April 6, 2026 · 6,909 words · 6 speakers · 113 segments
Bazley, Ball, Benavidez, Bridges, Bright, Carson, Catlin, Cutter, Cutter,
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Danielson. Doherty. Here. Exum. Frizzell. Gonzalez. Hendrickson. Judah. Kip. Kirkmeyer. Colker. Linstead. Liston. Marchman. Mullica. Pelton B. Pelton R. Rich. Roberts. Rodriguez. Simpson. Snyder. Sullivan.
Wallace. Weissman. Weissman. Excuse. Zamora Wilson. Cutter. Mr. President. Let's do this. The morning roll call is 34 present, 0 absent, 1 excuse. We have a quorum. Senator Bright, would you please lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Colleagues, please rise and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, a premier God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Approval of the journal. Senator Snyder.
Just read the piece of paper right there. Read the script, sir.
Senator Snyder.
I move that the Senate Journal of Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, be approved and corrected by the Secretary.
You've heard the motion. Maybe you did, maybe you didn't. But all those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed, no? No. Man, Senator Snyder, I don't know what's going on, but the ayes have it. That motion is adopted.
Thank you, sir.
Senate Services.
Correctly revised House Bill 1044 1186 and 1234 correctly re-revised House Bill 1007 1120 1145 and 1253 correctly enrolled Senate Bill 1825 26 47 54 61 76 and 88.
Please ask Senator Weissman to the roll Mr. Schaffer. Committee reports.
Mr. President the Committee on Health and Human Services has had in consideration the head of hearing on the following appointments and recommends that the appointments be placed in the consent calendar and confirm members of the Commission on Aging effective September 2nd 2025 for terms ending September 1st 2028 Danelle Hubbard of Centennial Colorado to serve as a member with expertise in dementia appointed Peter Hines of Glendale Colorado to serve as a representative of the housing sector appointed Laura Kinder of Boulder, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the 2nd Congressional District 2, appointed. Jake McGuire of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member with knowledge of transportation, reappointed. Ellen Taxman of Boulder, Colorado, to serve as a representative of an organization providing home and community-based services, reappointed. Jody Waterhouse of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of higher education, reappointed. For terms 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 Fogle of Boulder, Colorado, appointed. For term ending September 1, 2027, Clayton McLaughlin Bond of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the workforce, occasioned by the resignation of Barbara Kreisman of Fraser, Colorado, appointed. Mr. President, the Committee on Health and Human Services has had in consideration and had a hearing on the following appointments, and recommends that the appointments be placed in the consent calendar and confirmed. Members of the Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission for terms expiring August 1, 2028, Josh Radhoff of Boulder, Colorado to represent the academic community appointed. Aaron Byrne of Dillon, Colorado to represent the government community appointed. Effective August 2nd, 2025 for terms expiring August 1st, 2028. Joe Shifflin of Wheatridge, Colorado to represent the public at large appointed. John Brees of Parker, Colorado to represent the public at large appointed. Committee on Health and Human Services. After consideration on the merits, the committee recommends the following. Senate Bill 140 be referred to the committee of the whole with favorable recommendation. House Bill 1229 be referred to the committee of the whole with favorable recommendation and with the recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. House Bill 1096 be postponed indefinitely. Senate Bill 8 be postponed indefinitely. House Bill 1244 be referred to the Committee of the Whole with favorable recommendation and with the recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. Committee on Business, Labor, and Technology, after consideration on the merits, the committee recommends the following. Senate Bill 114 be amended as follows. And as so amended, be referred to the Committee on Appropriations with favorable recommendation.
Majority Leader Rodriguez. Thank you, Mr. President. I move the Senate proceed out of order for consideration of resolutions.
The motion is to proceed out of order for consideration of resolutions. All those in favor, say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. The ayes have it and proceed out of order. That motion is adopted. Consideration of resolutions. Mr. Schaffler, please you the title of SJR 19.
Senate joint resolution 19 by Senator Frizzell and Representative Hartzell concerning strengthening the sister state relations between the state of Colorado and Taiwan and in connection therewith, preaffirming support for Taiwan's international participation.
Senator Frizzell.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move Senate Joint Resolution 19 and ask that it be read at length.
Mr. Schaffler, please read SJR 19 at length.
