Gas stations across Colorado would have to post a sticker warning drivers that their fuel use contributes to climate change under legislation that narrowly passed the state House on Wednesday. House Bill 1277 squeaked out of the chamber with 33 votes, the minimum needed to clear the chamber; 30 repr esentatives voted no, with some Democrats joining Republicans. The measure will now advance to the state Senate. If passed, it would essentially establish a prominent warning requirement similar to the labels affixed to cigarette packages for decades. By July 1, 2026, gas stations and other fuel retailers would have to display a sticker that states: “Warning: Use of this product releases air pollutants and greenhouse gases, known by the state of Colorado to be linked to significant health impacts and global heating.” At gas stations, the sticker would be placed on the pump. The warning must also be displayed conspicuously in black letters on a white background. The bill’s sponsors said the labels were intended to inform Coloradans about the sources of climate change, and they wrote in the bill that the warnings “may encourage consumers to reduce their consumption” of fossil fuels and “to use alternative produces when appropriate.” “The purpose of this bill is to equip our neighbors with knowledge so they make decisions accordingly,” said Denver Democratic Rep. Jennifer Bacon, the House’s assistant majority leader and the bill’s sponsor. Rep. Junie Joseph, a Boulder Democrat, is also sponsoring it. Related Articles Colorado bill adding protections for transgender people — including against “deadnaming” — passes first hurdle Colorado Democrats call for “a reckoning” on TABOR and taxes, as GOP vows to “fight very hard” Gov. Jared Polis signs bill to let CU, CSU and other colleges pay athletes directly — but with “concerns” State budget, single-payer study bill, age verification for porn websites in the Colorado legislature this week Colorado House member faced investigation over ignored harassment complaint, aide mistreatment Failing to display the sticker would constitute a deceptive trade practice, which could prompt an investigation by the Colorado Attorney General’s Office. But the bill would require a violation notice to be sent to the gas station or retailer, giving the business 45 days to fix the problem before any enforcement action is possible. House Republicans said the bill would have little impact on the state. “Putting a sticker on gas pump (and) telling (Coloradans) what they already know does nothing but insult their intelligence,” said Rep. Ron Weinberg, a Loveland Republican, “and burden the businesses that keep the state moving.” Stay up-to-date with Colorado Politics by signing up for our weekly newsletter, The Spot. ...read more read less