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Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 064

March 18, 2026 · 4,500 words · 19 speakers · 124 segments

Senator Wallacesenator

Senate will come to order. Mr. Schaap, please call the roll.

Mr. Schaapother

Senators Amabile, Baisley, Ball, Benavidez, Bridges, Bright, Carson, Catlin, Cutter, Cutter, Danielson. Danielson. Excuse. Doherty.

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Here.

Mr. Schaapother

Exum. Frizzell. Gonzalez. Hendrickson. Judah. Judah. Excuse. Kip. Kirkmeyer. Colker. Lindstedt. Liston. Marchman. Mullica. Mullica. Excuse. Pelton B. Pelton R. Rich. Roberts. Rodriguez. Rodriguez. Simpson. Snyder. Sullivan. Wallace. Wallace. Excuse. Weissman. Zamora Wilson. Mr. President, let's do this. The morning roll call is 31 present, zero absent, four

Senator Wallacesenator

excuse. We have a quorum. Senator Kipp, would you please lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Senator Senator Kippsenator

Thank you, Mr. President. Would everybody in the chamber 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 under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Schoffler, please add Senator Wallace to the roll.

Senator Wallacesenator

Approval of the journal. Senator Rich. Thank you, Mr. President. I move the Senate journal of

Senator Senator Richsenator

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 be approved as corrected by the secretary. You've heard the motion. All

Senator Wallacesenator

All those in favor say aye.

Representative Stewartassemblymember

Aye.

Senator Wallacesenator

Opposed, no. The ayes have it. That motion is adopted. Senate Services.

Mr. Schaapother

Correctly printed.

Senator Wallacesenator

Senate Resolution 5.

Mr. Schaapother

Correctly engrossed.

Senator Wallacesenator

Senate Bill 35, 60, 62, 98, and 105.

Mr. Schaapother

Senate Joint Memorial 3.

Senator Wallacesenator

Correctly re-engrossed.

Mr. Schaapother

Senate Bill 126.

Senator Wallacesenator

Correctly revised.

Mr. Schaapother

House Bill 1031 and 1142.

Senator Wallacesenator

Correctly re-revised.

Mr. Schaapother

House Bill 1017, 1042, and 1103.

Senator Wallacesenator

Correctly enrolled.

Mr. Schaapother

Senate Bill 37.

Senator Wallacesenator

Committee reports.

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Mr. President, the Committee on Finance has had her 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 Colorado Banking Board, effective July 2, 2025 for terms expiring July 1, 2029. Megan Harmon of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as an executive officer of a state bank reappointed. Kimberly Gardner of Centennial, Colorado, to serve as an executive officer of a trust company reappointed. Committee on Finance, after consideration on the merits, the Committee recommends the following. Senate Bill 128 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the committee the whole with favorable recommendation and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. Senate Bill 131 be amended as follows, and as so amended, be referred to the committee on appropriations with favorable recommendation.

Mr. Schaapother

Mr. Schauffler, please add Senator Mullica to the roll.

Senator Wallacesenator

Committee appointments. March 18, 2026. Dear Mrs. Castle, please be advised that I am shrinking the Senate Health and Human Services Committee to five members of the majority party and two members of the minority party. The majority members are as follows. Senator Kyle Mellica, Chair, Senator Iman Judah, Vice Chair, Senator Mike Weissman, Senator Lindsey Doherty, Senator Lisa Cutter, Best, Robert Rodriguez, Senate Majority Leader. March 18, 2026. Dear Director Castle, please be advised due to the committee realignment, I am removing Senator John Carson from the Senate Health and Human Services Committee for the remainder of this session. Respectfully, Cleve Simpson, Senate Minority Leader. Majority Leader Rodriguez for Moments of Personal Privilege.

Senator Johnsenator

Thank you, Mr. President. I move the Senate proceed out of order for Moments of Personal Privilege.

Senator Wallacesenator

Do you vote the motion? All those in favor say aye. Opposed, no. The ayes have it. We proceed out of order for Moments of Personal Privilege. Senator Bright.