Whereas the state of Colorado and Taiwan have enjoyed a close, longstanding, mutually beneficial sister state relationship since 1983, a partnership built on shared dedication to freedom, democracy, and a free market economy. And whereas on behalf of the state of Colorado, Lieutenant Governor Diane Primavera led a trade and investment promotion delegation to Taiwan in November 2024, along with officials of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the Colorado Department of Agriculture, and a Colorado delegation of economic development professionals and industry leaders from the state who explored opportunities with Taiwan and high-tech industries. And whereas on February 3, 2026, Governor Jared Polis and the Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Debbie Huang, signed a memorandum of understanding to establish closer cooperation in the development of emerging, innovative technologies, including quantum, photonics, precision agriculture, and semiconductors. and whereas the United States and Taiwan enjoy a robust symbiotic trade relationship with Taiwan being our country seventh largest trading partner the U being Taiwan second largest trading partner and bilateral trade totals exceeding billion according to 2024 data And whereas the 2025 Taiwan Agricultural Trade Goodwill Mission, led by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Tu Wen-Jain, visited the U.S. and signed letters of intent, stating that Taiwan will purchase approximately $2.12 billion in corn products and $3.44 billion to $4.2 billion in soybean products from the U.S. over the next four years. And whereas various bilateral mechanisms and exchanges, including the Taiwan-U.S. Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue, the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade, the Select USA Investment Summit, and the Agricultural Trade Goodwill Mission have laid the foundation for a mutually beneficial trade agreement between the U.S. and Taiwan. And whereas despite functioning as a de facto independent country since 1950, Taiwan's international participation in the United Nations is obstructed by the People's Republic of China's malicious distortion of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758. And whereas Taiwan, as a responsible stakeholder in the international community, is seeking to meaningfully participate in the United Nations, the World Health Organization, the International Criminal Police Organization, Interpol, the International Civil Aviation Organization and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity launched by the United States. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate of the 75th General Assembly of the State of Colorado or the House of Representatives concurring herein that we, the members of the Colorado General Assembly, one, celebrate the 43rd anniversary of our state's sister-state relationship with Taiwan. Two, support the further strengthening of trade relations and academic exchanges between Colorado and Taiwan. Three, support the signing of the agreement on avoidance of double taxation between the United States and Taiwan. Four, support Taiwan's inclusion in international organizations that are significant to the health, safety, and well-being of all people. And five, commend Taiwan's vibrant democracy. Be it further resolved, the copies of this joint resolution be sent to Lai Ching-Tei, President of Taiwan, Lin Chia-Lung, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan, and Debbie Huang, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Denver.
Senator Brazil. Thank you, Mr. President. Members, today we are celebrating the longtime partnership between the state of Colorado and Taiwan, 43 years of economic and educational cooperation. Our mutual investment is incredibly important in Colorado to the agricultural industry and our technology industries. And so with that today, I would like to introduce over here on my left, against the wall, Director General Debbie Huang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Denver, and Elsa Lin, who's here in the middle, who works for the consular office. So please join me in welcoming them to the Senate this morning. Very good. Senator Frizzell, further discussion? Is there further discussion? Before that, there's another gentleman that's here in the room wearing a green tie. I'm not sure who that is off to your left. The gentleman standing next. Who is that person? Senator Frazelle.
Thank you, sir. This is one of my amazing constituents has joined us here in the chamber this morning. Perhaps you've recognized him as also known as Representative Anthony Hartsook. All right, good. Thank you. I just wanted to, no clapping necessary. I just wanted to. If you feel so disposed please do greet him and welcome him to the chamber as well Very good Very good Or not Seeing no further discussion the motion is the adoption of SJR 19 Are there any no votes
With a vote of 35 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent, and 0 excused, SJR 19 is adopted.
Co-sponsor, Senator Frizzell. Thank you, Mr. President. I request the current roll call be added as co-sponsors to Senate Joint Resolution 19.
Seeing no objection, the current roll call be added as co-sponsors. We'll take a quick senatorial five. Thank you. Thank you. . Thank you. Thank you. Members, members, members, we are back in the game. Third reading of bills. Consent calendar. Mr. Schauffler, please the title of the bill on the consent calendar.
House Bill 1234 by Representatives Ryden and Soper and Senators Wallace and Frizzell concerning access to records of child abuse or neglect.
