HB 26-1073

House Bill 26-1073 limits the number of bills that a Colorado state legislator can introduce during a regular legislative session from five to three. There are some exceptions to this rule, but generally, lawmakers will be restricted to introducing only three bills per session. This bill has been signed into law and is now in effect, meaning legislators must adhere to these new limits when proposing legislation.

Official Summary

Joint rule 24 (b)(1)(A) of the joint rules of the senate and house of representatives specifies that a member of the general assembly may not introduce more than 5 bills, with certain exceptions, in a regular legislative session. The bill creates a statutory limitation on the number of bills that a member of the general assembly may introduce. Specifically, the bill states that a member of the general assembly may not introduce more than 3 bills, with certain exceptions, in a regular legislative session. The bill also creates statutory limitations on the purpose for which a member of the general assembly may be allowed to introduce more than 3 bills at any time during a regular legislative session.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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