Senator Brightsenator

Thank you, Mr. President. I request a moment of personal privilege.

Senator Wallacesenator

Granted.

Senator Brightsenator

Thank you, Mr. President. Today is Greeley Day at the Capitol. We're joined this morning by Mayor Dale Hall, members of the Greeley City Council, Melissa McDonald, Brian Rudy, Ryan Roth, Interim City Manager Brian McBroom, and staff. Joining the city is the President of the University of Northern Colorado, Andy Feinstein. No bears. Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce, Ames Community College, Greeley Downtown Development Authority, and the Greeley-Evans School District 6. Each year, the city of Greeley and community partners host a day at the Capitol to share the great happenings going on across the city and advocate for legislation. Please join me in welcoming our guests today that are here on the Senate floor and in the gallery.

Senator Sullivansenator

Thanks.

Senator Baisleysenator

Good job.

Senator Zamorasenator

Thank you.

Senator Wallacesenator

Would you please add Senator Judah to the role? Senator Coleman.

Senator Colemansenator

Thank you, Madam President. I request a moment of personal privilege.

Senator Wallacesenator

Granted.

Senator Colemansenator

Thank you, Madam President. Members, for more than a century, College Board has served as a catalyst for opportunity, helping millions of students turn ambition into achievement. As a nonprofit organization, this mission has remained clear and unwavering to expand access to higher education and career opportunities to ensure that every student, regardless of background, has a chance to succeed. Through programs like the SAT, Advanced Placement, Big Future, College Board has guided generations of learners towards college readiness and lifelong growth. Its work reflects a deep commitment to equity, innovation, and student potential. Today, we honor College Board not only for its enduring impact, but for its vision for a more inclusive and accessible future. By breaking down barriers and building pathways, it continues to inspire hope and possibility in classrooms and communities across the nation, empowering students to realize their dreams and shape a brighter tomorrow for themselves and the world. I ask that those who are there from College Board, please stand. Members, please join me in recognizing College Board. Thank you very much, Madam President.

Senator Wallacesenator

Any additional moments of personal privilege? Seeing none, consideration of right to solutions. Majority Leader Rodriguez. Majority Leader Rodriguez.

Senator Johnsenator

Thank you, Madam President. I move the Senate proceed out of order for consideration of resolutions.

Senator Wallacesenator

The motion is to proceed out of order for consideration of resolutions. All those in favor say aye. All those opposed say no. The ayes have it. The motion is adopted. We will proceed out of order. Consideration of resolutions. Will the clerk please read the title of SGR 016?

Mr. Schaapother

Senate Joint Resolution 016 by Senator Linstad and Representative Stewart R. Concerning the improvement of retirement readiness and financial well-being.

Representative Stewartassemblymember

Senator Linstad. Thank you, Madam President. I move for the adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 16 and ask that it be read at length.

Senator Wallacesenator

Will the clerk please read SGR 016 at length?

Mr. Schaapother

Whereas Colorado has one of the strongest retirement systems in the United States, The Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association, PARA, provides retirement and other benefits to the public employees of more than 400 government agencies and public entities in Colorado. And whereas PARA is a substitute for Social Security for most of these public employees, offering two plan options, the Define Benefit DB plan and the Define Contribution DC plan, together these plans serve approximately 226,000 active public employees. And whereas PARA also offers voluntary savings plans, the PARA plus 401k and 457 plans, to eligible public employees who elect to supplement their DB and DC retirement plans. And whereas a recent study by the Colorado State Auditor found that public employees who chose the PARA DB plan overwhelmingly cited the guarantee of lifetime income as the primary reason, and employees who chose the PARA DC plan overwhelmingly cited portability as the primary reason. and whereas Colorado institutions of higher education have long offered defined contribution plans with guaranteed lifetime income investment options for their participants, this was done to ensure these employees have planned portability with a guaranteed income option. And whereas evidence from program evaluations indicates that well-designed financial education in schools and workplaces can increase knowledge and change key behaviors to improve retirement security, especially when combined with structural reforms such as automatic enrollment employer match incentives access to lifetime income options and default investments within retirement plans and access to one counseling And whereas Colorado Para continues to be an important driver of economic activity for the state's economy, providing over $4 billion annually in retirement contributions to Colorado residents, and whereas retirement income serves as a reliable economic driver, generating multiplier effects as beneficiaries' expenditures circulate through local markets. This consistent spending pattern supports employment, sustains local businesses, and enhances statewide economic resilience and diversification. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate of the 75th General Assembly of the State of Colorado, the House of Representatives concurring herein, one, that the Colorado General Assembly recognizes the importance of retirement security for the people and economic viability of Colorado and encourages workers to seek out financial education to improve their retirement readiness and confidence so that they may retire with dignity. Two, that to help public employees of para-employers gain access to an adequate amount of lifetime income the Colorado General Assembly should consider adding lifetime lifetime income options to the para DC plan and the voluntary savings plans to ensure public employees have access to guaranteed income in retirement similar to the para DB plan design be it further resolved the copies of this joint resolution be sent to members of the Senate Finance Committee the House Finance Committee the Senate Business Labor and Technology Committee the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee the Pension Review Commission the Pension Review Subcommittee and the Joint Budget Committee

