Repeal Local Accountability System
This legislation eliminates the local accountability system that was previously in place for assessing local education entities. The repeal affects how local education systems are evaluated and held accountable.
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HB26-1356 — Repeal Local Accountability System
Last action — Governor Signed
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 28, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jared Polis (Democratic) on May 28, 2026.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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4 sponsors
1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill repeals the local accountability system.
This legislation eliminates the local accountability system that was previously in place for assessing local education entities. The repeal affects how local education systems are evaluated and held accountable.
Summary
Concerning the repeal of the local accountability system.
Bill Text
We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.
Read HB26-1356 on the official Colorado source →Action History
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Governor Signed
Sponsors
- Kyle Brown · Primary
- Rick Taggart · Cosponsor
- Senator Judy Amabile · Cosponsor
- Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 98 not signed on · 2 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Kyle Brown Democrat
Co-sponsors (3)
- Rick Taggart Republican
- Senator Judy Amabile
- Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer
Not signed on (98)
98 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 98 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (36)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzales J. | — | Yea |
| Pelton B. | — | Yea |
| Pelton R. | — | Yea |
| President | — | Yea |
| Adrienne Benavidez | — | Yea |
| Cathy Kipp | Democrat | Yea |
| Chris Kolker | Democrat | Yea |
| Dylan Roberts | Democrat | Yea |
| Iman Jodeh | Democrat | Yea |
| James Coleman | Democrat | Yea |
| Janice Marchman | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeff Bridges | Democrat | Yea |
| Jessie Danielson | Democrat | Yea |
| Judy Amabile | Democrat | Yea |
| Katie Wallace | Democrat | Yea |
| Kyle Mullica | Democrat | Yea |
| Lindsey Daugherty | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Cutter | Democrat | Yea |
| Marc Snyder | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Ball | Democrat | Yea |
| Mike Weissman | Democrat | Yea |
| Nick Hinrichsen | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert Rodriguez | Democrat | Yea |
| Tom Sullivan | Democrat | Yea |
| Tony Exum | Democrat | Yea |
| William Lindstedt | Democrat | Yea |
| Barbara Kirkmeyer | Republican | Yea |
| Cleave Simpson | Republican | Yea |
| Janice Rich | Republican | Yea |
| John Carson | Republican | Yea |
| Larry Liston | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Frizell | Republican | Yea |
| Lynda Zamora Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Marc Catlin | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Baisley | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Bright | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 37 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 16 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 58 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 3% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (65)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzalez R. | — | Yea |
| Stewart K. | — | Yea |
| Stewart R. | — | Yea |
| Winter T. | — | Yea |
| Garcia Sander | — | Yea |
| Alex Valdez | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Amy Paschal | Democrat | Yea |
| Andrew Boesenecker | Democrat | Yea |
| Bob Marshall | Democrat | Yea |
| Brianna Titone | Democrat | Yea |
| Cecelia Espenoza | Democrat | Yea |
| Chad Clifford | Democrat | Yea |
| Eliza Hamrick | Democrat | Nay |
| Elizabeth Velasco | Democrat | Yea |
| Emily Sirota | Democrat | Yea |
| Gretchen Rydin | Democrat | Yea |
| Jacque Phillips | Democrat | Yea |
| Jamie Jackson | Democrat | Yea |
| Javier Mabrey | Democrat | Yea |
| Jennifer Bacon | Democrat | Nay |
| Jenny Willford | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie McCluskie | Democrat | Yea |
| Junie Joseph | Democrat | Yea |
| Karen McCormick | Democrat | Yea |
| Kenny Nguyen | Democrat | Yea |
| Kyle Brown | Democrat | Yea |
| Lesley Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| Lindsay Gilchrist | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Feret | Democrat | Yea |
| Lorena Garcia | Democrat | Yea |
| Lori Goldstein | Democrat | Yea |
| Mandy Lindsay | Democrat | Yea |
| Manny Rutinel | Democrat | Yea |
| Matthew Martinez | Democrat | Yea |
| Meg Froelich | Democrat | Yea |
| Meghan Lukens | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Carter | Democrat | Yea |
| Monica Duran | Democrat | Yea |
| Naquetta Ricks | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Regina English | Democrat | Yea |
| Sean Camacho | Democrat | Yea |
| Sheila Lieder | Democrat | Yea |
| Steven Woodrow | Democrat | Yea |
| Tammy Story | Democrat | Yea |
| Tisha Mauro | Democrat | Yea |
| Yara Zokaie | Democrat | Yea |
| Anthony Hartsook | Republican | Yea |
| Ava Flanell | Republican | Yea |
| Brandi Bradley | Republican | Yea |
| Carlos Barron | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Woog | Republican | Not Voting |
| Dusty Johnson | Republican | Yea |
| Jarvis Caldwell | Republican | Yea |
| Ken DeGraaf | Republican | Yea |
| Larry Don Suckla | Republican | Yea |
| Mary Bradfield | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Soper | Republican | Not Voting |
| Max Brooks | Republican | Yea |
| Rebecca Keltie | Republican | Yea |
| Rick Taggart | Republican | Yea |
| Ron Weinberg | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Bottoms | Republican | Not Voting |
| Scott Slaugh | Republican | Yea |
| Stephanie Luck | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB26-1356 do?
- Concerning the repeal of the local accountability system.
- Who sponsors HB26-1356?
- HB26-1356 is sponsored by Kyle Brown (Democrat), Rick Taggart (Republican), Senator Judy Amabile, and Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer.
- What is the current status of HB26-1356?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 28, 2026. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB26-1356?
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