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Senate Daily Reading [Day 84]

April 7, 2026 · 410 words · 3 speakers · 13 segments

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The Senate will come to order. Introduction of memorials. Senate Memorial 001, memorializing by Senator Marchman, memorializing Congress to end high-stakes standardized testing mandates, return to evidence-based humane education practices, and restore local accountability and public education. Majority Leader Benavidez.

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Thank you, Madam President. I move that SM-001 layover until Friday, April 10, 2026.

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The motion is to layover SM-001 to Friday, April 10, 2026. All those in favor say aye.

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Aye.

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All opposed now? The aye has it. F.M.001 will lay over until Friday, April 10, 2026. Introduction of bills. Senate Bill 155 by Senator Mullica and Representative McCluskey and Brown concerning increasing the availability of homeowners insurance in the state. Finance. Senate Bill 156 by Senators Kipp and Carson and Representatives Phillips and Gonzalez concerning changes to the State Workforce Development Council's practices. Business, Labor, and Technology. Message from the Governor.

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Yes, sir. March 26, 2026, ladies and gentlemen, pursuant to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution and the laws of the state of Colorado, I have the honor to designate, appoint, and submit to your consideration the following members of the Colorado State Fair Authority Board of Commissioners for terms expiring November 1 2029 Thomas Downey of Denver Colorado to serve as a representative of Agricultural District 1 and as a Democrat appointed Gregory Colomitz of La Junta, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the state at large and as a Democrat appointed. Jeffrey Mandarich of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the state at large and as an unaffiliated reappointed.

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Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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March 30, 2026, ladies and gentlemen, we're suites to the powers conferred upon me by the Constitution and the laws of the state of Colorado. I have the honor to designate a point and submit to your consideration the following members of the Board of Trustees for Western Colorado University for a term expiring December 31st, 2029. Scott Ehrlich of Greeley, Colorado, appointed.

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Education. Signing of bills. The President has signed Senate Bill 9, 14, 18, 21, 25, 26, 31, 47, 53, 54, 61, 77, 84, 88, 110, 118, and 126. Announcements. Seeing none.

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Majority Leader Benavides. Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Senate adjourn until 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

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You have heard the motion. All in favor, please say aye.

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Aye.

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All opposed, no. The aye has it. We will adjourn until 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. .

Source: Senate Daily Reading [Day 84] · April 7, 2026 · Gavelin.ai