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Votes at a glance: SJR 11, SB 19, SB 34 and consent appointments move through Colorado Senate
Summary
On Feb. 12 the Colorado Senate adopted SJR 11 to designate a portion of US Highway 34 for Sgt. John Jack Thurman, passed SB19 on early‑childhood infrastructure and SB34 on Auraria Board participation, and confirmed a slate of governor appointments on the consent calendar.
The Colorado Senate on Feb. 12 adopted a series of measures and confirmed multiple governor appointments during a floor session that included routine committee reports and several unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.
Senate Joint Resolution 11: The chamber adopted SJR 11, which designates a portion of U.S. Highway 34 between Wilson Avenue and North County Road 23H as the Sergeant John Jack Thurman Memorial Highway and authorizes the Colorado Department of Transportation to accept gifts and explore cooperative sign‑maintenance agreements. Senator Kirkmeyer moved the resolution; the clerk recorded a vote of 34 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent, 1 excused.
Senate Bill 19: The Senate gave final passage to SB 19, a bill sponsored by Senators Ball and Brighton (and Representatives Sirota and Gonzales) that changes local early‑childhood infrastructure rules and expands responsibilities and accountability for local early‑childhood councils. Senator Ball moved the third‑reading passage; the clerk recorded a roll call of 31 ayes, 3 no, 0 absent, 1 excused.
Senate Bill 34: The chamber also adopted SB 34 (sponsors Colker and Marksman; Reps. Hamrick and Bacon), which expands participation by faculty and student members on Auraria Board advisory committees and allows recusal for executive session participation. Sponsors said the bill enhances representation; one senator expressed concern about politicizing a long‑standing governing body. The bill was adopted after committee amendment.
Consent calendar appointments: The Senate confirmed multiple gubernatorial appointees on the consent calendar, including Robert Gardner (Commission on Judicial Discipline), Sarah Young (State Board of Parole), and several members of the Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority and State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education, as well as trustees for Adams State University. The clerk reported confirmation as 34 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent, 1 excused.
What happens next: Adopted resolutions will be transmitted for administrative implementation (for SJR 11, CDOT may place signs); passed bills will be enrolled and advance in the legislative process for final printing and transmittal to the Governor as applicable.
