Last mentioned: Mar 21, 2026
Potential Implementation
Earliest possible date for fee collection and reporting mandates to begin.
General Election
Voters will decide on the tax measure if it successfully qualifies for the ballot.
Submission Deadline
Final date for supporters to submit signatures to the Colorado Secretary of State for verification.
Legislative Deadline
Final date for the bill to pass both chambers before the session ends.
Expected DOE Response
Deadline for the Department of Energy to file its initial legal defense in federal court.
Committee Hearings
Scheduled debate in the House Health & Human Services Committee.
Bill Introduction
Colorado lawmakers formally pitch the fee on large employers for Medicaid utilization.
Public Confirmation
State officials and advocacy groups hold briefings detailing the 'illegal' nature of the coal plant order.
Lawsuit Filed
Colorado Attorney General and environmental groups file a formal complaint against the DOE.
Signature Drive Launch
Advocacy groups officially begin collecting signatures for the graduated tax initiative.
Colorado lawmakers have introduced a bill that would impose fees on large corporations whose employees rely on the state's Medicaid program for healthcare. The legislation specifically targets major retailers and logistics firms, aiming to shift the financial burden of worker coverage from taxpayers back to profitable private entities.
The State of Colorado and a coalition of environmental advocacy groups have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy, challenging a federal order that mandates the continued operation of coal-fired power plants slated for retirement. The plaintiffs argue the order is an illegal overreach that violates state sovereignty and federal administrative law.
The State of Colorado and a coalition of environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy, challenging a federal order to keep coal-fired power plants operational. The plaintiffs argue the mandate is an illegal overreach that undermines state-level clean energy transitions and violates administrative law.
Advocates in Colorado have launched a signature-gathering campaign for a 2026 ballot measure that would replace the state's flat income tax with a graduated system targeting high earners. The initiative seeks to generate billions in new revenue for public services while challenging the state's long-standing Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR) framework.