Senator Wallacesenator

Is there any further discussion? Senator Linstead.

Representative Stewartassemblymember

Thank you, Madam Chair. As the youngest member of the state Senate, I think it's important that we stand together to remember that retirement savings are something that everyone should be concerned about. it's vital for our state for our stable economy to have retirees with lifetime income and savings so that they can be thriving and surviving and we have 226 thousand para members here in the state of Colorado that rely on us to make sure we get this right somewhere in the building today we have members of TIA and para around for this resolution so say hi if you see them thank you very much for your consideration today.

Senator Wallacesenator

Senator Colker.

Senator Baisleysenator

Thank you, Madam President. Members, most of you know that I'm a certified financial planner. My day job is to help people save for retirement, to support their budgets, to plan ahead. We know that it takes 70% to 80% of your highest lifetime income to retire. That's kind of our rule of thumb. and I've never heard anyone tell me that they saved too much money. So I'm in full support of this resolution and full support of people, more information going out so that we all have an understanding of what is available to us, especially as state government employees, what's available through PARA, also being the chair of the Pension Review Subcommittee and the Pension Review Committee. So full support of this and I urge your support. Thank you.

Senator Wallacesenator

So any further discussion on this? No. Seeing none, the motion is the adoption of SGR 016. Are there any no votes? Seeing none, the vote is 34 aye votes, zero no votes, zero absent, one excused. And it passes. Senator Linstead.

Representative Stewartassemblymember

Thank you, Madam President. I ask that the current roll call be added as co-sponsors.

Senator Wallacesenator

Is there any objection? Seeing no objection, the current roll call will be added as co-sponsors. Mr. Majority Leader.

Senator Johnsenator

Thank you, Madam President. I move to layover resolution, House Joint Resolution 1023 until Thursday, March the 19th.

Senator Wallacesenator

Okay, the motion is to lay over HJR 1023 until Thursday, March 19th. Heard the motion? All in favor, please say aye. All opposed, no. HJR 1023 will be laid over until March 19th. And third reading of bills, consent calendar. Will the clerk please read the title of all the bills on the consent calendar?

Mr. Schaapother

House Bill 1142 by Representatives Taggart and Basnicker and Senator Robertson Ball concerning child advocacy centers in cases of child maltreatment. Senate Bill 60 by Senators Pelton R. and Doherty and Representatives Winter and Hamrick concerning information about youth athlete mental health training and in connection therewith requiring mental health training for youth sports coaches and requiring the coaches to notify parents of possible mental health risks associated with concussions. Senate Bill 35 by Senator Robertson and Representative Clifford concerning an increase of traffic violation penalties and in connection therewith making an appropriation. appropriation. House Bill 1031 by Representative Soper and Martinez and Senators Roberts and Catlin concerning protections for certain agricultural products grown in Colorado. Senate Bill 105 by Senator Hendrickson and Representatives Martinez and Morrow concerning county coroners and in connection therewith requiring coroners to disclose their financial interests in regulated businesses.

