HB 1394: Change Motorcycle Operator Fund to Annual Appropriation - Colorado

Final Act → Signed Act · 3 edits · May 29, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized for the Governor's signature, converting a motorcycle safety training fund from a self-sustaining source to one requiring annual legislative appropriation. The text includes minor formatting adjustments and standard signature lines required for the final act.

TECHNICAL

Removed the 'Final Act' notice indicating the bill was prepared for signatures, as it is now a 'Signed Act'.

Adjusted the title and section text to align with final formatting standards, including spacing and capitalization.

Added signature lines for the Governor, House Speaker, Senate President, and Chief Clerk to complete the enactment process.

Rerevised → Final Act · 3 edits · May 22, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized and signed into law, converting the Motorcycle Operator Safety Training Fund from a continuously available resource to one subject to annual legislative appropriation. This change requires the General Assembly to approve funding each year rather than allowing automatic spending, while maintaining the fund's existing sources and purpose for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding the fund's operational status changed from automatic availability to requiring annual legislative approval for expenditures.

FISCAL

The fund's money is no longer available immediately without further appropriation; it must now be appropriated annually by the General Assembly.

A specific appropriation of $1,110,000 was added for the 2026-27 state fiscal year to support the motorcycle operator safety training program.

TIMELINE

The act was finalized with an effective date of July 1, 2026, following the completion of the legislative process.

Revised → Rerevised · 2 edits · Apr 16, 2026

MINOR

The bill text was updated to reflect its current status as 'Rerevised' rather than 'Revised', indicating that additional amendments have been adopted. A new stamp was added to the header to mark the bill as '3rd Reading Unamended' with a specific date of April 16, 2026, signaling that the Senate has completed its review without making further changes.

TECHNICAL

The document header was updated from 'REVISED' to 'REREVISED' to accurately reflect the legislative status after further amendments were adopted.

A stamp indicating '3rd Reading Unamended' and the date April 16, 2026, was added to the Senate section to track the bill's progress through the legislative calendar.

Reengrossed → Revised · 3 edits · Apr 15, 2026

MINOR

The bill was renumbered from HB 1394 to HB 26-1394 and its status changed from 'Reengrossed' to 'Revised', indicating it has moved to the second house for review. The legislative session details and committee assignments remain consistent, with no substantive policy changes to the bill's text or scope.

TECHNICAL

Bill number updated from HB 1394 to HB 26-0909.01 (LLS) and HB 26-1394 to reflect the new session and house number.

Header status changed from 'REENGROSSED' to 'REVISED' to reflect the bill's progression through the legislative process.

Date stamps and reading statuses were updated to reflect the current stage of the bill in the Senate.

Engrossed → Reengrossed · 3 edits · Apr 11, 2026

MINOR

The bill has been reengrossed to incorporate all amendments adopted by the House of Introduction, updating the document title and summary to reflect this new legislative status. The changes are primarily administrative, clarifying that the provided summary applies to the reengrossed version rather than the original introduction.

TECHNICAL

Updated the document header from 'Engrossed' to 'Reengrossed' to accurately reflect the inclusion of all House amendments.

Revised the bill summary note to specify that it applies to the reengrossed version and includes an effective date of April 11, 2026.

Added a sponsor name (Sirota) to the House sponsorship list.

Introduced → Engrossed · 2 edits · Apr 9, 2026

MINOR

The bill was amended to reflect its status as an 'Engrossed' version containing all House amendments adopted during the second reading. The primary substantive change is the addition of a specific date (April 9, 2026) and a note indicating the bill was unamended at the time of the second reading, alongside minor formatting adjustments to the bill number.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on the motorcycle operator safety training fund, but the amendment clarifies the legislative history and timeline of the House's consideration.

TIMELINE

Added a specific date (April 9, 2026) and a note stating the bill was '2nd Reading Unamended' to document the legislative timeline.

TECHNICAL

Changed the header status from 'Introduced' to 'Engrossed' and updated the bill number format to reflect the final version with amendments.

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