HB 1304: History Colorado to Dispose of Mineral Rights
HB 1304 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Jun 3, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThe act authorizes the state historical society, also known as history Colorado, to dispose of mineral rights and nonparticipating royalty interests associated with certain properties in Weld County and West Virginia. The state controller must approve all agreements relating to the disposition prior to closing. History...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified in summary
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified in summary
Economy
Benefits
- Liquidates non-core state assets
- Generates funding for critical capital improvements
Risks
- Mineral asset value subject to market volatility
Society
Benefits
- Supports state museum facility maintenance
- Improves long-term preservation of historical collections
Risks
- None identified
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Proceeds rely on market value of mineral rights at time of sale
Analysis based on summary only; full text not reviewed
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