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CO SB064

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dylan Roberts

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Colorado Agricultural Future Loan Program to allow "eligible entities" to qualify for funding, in addition to eligible farmers, ranchers, and businesses

  • Defines eligible entities as either organizations certified by the Division of Conservation, or water districts/irrigation districts/ditch and reservoir companies that have a letter of support from a Division of Conservation-certified entity

  • Requires the Commissioner of Agriculture to adopt rules prioritizing loans to eligible entities that acquire and conserve agriculturally productive land with plans to transfer ownership to qualifying farmers or ranchers

  • Adds eligible entities to the list of recipients who may receive low-interest loans for permissible uses specified by the program

  • Takes effect August 12, 2026 (90 days after legislative adjournment) and applies to applications submitted on or after that date

Legislative Description

Modify Colorado Agricultural Future Loan Program

Agriculture

Last Action

House Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources2/12/2026
Agriculture and Natural Resources1/28/2026

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