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Governor's appointees and board reappointments read into Senate record; several effective dates noted
Summary
During morning business on Jan. 20, 2026, the Senate had a message from the governor read into the record listing multiple appointments and reappointments to state boards and authorities, including Eric Popham to the Coal Mine Board of Examiners and education and finance board nominations.
A message from the governor was read into the Colorado Senate record on Jan. 20, 2026, listing multiple appointments and reappointments across state boards and authorities.
The reader recited the governor's designation of Eric Popham of Rainsley to serve on the Coal Mine Board of Examiners for a term beginning July 2, 2025, and expiring July 1, 2029, and listed a range of appointments to educational boards, the Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority, the Charter School Institute Board, and finance-related boards. Several nominees were identified with their towns of residence and term expiration dates. The message concluded with the governor's signature, 'Sincerely, Jared Polis, governor.'
The Senate also received announcements about committee schedules, including a three-day joint Judiciary Committee series and a joint Transportation and Energy/House Transportation committee SMART Act hearing. Members were reminded of a blood drive scheduled outside the State Services Building and encouraged to donate.
No roll-call confirmation votes were recorded on these nominations during the session; committee recommendations were offered for placement on the consent calendar for later confirmation.
