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Senate confirms governor2019s appointments to higher education and private-occupational school board

Senate · February 5, 2026
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Summary

By unanimous consent the Senate confirmed James J. B. Holston as executive director of the Department of Higher Education (effective Jan. 12, 2026) and appointed Howard Auge and Jason Wardrop to the private occupational school board; confirmations were approved 32-0 on the consent calendar.

The Colorado Senate confirmed a slate of governor'019s appointments on the consent calendar, including James J. B. Holston of Denver as Executive Director of the Department of Higher Education (effective Jan. 12, 2026) and members Howard Auge of Denver and Jason Wardrop of Aurora to the private occupational school board.

The Majority Leader moved for passage of all confirmations listed on the consent calendar. The motion carried, and the clerk announced the confirmations with a vote of 32 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent and 3 excused.

The transcript lists the positions and terms read by the clerk; no floor debate or objections were recorded during the session.