Colorado 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 22 D · 12 R cosponsors

SJR 17 — Reappoint Kerri L. Hunter as State Auditor

Last action — House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 11, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Jared Polis (Democratic) on March 20, 2026.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

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  • 77 sponsors

    8 primary, 69 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (22 D · 12 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Plain-language change summary

The amended version of SJR 17 includes additional lines that highlight the qualifications and achievements of Kerri L. Hunter, reinforcing her suitability for reappointment as state auditor. The changes emphasize her extensive experience and accolades, which help build confidence in her abilities. This matters because it enhances the credibility of the reappointment process and ensures that the public is aware of the qualifications of the person overseeing important audit functions in the state.

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 26-017 BY SENATOR(S) Frizell and Weissman, Lindstedt, Pelton R., Amabile, Baisley, Ball, Benavidez, Bridges, Bright, Carson, Catlin, Cutter, Danielson, Daugherty, Exum, Gonzales J., Hinrichsen, Jodeh, Kipp, Kirkmeyer, Kolker, Liston, Marchman, Mullica, Pelton B., Rich, Roberts, Rodriguez, Simpson, Snyder, Sullivan, Wallace, Zamora Wilson, Coleman;
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 26-017 BY SENATOR(S) Frizell and Weissman, Lindstedt, Pelton R., Amabile, Baisley, Ball, Benavidez, Bridges, Bright, Carson, Catlin, Cutter, Danielson, Daugherty, Exum, Gonzales J., Hinrichsen, Jodeh, Kipp, Kirkmeyer, Kolker, Liston, Marchman, Mullica, Pelton B., Rich, Roberts, Rodriguez, Simpson, Snyder, Sullivan,·Wallace, Zamora Wilson, Coleman;
also REPRESENTATIVE(S) Brooks and Willford, Johnson, Bacon, Boesenecker, Bradfield, Brown, Caldwell, Camacho, Carter, Clifford, Duran, English,Espenoza,Froelich,Garcia,GonzalezR.,Hamrick,Hartsook,Jackson, Joseph, Lieder, Lindsay, Lukens, Mabrey, Martinez, Mauro, McCormick, Nguyen, Paschal, Rutinel, Rydin, Sirota, Smith, Stewart K., Story, Taggart, Titone, Valdez, Woodrow, Zokaie, McCluskie .
also REPRESENTATIVE(S) Brooks and Willford, Johnson, Bacon, Boesenecker, Bradfield, Brown, Caldwell, Camacho, Carter, Clifford, Duran, English,Espenoza,Froelich, Garcia, GonzalezR.,Hamrick,Hartsook,Jackson, Joseph, Lieder, Lindsay, Lukens, Mabrey, Martinez, Mauro, McCormick, Nguyen, Paschal, Rutinel, Rydin, Sirota, Smith, Stewart K., Story, Taggart, Titone, Valdez, Woodrow, Zokaie, McCluskie.
WHEREAS, Section 49 of Article V of the Constitution of the State ofColoradoprovidesforamajorityofthemembersservingineachhouse of the General Assembly to appoint a state auditor to serve for a term of five years;
WHEREAS, Section 49 ofArticle V ofthe Constitution ofthe State ofColoradoprovides for amajority ofthe members servingineachhouse ofthe General Assembly to appoint a state auditor to serve for a term of five years;
and WHEREAS,AmongthefunctionsoftheLegislativeAuditCommittee is to examine persons applying for the position of state auditor as to qualifications and ability but without regard to political affiliation and, after consultation with the Executive Committee of the Legislative Council,toplacethenameofthemostqualifiedcandidatefortheposition in nomination before the General Assembly;
and WHEREAS,Amongthe functions oftheLegislativeAuditCommittee is to examine persons applying for the position of state auditor as to qualifications and ability but without regard to political affiliation and, after consultation with the Executive Committee of the Legislative Council,toplacethenameofthemostqualifiedcandidatefortheposition in nomination before the General Assembly;
and WHEREAS, Since becoming state auditor, Ms.
and WHEREAS, Since becoming state auditor, Ms'.