Senator Wallacesenator

Is there any discussion?

Senator Johnsenator

Majority Leader Rodriguez. Thank you, Madam President. I move for the passage of all the bills on third reading of bills, final passage consent calendar, which are House Bill 1142, Senate Bill 60, Senate Bill 35, House Bill 1031, and Senate Bill 105.

Senator Wallacesenator

Is there any discussion on any of the bills? Seeing none, the motion is the passage of all the bills on the third reading of bills consent calendar. Are there any no votes? Senator Zamora Wilson. Oh, we have discussion. I'm sorry. Senator Sullivan. Oh, Senator Zamora Wilson.

Senator Zamorasenator

Thank you, Madam President. I wish to be a no vote on Senate Bill 2660 and 2635.

Senator Wallacesenator

Okay, Senator Samora Wilson will be considered a no vote on SB 26060 and SB 26035. Senator Sullivan.

Senator Sullivansenator

Thank you, Madam President. I'd like to be marked as a no vote on Senate Bill 26035.

Senator Wallacesenator

Okay, Senator Sullivan will be marked as a no vote on 26035. Senator Baisley.

Senator Baisleysenator

Thank you, Madam President. I'd like to be counted as a no vote on Senate Bill 060 and Senate Bill 035.

Senator Wallacesenator

Senator Baisley will be marked as a no vote on Senate Bill 26060 and Senate Bill 26035. Are there any additional no votes? Seeing none, with a vote of 34 ayes, 0 no one excused the let's see House bill 1142 is passed co-sponsors I see a tentative hand, Senator Mullica. 1142. Senator Exum. Senator Bright. Senator Wiseman. Senator Colker. Senator Judah. Majority leader Rodriguez. Senator Cutter. Senator Gonzales, Senator Wallace, Senator Benavidez, Senator Snyder, Senator Doherty, Senator Coleman. Please add the president. With a vote of 32 ayes, 2 noes, 1 excused, SB 26060 is adopted. Co-sponsors. Senator Frizzell. Senator Bright. Senator Mullica. Senator Exum. Senator Roberts. Senator Henriksen. Senator Liston. Senator Carson. Senator... Senator Mobile, did you have your hand up? Majority Leader Rodriguez. Senator Cutter. Senator Kolker. Senator Lindstedt. Senator Marchman. Senator Wallace. Senator Gonzalez. Senator Judah. Senator Benavidez. Senator Snyder. Senator Ball. and Senator Wiseman. Senator Coleman. Please add the president. With a vote of 31 ayes, three noes, one excused, SB 26035 is adopted Co Senator Henriksen Any additional co Senator Bridges. Senator Carson. Senator Snyder. Senator Coleman. Please add the president. HB 261031 passes with a vote of 34 ayes, 0 noes, 1 excuse. It is adopted. Co-sponsors. Senator Bright. Senator Pelton R. Mr. Minority Leader Simpson. Senator Henriksen. Senator Marchman. Senator Ball. Senator Pelton B. Senator Kirkmeyer. Senator Frizzell. Senator Weissman. Senator Coleman. Please add the president. Oh, Senator Liston. Senator Bazley. Senator Judah Senator Exum Okay, last call. Senator Zamora Wilson We can keep going all day, folks. Okay So, next up we have SB 26105 with a vote of 34 ayes, 0 noes, 1 excused. SB 105 five is passed. Co-sponsors, Senator Mullica, Senator Wiseman, Senator Judah, Senator Gonzales. I just said Senator Gonzales. Senator Snyder. Senator Benavidez. Senator Wallace. Senator Marchman, Senator Sullivan, Senator Cutter, Senator Linstead, Senator Colker. Mr. Majority Leader, did you have your hand up? Okay. Senator, excuse me, Roberts. Senator Exum. Senator Coleman. please add the president. Third reading of bills, final passage. Mr. Majority Leader.

Senator Johnsenator

Thank you, Madam President. I move to lay over Senate Bill 66 until Thursday, March the 19th.

