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The meeting began with the Senate coming to order and the introduction of several bills. Senate Bill 119 was introduced by Senator Mulliken and Representatives Carter and Lukens, which concerns the authorization of electronic ballot return in local elections. House Bill 1025, introduced by Representatives Caldwell and Martinez and Senator Roberts and Pelton, addresses an exemption for auctioneers from certain requirements of the Colorado Charitable Solicitations Act. House Bill 1042, introduced by Representatives Ferre and Bradley and Senator Ball, pertains to dry needling by occupational therapists. House Bill 1076, introduced by Representatives Pascal and Lindsey and Senator Ball, involves modifications to select statutory provisions relating to transportation. Majority Leader Rodriguez then moved to adjourn the Senate until 10 a.m. on Monday, February 23rd, 2026. The motion was approved by a voice vote. Following the formal proceedings, there was a light-hearted exchange among members regarding personal preferences for licorice, with discussions about flavors and a humorous acknowledgment of mistakes made during the meeting. The meeting concluded with a brief interaction with students from Lewisville Elementary and Lewisville Middle School, who were present for Youth Climate Body Day, and a question about their state senator.