Colorado 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB26-082 — Local Government Renewable Energy Development Fee

Last action — Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 05/14/2026 - No Amendments

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill allows local governments to establish a two-tier fee program for renewable energy project applications.

The bill permits local governments to create an optional two-tier application fee program along with a success fee for renewable energy projects. Specifics on the program's structure and details are not provided since the bill text is not available.

Summary

Concerning the process by which a local government controls the development of renewable energy projects, and, in connection therewith, authorizing a local government to implement an optional two-tier application fee program and a success fee.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 05/14/2026 - No Amendments

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 101 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (101)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB26-082 do?
Concerning the process by which a local government controls the development of renewable energy projects, and, in connection therewith, authorizing a local government to implement an optional two-tier application fee program and a success fee.
Who sponsors SB26-082?
SB26-082 is sponsored by Byron Pelton (Republican).
What is the current status of SB26-082?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB26-082?
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