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The meeting began with a message from the House regarding Senate Joint Resolution 12. Senate Joint Resolution 014 was introduced by Senators Kipp and Simpson, and Representatives Garcia and Johnson, which declares February 28, 2026, as Rare Disease Day. A motion was made by Majority Leader Rodriguez to lay over SJR 014 until February 27, 2026, which passed with a majority vote. Several bills were introduced, including: - Senate Bill 121, concerning overtime pay thresholds for agricultural employees, introduced by Senators Rodriguez and Simpson and Representatives Martinez and Wintertee. - Senate Bill 122, concerning liquid fuels and increasing the liability of the Petroleum Storage Tank Fund, introduced by Senator Peltner and Robertson and Representative Wintertee. - Senate Bill 123, prohibiting the use of ventilation shutdown in poultry depopulation, introduced by Senator Cutter and Representative Velasco. The governor made several appointments, including Sheldon Smith to the Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs, effective July 1, 2025, and reappointments to the Colorado Clean Energy and Carbon Management Commission and the State Board of Parole. The President signed House Bill 1155, Senate Joint Resolution 12, and Senate Resolution 001. The Majority Leader then moved to adjourn the Senate until 9 a.m. on February 25, 2026, which was approved by a majority vote.