Mr. Majority Leader. Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the passage of the bill on third reading of bill's final passage consent calendar, which is House Bill 1234. Any discussion on the bill? Seeing none the motion is the passage of the bill on third reading of the bill consent calendar Are there any no votes on the bill Seeing none With a vote of 35 I zero no zero absence or excuse House Bill 1234 is passed
Cosponsors. Senators. Roberts. Mullica. Kip. Gonzalez. Benavidez. Judah. Doherty. Marchman. Cutter. Mr. Majority Leader. Amabile. Snyder. Weissman. Paul Lindstedt Exum
Mr. Minority Leader
Bridges
Please add the President Third reading of bills Final passage, Mr. Majority Leader Thank you, Mr. President I move to layover Senate Bill 66 until Tuesday, April 7th The motion is layover of Senate Bill 66 to Tuesday, April 7th. All those in favor, say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. The ayes have it. Senate Bill 66 will layover until Tuesday, April 7th. Mr. Schaffler. That was nice. Mr. Schaffler, please read the title to House Bill 1186.
House Bill 1186 by Representatives Mabry and Soper and Senators Ball and Weissman. Concerning the continuation of the regulation of bail bonding agents regulated by Article 23 of Title 10, Colorado revised statutes by the Division of Insurance.
Senator Ball. Thank you, Mr. President. I move House Bill 26-1186 on third reading and final passage and encourage an aye vote. Further discussion? Senator, for discussion, the motion is the passage of House Bill 1186. Are there any no votes?
Senators Zamora Wilson.
with a vote of 34 eyes, 1 no, 0 absentee, 0 excuse. House Bill 1186 is passed. Co-sponsors.
Senators. Wallace. Marchman. Gonzalez. Judah.
Just making sure.
Kip. Amabile. Cutter.
Please add Senator Coker. And please add the President. Mr. Schaffler, please read the title of House Bill 1044.
House Bill 1044 by Representatives English and Joseph and Senators Exum and Benavidez concerning measures to improve equity in maternal health.
Senator Exum.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move House Bill 26-1044 on third reading and final passage, and I also encourage an aye vote.
Further discussion? Seeing none. The motion is the passage of House Bill 1044 with an encouragement for an I vote. Are there any no votes? Even with encouragement?
Senators Rich, Samora Wilson, Basley, Liston, Pelton R.
With a vote of 30 odds 5 no 0 abs 0 excuse House Bill 1044 is passed co Senators Mr Majority Leader Marchman Wallace Gonzalez
Judah. Kip. Amabile. Cutter. Roberts. Bridges. Mullica.
Snyder.
Ball. Weissman, Henriksen, Danielson, Doherty, please add Senator Coker.
Mm-hmm. Watching you, man. Please add the present. General orders. Second meeting of the bill is consent calendar. Senator Bull. Thank you, Mr. President. I move the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of general orders. Second meeting of bills. Consent calendar. You've heard the motion. All those in favor, say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion is adopted. The Senate will resolve the Suffering Committee. The whole procedure will raise your general order, second reading of bills, consent calendar. Senator Ball will take the chair. The committee will come to order. The court rule is relaxed for everyone. Will the clerk please read the titles to all the bills on the general order's second reading
of bills, consent calendar. House Bill 1303 by Representatives Bradley and Carter and Senators Ball and Catlin concerning technical changes to energy and carbon management statutes. House Bill 1297 by Representatives Carter and Locke and Senators Rich and Exum concerning using uniform language to reference misdemeanor traffic offenses. House Bill 1296 by Representatives Bradley and Carter and Senators Ball and Rich concerning discipline for advanced practice registered nurses for a failure to timely complete a medical certification for a certificate of death. House Bill 1295 by Representatives Bradley and Espinosa and Senator Rich concerning the repeal of obsolete statutory requirements related to fulfilled reporting requirements and in connection therewith repealing entities that have fulfilled their statutory requirements. House Bill 1294 by Representative Espinosa and Luck and Senators Ball and Exum concerning the correction of a citation within the definition of active duty for purposes of the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children. House Bill 1293 by Representatives Espinosa and Luck and Senator Exum concerning the modernization of requirements for the ballot information booklet. House Bill 1220 by Rep. Carter and Bradley and Senators Exum and Rich, concerning updating terminology from acute treatment unit to behavioral health entity to conform with existing behavioral health licenses. House Bill 1219 by Rep. Bradley and Espinosa and Senators Ball and Rich, concerning extending the deadline by which a battery stewardship organization must submit an assessment regarding the end-of-life management of certain batteries to the General Assembly. House Bill 1218 by Rep. Espinosa and Luck and Senators Catlin and Ball, concerning clarifying the validity of common law marriage by restoring a previously repealed provision. House Bill 1217 by Representative Espinosa and Bradley and Senators Rich and Ball concerning correcting cross-references in the child support guidelines. House Bill 1216 by Representatives Luck and Carter and Senators Exum and Rich concerning the correction of technical defects in certain statutes administered by the Department of Revenue. House Bill 1215 by Representative Carter and Luck and Senators Catlin and Exum concerning a technical revision to language in Senate Bill 25070 related to a requirement for online marketplaces with respect to third-party sellers. House Bill 1135 by Representative English and Joseph and Senators Benavidez and Marchman concerning increased transparency regarding chemicals used in the processing of certain hair products. House Bill 1238 by Representatives Johnson and Lukens and Senators Baisley and Lindstedt concerning emergency medical services provided in the state and in connection therewith designating emergency medical services including ambulance services and air ambulance services to be essential services House Bill 1079 by Representatives Bradley and Basnicker and Senator Bright concerning a requirement that a minor have written permission to obtain an instruction permit to drive a motorcycle.
