HB1278Introduced in the House
Local Government Approval of Transmission Infrastructure
Introduced by Chris Richardson, District 56
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Concerning the preservation of local land use authority by requiring local government approval before an investor-owned electric utility may commence a condemnation proceeding for high-voltage transmission infrastructure.
Where it stands
House Committee on Energy & Environment Postpone Indefinitely
March 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Energy & Environment: Refer House Bill 26-1278, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. · March 5, 2026
4
Yes
7
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
13 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Valdez | 5 | No |
| Junie Joseph | 10 | No |
| Amy Paschal | 18 | No |
| Dan Woog | 19 | Yes |
| Ken Degraaf | 22 | Yes |
| Lori Goldstein | 29 | No |
| Manny Rutinel | 32 | Absent |
| Jenny Willford | 34 | No |
| Jamie Jackson | 41 | Absent |
| Carlos Barron | 48 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced In House - Assigned to Energy & Environment
House Committee on Energy & Environment Postpone Indefinitely
Verify the information
- Official page on the Colorado Legislature website
- House Energy & Environment Amendment L.001 (amendment)
- House Energy & Environment Amendment L.002 (amendment)
- House Energy & Environment Amendment L.003 (amendment)
- House Energy & Environment Amendment L.004 (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
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