HB1226

Manage Emissions from Electric Generating Units

Final Passage·5/7/26

Colorado HB1226 mandates emission limits for certain electric generating units and requires reporting on federal orders affecting these units.

Colorado HB1226 addresses measures to manage emissions from electric generating units. The bill requires the Air Quality Control Commission to establish emission limits for nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide from units emitting over 200 tons of these pollutants in 2024. It mandates investor-owned utilities and wholesale electric cooperatives to report on the costs and impacts of federal orders requiring these units to remain operational past their scheduled retirement dates.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 42–22 · Jun 3
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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41
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

41 Yea

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23 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

May 7

12:00 AM

House Consideration of Resolution(s) Calendar

May 6

12:00 AM

House Consideration of Resolution(s) Calendar

History

Jun 3

House

Signed by the Speaker of the House

Jun 3

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate

Jun 3

Sent to the Governor