Senate adopts aerospace and Latino/Latina recognition resolutions; several bills and appointments cleared on consent calendar

On March 17 the Colorado Senate adopted several resolutions and moved a number of consent and committee‑reported bills and gubernatorial appointments.

Aerospace and Latino/Latina recognition

The chamber adopted Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) designating March 17, 2025, as Colorado Aerospace Day. The resolution, sponsored by Senators Bridges and Baisley and Representatives Armagost and Joseph, highlights Colorado’s aerospace industry, lists major aerospace firms and research institutions operating in the state, and calls for increased federal funding for space exploration. "Today is Colorado Aerospace Day," Senator Bridges said on the floor. The roll call for the resolution was recorded as 34 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent, and 1 vacancy; SJR was adopted and the current roll call was added as cosponsors.

The Senate also adopted a joint resolution recognizing Latino/Latina Advocacy Day. Sponsors included Senators Gonzales and Rodriguez and Representative Velasco. Senator Gonzales acknowledged participants and told colleagues "the fears that you will hear from community members are visceral" as she introduced the resolution. The resolution passed on the floor with the same recorded tally of 34 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent, and 1 vacancy.

Consent calendar and committee actions

Several bills moved on the consent calendar and in Committee of the Whole. Notable actions in the transcript excerpt include:

- Senate Bill 172 (uncontested special district elections): Passed on third reading…