SJR 2 — State of the State
Last action — Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
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✓Introduced
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jared Polis (Democratic) on January 15, 2026.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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10 sponsors
6 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
28 added · 31 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill SJR 2 includes the specific date and time for a joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives to hear a message from Governor Jared Polis on January 15, 2026. Additionally, it specifies that a committee will be appointed to escort the Governor. These changes matter because they clarify the details of the event and ensure proper arrangements for welcoming the Governor, reflecting a commitment to legislative collaboration and attendance at important addresses.
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R26-0652.01also PattyREPRESENTATIVE(S) Amundson x4345 SJR26-002 SENATE SPONSORSHIP Rodriguez, Coleman, Simpson, Bridges HOUSE SPONSORSHIP Duran, McCluskie, CaldwellCaldwell, SenateBacon, CommitteesClifford, HouseGonzalez CommitteesR., SENATESoper JOINT RESOLUTION 26-002 CONCERNING A JOINT SESSION OF THE SENATE AND THE HHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVESFORTHEPURPOSEOFHEARING OUSE OF R EPRESENTATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEARING A MESSAGE FROM HTHE ISHONORABLE EGOVERNOR XCELLENCY , G OVERNOR JARED POLISPOLIS, , AND APPOINTING A COMMITTEE TO ESCORT THE GGOVERNOR. OVERNOR .
BeItResolvedbytheSenateoftheSeventy-fifthGeneralAssemblyBe oftheStateofColorado,theHouseofRepresentativesconcurringherein:It Resolved by the Senate of the Seventy-fifth General Assembly of the State of Colorado, the House of Representatives concurring herein:
That a Joint Session of the Senate and the House of Representatives of theSecondRegularSessionof theSeventy-fifth General Assemblybe heldintheHouseChambersat11:00a.m.onThursday,January15,2026, forthepurposeofhearingamessagefromTheHonorableGovernorJared Polis, and that a committee of three members of the SecondSenate Regularand Sessionthree members of the Seventy-fifthHouse Generalof AssemblyRepresentatives be heldappointed inby the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House Chambersof atRepresentatives, 11:00respectively, a.m.to escort the Governor to the Joint Session.
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Action History
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Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
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Signed by the President of the Senate
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Signed by the Speaker of the House
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Introduced In Senate - Assigned to
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Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
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Introduced In House - Assigned to
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House Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor
Sponsors
- M. Soper · Cosponsor
- R. Gonzalez · Cosponsor
- C. Clifford · Cosponsor
- J. Bacon · Cosponsor
- J. McCluskie · Primary
- J. Caldwell · Primary
- M. Duran · Primary
- James Coleman · Primary
- Cleave Simpson · Primary
- Robert Rodriguez · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →6 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on
Sponsors (6)
- J. McCluskie
- J. Caldwell
- M. Duran
- James Coleman Democrat
- Cleave Simpson Republican
- Robert Rodriguez Democrat
Co-sponsors (4)
- M. Soper
- R. Gonzalez
- C. Clifford
- J. Bacon
Not signed on (91)
91 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 91 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 35 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (36)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzales J. | — | Yea |
| Pelton B. | — | Yea |
| Pelton R. | — | Yea |
| President | — | Yea |
| Michaelson Jenet | — | Yea |
| Cathy Kipp | Democrat | Yea |
| Chris Kolker | Democrat | Yea |
| Dylan Roberts | Democrat | Yea |
| Iman Jodeh | Democrat | Not Voting |
| James Coleman | Democrat | Yea |
| Janice Marchman | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeff Bridges | Democrat | Yea |
| Jessie Danielson | Democrat | Yea |
| Judy Amabile | Democrat | Yea |
| Katie Wallace | Democrat | Yea |
| Kyle Mullica | Democrat | Yea |
| Lindsey Daugherty | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Cutter | Democrat | Yea |
| Marc Snyder | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Ball | Democrat | Yea |
| Mike Weissman | Democrat | Yea |
| Nick Hinrichsen | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert Rodriguez | Democrat | Yea |
| Tom Sullivan | Democrat | Yea |
| Tony Exum | Democrat | Yea |
| William Lindstedt | Democrat | Yea |
| Barbara Kirkmeyer | Republican | Yea |
| Cleave Simpson | Republican | Yea |
| Janice Rich | Republican | Yea |
| John Carson | Republican | Yea |
| Larry Liston | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Frizell | Republican | Yea |
| Lynda Zamora Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Marc Catlin | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Baisley | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Bright | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 35 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (36)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzales J. | — | Yea |
| Pelton B. | — | Yea |
| Pelton R. | — | Yea |
| President | — | Yea |
| Michaelson Jenet | — | Yea |
| Cathy Kipp | Democrat | Yea |
| Chris Kolker | Democrat | Yea |
| Dylan Roberts | Democrat | Yea |
| Iman Jodeh | Democrat | Not Voting |
| James Coleman | Democrat | Yea |
| Janice Marchman | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeff Bridges | Democrat | Yea |
| Jessie Danielson | Democrat | Yea |
| Judy Amabile | Democrat | Yea |
| Katie Wallace | Democrat | Yea |
| Kyle Mullica | Democrat | Yea |
| Lindsey Daugherty | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Cutter | Democrat | Yea |
| Marc Snyder | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Ball | Democrat | Yea |
| Mike Weissman | Democrat | Yea |
| Nick Hinrichsen | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert Rodriguez | Democrat | Yea |
| Tom Sullivan | Democrat | Yea |
| Tony Exum | Democrat | Yea |
| William Lindstedt | Democrat | Yea |
| Barbara Kirkmeyer | Republican | Yea |
| Cleave Simpson | Republican | Yea |
| Janice Rich | Republican | Yea |
| John Carson | Republican | Yea |
| Larry Liston | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Frizell | Republican | Yea |
| Lynda Zamora Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Marc Catlin | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Baisley | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Bright | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (36)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Gonzales J. | — | Yea |
| Pelton B. | — | Yea |
| Pelton R. | — | Yea |
| President | — | Yea |
| Michaelson Jenet | — | Yea |
| Cathy Kipp | Democrat | Yea |
| Chris Kolker | Democrat | Yea |
| Dylan Roberts | Democrat | Yea |
| Iman Jodeh | Democrat | Yea |
| James Coleman | Democrat | Yea |
| Janice Marchman | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeff Bridges | Democrat | Yea |
| Jessie Danielson | Democrat | Yea |
| Judy Amabile | Democrat | Yea |
| Katie Wallace | Democrat | Yea |
| Kyle Mullica | Democrat | Yea |
| Lindsey Daugherty | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Cutter | Democrat | Yea |
| Marc Snyder | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Ball | Democrat | Yea |
| Mike Weissman | Democrat | Yea |
| Nick Hinrichsen | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert Rodriguez | Democrat | Yea |
| Tom Sullivan | Democrat | Yea |
| Tony Exum | Democrat | Yea |
| William Lindstedt | Democrat | Yea |
| Barbara Kirkmeyer | Republican | Yea |
| Cleave Simpson | Republican | Yea |
| Janice Rich | Republican | Yea |
| John Carson | Republican | Yea |
| Larry Liston | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Frizell | Republican | Yea |
| Lynda Zamora Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Marc Catlin | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Baisley | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Bright | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SJR 2?
- SJR 2 is sponsored by M. Soper, R. Gonzalez, C. Clifford, J. Bacon, J. McCluskie, J. Caldwell, M. Duran, James Coleman (Democrat), Cleave Simpson (Republican), and Robert Rodriguez (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SJR 2?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 14, 2026. Enacted.
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