Senator Wallacesenator

You have heard the motion. The motion is to lay over Senate Bill 66. for till Thursday 319. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. All opposed, no. Senate Bill 66 will be laid over until Thursday the 19th. You're trying to get down here. I'm sorry about that. Thank you.

Mr. Schaapother

Mr. Schaffler, I will please you to title of Senate Bill 62. Senate Bill 62 by Senators Cutter and Kipp and Representative Velasco. Concerning designating second generation anticoagulant rodenticides as restricted use pesticides for the purpose of retail sales in the state. Senator Cutter. Thank you, Mr. President. I move Senate Bill 26062 on third reading and final passage.

Senator Wallacesenator

Further discussion? Seeing no further discussion, the motion is to pass to Senate Bill 62. Are there any aye votes? Yeah. Are there any no votes? Senators, Mr. Minority Leader, Frizzell, Zamora Wilson, Kirkmeyer, Rich, Liston, Baisley, Pelton R, Catlin, Carson, Bright. No other no votes I see. Senator Pelton B, with A, vote of 22 ayes, 12 noes, 0 absent, 1 excuse. Senate Bill 62 is passed. Co-sponsors. Co-sponsors. Senators. Wallace. Please add the president.

Mr. Schaapother

Mr. Schaffler, please read the title of Senate Bill 98. Senate Bill 98 by Senators Liston and Ball and Representative Brooks and Lindsay. Concerning the applicability of certain noise abatement provisions and in connection therewith, reestablishing local authority with respect to noise abatement. Senator Liston. Thank you, Mr. President.

Senator Wallacesenator

Mr. President, I move Senate Bill 26098 on third reading and final passage and ask for an aye vote. Further discussion? Seeing none, the motion is a passage of Senate Bill 98. Are there any no votes? What? Senators Weissman, Snyder, Exum, Zamora Wilson. With a vote of 30 ayes, 4 no, 0 absent, 1 excuse, Senate Bill 98 is passed. Co-sponsors. Senators, Mr. Majority Leader Marchman, Linstead. Please add the President. General orders, second meeting of bills, Majority Leader Rodriguez.

Senator Johnsenator

Rodriguez, Rodriguez. Thank you, Mr. President. I move to lay over General Order's second reading of bills until Thursday, March 19th.

Senator Wallacesenator

The motion is layover of General Order of Secondary Bill's calendar Thursday, March 19, 2026. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. The ayes have it. General Order of Secondary Bill's calendar will layover until Thursday, March 19, 2026. Consideration of House amendments to Senate bills.

Mr. Schaapother

Mr. Schaffler, would you please read the title to Senate Bill 11. Senate Bill 11 by Senators Frizzell and Roberts and Representatives Basinicker and Caldwell. concerning search warrant requirements for operators of certain electronic platforms. Senator Frizzell. Thank you, Mr. President. So, members, the House made a couple of adjustments to Senate Bill 2611 that were really just clarifications and technical changes. They included a technical reference to current law related to contempt of court powers and clarified that if a public-facing social media platform has various features, including messaging capabilities, those services are also under the scope of the warrant. This was always included in the bill, but it just clarified. They also clarified that certain online retail marketplaces are not subject to the 72-hour timeline, specifically those that are not a feature of or otherwise associated with a covered platform. and that they have two qualifications, the exclusive purpose of both offering the commercial sale of goods and facilitating commercial transactions between buyers and sellers. And with that, we recommend a concurrence that the Senate concur.

Senator Wallacesenator

Very good. Would you like to move that the Senate concur with House amendments?

Mr. Schaapother

Senator Frizzell. Thank you, Mr. President. I move to that the Senate concurs with House amendments.

Senator Wallacesenator

Very good. Any further discussion? Seeing none, the motion is that the Senate concur with the House amendments to Senate Bill 11. Are there any no votes? With a vote of 34 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent, 1 excused, that motion is adopted. Senator Roberts.

Mr. Schaapother

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the repassage of Senate Bill 11.

