Last mentioned: Mar 21, 2026
Potential Implementation
Earliest possible date for fee collection and reporting mandates to begin.
Legislative Deadline
Final date for the bill to pass both chambers before the session ends.
Committee Hearings
Scheduled debate in the House Health & Human Services Committee.
Expected DOE Response
Deadline for the Department of Energy to file its initial legal defense in federal court.
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.
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 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.
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