Colorado 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 44 — Tax Collection Mineral Rights County Treasurers

Last action — Senate Committee on Finance Postpone Indefinitely

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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 January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

The bill authorizes a board of county commissioners to cancel any taxes that have been levied on a severed mineral account 5 years after the date the taxes become delinquent. The bill establishes certain requirements for when a county may convey a tax lien on a severed mineral account to a grantee or surface owner of record after a period of 5 years.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current pdf January 27, 2026

Action History

  1. Senate Committee on Finance Postpone Indefinitely

  2. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 100 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (100)

100 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Postpone Senate Bill 26-044 indefinitely.

Passed 6 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1000
Republican 1200
Democrat 4100
Total 6300
% of votes cast 67%33%0%0%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Adrienne Benavidez — Yea
Cathy Kipp Democrat Nay
Chris Kolker Democrat Yea
Janice Marchman Democrat Yea
Kyle Mullica Democrat Yea
Marc Snyder Democrat Yea
Cleave Simpson Republican Yea
Lisa Frizell Republican Nay
Scott Bright Republican Nay

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Subjects

taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 44 do?
The bill authorizes a board of county commissioners to cancel any taxes that have been levied on a severed mineral account 5 years after the date the taxes become delinquent. The bill establishes certain requirements for when a county may convey a tax lien on a severed mineral account to a grantee or surface owner of record after a period of 5 years.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Who sponsors SB 44?
SB 44 is sponsored by Byron Pelton (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 44?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 44?
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