House Committee of Reference Report

Committee on Appropriations

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April 28, 2026

After consideration on the merits, the Committee recommends the following:

HB26-1282   be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation:

Page 1, Line 1Amend the Education Committee Report, dated March 18, 2026, page 3,

Page 1, Line 2strike lines 2 through 23 and substitute:

Page 1, Line 4"SECTION 4.  In Colorado Revised Statutes, 26.5-5-313, add (7)

Page 1, Line 5as follows:

Page 1, Line 626.5-5-313.  Applications - materials waivers - appeals - rules.

Page 1, Line 7(7)  The department shall review the waiver process

Page 1, Line 8required by this section and the process for appeals filed

Page 1, Line 9pursuant to section 26.5-5-314 (5) at least annually.".