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HB26-1151 • 2026

Department of Corrections Supplemental

Supplemental appropriations are made to the department of corrections. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Budget
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Rep. E. Sirota, Sen. J. Bridges, Rep. K. Brown, Rep. R. Taggart, Sen. J. Amabile, Sen. B. Kirkmeyer, Rep. S. Camacho, Rep. M. Duran
Last action
2026-02-27
Official status
Governor Signed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on how the appropriations will be used or specific amounts allocated.

Extra Money for Department of Corrections

This law provides additional funding to the Colorado Department of Corrections.

What This Bill Does

  • Provides supplemental appropriations to the department of corrections.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Colorado Department of Corrections

Terms To Know

Appropriations
Money given by the government to support specific activities or programs.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The exact amount and purpose of each appropriation are not detailed in this summary.
  • It is unclear from the provided information how much money will be allocated for specific uses within the department.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-27 Governor

    Governor Signed

  2. 2026-02-26 Governor

    Sent to the Governor

  3. 2026-02-26 Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  4. 2026-02-26 House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  5. 2026-02-20 Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. 2026-02-19 Senate

    Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

  7. 2026-02-18 Senate

    Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole

  8. 2026-02-17 Senate

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations

  9. 2026-02-12 House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  10. 2026-02-11 House

    House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

  11. 2026-02-10 House

    House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

  12. 2026-02-06 House

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations

Official Summary Text

Supplemental appropriations are made to the department of corrections.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)