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Senate approves Jan. 14 journal, schedules committee hearings and recesses until 10 a.m.
Summary
The Senate convened, recorded a quorum, approved the Jan. 14 Senate Journal, heard scheduling and deadline announcements, and recessed until 10 a.m.; members noted upcoming committee meetings, a tribal council joint address and fundraising for a junior livestock sale.
The Senate convened Wednesday, recorded a quorum (30 present, 0 absent, 5 excused) and approved the Senate Journal of Jan. 14, 2025 before taking a short recess until 10 a.m., leaders said.
Senator Mable moved that “the Senate Journal of January 14, 2025 be approved as corrected by the secretary.” The presiding officer declared “the ayes have it and the motion is adopted.”
The approval came during a brief session that included scheduling announcements and reminders. Senator Rich announced an EPIC legislative breakfast scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 16, “7:30 to 9,” to be held “right outside of the old supreme court.” Senator Coker noted that the Colorado Association of School Executives was in the building and encouraged members to meet with superintendents and finance officers during their lunch at the Knights of Columbus.
Members also solicited contributions for a junior livestock sale next Friday. A senator identifying themselves as a “Senator from Peltonia” urged colleagues to “reach in your pockets and grab some money to help the junior livestock sale.” Senator Roberts said, “If you have cash, we would love to accept your cash to help with the junior livestock sale. If you wanna write a check, you can write it to NWSS junior livestock sale.” Senator Kirkmeyer added a personal $100 contribution and asked colleagues to do the same.
On committee business, Senator Gonzales announced that Judiciary would not meet. A joint committee on local government and housing and on transportation was scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in the old supreme court. Senator Roberts also advised that the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee would hold a SMART Act hearing after adjournment in the old supreme court.
Senate leaders reminded members of an Office of Legislative Services (OLS) deadline: remaining senate early bills must be delivered to the front desk by 4:30 p.m. Friday for introduction. The majority leader also noted a joint address by tribal councils set for 10 a.m. tomorrow in the House chamber and said the Senate will convene at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.
Before recessing, the majority leader moved that “the Senate recess until 10 a.m. this morning.” The presiding officer put the motion to voice vote; “the ayes have it,” and the Senate stood recessed until 10 a.m.
The session included procedural confirmations and scheduling items rather than policy debate. Members and staff were given specific next-step times and filing deadlines to prepare for upcoming hearings and introductions.