and her abilitytoestablishandmaintainqualityrelationshipswithmembersofthe General Assembly and other elected officials, as well as with officials within state agencies and business and community leaders;
and her abilityto establishandmaintainqualityrelationshipswithmembers ofthe General Assembly and other elected officials, as well as with officials within state agencies and business and community leaders;
and WHEREAS,Ms.Hunter,aBoettcherFoundationScholarAlumni,has more than 31 years of governmental auditing experience;
and WHEREAS,Ms.Hunter, aBoettcherFoundationScholarAlumni, has more than 31 years ofgovernmental auditing experience;
has dedicated her career to promoting government effectiveness, efficiency, and accountabilityacross Colorado state government;
has dedicated her career to promoting government effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability across Colorado state government;
and is highlyregarded as a subject matter expert in auditing and government operations;
and is highly regarded as a subject matter expert in auditing and government operations;
Hunter and her staff receivedmultiple,nationalImpactAwardsfromtheNationalConference of State Legislatures in recognition of their high-quality work, and in 2021, Ms.
Hunter and her staff receivedmultiple, nationalImpactAwards fromtheNational Conference of State Legislatures in recognition of their high-quality work, and in 2021, Ms.
Hunter was the recipient of the Pro15 Northeast Colorado's Alumni of the Plains Award for professional excellence;
Hunter was the recipient of the Pro15 Northeast Colorado's Alumni ofthe Plains Award for professional excellence;
and WHEREAS, On February 25, 2026, in accordance with section 2-3-101 (3)(a), Colorado Revised Statutes, the Legislative Audit Committee voted unanimously to submit the name of Kerri L.
and WHEREAS, On February 25, 2026, in accordance with section 2-3-101 (3)(a), Colorado Revised Statutes, the Legislative Audit Committee voted unanimously to submitthe name ofKerri L.
Hunter to the second regular session of the Seventy-fifth General Assemblyfor the position of state auditor;
Hunter to the secondregular session ofthe Seventy-fifth General Assembly for the position ofstate auditor;
and WHEREAS, In accordance with statutory requirements, the LegislativeAuditCommitteeconsultedwiththeExecutiveCommitteeof the Legislative Council with respecttothereappointmentof Ms.
and WHEREAS, In accordance with statutory requirements, the LegislativeAuditCommitteeconsultedwiththeExecutive Committee of the Legislative Council with respectto the reappointment ofMs.
now, therefore, Be It Resolved by the Senate of the Seventy-fifth General Assembly of the State of Colorado, the House of Representatives concurring herein:
now, therefore, Be It Resolvedby the Senate ofthe Seventy-fifth GeneralAssembly of the State ofColorado, the House ofRepresentatives concurring herein:
Hunter be reappointed bythis General Assemblyto the position of state auditor for a term commencing July1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2031, and until a qualified successor is appointed.
Hunter be reappointed by this General Assembly tothe position ofstate auditor for a term commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2031, and until a qualified successor is appointed.
____________________________ ____________________________ James Rashad Coleman Sr.
James Rashad Coleman Sr.
Julie McCluskie PRESIDENT OF SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE THE SENATE OF REPRESENTATIVES ____________________________ ____________________________ Esther van Mourik Vanessa Reilly SECRETARY OF CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE THE SENATE OF REPRESENTATIVES PAGE 3-SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 26-017
~ e PRESIDENT OF SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE THE SENATE OF REPRESENTATIVES ther van Mourik v ~ ~ e i l l y SECRETARY OF CHIEF CLERK OF THE HOUSE THE SENATE OF REPRESENTATIVES PAGE 3-SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 26-017
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Action History