Majority Leader Rodriguez. Thank you Mr. Chair. I move for the passage of all the bills on general order second reading of bill's consent calendar and the one bill with the committee report which is House Bill 1303, House Bill 1297, House Bill 1296, House Bill 1295, House Bill 1294, House Bill 1293, House Bill 1220, House Bill 1219, House Bill 1218, House Bill 1217, House Bill 1216, House Bill 1215, House Bill 1135 in the Business, Labor, and Technology Report, House Bill 1238, and House Bill 1079.
Is there any discussion on the committee report? The motion before the body is the adoption of all the reports to all the bills on the general order second reading of bills consent calendar. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. The ayes have it and the reports are adopted. Is there any discussion on any of the bills on the consent calendar? The motion before the body is the adoption of all the bills in the general order's second reading of bill's consent calendar. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. The ayes have it, and the bills are adopted.
Majority Leader Rodriguez. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move the committee rise and report.
The motion is for the committee to rise and report. All those in favor say aye. Opposed, no. The ayes have it, and the motion is adopted. The committee will rise and report. It's like one and one. The Senate will come to order. Senator Ball. Thank you, Mr. President. I move the adoption of the report. Would you like Mr. Schauffler to read? Senator Ball. Thank you, Mr. President. We have heard a number of bills. on the consent calendar, and I move the adoption of the report. Would you like the clerk to read the report?
April 6, 2026, Mr. President, your committee, the whole begs leave the report. It is entering consideration of the following attached bills being the second reading thereof. It makes the following recommendations thereon. House Bill 1303, House Bill 1297, House Bill 1296, House Bill 1295, House Bill 1294, House Bill 1293, House Bill 1220, House Bill 1219, House Bill 1218, House Bill 1217, House Bill 1216, House Bill 1215, House Bill 1135 as amended, House Bill 1238, House Bill 1079 passed on second reading in order to revise the place in the calendar for third reading and final passage.
Now, Senator Ball. Thank you, Mr. President. I apologize for skipping ahead. I move the adoption of the report. The motion is the adoption of the committee of the whole report. Are there any no votes? With a vote of 35-I-0, no-0, absence of the excuse, the committee of the whole report is adopted. House Bill 1303, 1297, 1296, 1295, 1294, 1293, 1220, 1219, 1218, 1217, 1216, 1215, 1135 as amended. 1238, 1079, passed. Second reading of the order of violence. Plays to count for third reading and end. Final passage. General orders. Second reading of the bill. Senator Ball. Thank you, Mr. President. I move the Senate to resolve itself into committee of the whole for the consideration of general orders. Second reading of the bill. You move on to the motion. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. No. The aye is having. You can't vote both ways. What is happening? I do that sometimes. And the Senate Rules Office of the Committee of the Hall of Consideration or Second Bill, Senator Ball, will take the chair again. Thank you. The committee will come to order and the coat rule is relaxed for everyone.
Majority Leader Rodriguez. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move the Senate proceed out of order to take up House Bill 1311.
The motion is to proceed out of order and take up House Bill 1311. All those in favor say aye. Opposed, no. The ayes have it. And we will take up House Bill 26-1311. Will the clerk please read the title to House Bill 1311?
House Bill 1311 by Representatives Duran and Carter and Senators Bright and Snyder concerning the use of a bond in lieu of retainage in construction contracts.