Senator Wallacesenator

Any discussion? Seeing none, the motion is the repassage of Senate Bill 11. Are there any no votes? There are no votes. Senator Zamora Wilson, Baisley, with a vote of 32 ayes, 2 no, 0 absent, 1 excuse. Senate Bill 11 is repassed.

Mr. Schaapother

Mr. Schaffler, please read the title of the Senate Bill.

Senator Wallacesenator

Oh, co-sponsors.

Mr. Schaapother

Mr. Schaffler, please read the title to Senate Bill 32. Senate Bill 32 by Senators Doherty and Mullica and Representatives for A.M. Brown concerning the promotion of immunization access. Senator Mullica. Thank you, Mr. President. I move to concur with the House amendments to Senate Bill 32.

Senator Wallacesenator

Oh, tell us why, Senator Mullica. Tell us why, Senator Mullica.

Mr. Schaapother

Thank you, Mr. President. Members, they made some amendments in the House around some of the naturopathic doctor language. They also made some amendments around clarifying the State Board of Health and their ability to develop adult immunization recommendations and also removed the vaccine manufacturer liability provision from the bill.

Senator Wallacesenator

Seeing no further discussion, the motion is that the Senate concur with House amendments to Senate Bill 32. Are there any no votes? There is not a no vote, but I was okay, fine. the vote of 34 eyes, zero no, zero absent, and one excuse. That motion is adopted. Senator Mullica.

Mr. Schaapother

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the repassage of Senate Bill 32. Any discussion? Seeing none.

Senator Wallacesenator

The motion is the repassage of Senate Bill 32. Are there any aye votes? Are there any no votes? Senators, Mr. Minority Leader, Kirkmeyer, Zamora Wilson, Rich, Frizzell, Pelton B, Liston, Bright, Baisley, Carson, Pelton R, Catlin. With a vote of 22 ayes, 12 no, 0, absent, and 1 excused, Senate vote 32 is repassed. co-sponsors. Senators, Marchman, Sullivan, Amabile is already one on there.

Mr. Schaapother

Mr. Schoffler, Mr. Majority Leader. Thank you, Mr. President. I move to lay over Senate Bill 74

Senator Johnsenator

until Thursday, March 19th. The motion is lay over Senate Bill 74 to Thursday, March 19th.

Senator Wallacesenator

All those in favor say aye. Polls no. The odds have it. Senate Bill 74 will be laid over Thursday, March 19th.

Mr. Schaapother

Mr. Schauffer, please read the title of Senate Bill 16. Senate Bill 16 by Senators Cutter and Wallace and Representatives Smith and Lukens concerning prohibiting the discharge of pre-production plastic materials. Senator Cutter. Thank you, Mr. President.

Senator Wallacesenator

We move to concur with House amendments on Senate Bill 16. Man, tell us why.

Mr. Schaapother

Well, they added a few amendments that were mostly technical, two from CDPHE to change some terminology and really clarify who was responsible for complying, and then changes the term labeling wastewater facilities to align with current law, and then the third removes the criminal penalty reference in the bill. Any further discussion?

Senator Wallacesenator

Seeing in the motions of the Senate concur with House amendments to Senate Bill 16, are there any no votes with concurrence? Senator. Uh-huh. With a vote of 34 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent, 1 excuse. That motion is adopted. Now, Senator Wallace.

Mr. Schaapother

Thank you, Mr. President. I move for the repassage of Senate Bill 16.

Senator Wallacesenator

You've heard the motion. The motion is repassage of Senate Bill 16. Are there any? No votes. Wow. Mr. Minority Leader. So much excitement. Kirkmeyer. Frizzell. Look at those smiles. It's terrible. There's more Wilson. Rich. Baisley. Pelton B. Liston. Bright. Pelton R. Carson. Catlin with a vote of 22 ayes, 12 no, 0 absent, 1 excused. Senate Bill 16 is repassed. Co-sponsors. Senators.

Mr. Schaapother

Sullivan.

Senator Wallacesenator

Message from the House. Help us. The House is adopted and transmits herewith. House Joint Resolution 1022 as printed in House Journal March 18, 2026. Signing of bills. The President has signed Senate Bill 1, 7, 13, 34, 46, and 64. Announcements. Any announcements? Any announcements? I don't see anyone in the well. Not one person. Oh, Senator Pelton B.

