House Committee of Reference Report

Committee on Judiciary

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March 4, 2026

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

HB26-1185   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 2, strike lines 11 and 12 and substitute:

Page 1, Line 2"(j)  Any other individual who is appointed by the executive

Page 1, Line 3director and has specific knowledge and experience in relevant

Page 1, Line 4emerging technologies.".