House Committee on Energy & Environment Lay Over Unamended - Amendment(s) Failed
2026-02-18
Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment
introduction
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Votes
Refer House Bill 26-1246, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
2026-04-30 · fail · 0-0
Member-level votes (13)
- Carlos Barron: yes
- Ken DeGraaf: yes
- Lori Goldstein: no
- Jamie Jackson: no
- Junie Joseph: no
- Amy Paschal: no
- Manny Rutinel: no
- Lesley Smith: yes
- Jenny Willford: no
- Ty Winter: yes
- Dan Woog: yes
- Elizabeth Velasco: no
- Alex Valdez: no
Postpone House Bill 26-1246 indefinitely.
2026-04-30 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (13)
- Carlos Barron: no
- Ken DeGraaf: no
- Lori Goldstein: yes
- Jamie Jackson: yes
- Junie Joseph: yes
- Amy Paschal: yes
- Manny Rutinel: yes
- Lesley Smith: yes
- Jenny Willford: no
- Ty Winter: no
- Dan Woog: no
- Elizabeth Velasco: yes
- Alex Valdez: yes
Adopt amendment L.002
2026-04-30 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.009
2026-04-30 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.008
2026-04-30 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.003
2026-04-30 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.013
2026-04-30 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.006
2026-04-30 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.010
2026-04-30 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.014
2026-04-30 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.001
2026-04-30 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.004
2026-04-30 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.007
2026-04-30 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.016
2026-04-30 · pass · 0-0
Adopt amendment L.005
2026-04-30 · pass · 0-0
Related bills
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