Mr. Schaapother

Thank you, Mr. President. Members, tomorrow, Logan County cattlemen, or cattlewomen, invite you to the calling on the Capitol. Legislator's Steak Night, March 19, 2026 at the First Baptist Church of Denver at 6 p.m. Come on out, enjoy some steak from Senate District 1, and our folks will be out there excited to have you and host you, so please, at 6 tomorrow at the First Baptist Church of Denver, come out and enjoy a steak and listen to how awesome agriculture is in Senate District 1. Only Senate District 1.

Senator Wallacesenator

Only Senate District 1. What about Senate District 35? Senate District 5. Nobody? All right. Senator Marchman.

Mr. Schaapother

Thank you, Mr. President. The Joint Technology Committee will be meeting at a later moment tomorrow at 815 in room 352. We're going to be hearing about the OIT reorganization and have other committee business.

Senator Wallacesenator

Very good.

Mr. Schaapother

Senator Weiser. Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Judiciary Committee meets today in the Old Supreme Court at 1.30 to consider four bills as printed on the calendar. 1189, 1039, then Senate Bills 124 and 111.

Senator Wallacesenator

See you there. Very good. Senator Cutter.

Senator Cuttersenator

Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Transportation will be meeting at 1.30 today in, I believe we've changed to Old Supreme Court, because we'll be hearing members of the Front Range Passenger Rail District Board appointments, and then we'll hear Senate Bill 26-102. We will be limiting testimony on that bill for two minutes each person, ten minutes for the first two panels of questioning, and then after that we'll limit questioning of each panel to five minutes.

Senator Wallacesenator

Very good. Senator Mullica.

Senator Mullicasenator

Thank you, Mr. President. Members, Senate Health and Human Services Committee will be meeting 15 minutes upon adjourn in the old Supreme Court to hear State Board of Health confirmations. Also, the Capital Development Committee will be meeting tomorrow morning at 8.30 in room 357 for consideration of property transaction proposal from DNR.

Senator Wallacesenator

Very good. Senator Exum.

Senator Exumsenator

Thank you, Mr. President. Members, Senate Local Government Housing Committee will be meeting upon 15 minutes upon adjournment in room 357. We'll hear House Bill 1098 with Senators Frizzell and Kipp and House Bill 1192 with Senator Exum.

Senator Wallacesenator

Okay. That's a good-looking brother, too. All right. Senator Marvillie.

Senator Marvilliesenator

Thank you, Mr. President. Joint Budget Committee is going to meet. Woo-hoo! Not sure when, but for sure at 1.30.

Senator Wallacesenator

Very good. Senator Culker.

Senator Cuttersenator

Thank you, Mr. President. Senate Ed will meet at 1.30 and 3.57. We'll hear House Bill 1191 and Senate Bill 103, and it better not be a long committee because my daughter's in a play tonight at 6 o'clock. She's playing Pumbaa. So I better do that.

Senator Wallacesenator

Hey, I like that. Further announcements? Senator Cutter.

Senator Cuttersenator

Thank you, Mr. President. I misspoke. We are actually meeting in our regular room, T&E 130 in Senate Committee Room 352.

Senator Wallacesenator

Very good. Senator Frizzell.

Senator Cuttersenator

Thank you, Mr. President. And I would want to make sure everybody knows that the Committee on Legal Services is going to be meeting at 8 a.m. tomorrow morning in LSBB for an exciting review of new rules concerning solid waste sites and facilities and maybe other things. So be there.

Senator Wallacesenator

Very good. Mr. Majority Leader.

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Thank you. Colleagues, we will be recessing as we need to read some bills across the desk later today. So no need to return. On that note, Mr. President, I move the Senate recess until 11.30 a.m. today.

Senator Wallacesenator

You've heard the motion. All those in favor, say aye.

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Aye.

Senator Wallacesenator

Opposed, no. The odds have it. The Senate will recess until 11.30 a.m. today.

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Thank you. Thank you.

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