Colorado 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 8 R · 4 D cosponsors

HB 1278 — Local Government Approval of Transmission Infrastructure

Last action — House Committee on Energy & Environment Postpone Indefinitely

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 19 sponsors

    19 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Mixed recorded votes

    5 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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Summary

The bill requires that an investor-owned electric utility receive a certificate of public convenience and necessity (certificate) from the public utilities commission and obtain all necessary local government land use approvals and permits prior to initiating any condemnation proceedings related to a high-voltage transmission infrastructure project requiring the certificate.The bill does not change existing application and review processes related to the development of transmission projects that have been established by the public utilities commission or a relevant local government.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current pdf February 19, 2026

Action History

  1. House Committee on Energy & Environment Postpone Indefinitely

  2. Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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19 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 82 not signed on · 8 voted No

Sponsors (19)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (82)

82 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 House Bill 26-1278 indefinitely.

Passed 7 Yea · 4 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 0400
Democrat 7002
Total 7402
% of votes cast 54%31%0%15%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Alex Valdez Democrat Yea
Amy Paschal Democrat Yea
Elizabeth Velasco Democrat Yea
Jamie Jackson Democrat Not Voting
Jenny Willford Democrat Yea
Junie Joseph Democrat Yea
Lesley Smith Democrat Yea
Lori Goldstein Democrat Yea
Manny Rutinel Democrat Not Voting
Carlos Barron Republican Nay
Dan Woog Republican Nay
Ken DeGraaf Republican Nay
Scott Slaugh Republican Nay

Official roll call →

Refer House Bill 26-1278, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.

Failed 4 Yea · 7 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4000
Democrat 0702
Total 4702
% of votes cast 31%54%0%15%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Alex Valdez Democrat Nay
Amy Paschal Democrat Nay
Elizabeth Velasco Democrat Nay
Jamie Jackson Democrat Not Voting
Jenny Willford Democrat Nay
Junie Joseph Democrat Nay
Lesley Smith Democrat Nay
Lori Goldstein Democrat Nay
Manny Rutinel Democrat Not Voting
Carlos Barron Republican Yea
Dan Woog Republican Yea
Ken DeGraaf Republican Yea
Scott Slaugh Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

public-safety energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1278 do?
The bill requires that an investor-owned electric utility receive a certificate of public convenience and necessity (certificate) from the public utilities commission and obtain all necessary local government land use approvals and permits prior to initiating any condemnation proceedings related to a high-voltage transmission infrastructure project requiring the certificate.The bill does not change existing application and review processes related to the development of transmission projects that have been established by the public utilities commission or a relevant local government.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Who sponsors HB 1278?
HB 1278 is sponsored by J. Marchman, N. Hinrichsen, L. Frizell, L. Cutter, L. García, M. Snyder, R. Pelton, Lori Goldstein (Democrat), Amy Paschal (Democrat), Chris Richardson (Republican), Max Brooks (Republican), Jarvis Caldwell (Republican), Anthony Hartsook (Republican), Dusty Johnson (Republican), Tisha Mauro (Democrat), Matt Soper (Republican), Brianna Titone (Democrat), Ty Winter (Republican), and Dan Woog (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1278?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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