March 18, 2026 · 809 words · 16 speakers · 45 segments
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Committee reports.
Committee on Education, after consideration on the merits, the committee recommends the following. House Bill 1191 be referred to the committee as a whole with favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.
Committee appointment.
March 18, 2026. Dear Mrs. Castle, please be advised that I am appointing Senator Mark Snyder to the Senate Education Committee until Friday, April 3rd. Best, Robert Rodriguez, Senate Majority Leader.
Introduction of resolutions. Mr. Schauffler, please do the title of H.J.R. 1022.
House Joint Resolution 1022 by Representatives Brown and Joseph and Senators Zimabale and Wallace. Concerning the designation of Arapahoe Road from the intersection of U.S. Route 36 to the intersection of U.S. Route 287 is a road of remembrance.
Majority Leader Rodriguez. Thank you, Mr. President. I move that House Joint Resolution 1022 lay over until Monday, March 23, 2026.
The motion is lay over H.J.R. 1022 to Monday, March 23, 2026. A lot of twos in there. All those in favor say aye. Polls no. You guys have it. And H.J.R. 1022 will lay over until Monday, March 23, 2026. Introduction of bills.
House Bill 1050 by Representatives Garcia, Sander, and Hammer considers Frizzell and Marchman concerning making it optional for a local education provider to provide an individualized readiness plan to a student who satisfies minimum requirements.
Education.
House Bill 1079 by Representatives Bradley and Basenicker and Senator Bright concerning a requirement that a minor have written permission to obtain an instruction permit to drive a motorcycle.
Transportation and Energy.
House Bill 1229 by Representatives Taggart and Furray and Senators Immobile and Rich concerning authorizing the Health Disparities and Community Grant Program to consider the human-animal bond as a social determinant of health.
Health and Human Services.
House Bill 1232 by Representatives Espinosa and Bacon and Senators Gonzalez and Lindstedt concerning prohibition of certain monetary assessments against a juvenile in the justice system.
Judiciary.
House Bill 1239 by Representatives Goldstein and Richardson and Senator Mullica concerning modifications to a county's enforcement authority in connection with property in the county.
Local government and housing.
House Bill 1244 by Representatives Slaw and Joseph and Senator Frizzell and Exum concerning considerations for the Department of Public Health and Environment to use as a basis for making distributions from the nursing home penalty cash fund.
Health and Human Services.
House Bill 1259 by Representative Sirota and Senator Marchman and Bridges concerning changing requirements related to early childhood services and in connection therewith, clarifying or extending specified existing licensing exemptions, updating early care and education provider reimbursement, modifying certain existing funding provisions for the universal preschool program, clarifying certain existing program eligibility and reporting requirements, and adjusting the membership or duties of specified early childhood advisory bodies.
Education. Delivery to the Governor.
To the governor for signature on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1028 a.m., Senate Bill 1, 7, 13, 34, 46, and 64.
Message from the governor.
Pursuant 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 Commission on Aging for a term expiring, for a term ending September 1, 2027. Kate McGlagan Bond of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the workforce, occasioned by the resignation of Barbara Kreisman, a favor of Colorado, appointed for term ending September 1st, 2028. Aaron Ault of Wellington, Colorado, to serve as the director of an area agency on aging, occasioned by the resignation of Christine Vogel
of Boulder, Colorado, appointed.
Health and Human Services. Member of the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission for a term expiring July 1st, 2029. Gregory Demo of Black Hawk, Colorado, to serve as a member of the 2nd Congressional District and representative of law enforcement, occasioned by the resignation of Alice Carey
of Silverthorne, Colorado, appointed.
Finance. Member of the Coal Mine Board of Examiners for a term expiring July 1st, 2027, Mike Zimmerman of Fruita, Colorado, to serve as a coal mine owner, operator, manager, or other mine official actively engaged in underground mining, occasioned by the resignation of Luca Cerna of Farmington, New Mexico, appointed. Sincerely, Jared Polis, Governor.
Agriculture and Natural Resources. Announcements, Mr. Majority Leader.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Senate adjourn until 9 a.m. Thursday, March 19th, 2026.
You vote for the motion All those in favor say aye polls know the eyes it and the Senate will adjourn until 9 a on Thursday March 19 2026 Good job team
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