House approves a string of bills on third reading; committee report adopted

The Colorado House on Wednesday approved a package of bills on third reading and adopted the Committee of the Whole report, while setting a handful of other items for later consideration.

Roll‑call votes recorded on the floor show the following outcomes: Senate Joint Resolution 13 recognizing Youth Mental Health Action Day was adopted (62 ayes, 0 no, 3 excused). House Bill 11‑89 (property held by a community property spouse) passed on third reading (61 ayes, 1 no, 3 excused). House Bill 10‑39 (municipal jail requirements) was adopted (46 ayes, 16 no, 3 excused). House Bill 10‑44 (measures to improve equity in maternal health) passed (49 ayes, 13 no, 3 excused). House Bill 11‑35 (transparency for certain hair‑product chemicals) was adopted (42 ayes, 20 no, 3 excused). House Bill 11‑34 (municipal court parity) passed (43 ayes, 19 no, 3 excused). House Bill 11‑13 (elections modifications) passed (41 ayes, 22 no, 2 excused).

On retirement and workforce matters, members adopted House Bill 26‑10‑26 addressing PERA options and supplemental savings features after sponsor presentation and brief debate. Separately, House Bill 10‑02, a Health and Human Services measure to increase patient access to behavioral health providers, including credentialing timelines and reimbursement for pre‑licensed providers working under supervision, was adopted after committee proponents described a strike‑below amendment that narrowed scope to the commercial market.

The Committee of the Whole report — which listed recommended amendments and placement of bills on the calendar, including laying over House Bill 11‑10 until 03/04/2026 — was adopted by recorded vote (38 ayes, 21 no, 6 excused).

These floor votes advance the bills through the legislative calendar. House Bill 11‑10 (elder‑protection bill) was laid over for further drafting and will return to the floor on 03/04/2026.