HB1252

Updates to State Emergency Response Departments & Divisions

Final Passage·5/7/26

Colorado HB1252 updates emergency response departments and divisions, including changes to the Office of Emergency Management and the creation of a.

Colorado HB1252 updates state emergency response departments and divisions. It moves the auxiliary communications unit from the office of public safety communications to the office of emergency management. The bill creates a state recovery task force within the office of emergency management to coordinate disaster recovery efforts. It also establishes a disaster survivor portal for disaster survivors to apply for approved state disaster individual assistance benefits. Information related to disaster survivors is exempt from public disclosure.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 53–11 · Jun 3
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

52 Yea

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12 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