House Committee of Reference Report

Committee on Business Affairs & Labor

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February 4, 2026

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

HB26-1003   be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation:

Page 1, Line 1Amend printed bill, page 4, line 27, strike "Each".

Page 1, Line 2Page 5, strike lines 1 and 2 and substitute "The loan program shall be

Page 1, Line 3used to fund businesses across the state over the duration of

Page 1, Line 4the program and, in accordance with section 24-48.5-604 (8)(d),

Page 1, Line 5shall maintain targets and support businesses located in rural

Page 1, Line 6counties and businesses owned by women, minorities, or veterans.

Page 1, Line 7The program shall".