  1. House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  2. Signed by the President of the Senate

  3. House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

  4. Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  5. Introduced In House - Assigned to

  6. Introduced In Senate - Assigned to

  7. Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 03/16/2026 - No Amendments

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8 sponsors · 69 co-sponsors · 68 not signed on

Sponsors (8)

Co-sponsors (69)

Not signed on (68)

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Votes

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Passed 62 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 40001
Republican 17002
Unaffiliated 5000
Total 62003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (65)
Member Party Vote
Gonzalez R. — Yea
Stewart K. — Yea
Stewart R. — Yea
Winter T. — Yea
Garcia Sander — Yea
Alex Valdez Democrat Yea
Amy Paschal Democrat Yea
Andrew Boesenecker Democrat Yea
Bob Marshall Democrat Not Voting
Brianna Titone Democrat Yea
Cecelia Espenoza Democrat Yea
Chad Clifford Democrat Yea
Eliza Hamrick Democrat Yea
Elizabeth Velasco Democrat Yea
Emily Sirota Democrat Yea
Gretchen Rydin Democrat Yea
Jacque Phillips Democrat Yea
Jamie Jackson Democrat Yea
Javier Mabrey Democrat Yea
Jennifer Bacon Democrat Yea
Jenny Willford Democrat Yea
Julie McCluskie Democrat Yea
Junie Joseph Democrat Yea
Karen McCormick Democrat Yea
Kenny Nguyen Democrat Yea
Kyle Brown Democrat Yea
Lesley Smith Democrat Yea
Lindsay Gilchrist Democrat Yea
Lisa Feret Democrat Yea
Lorena Garcia Democrat Yea
Lori Goldstein Democrat Yea
Mandy Lindsay Democrat Yea
Manny Rutinel Democrat Yea
Matthew Martinez Democrat Yea
Meg Froelich Democrat Yea
Meghan Lukens Democrat Yea
Michael Carter Democrat Yea
Monica Duran Democrat Yea
Naquetta Ricks Democrat Yea
Regina English Democrat Yea
Sean Camacho Democrat Yea
Sheila Lieder Democrat Yea
Steven Woodrow Democrat Yea
Tammy Story Democrat Yea
Tisha Mauro Democrat Yea
Yara Zokaie Democrat Yea
Anthony Hartsook Republican Yea
Ava Flanell Republican Yea
Brandi Bradley Republican Yea
Carlos Barron Republican Yea
Chris Richardson Republican Yea
Dan Woog Republican Yea
Dusty Johnson Republican Yea
Jarvis Caldwell Republican Yea
Ken DeGraaf Republican Not Voting
Larry Don Suckla Republican Yea
Mary Bradfield Republican Yea
Matt Soper Republican Yea
Max Brooks Republican Yea
Rebecca Keltie Republican Yea
Rick Taggart Republican Yea
Ron Weinberg Republican Not Voting
Scott Bottoms Republican Yea
Scott Slaugh Republican Yea
Stephanie Luck Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SJR 17?
SJR 17 is sponsored by Adrienne Benavidez, Y. Zokaie, S. Woodrow, A. Valdez, B. Titone, R. Taggart, T. Story, K. Stewart, L. Smith, E. Sirota, G. Rydin, M. Rutinel, A. Paschal, K. Nguyen, K. McCormick, J. McCluskie, T. Mauro, M. Martinez, J. Mabrey, M. Lukens, M. Lindsay, S. Lieder, J. Joseph, J. Jackson, A. Hartsook, E. Hamrick, R. Gonzalez, L. García, M. Froelich, C. Espenoza, R. English, M. Duran, C. Clifford, M. Carter, S. Camacho, J. Caldwell, K. Brown, M. Bradfield, A. Boesenecker, James Coleman (Democrat), Jessie Danielson (Democrat), Tony Exum (Democrat), Julie Gonzales (Democrat), Nick Hinrichsen (Democrat), Cathy Kipp (Democrat), Barbara Kirkmeyer (Republican), Chris Kolker (Democrat), Larry Liston (Republican), Janice Marchman (Democrat), Kyle Mullica (Democrat), Byron Pelton (Republican), Dylan Roberts (Democrat), Cleave Simpson (Republican), Marc Snyder (Democrat), Tom Sullivan (Democrat), Katie Wallace (Democrat), Lynda Zamora Wilson (Republican), D. Johnson, J. Bacon, J. Willford, M. Brooks, Lisa Frizell (Republican), Mike Weissman (Democrat), Rod Pelton (Republican), Judy Amabile (Democrat), Mark Baisley (Republican), Jeff Bridges (Democrat), Scott Bright (Republican), Matt Ball (Democrat), Lisa Cutter (Democrat), Iman Jodeh (Democrat), Janice Rich (Republican), William Lindstedt (Democrat), John Carson (Republican), Marc Catlin (Republican), Lindsey Daugherty (Democrat), and Robert Rodriguez (Democrat).
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 11, 2026. Enacted.
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