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HB 1404

Transfer Tobacco Education Fund to Preschool Program Fund

2026 Regular Session

HB 1404 redirects Colorado tobacco education funding to preschool programs, prioritizing early childhood education while potentially reducing public health tobacco prevention efforts.

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Bill Summary · HB 1404

Legislative bill overview

HB 1404 redirects funding from Colorado's Tobacco Education Fund to the Preschool Program Fund. The bill transfers financial resources previously allocated for tobacco prevention and education initiatives to support early childhood education programs.

Why is this important

Tobacco education funding supports public health campaigns that reduce smoking rates and tobacco-related illness. Simultaneously, early childhood education funding directly affects access to quality preschool services for low-income families. This transfer represents a fundamental policy choice about which public health and education priorities receive state resources.

Potential points of contention

  • Public health impact: Reducing tobacco education funding may diminish smoking cessation efforts and prevention among youth, potentially affecting long-term health outcomes and state healthcare costs
  • Funding sustainability: Preschool programs receiving temporary transfers may face budget instability; clarification needed on whether this is permanent reallocation or time-limited
  • Alternative solutions: Questions about whether both priorities could be funded through other revenue sources rather than creating a zero-sum choice between programs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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