Senator Snyder. I move House Bill 1311.
Is there any discussion on the bill?
Senator Snyder. Yeah, folks, this is a really small fix. It really is just trying to solve a cash flow problem, especially for small businesses, small contractors. It allows them to, in certain circumstances, when they qualify, they can issue a surety bond and be able to get their 5% retainage back to them so they can put that into the next project, hiring more staff, whatever. So it's really just a tiny fix in an area that I think calls for a lot more examination. but this is all we're trying to do today and I ask for an aye vote.
Is there any further discussion? Seeing none, the motion is the adoption of House Bill 26-13-11. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it and the bill is adopted. Good job.
Majority Leader Rodriguez.
Sorry.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move the Senate now proceed out of order to take up House Bill 1107.
The motion is to proceed out of order and take up House Bill 26-1107. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it, and we will proceed out of order to take up House Bill 26-1107. Will the clerk please read the title to House Bill 26-1107?
House Bill 1107 by Representatives Ferre and Pascal and Senator Cutter concerning measures to increase access to services and facilities that provide medical care.
Senator Cutter. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move House Bill 26-1107 on second reading. Any discussion on the bill? It's a really simple thing to require CDPHE to create a form for prospective residents or families just to standardize the information and the ability for families placing their loved ones in dementia care to access information and get the same information from every facility and make good decisions. So I urge an aye vote. Is there any further discussion on House Bill 1107? Seeing none, the motion before the body is the adoption of House Bill 1107. All those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it, and the bill is adopted.
Majority Leader Rodriguez. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move the Senate proceed out of order now to take up House Bill 1101.
The motion is proceed out of order and take up House Bill 26-1101. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes haven't, and we will proceed out of order to take up House Bill 26-1101. Will the clerk please read the title, the House Bill 26-1101?
House Bill 1101 by Representatives Espinosa and Soper and Senators Linstead and Pelton B concerning adding criminal offenses related to critical infrastructure components to criminal offenses involving commodity metals Senator Pelton Thank you Mr Chair I move House Bill 26 Senator Lindstedt Thank you Mr Chair House Bill 1101 is a great step forward in protecting critical infrastructure from
thievery and, you know, folks who are damaging those projects when they're under construction to create cell phone towers, electric wiring, all forms of infrastructure. So it's a great bill that will address the scrapping and salvage aspect of that to make sure projects get done in a timely manner. Ask for an aye vote. Is there any further discussion on House Bill 1101? Seeing none, the motion before the body is the adoption of House Bill 1101. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Those opposed, no. No. The ayes have it, and the bill is adopted.
Majority Leader Rodriguez. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move to lay over the balance of the calendar until Tuesday, April the 7th.
The motion is to lay over the balance of the calendar until Tuesday, April the 7th. All those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it, and the remainder of the calendar will be laid over until April the 7th.
Majority Leader Rodriguez. Majority Leader Rodriguez. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move the committee to rise and report.
The motion is for the committee to rise and report. All those in favor say aye. Those opposed, no. The ayes have it, and the committee will rise and report. The Senate will come to order. Senator Ball. Thank you, Mr. President. The committee has met and had a number of bills under consideration. Will the clerk please read the report?
April 6, 2026. Mr. President, your committee of the Holbeck's leave to report is under consideration of the following attached bills being the second reading thereof and makes following recommendations thereon. House Bill 1311, House Bill 1107, House Bill 1101, passed on second reading in order to revise and place in the calendar for third reading and final passage. Senate Bill 63, Senate Bill 134, House Bill 1071, House Bill 1084, Senate Bill 144, laid over until April 7, 2026 and retaining their place in the calendar.
Senator Ball. Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the adoption of the report. The motion is the adoption of the committee of the whole report. Are there any no votes? With a vote of 35, I, 0, no, 0, absence, 0, excuse, committee of the whole report is adopted. There is a piece of paper that the secretary is holding that I will read as soon as, thank you. House Bill 1311, 1107, 1101, passed second reading, or revised place in the count of third reading and final passage. Senate Bill 63, 134. House Bill 1071, 1084. Senate Bill 144. Laid over until 4-7-2026, retaining their place on the calendar. Consideration of House amendments to Senate bills. Mr. Schaffler, please read the title of the Senate Bill 77.
Senate Bill 77 by Senator Judah and Representatives Gilchrist and Stewart concerning epilepsy-related mortality awareness.
