April 2026 Legislative Council: Live Blog, Live Video, Voting Results
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The Spring 2026 Legislative Council is meeting on Wednesday, April 22 at the DCSD Legacy Campus in Parker.
The meeting will be streamed live, in the video player below. Updates from the meeting will also be posted on the blog below.
More info:
- Agenda (Including order of voting)
- Meeting Preview
- Legislative Council Packet
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Result of the vote: District 8, District 8: Elizabeth Jameson → Rick Lovato, Alamosa passed — 6 in favor (100%), 0 against (0%). Total votes: 6.
Now considering District 8, District 8: Elizabeth Jameson → Rick Lovato, Alamosa. The nomination of Rick Lovato to replace Elizabeth Jameson as District 8 representative. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: District 5, District 5: Jeff Holloway → Kevin Bendjy, Denver Public Schools passed — 5 in favor (100%), 0 against (0%). Total votes: 5.
Now considering District 5, District 5: Jeff Holloway → Kevin Bendjy, Denver Public Schools. The nomination of Kevin Bendjy to replace Jeff Holloway as District 5 representative. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: District 2, District 2: Joe Brown → Karl Buck, Centaurus passed — 11 in favor (100%), 0 against (0%). Total votes: 11.
Now considering District 2, District 2: Joe Brown → Karl Buck, Centaurus. The nomination of Karl Buck to replace Joe Brown as District 2 representative. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: District 1, District 1: Ty Gray → Gregg Hawkins, Palisade passed — 6 in favor (100%), 0 against (0%). Total votes: 6.
Now considering District 1, District 1: Ty Gray → Gregg Hawkins, Palisade. The nomination of Gregg Hawkins to replace Ty Gray as District 1 representative. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: CR 32, Wrestling passed — 72 in favor (100%), 0 against (0%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering CR 32, Wrestling. No major changes. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: CR 32a, State Seeding Criteria failed — 18 in favor (25%), 50 against (69%), and 4 abstentions (6%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering CR 32a, State Seeding Criteria. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: CR 29, Track and Field passed — 72 in favor (100%), 0 against (0%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering CR 29, Track and Field. In 2027, 1A classification will move from 10 qualifiers to 12 qualifiers in all field events. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: CR 26, Spirit passed — 72 in favor (100%), 0 against (0%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering CR 26, Spirit. Split 4A/5A Game Day Cheer into separate 4A and 5A divisions. 4A and 5A Coed Cheer will be combined into single 4A/5A Coed Cheer. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: CR 23, Skiing passed — 72 in favor (100%), 0 against (0%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering CR 23, Skiing. No major changes. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: CR 22, Girls Lacrosse passed — 71 in favor (99%), 1 against (1%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering CR 22, Girls Lacrosse. No major changes. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: CR 21, Boys Lacrosse passed — 71 in favor (99%), 1 against (1%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering CR 21, Boys Lacrosse. No major changes. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: CR 20, Ice Hockey passed — 69 in favor (96%), 3 against (4%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering CR 20, Ice Hockey. Approved an increase in the number of 4A postseason qualifying teams from 10 to 12. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: CR 17, Tackle Football passed — 71 in favor (99%), 1 against (1%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering CR 17, Tackle Football. Having a 7-person crew to work all 11 man semifinal games. Postseason qualifing language approved for multi-classification leagues. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: CR 17a, Extension of Team Box failed — 19 in favor (26%), 53 against (74%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering CR 17a, Extension of Team Box. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: CR 16, Flag Football passed — 72 in favor (100%), 0 against (0%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering CR 16, Flag Football. No major changes. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: CR 14, Basketball passed — 72 in favor (100%), 0 against (0%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering CR 14, Basketball. Created an 18 game minimum for qualification into playoffs, and updated seeding critiera in all classes. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: CR 11, Student Leadership passed — 71 in favor (100%), 0 against (0%). Total votes: 71.
Now considering CR 11, Student Leadership. No major changes. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: CR 10, Speech and Debate passed — 72 in favor (100%), 0 against (0%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering CR 10, Speech and Debate. Approval for Public Forum Debate and Lincoln-Douglas Debate students to double enter in Value Debate in 3A only. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: CR 5, Music passed — 72 in favor (100%), 0 against (0%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering CR 5, Music. Awards for the Show Choir/Jazz and A Cappella festivals. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: CR 8, Tournament and Playoff Finance passed — 72 in favor (100%), 0 against (0%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering CR 8, Tournament and Playoff Finance. No major changes. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: CR 7, Sports Medicine Advisory (SMAC) passed — 71 in favor (100%), 0 against (0%). Total votes: 71.
