HM 1002 Colorado House · 2026 Regular Session

Memorializing Former Representative Carl Miller

This House Memorial honors the life and service of former Colorado Representative Carl Miller, who passed away in August 2025. The document formally recognizes his contributions to Colorado through his work in local government, the mining industry, and public service, including his role in establishing the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum. It extends condolences to Miller's family and pays tribute to his dedication to his community and state during his career as a state representative and public utility commissioner.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Mar 25, 2026

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What changed between versions

Engrossed → Signed Act · 4 edits · Mar 25, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was updated from a draft version to a signed act, incorporating significant substantive additions that detail Representative Carl Miller's post-legislative career and community contributions. The changes include new clauses recognizing his service on the Public Utilities Commission, his specific roles in securing permits for the Leadville Trail 100 race, and his extensive civic engagements. These additions provide a more comprehensive tribute to his life and legacy, expanding the bill's scope beyond his time in the House to his broader impact on the community.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include a detailed account of Representative Miller's post-legislative public service and specific community contributions, such as his work with the Public Utilities Commission and the Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation.

SCOPE

Added a clause recognizing Representative Miller's appointment to the Public Utilities Commission by Governor Bill Owens and his service until retirement in 2008.

Added details about his role in securing permits for the first Leadville Trail 100 race in 1983 and his honor of firing the starting shotgun at the inaugural event.

Expanded the description of his family life to include specific mentions of his daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family members.

Reorganized the narrative flow to present his early life, mining career, and family life before detailing his legislative service and post-legislative contributions.

Floor votes · House Mar 19, 2026

How they voted

62–0

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 64

Mar 19, 2026

D Democratic42

41 Yea 1

97% Yea

R Republican22

21 Yea 1

95% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by the Speaker of the House

lower

Mar 19, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In House - Assigned to

lower

Mar 19, 2026

House · Passed

House Vote: pass (62-0-2)

house

2 primary · 47 co-sponsors