Colorado 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB26-080 — Cradle to Career Grant Program Creation

Last action — Governor Signed

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 04, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jared Polis (Democratic) on June 04, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 76% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill creates a Cradle to Career Grant Program.

This legislation establishes a grant program aimed at supporting educational opportunities from early childhood through higher education. It seeks to enhance the resources available for students and families throughout their educational journey.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means that families may have access to additional financial resources to support their children's education.

Summary

Concerning creating the cradle to career grant program.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. Governor Signed

Sponsors

  • Sen. J. Coleman · Primary
  • Sen. C. Simpson · Cosponsor
  • Rep. M. Lukens · Cosponsor
  • Rep. R. English · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 97 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Sen. J. Coleman

Co-sponsors (3)

  • Sen. C. Simpson
  • Rep. M. Lukens
  • Rep. R. English

Not signed on (97)

97 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

BILL

Passed 32 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 21000
Republican 7300
Unaffiliated 4100
Total 32400
% of votes cast 89%11%0%0%
How each member voted (36)
Member Party Vote
Gonzales J. — Yea
Pelton B. — Yea
Pelton R. — Nay
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 Nay
Larry Liston Republican Yea
Lisa Frizell Republican Yea
Lynda Zamora Wilson Republican Nay
Marc Catlin Republican Yea
Mark Baisley Republican Nay
Scott Bright Republican Yea

Official roll call →

CONCUR

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 21000
Republican 10000
Unaffiliated 5000
Total 36000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (36)
Member Party Vote
Benavidez — Yea
Gonzales J. — Yea
Pelton B. — Yea
Pelton R. — Yea
President — 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

Official roll call →

Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB26-080 do?
Concerning creating the cradle to career grant program.
Who sponsors SB26-080?
SB26-080 is sponsored by Sen. J. Coleman, Sen. C. Simpson, Rep. M. Lukens, and Rep. R. English.
What is the current status of SB26-080?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 04, 2026. Enacted.
Where can I track SB26-080?
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