Senator Judah. Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Senate concur with House amendments to Senate Bill 77. Please tell us why. The amendment just ensures the bill uses existing terminology that appears elsewhere in statute and regulation for users registered with our vital records system Any further discussion Seeing none the motion of the Senate concur with House amendments is Senate Bill 77 Are there any no votes? Senators, Zamorro, nope, any no votes on concurring? With a vote of 35 I, 0, no, 0, absent, and 0, excuse, that motion is adopted. Senator Judah. Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the repassage of Senate Bill 77, and ask for an aye vote. The motion is the repassage of Senate Bill 77. Are there any no votes?
Now, Senators. Laura Wilson. Baisley.
With a vote of 33 ayes, 2 noes, 0 absents, 0 excuse. Senate Bill 77 is repassed. Co-sponsors. Mr. Majority Leader. Thank you, Mr. President.
I move to lay over Senate Bill 14 to the end of the calendar.
The motion is to lay over Senate Bill 14 to the end of the calendar. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Holds no. We all have it. And Senate Bill 14 will lay it over to the end of the calendar. Mr. Schaffer, please read the title of Senate Bill 31.
Senate Bill 31 by Senators Linstead and Rich and representatives Camacho and SOPR concerning the lawful use of a prescription drug product containing a Schedule I controlled substance.
Senator Lindstedt. Thank you, Mr. President. I move that we concur with House amendments. Wow. What's going on here? I know. Any discussion, Senator Lindstedt? Yeah. The House clarified that providers that can prescribe once prescription drugs are approved, the changes basically are for physicians and practitioners. it made a very important clarification. The second piece is it made sure that the bill did not impact Amendment 64. So two important changes. I encourage an aye vote. Seeing a further discussion of the motions that the Senate concur with House amendments to Senate Bill 31, are there any no votes? With a vote of 35 I, 0, no, 0, absence or excuse, that motion is adopted. Senator Rich. Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the repassage of Senate Bill 31. The motion is a repassage of Senate Bill 31. Are there any no votes? With a vote of 35 I, 0, no, 0, absence, 0, excuse. Senate Bill 31 is repassed. Co-sponsors.
Mr. Majority Leader. Thank you, Mr. President. I move to lay over Senate Bill 87 until Wednesday, April the 8th.
The motion is to lay over Senate Bill 87 until Wednesday, April the 8th. All those in favor say aye. There we go. Polls no. The ayes have it. And Senate Bill 87 will be laid over until Wednesday, April the 8th. Mr. Schauffler, please read the title of the Senate Bill 009.
Senate Bill 9 by Senators Lindstedt and Snyder and Representatives McCluskey and Stewart R. concerning the determination of whether an entity is a charitable organization for purposes of state sales and use tax.
Senator Snyder.
Thank you. So the House did make some slight amendments over there. They basically just clarified that our own DOR can. Nothing in this bill prevents them from investigating or disqualifying a nonprofit for cause. And they added a petition clause and replaced the safety clause So with that I move to concur with House amendments to Senate Bill 009 And now that you have discussed prior to asking for the motion and there is no further discussion
the motion is now that the Senate concur with House amendments to Senate Bill 009. Are there any no votes? With a vote? On concurrence? The heck? What's going on around here? All right. Any no votes, though? All concurrence. Thank you very much. Senator Liston is a no on concurrence. Anyone else? Senator Bridges is a no on concurrence. The majority leader is a no on concurrence. You know what? Please add the president is a no on concurrence. With a vote of 31 ayes, 4 no, 0 absinthe excuse, That motion is adopted. Senator Linston. Thank you, Mr. President. I'm hesitant to ask, but I move for the repassage of Senate Bill 9. The motion is repassage Senate Bill 9. Are there any no votes? What? Senators. Samora Wilson. Rich. Basin. Pelton R. Carson. I don't see any other no votes. Senator Pelton B. Senator Liston. With a vote of 28 ayes, 7 no, 0 absent, and 0 excused, Senate Bill 9 is repassed. Co-sponsors. Mr. Schaffler, please read the title to Senate Bill 126.
126. Senate Bill 126 by Senators Marchman and Rich and Representatives Johnson and Lukens concerning teacher licensure for out-of-state applicants.
Senator Marchman.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move the Senate concur with House amendments to Senate Bill 126.
Tell us why. Tell us why. Senator Rich.