Now considering CR 7, Sports Medicine Advisory (SMAC). No major changes. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: CR 2, Classification and League Organization (CLOC) passed — 70 in favor (97%), 2 against (3%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering CR 2, Classification and League Organization (CLOC). Approving the 2026-28 classification placement for winter sports and activities. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: CR 2c, Amend 2A, 3A Splits for Basketball failed — 21 in favor (29%), 47 against (65%), and 4 abstentions (6%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering CR 2c, Amend 2A, 3A Splits for Basketball. Adjustment to the classification enrollment splits in 2A and 3A for basketball. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: CR 2b, Amend 1A, 2A Splits for Basketball failed — 22 in favor (31%), 46 against (64%), and 4 abstentions (6%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering CR 2b, Amend 1A, 2A Splits for Basketball. Adjustment to the classification enrollment splits in 1A and 2A for basketball. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: CR 2a, Amend 1A, 2A, 3A Splits for Basketball failed — 20 in favor (28%), 49 against (68%), and 3 abstentions (4%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering CR 2a, Amend 1A, 2A, 3A Splits for Basketball. Adjustment to the classification enrollment splits in 1A, 2A, and 3A for basketball. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: CR 1, Budget passed — 72 in favor (100%), 0 against (0%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering CR 1, Budget. The second reading of the budget committee report. CHSAA is currently exceeding its projections. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: ATH 3, Wrestling Dual Days passed — 66 in favor (92%), 5 against (7%), and 1 abstention (1%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering ATH 3, Wrestling Dual Days. Increase the ability to for schools to wrestle more duals. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: ATH 2, Team declaration reporting timelines passed — 59 in favor (82%), 9 against (13%), and 4 abstentions (6%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering ATH 2, Team declaration reporting timelines. Clarifies the process and dates when schools add or drop a program. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: ADM 7, Spectator Behavior passed — 57 in favor (79%), 15 against (21%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering ADM 7, Spectator Behavior. As fan behavior continues to be a major concern across the state, strengthening this bylaw further empowers schools to manage their crowds and punish disruptive and negative behavior. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: ADM 6, Coach Ejection Timeline passed — 69 in favor (96%), 3 against (4%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering ADM 6, Coach Ejection Timeline. Gives a specific timeline for a coach to complete their ejection coursework. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: ADM 5, Contact with Non-High School Aged Students passed — 43 in favor (60%), 29 against (40%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering ADM 5, Contact with Non-High School Aged Students. Specifically clarifies the appropriate contact non-high school aged students and the contact they may have with high schools and coaches. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: ADM 4, Clarifying Recruiting Definition passed — 46 in favor (64%), 26 against (36%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering ADM 4, Clarifying Recruiting Definition. Clarify and strengthen the definition of "recruiting" within the context of athleticly-motivated transfers. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: ADM 3, Restricted Varsity Timeline failed — 22 in favor (31%), 50 against (69%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering ADM 3, Restricted Varsity Timeline. Adjust the timeline for restricted varsity eligiblity and 365 days of non-participation to avoid conflict. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: ADM 2, Eligibility Lists passed — 71 in favor (99%), 1 against (1%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering ADM 2, Eligibility Lists. Removes the requirement for schools to submit eligibility lists to the CHSAA office each season. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: ADM 1, New School Membership Fee passed — 57 in favor (79%), 15 against (21%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering ADM 1, New School Membership Fee. Adjust a one-time fee that new schools pay to join CHSAA from $5,000 to $10,000. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: Budget 2026-27, 2026-27 budget passed — 72 in favor (100%), 0 against (0%). Total votes: 72.
Now considering Budget 2026-27, 2026-27 budget. Approval of the budget for the 2026-27 school year. This item requires a simple majority.
Result of the vote: 4/2025, Minutes 4/2025 passed — 69 in favor (100%), 0 against (0%). Total votes: 69.
Now considering 4/2025, Minutes 4/2025. Minutes from the February 2026 Legislative Council Meeting. This item requires a simple majority.
