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The Senate convened and received messages from the House regarding the passage of several bills, including House Bill 1146, House Bill 1180, House Bill 1017, House Bill 1114, and House Bill 1103, which were transmitted to the Reviser of Statutes. The Senate also concurred with the House amendments to House Bill 1166. The Reviser transmitted House Bill 1146 and 1180 without comment, as well as House Bill 1017, 1103, and 1114, which were amended. Senate Resolution 003, concerning the designation of March as Arts Education Month in Colorado, was introduced. Majority Leader Rodriguez moved to lay over SR003 until March 2, 2026, which passed. Senate Joint Memorial 002, memorializing former Senator Louis H. Entz, was also introduced. Majority Leader Rodriguez moved to lay over SJM 002 until March 10, 2026, which passed. Several bills were introduced, including: - Senate Bill 124: Legal relief for victims of violence (Judiciary) - Senate Bill 125: Disability rights protections in public schools (Education) - Senate Bill 126: Teacher licensure for out-of-state applicants (Education) - Senate Bill 127: Changes to paid family and medical leave duration (Business, Labor, and Technology) - Senate Bill 128: Sales and use tax exemption for destination management companies (Finance) - Senate Bill 129: Mitigation of tax increment financing impacts on local governments (Local Government and Housing) - Senate Bill 130: Operation of medical spas and consumer protection (Health and Human Services) - Senate Bill 131: Protections against abusive practices in sports betting (Finance) - House Bill 1096: Access to direct primary care services for Colorado Medicaid members (Health and Human Services) Majority Leader Rodriguez announced the Senate would adjourn until 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026, and the motion passed.