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Colorado Senate opens session, allows guests to lead pledge and highlights behavioral health provider
Summary
The Colorado Senate conducted roll call, approved its journal, permitted guests to lead the Pledge of Allegiance, recognized Summit Stone Health Partners for behavioral health work, and announced committee hearings and events before recessing until 11 a.m.
DENVER — The Colorado Senate convened Monday, established a quorum and approved its journal before allowing guests to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and honoring a regional behavioral health provider.
After roll call that recorded 32 senators present, Majority Leader moved to suspend Senate Rule 1(b) so a non‑senator could lead the Pledge of Allegiance; the motion was adopted by voice vote. Senator Sullivan’s granddaughter Molly Jenks, his daughter Megan Sullivan Jenks and his wife Terry Sullivan led the pledge, and the chamber applauded afterward.
Senator Bright moved that the Senate Journal of Jan. 26, 2026, "be approved as corrected by the secretary," and the president called the voice vote; the motion was adopted. The floor then recognized guests from Summit Stone Health Partners, with senators thanking the organization for its behavioral health services. Lawmakers noted that in 2025 Summit Stone supported more than 10,000 individuals with crisis intervention, detox and outpatient services.
Members used the floor to announce committee schedules and events. The minority leader invited colleagues to a higher education legislative reception from 5 to 7 p.m. at 1660 North Lincoln in Denver. Senator Amabile said the Joint Budget Committee will meet across the street on adjournment to consider supplemental budget requests from Health Care Policy and Finance. Senator Mullica announced the Joint Health and Human Services Committee’s Smart Act hearing 15 minutes after adjournment in the Old State Library. Senator Wallace said the State Affairs Committee will hear its first set of bills today at 2 p.m. in the Old Supreme Court Chamber and will consider Senate Bill 4.
Senator Bridges highlighted National Unclaimed Property Day (Sunday, Feb. 1) and encouraged Coloradans to check the Great Colorado Payback website for unclaimed funds, saying, "Did you know that 1 in 10 Coloradans has unclaimed property?" The chamber also welcomed Harold Unwin, identified as president of the Colorado Independent Cattlemen’s Association, and heard a reminder about the Forest Health Council legislative breakfast and the Colorado Airport Operators Association event.
Before recessing, staff reminded members that volunteer doctors are available during the session. Majority Leader moved that the Senate recess until 11:00 a.m.; the motion was carried by voice vote and the chamber recessed.
The Senate’s next recorded action on the floor will appear in subsequent minutes and journals.
