Senate committee advances bill to redraw Front Range Passenger Rail district, allow subdistrict ballots

Apr 27, 2026

SB 172 would narrow the Front Range Passenger Rail District to align with selected stations, authorize optional subdistricting for phased ballots, and clarify election administration; sponsors and the district emphasized aligning voters who pay with those who will use service. The bill was amended and advanced to Appropriations.

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Senate Bill 26‑172, sponsored by Senator Heinrichsen and Senator Kim, would redraw the Front Range Passenger Rail District to match the route and station locations identified during planning and create optional authority for subdistricting and phased ballots.

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