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HB26-1304 • 2026

History Colorado to Dispose of Mineral Rights

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 a

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Enacted

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

Sponsor
Rep. M. Lindsay, Rep. T. Winter, Sen. N. Hinrichsen, Sen. B. Pelton, Rep. T. Story, Sen. K. Mullica, Rep. M. Duran, Rep. C. Espenoza, Rep. M. Rutinel, Rep. R. Weinberg, Sen. J. Coleman, Sen. C. Kipp
Last action
2026-06-03
Official status
Governor Signed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official status label says Enacted, but the effective date is blank in the metadata provided.

History Colorado May Sell Mineral Rights in Weld County

This law lets History Colorado sell mineral rights on specific lands, with the money going to fund capital improvements.

What This Bill Does

  • Allows History Colorado to dispose of mineral rights and nonparticipating royalty interests for properties in Weld County.
  • Requires the state controller to approve all sale agreements before they are finalized.
  • Asks History Colorado to report on these sales to the capital development committee.
  • Directs that money from the sales must go into the state museum cash fund.

Who It Names or Affects

  • History Colorado, also known as the State Historical Society
  • The Office of the State Controller

Limits and Unknowns

  • The law does not state the exact date when this bill becomes effective.
  • The text does not list which specific properties in Weld County are included.

Bill History

  1. 2026-06-03 Governor

    Governor Signed

  2. 2026-06-02 Governor

    Sent to the Governor

  3. 2026-06-02 Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  4. 2026-06-02 House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  5. 2026-04-24 Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. 2026-04-23 Senate

    Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

  7. 2026-04-21 Senate

    Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

  8. 2026-04-06 Senate

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs

  9. 2026-04-02 House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  10. 2026-03-30 House

    House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

  11. 2026-03-27 House

    House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

  12. 2026-03-25 House

    House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

  13. 2026-03-23 House

    House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

  14. 2026-02-27 House

    Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs

Official Summary Text

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.)