CO·Bill·2026 Regular Session
SB 45
Nuclear Workforce Development & Education Program
Introduced 2026-01-27Last action 2026-05-12 — House Committee on Appropriations Postpone IndefinitelyCommittee Finance
Sponsor
M. SnyderR
Cosponsors
Kyle Mullica(D)Amy Paschal(D)Ty Winter(R)Mark Baisley(R)Scott Bright(R)John Carson(R)Marc Catlin(R)Lisa Frizell(R)Nick Hinrichsen(D)Barbara Kirkmeyer(R)William Lindstedt(D)Byron Pelton(R)Rod Pelton(R)Janice Rich(R)Dylan Roberts(D)Cleave Simpson(R)Marc Snyder(D)Matt Ball(D)James Coleman(D)Tony Exum(D)Iman Jodeh(D)Janice Marchman(D)
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Died in Senate committee
The 2026 Regular Session ended on 2026-05-13. This bill was in committee when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
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In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Votes
House2026-05-12PassedSee how each member voted →
House Appropriations: Postpone Senate Bill 26-045 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely.
Yea 7 · 7 DNay 4 · 1 D · 3 R
House2026-05-09PassedSee how each member voted →
House Finance: Refer Senate Bill 26-045 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Yea 9 · 6 D · 3 RNay 2 · 1 D · 1 R
House2026-05-06PassedSee how each member voted →
House Education: Refer Senate Bill 26-045, as amended, to the Committee on Finance.
Yea 11 · 6 D · 5 RNay 1 · 1 DNV 0 · Absent 1
Senate2026-04-29PassedSee how each member voted →
Senate: Third Reading Bill
Yea 30 · 20 D · 10 RNay 4 · 2 D · 2 RNV 0 · Absent 1
Senate2026-04-28PassedSee how each member voted →
Senate Appropriations: Refer Senate Bill 26-045, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole.
Yea 7 · 4 D · 3 RNay 0
Senate2026-04-28PassedSee how each member voted →
Senate Appropriations: Adopt amendment L.002
Yea 7 · 4 D · 3 RNay 0
Senate2026-02-09PassedSee how each member voted →
Senate Education: Adopt amendment L.001
Yea 7 · 4 D · 3 RNay 0
Senate2026-02-09PassedSee how each member voted →
Senate Education: Refer Senate Bill 26-045, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations.
Yea 7 · 4 D · 3 RNay 0
Summary
This bill establishes the Colorado Nuclear Workforce Development and Education Council within the Colorado School of Mines to address workforce needs in the nuclear energy sector through education and training initiatives. The council will operate a grant program to fund institutions of higher education in developing or expanding nuclear engineering degree programs, certificate programs, and course offerings, with a focus on supporting Colorado's clean energy transition and economic development. Notably, the program is designed to operate without state general fund appropriations, instead relying on private donations, gifts, and grants that must reach at least $500,000 before operations can begin, and includes a sunset provision for September 1, 2033, unless extended through review.
Bill history
- 2026-01-27 · SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Education
- 2026-02-09 · SenateSenate Committee on Education Refer Amended to Appropriations
- 2026-04-28 · SenateSenate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
- 2026-04-28 · SenateSenate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
- 2026-04-29 · SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- 2026-04-29 · HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Education
- 2026-05-06 · HouseHouse Committee on Education Refer Amended to Finance
- 2026-05-09 · HouseHouse Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations
- 2026-05-12 · HouseHouse Committee on Appropriations Postpone Indefinitely
Note
Historical import. Session: 2026A
Full Bill Text
https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/110965/download