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House adopts series of bills on third reading, including renaming holiday
Summary
On March 25 the Colorado House approved several bills on third reading, including HB13-39 (renaming Cesar Chavez Day to Farm Workers Day) and multiple regulatory and program continuation measures; most votes were recorded on the machine and tallies are reported on the floor.
The Colorado House approved a slate of bills on third reading on March 25, 2026. Measures adopted included a holiday-name change and several statutory continuations and program changes.
House Bill 13-39, to change the name of the voluntary legal holiday observed March 31 from "Cesar Chavez Day" to "Farm Workers Day," passed on third reading and final passage with a recorded vote of 64 yes, 0 no and 1 excused. Supporters framed the change as honoring farmworkers and expressing support for survivors; Representative Gonzales commended sponsors for moving quickly in response to recent allegations and urged support.
Other bills adopted on third reading included:
- HB12-14 (continuation and implementation of DORA recommendations related to controlled-substances licensing): adopted 43 yes, 21 no, 1 excused. - HB12-42 (interlock restricted license requirements for impaired drivers, with appropriation): adopted 56 yes, 8 no, 1 excused. - HB12-60 (programs for child care assistance): adopted 63 yes, 1 no, 1 excused. - HB11-88 (continuing regulation of securities per DORA sunset report): adopted 43 yes, 21 no, 1 excused. - HB10-06 (designation of state institutions of higher education as "thriving institutions"): adopted 43 yes, 22 no, 0 excused. - HB11-97 (continuation of the vessel registration program): adopted 55 yes, 10 no, 0 excused. - HB12-69 (transit access): adopted 43 yes, 22 no, 0 excused.
Majority Leader Duran moved many of the final-passage motions on the floor. The House also set a slate of bills as special orders for later consideration and, after extended debate on HB13-20, laid over the remainder of the special-orders calendar until tomorrow. No committee or fiscal notes beyond what appeared in bill titles were adopted on the floor during this session.
The House recessed at the close of business and will resume its calendar as scheduled.
