HB 1014 Colorado House · 2026 Regular Session

Extend Colorado Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit

Summary
Under current law, the Colorado job growth incentive tax credit (credit) may only be allowed by the economic development commission (commission) through state income tax year 2026. The act amends the Colorado job growth incentive tax credit to authorize the commission to allow new credit awards through state income tax year 2034. The act also extends the commission's annual reporting requirement through September 1, 2042.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Signed May 29, 2026
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What changed between versions

Rerevised Final Act · 3 edits · May 26, 2026
MINOR
This bill extends the Colorado Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit from expiring in 2026 to 2034. It also updates the deadline for the state to stop issuing these credits to 2059, ensuring the program remains in effect for a longer period to support job creation.
Scope change
The bill's scope changed by extending the eligibility period for the tax credit from the state income tax year 2026 to 2034.
TIMELINE

Extended the expiration date for the Colorado Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2035.

Updated the repeal date for the section governing this tax credit from July 1, 2042, to July 1, 2059.

TECHNICAL

Adjusted the deadline for the Economic Development Commission to submit annual reports to the Department from September 1, 2024, to September 1, 2042.

Floor votes · Senate May 12, 2026 · House May 4, 2026

How they voted

574
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 64
May 12, 2026
D Democratic42
39 Yea 3
92% Yea
R Republican22
18 Yea 4 Nay
81% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Amendments
2
May 29, 2026
Signed into law
Governor Signed
executive
May 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President of the Senate
upper
May 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker of the House
lower
May 12, 2026
Introduced
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
lower
May 12, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (57-4-3)
senate
May 9, 2026
Introduced
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
lower
May 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
upper
May 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
upper
May 5, 2026
Committee
Senate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations
upper
May 4, 2026
Introduced
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance
upper
May 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
lower
May 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
lower
Feb 23, 2026
Committee
House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance
lower
4 primary · 37 co-sponsors

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