Thank you, Mr. President. The House made some changes at the request of the Colorado Department of Education. The changes made removes the requirement for the department to enter into a reciprocal agreement with each individual state in the compact, which could potentially become time-consuming and cumbersome. Additionally, they were worried that they may not be able to comply with the bill as written because there is no requirement for the other state to enter into an agreement with Colorado, potentially putting the department in a tenuous situation with a law that requires them to do something they cannot achieve. I ask for an aye vote.
It's a very thorough explanation. The motion is that the Senate concur with House amendments to Senate Bill 126. Are there any no votes? With a vote of 35 I, 0, no, 0, absent, 0, excused. That motion is adopted. Senator Marchman.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the repassage of Senate Bill 126.
The motion is to repassage of Senate Bill 126. Are there any no votes? With a vote of 35 I, 0, no, 0, absent, 0, excused. Senate Bill 126 is repassed. Cosponsors. Senators. Sullivan. Mr. Schaffler, please read the title of Senate Bill 53.
Bill 53 by Senators Kirkmeyer, Mullica, and Representatives Clifford and Gonzalez are concerning the expansion of eligible borrowers for mortgages throughout Colorado Housing and Finance Authority. Senator Kirkmeyer.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Senate concur with House amendments to Senate Bill number 53. Please tell us why. Thank you, Mr. President. I would love to. Because of our House sponsor, Representative Clifford, there are technical changes that needed to be made, very small. And then he added an additional law enforcement officer to it. Further discussion. Office to officer or something like that. I don't know. Technical. Seeing no further discussion. The motions that the Senate concur with House amendments to Senate Bill 53. Are there any no votes? With a vote of 35.0, no, zero, absence, zero, excuse. That motion is adopted. Senator Mullica. Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the repassage of Senate Bill 53 on third reading and final passage. The motion is to repassage of Senate Bill 53. Are there any no votes? Senators Zamora Wilson, Baisley. You okay? With a vote. Oh, Senator Sullivan. Please add Senator Sullivan as a no on the repassage of Senate Bill 53. And not Senator Gonzales. She's waving. She doesn't want to be a no vote. I know I'm just messing with you. With a vote of 32 eyes, 3 no, 0 absence, 0 excuse, Senate Bill 53 is repass. Co-sponsors. Please add. Do you want to be? Please don't add. Mr. Schaffler, please read the title of Senate Bill 21.
Senate Bill 21 by Senators Mullica and Simpson and Representatives Barron and Paschal concerning authorizing the Clean Fleet Enterprise to encourage the replacement of high-emitting trucks with low-emitting trucks and motor vehicle fleets. Senator Mullica.
Thank you, Mr. President. We move to concur with amendments on Senate Bill 21. Please tell us why you would stoop so low to the House. They made a couple of changes over there to the program, making sure that it truly is impacting, I think, smaller businesses under $100 million. We would ask for a yes vote. Further discussion. Seeing none of the motion, the Senate concur with House amendments to Senate Bill 21. Are there any no votes? With a vote of 35 I, 0 no, 0 absent, and 0 excuse, that motion is adopted. Mr. Minority Leader. Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the repassage of Senate Bill 21. Further discussion. Seeing none, the motion is a repassage of Senate Bill 21. One, are there any no votes? Senator Zamora Wilson, Rich, Carson, Bazley. With a vote of 31 odds 4 no 0 0 excuse Senate Bill 21 is repassed Co Senators Marchman Mr. Schaffler, please do the title of Senate Bill 14.
Senate Bill 14 by Senator Amabile and Representative Wrighton and Soper concerning modifications to the affirmative defense of not guilty by reason of insanity. Senator Amabile.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move to concur with the House amendments to Senate Bill 14. Please tell us why. Because these amendments made sense and made the bill better. Wow. The motions that the Senate concur with House amendments to Senate Bill 14. Are there any no votes? With a vote of 35-0-0-0, absence or excuse, that motion is adopted. Senator Mabule. Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the repassage of Senate Bill 14 and ask for a yes vote. The motion is the repassage of Senate Bill 14. Are there any no votes? What? Mr. Minority Leader. Rich. Kirkmeyer. Zamora Wilson. Frizzell. Baisley. Pelton B. Liston. Bright. Peltanar Carson Catlin With a vote of 23 ayes, 12 no, 0 absent and 0 excused, Senate Bill 14 is repassed. Co-sponsors. Consideration of Governor's Appointments Consent Calendar. Mr. Schaffler, please read all the appointments listed on the consent calendar.
