CO HB 1304
enactedHistory Colorado to Dispose of Mineral Rights
Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Quick answers
Did CO HB 1304 pass?
Yes. CO HB 1304 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-02-27): Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
What is CO HB 1304 about?
The act authorizes the state historical society, also known as history Colorado, to dispose of mineral rights and nonparticipating royalty interests associated with certain properties in Weld County and West Virginia. The state controller must approve all agreements relating to the disposition prior to closing. History Colorado shall provide an update on the disposition to the capital development committee. History Colorado is required to credit the proceeds of the disposition to the state museum cash fund to be used for a strategic investment in capital improvements, including the retrofitting of the collections care facility and controlled maintenance.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Who sponsors CO HB 1304?
M. Lindsay, K. Mullica, T. Story and 3 others are the primary sponsors of CO HB 1304, joined by 6 cosponsors.
Description
The act authorizes the state historical society, also known as history Colorado, to dispose of mineral rights and nonparticipating royalty interests associated with certain properties in Weld County and West Virginia. The state controller must approve all agreements relating to the disposition prior to closing. History Colorado shall provide an update on the disposition to the capital development committee. History Colorado is required to credit the proceeds of the disposition to the state museum cash fund to be used for a strategic investment in capital improvements, including the retrofitting of the collections care facility and controlled maintenance.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
- Introduced
- 2026-02-27
- Latest action
- 2026-02-27 — Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- M. Lindsaysponsor
- K. Mullicasponsor
- T. Storysponsor
- B. Peltonsponsor
- N. Hinrichsensponsor
- T. Wintersponsor
- C. Kippcosponsor
- J. Colemancosponsor
- R. Weinbergcosponsor
- M. Rutinelcosponsor
- C. Espenozacosponsor
- M. Durancosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2026-06-03
Governor Signed
executive-signature
2026-06-02
Signed by the Speaker of the House
passage
2026-06-02
Signed by the President of the Senate
passage
2026-06-02
Sent to the Governor
executive-receipt
2026-04-24
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
passage,reading-3
2026-04-23
Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
reading-2
2026-04-21
Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
committee-passage
2026-04-06
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
introduction
2026-04-02
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
passage,reading-3
2026-03-30
House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
2026-03-27
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
2026-03-25
House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
2026-03-23
House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
committee-passage,referral-committee
2026-02-27
Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
introduction
Versions
Documents
Votes
Refer House Bill 26-1304 to the Committee of the Whole.
2026-03-23 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (11)
- Scott Bottoms: yes
- Brandi Bradley: yes
- Michael Carter: yes
- Cecelia Espenoza: yes
- Lisa Feret: yes
- Meg Froelich: yes
- Stephanie Luck: yes
- Kenny Nguyen: yes
- Naquetta Ricks: yes
- Chad Clifford: yes
- Jenny Willford: yes
Refer House Bill 26-1304 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
2026-04-21 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (5)
- William Lindstedt: yes
- Rod Pelton: yes
- Lynda Zamora Wilson: yes
- Tom Sullivan: yes
- Katie Wallace: yes
BILL
2026-04-24 · pass · 0-0
Member-level votes (36)
- Amabile: yes
- Baisley: yes
- Ball: yes
- Benavidez: yes
- Bridges: yes
- Bright: yes
- Carson: yes
- Catlin: yes
- Cutter: yes
- Danielson: excused
- Daugherty: yes
- Exum: excused
- Frizell: yes
- Gonzales J.: yes
- Hinrichsen: yes
- Jodeh: yes
- Kipp: yes
- Kirkmeyer: yes
- Kolker: yes
- Lindstedt: yes
- Liston: yes
- Marchman: yes
- Mullica: yes
- Pelton B.: yes
- Pelton R.: yes
- Rich: yes
- Roberts: yes
- Rodriguez: yes
- Simpson: yes
- Snyder: yes
- Sullivan: yes
- Wallace: yes
- Weissman: yes
- Zamora Wilson: yes
- Coleman: yes
- President: yes
Related bills
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