Legislation - 2026
REGULAR SESSION BILLS & RESOLUTIONS
REGULAR SESSION BILLS & RESOLUTIONS
This page provides links to legislation and resolutions that Chris is sponsoring in 2026 or is taking an active roll in supporting or opposing. If you have any questions, please reach out to his office at: Chris.Richardson.house@coleg.gov.
An overview of all bills considered during the 2025 legislative session can be found on Chris's webpage on Colorado General Assembly website.
2026 Regular Legislative Session – Prime Sponsored Bills
Bills Pending Introduction (Links will be added as bills are assigned to committees.
House Bills
Preserving Local Land Use Authority by Requiring Local Government Approval Before a Public Utility May Commence a Condemnation Proceeding
Preserving property rights - Ending unconstitutional speculative takings of private property.
Fallen Firefighter Special License Plate
Placing people first - Honoring fire fighters who have died in the line of duty
Municipal Jail Requirements
Streamlining government processes -Standardizes the standards for operating jails in Colorado
County Mail Ballot Signature Verification Requirements
Safeguarding elections - Requires bi-partisan review of signatures on mail-in ballots
HOLDING - Several concepts currently being evaluated
Senate Bills
Updating Education Requirements and Practice Privileges for CPAs
Reducing red-tape
Workforce Housing and Tax Credit
Streamlining government processes -Clarifying county authorities and providing local government flexibly
Modifying Deadlines and Data Transmission Requirements for Property Tax Administration
Streamlining government processes -consolidating/reducing administrative requirements
2026 Regular Legislative Session – House Joint Resolutions
Resolutions Pending Introduction (Links will be added once formally introduced)
Designation of Rodeo as the Official State Sport of Colorado
Honoring our western heritage
Designation of State Highway 86 as a Scenic Byway
Supporting local priorities