HB 1102: Funding for Colorado DRIVES Account - Colorado

Final Act → Signed Act · 5 edits · Jun 3, 2026

MODERATE

This bill amends Colorado statutes to formally establish the Colorado DRIVES vehicle services account within the Highway Users Tax Fund, ensuring funds are available for the development and operation of the DRIVES system. It updates the list of fees that must be credited to this account and clarifies how late registration fees are split between the state fund and the new account starting July 1, 2027. The legislation also includes a safety clause to expedite its passage and an effective date tied to the passage of a related bill (HB 26-1289).

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of the Highway Users Tax Fund by creating a dedicated sub-account for DRIVES operations and modifies the allocation rules for late registration fees to include this new account.

FISCAL

Created a specific 'Colorado DRIVES vehicle services account' in the Highway Users Tax Fund to finance the DRIVES system's development and operations.

Updated the list of fee sources credited to the DRIVES account, including specific sections related to late registration fees.

TIMELINE

Set the effective date for the late registration fee allocation changes to July 1, 2027, contingent on the passage of House Bill 26-1289.

REQUIREMENT

Added a safety clause declaring the act necessary for the preservation of public peace, health, or safety.

TECHNICAL

Corrected formatting and text errors in the original draft, such as removing unnecessary capitalization and fixing spacing in statutory citations.

Rerevised → Final Act · 4 edits · May 19, 2026

MODERATE

This bill finalizes the funding structure for the Colorado DRIVES vehicle services account by establishing permanent rules for late registration fees and special personalized plate fees. It clarifies that fees collected after June 30, 2027, will be split between the state highway fund and the DRIVES account, while fees collected before that date go entirely to the highway fund. Additionally, it mandates that all special registration applications be submitted directly to the state department rather than through third-party agents.

Scope change

The bill clarifies the administrative scope of special vehicle registrations by requiring direct application submission to the state department, removing previous pathways through authorized agents.

FISCAL

Updated the split of late registration fees so that $2 goes to the DRIVES account for fees collected on or after July 1, 2027, whereas fees collected before that date go entirely to the highway users tax fund.

Revised the allocation of special personalized plate fees to ensure $2 is remitted to county general funds for fees collected on or before June 30, 2026, while fees collected after that date go entirely to the DRIVES account.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement that all applications for special vehicle registrations must be made directly to the state department, eliminating the ability for authorized agents to process these specific applications.

TIMELINE

Established specific effective dates for the new fee allocation rules, with a transition period ending on June 30, 2027, and a repeal of the old fee structure effective July 1, 2028.

Revised → Rerevised · 3 edits · May 12, 2026

MINOR

The bill was re-revised to incorporate additional Senate amendments, expanding the list of sponsors to include Amabile, Coleman, and Kipp. The document was updated to reflect a new reading status ('3rd Reading Unamended') and a future date of May 12, 2026. No substantive policy changes regarding funding, eligibility, or definitions were identified in the provided text.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains unchanged; the revision reflects procedural updates and expanded sponsorship rather than new policy.

TECHNICAL

Added three new Senate sponsors: Amabile, Coleman, and Kipp.

Updated the document header to indicate 'REREVISED' status and included a new reading date of May 12, 2026.

Removed the 'REVISED' header and associated text indicating the previous version included all amendments adopted on second reading.

Reengrossed → Revised · 5 edits · May 11, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was renumbered and its title was expanded to explicitly mention the 'Colorado Drives Vehicle Services Account' in the Highway Users Tax Fund. Additionally, the bill's legislative history was updated to reflect that it has been amended on second reading in the Senate, and the Appropriations committee was added to the Senate committee list.

Scope change

The bill's scope was clarified by adding specific terminology regarding the funding account in the title.

TECHNICAL

The bill number was updated from LLS NO. 26-0769.01 to LLS NO. 26-1102.01.

The header status changed from 'REENGROSSED' to 'REVISED' with updated text indicating amendments adopted on second reading in the Second House.

A date of May 11, 2026, was inserted into the bill text.

The Appropriations committee was added to the list of Senate committees.

SCOPE

The bill title was modified to explicitly include 'CONCERNING THE FUNDING OF THE COLORADO DRIVES VEHICLE SERVICES ACCOUNT IN THE HIGHWAY USERS TAX FUND.'

Engrossed → Reengrossed · 4 edits · Mar 20, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was reengrossed to include Senate sponsorship by Snyder, Brown, and Sirota, adding a new co-sponsor to the legislation. The substantive policy regarding funding the Colorado Drives Vehicle Services Account remains unchanged, with the core provision to redirect $2 of late vehicle registration fees to the account starting July 1, 2027, still intact.

Scope change

The bill's scope of applicability is unchanged; the only scope-related change is the addition of new Senate co-sponsors.

TECHNICAL

Added Senate co-sponsors (Snyder, Brown, Sirota) to the bill's sponsorship list.

Updated the document status from 'Engrossed' to 'Reengrossed' to reflect the inclusion of all amendments adopted in the House of Introduction.

Updated the bill summary date to March 20, 2026, and added a '3rd Reading Unamended' label to the summary section.

Removed the specific date 'March 17, 2026' from the amendment record, replacing it with the updated March 20, 2026 date.

Introduced → Engrossed · 3 edits · Mar 17, 2026

MINOR

The bill has progressed from its initial introduction to an engrossed version, meaning it has successfully passed the House of Representatives with amendments. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a new revenue stream starting July 1, 2027, where $2 of every late vehicle registration fee will be redirected from the Highway Users Tax Fund to the DRIVES account to fund road safety initiatives.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on vehicle registration fees and funding the DRIVES account, but the mechanism for funding has been expanded to include late fees.

FISCAL

A new provision directs $2 of each late vehicle registration fee to the DRIVES account beginning July 1, 2027, increasing the total revenue available for road safety programs.

TECHNICAL

The bill header was updated from 'Introduced' to 'Engrossed' to reflect that it has been amended and passed the House, and the bill number format was standardized to remove the 'HB' prefix in the page headers.

Amendment metadata was inserted to indicate the bill was amended during the second reading in the House on March 17, 2026.

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