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BILL SUMMARY For HB26-1422

SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Date May 11, 2026       Location SCR 357

HB26-1422 - Referred to Senate Appropriations


05:34:19 PM  
President Coleman and Senator Frizell, co-prime bill sponsor, presented House Bill 26-1422. The bill creates an Administrator of Legislative Safety for the Legislative Department, creates a special purpose authority to collect and distribute a court security surcharge, and makes other changes addressing the protection and security of elected officials and staff.
05:41:30 PM  
Terry Scanlon, representing the Judicial Branch, testified in support of the bill. Brandon Nathlich, representing the Colorado State Patrol, testified in support of the bill. Sheriff Tyler Brown, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Written testimony (Attachment G) was provided to the committee.
05:45:20 PM  
Senator Frizell and President Coleman made concluding remarks about the bill. President Coleman responded to questions from the committee.

05:48:53 PM
Motion Refer House Bill 26-1422 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Moved Frizell
Seconded
Benavidez Yes
Frizell Yes
Kolker Yes
Mullica Yes
Pelton B. No
Simpson Yes
Snyder Yes
Marchman Yes
Kipp Yes
Final YES: 8   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS