HB 1277: Sunset Kidney Disease Prevention Education Task Force - Colorado

Rerevised → Final Act · 3 edits · Apr 13, 2026

MINOR

This bill finalizes the sunset of the Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force, removing the specific statute that created it. It also updates the state's general sunset review rules to ensure this specific task force is automatically terminated on September 1, 2026, unless a citizen petition successfully challenges the change.

Scope change

The bill's scope is narrowed by eliminating the legal authority for the Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force, effectively ending its existence and operations.

SCOPE

Repealed the specific statute (C.R.S. 25-1-136) that established the Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force.

REQUIREMENT

Updated the general sunset review statute (C.R.S. 2-3-1203) to explicitly list the repealed task force as an entity that will cease to exist on September 1, 2026.

TIMELINE

Confirmed the effective date of the repeal as September 1, 2026, and included standard language regarding the possibility of a citizen-led referendum to stop the repeal.

Revised → Rerevised · 4 edits · Mar 31, 2026

MODERATE

The bill's header was updated from 'Revised' to 'Rerevised' to reflect that amendments adopted in the Second House have now been incorporated. Additionally, the Senate's reading status was updated to indicate the bill is now at the '3rd Reading Unamended' stage, dated March 31, 2026. No substantive policy changes, such as new funding, eligibility criteria, or operational requirements, were made in this version.

TECHNICAL

The document status label changed from 'Revised' to 'Rerevised' to track the legislative workflow.

A new line was added stating the bill is at '3rd Reading Unamended' in the Senate.

The date 'March 31, 2026' was added to the Senate reading status.

The Senate sponsorship list was expanded to include four new sponsors: Catlin, Coleman, Jodeh, and Wallace.

Reengrossed → Revised · 3 edits · Mar 30, 2026

MINOR

The bill text was updated from a 'Reengrossed' version to a 'Revised' version, reflecting that it has passed the second reading in the Senate. The primary changes are formatting updates, including the addition of a specific Senate reading date (March 30, 2026) and the removal of the House introduction stamp. No substantive policy changes, such as new funding, eligibility criteria, or operational requirements, were identified in this diff.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill status header from 'Reengrossed' to 'Revised' to reflect its progression through the legislative process.

Added the specific date 'March 30, 2026' to indicate the bill was passed unamended during the Senate's second reading.

Removed the 'House of Introduction' stamp and related formatting, as the bill has now moved to the Senate.

Engrossed → Reengrossed · 3 edits · Mar 5, 2026

MINOR

The bill title was updated from 'Engrossed' to 'Reengrossed' to reflect that it now includes all amendments adopted during the House of Introduction. Additionally, the list of co-sponsors was expanded to include several new legislators, and the bill summary section was updated to indicate it is now a 3rd Reading Unamended version dated March 5, 2026.

Scope change

No substantive policy changes to the bill's scope, applicability, funding, or requirements were identified in this version; changes are limited to administrative updates regarding the bill's status and sponsor list.

TECHNICAL

Added new co-sponsors to the House Bill sponsorship list.

Changed the bill status header from 'Engrossed' to 'Reengrossed' to reflect the inclusion of all amendments.

Updated the Bill Summary section to include a 3rd Reading Unamended date of March 5, 2026.

Introduced → Engrossed · 2 edits · Mar 4, 2026

MINOR

The bill has transitioned from its initial introduction to an engrossed version, meaning it has successfully passed both the House and Senate and is ready for the Governor's signature. The text includes standard legislative markings indicating that the House made no amendments during its second reading. No substantive policy changes, such as new funding, altered eligibility, or modified definitions, are present in this version.

TECHNICAL

The document header was updated to reflect the bill's status as 'ENGROSSED' rather than 'INTRODUCED', and the bill number was standardized to 'HB 26-1277'.

A new section was added indicating the bill was '2nd Reading Unamended' in the House on March 4, 2026.

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