STATE BILLOR HB 4043PASSED

Relating to courts.

The Act lets the State Treasurer issue bonds to pay to expand or renovate courthouses. The Act also changes who has to notify the court, and when, if a defendant found unfit to proceed is not complying with CRS. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.5). [Digest: The Act lets the State Treasurer issue bonds to pay to expand or renovate courthouses. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8).] Authorizes the State Treasurer to issue Article XI-Q general obligation bonds to finance renovation or expansion of courthouses. Directs the community mental health program director to notify the court within two judicial days when a defendant found unfit to proceed is not complying with community restoration services. Authorizes the director to delegate the duty to the entity providing the services.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Apr 6, 2026; 220 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2026 Regular Session

OR HB 4043 · PassedApr 6

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Bill details

Last action: Chapter 33, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027. · Apr 6, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 6, 2026Chapter 33, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.House

Mar 31, 2026Governor signed.House

Mar 10, 2026President signed.Senate

Mar 10, 2026Speaker signed.House

Mar 6, 2026Third reading. Carried by Smith DB. Passed. Ayes, 27; Nays, 2--Linthicum, Robinson; Excused, 1--Hayden.Senate

Mar 5, 2026Second reading.Senate

Mar 5, 2026Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.Senate

Mar 4, 2026Referred to Ways and Means.Senate

Show 15 earlier actions

Mar 4, 2026First reading. Referred to President's desk.Senate

Mar 3, 2026Third reading. Carried by Boice, Marsh. Passed. Ayes, 53; Absent, 1--Tran; Excused, 2--Hartman, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 4--Chotzen, Diehl, Lewis, Smith G.House

Mar 2, 2026Second reading.House

Feb 27, 2026Recommendation: Do pass.House

Feb 27, 2026Work Session held.House

Feb 26, 2026Returned to Full Committee.House

Feb 26, 2026Work Session held.House

Feb 23, 2026Assigned to Subcommittee On Public Safety.House

Feb 18, 2026Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.House

Feb 18, 2026Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.House

Feb 16, 2026Work Session held.House

Feb 11, 2026Public Hearing held.House

Feb 4, 2026Public Hearing held.House

Feb 2, 2026Referred to Judiciary with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.House

Feb 2, 2026First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.House

Recorded votes

House Committee Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference. (Printed A-Eng.)Feb 16, 2026 · House · 8 yea · 0 nayPassed

House Committee Do Pass the A-Eng billFeb 27, 2026 · House · 24 yea · 0 nayPassed

House Third ReadingMar 3, 2026 · House · 53 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Third ReadingMar 6, 2026 · Senate · 27 yea · 2 nayPassed