Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 042 [Source] Translate

The meeting began with a roll call confirming 31 members present, establishing a quorum. Senator Baisley led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Senator Roberts moved to approve the Senate Journal from February 23, 2026, which was adopted. Senate Services reported on several bills: Senate Bill 120 was correctly printed, and Senate Bills 5, 18, 25, 31, and 85 were correctly engrossed. Senate Bill 10 was correctly enrolled. The Committee on Education recommended amendments to Senate Bill 67 and referred it to the Committee on Appropriations, along with confirming appointments to the Institute of Cannabis Research Governing Board. The Committee on Judiciary recommended amendments to Senate Bill 70 and referred it to the Committee on Appropriations. House Bills 1064 and 1035 were referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendations. The Committee on Transportation and Energy recommended amendments to Senate Bill 21 and referred it to the Committee of the Whole. Senator Coleman recognized the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) for its contributions to arts and culture in Colorado, with several senators sharing personal anecdotes about SCFD's impact in their districts. The consent calendar included Senate Bills 85 and 25, both of which passed unanimously. The third reading of Senate Bill 5, concerning state court remedies for violations of federal constitutional rights during immigration enforcement, passed with a vote of 20 ayes and 11 noes after some procedural confusion. Senate Bill 18, concerning legal protections for minors changing their names, also passed with a similar vote. Senate Bill 31, regarding the lawful use of a prescription drug product containing a Schedule I controlled substance, passed with 29 ayes and 2 noes. The Senate then resolved into the Committee of the Whole to consider general orders. Senate Bill 46, concerning property tax procedural requirements, was introduced. Senator Frizzell discussed amendments made in the Finance Committee, which were adopted to streamline property tax processes and update deadlines. An additional amendment (L003) was proposed to standardize forms for property appeal letters and remove notarization requirements, establishing specific appeal deadlines of September 1st and December 1st for counties using the alternative protest and appeal process. Senate Bill 46 was discussed, and after no further comments, amendment L003 was adopted unanimously. Senator Ball described the bill as a good government initiative simplifying the appeals process for county assessors. The bill was adopted with no opposition. The Majority Leader moved to lay over the remainder of the calendar until February 25th, which was approved. The committee reported that Senate Bill 46, as amended, passed on second reading and was placed on the calendar for third reading. Senate Bills 53, 43, and 84 were laid over until the same date. Senate Bill 52, concerning coal transition communities, was discussed, and the Senate concurred with House amendments to refine the hiring preference language, re-passing the bill. The Governor's Appointments Consent Calendar was read, and the Majority Leader moved to confirm these appointments, which passed unanimously. Senator Kipp announced a meeting of the Senate Finance Committee at 2 PM, while Senator Wallace announced a meeting of the State Veterans Military Affairs Committee at the same time. Senator Roberts explained the presence of musical eggs on desks for Musical Therapist Day at the Capitol. The Majority Leader then moved to recess until 11 AM, which was approved.