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 a representative of law enforcement, occasioned by the resignation of Alice Carey of Silverthorne, Colorado, appointed. Member of the Front Range Passenger Rail District Board for a term expiring December 31st, 2029, Maria Garcia Berry of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a passenger rail development or operation system, occasioned by the resignation of Salvatore Pace of Pueblo, Colorado, appointed.
Mr. Majority Leader. Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the appointment of all the consideration of Governor's appointment consent calendar, which is Gregory Demo of Blackhawk to the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission and Maria Garcia-Berry of Denver for the Front Range Passenger Rail District Board. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, the motion is the confirmation of all the appointments on the consent calendar. Are there any no votes on the consent calendar? With a vote of 35 eyes, 0 no, 0 absent, and 0 excused, those appointments are confirmed. House Request Conference Committee. In response to requests from the House for a conference committee on House Bill 1038, the Senate conferees are Senator Snyder, Chair, Wallace, and Rich on the first conference committee on House Bill 1038. Conference committee to go beyond the scope. Senator Snyder Senator Snyder I a little not sure but I want to make sure that we have the ability to go beyond the scope Senatorial 5. Sorry. We are back in the game. Conference Committee to go beyond the scope, Senator Snyder.
Thank you, Mr. President. I request that the Conference Committee on HB 1038 be given permission to go beyond the scope of differences between the two houses.
The motion before the body is to grant permission that the conferees on the first conference committee to House Bill 1038 to go beyond the scope of differences between the two houses. All those in favor, say aye. Aye. Oppose no. What? The ayes have it. Permission is granted. Thank you. Message from the governor. April 2nd, 2026, Honorable Members of the Colorado Senate, Pursuant to the authority vested in the Office of the Governor of the State of Colorado, I have the honor to inform you that I have approved and filed with the Secretary of State the following acts. Senate Bill 37, Modification of Bond Hearing Officer Process, approved on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2.30 p.m. Sincerely, Jared Polis, Governor. Announcements. You thought that because of muscle memory, Senator Mavale, you would come back to the well, but it's all good this time. Senator Wiseman. Thank you, Mr. President. Judiciary Committee meets 130 Old Supreme Court. We have just one bill today. Senate Bill 72. See you there. Very good. Senator Cutter. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Transportation will meet today in room 352 at 1.30 p.m. We have two bills, House Bill 1242 and House Bill 1268. Very good. Senator Kolker. Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Education with me at 1.30 in Senate Room 357. We have one bill, Senate Bill 153. Very good. Senator Liston. Thank you, Mr. President. Members, I just wanted to highlight on your desks, you got a packet from the Donor Alliance. You got either a nice tie or a scarf and all kinds of good information about what the good people with the Donor Alliance organization do. Just, if I may, Mr. President, just to inform the members, 314 organ donors' lives were saved in 2025, over 1,036 life-saving transplants, and almost 1,900 tissue donations. So your donations really do make a difference. And at 1145 today out on the West Steps there going to be a flag raising in honor of the donors and the Donor Alliance I know you all busy but if you can take five or ten minutes it will be on the west steps of the capital of flag raising And with that, one more announcement, Mr. President. Please, Senator Liss. Thank you, Mr. President. I've spoken to the majority leader and minority leader and asked to be excused this Thursday and Friday, April 9th and 10th. You got it, man. You got it. Who said no? You got it, Brian. Senator Pelton R. Thank you, Mr. President. It's that time of the week again. Tomorrow morning down in the basement, 715. Come down and get a Bible study. We'll feed your soul and feed your belly while we're at it. Very good. And Senator Pelton R. Thank you, Mr. President. I spoke with the minority and the majority leader, and they both were very happy to hear I was wanting to be gone Friday and they said goodbye, good riddance, so I won't be here Friday the 10th. We'll miss you. Wow. Further announcements. Mr. Majority Leader. Thank you, Mr. President. Members, LIS will be contacting you this week to verify emergency contact information. Please respond ASAP to confirm your information so it can be added to the emergency alert system. Colleagues, we will be recessing as we need to read some bills across the desk. There is no need to return. On that, Mr. President, I move the Senate adjourn a recess until 12 p.m. today. You're the motion. All those in favor say aye. Opposed, no. The ayes have it. The Senate will recess until 12 p.m. today. Thank you. Thank you.