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- Consent calendar (third reading of bills): House Bill 1070; House Bill 1016; House Bill 1155 — adopted on the consent calendar (vote reported 34 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent, 0 excused, 1 vacant).

- Senate Bill 183 (coverage for certain pregnancy-related services; includes appropriation): Passed (vote recorded 22 ayes, 12 no, 0 absent, 0 excused, 1 vacant).

- Senate Bill 188 (legislative department appropriations): Passed (vote recorded 18 ayes, 16 no, 0 absent, 0 excused, 1 vacant) — discussed at length (see separate coverage).

- House Bill 1063 (psilocybin reference in transcript): Passed (vote recorded 25 ayes, 9 no, 0 absent, 0 excused, 1 vacant).

- Senate Bill 83 (limitations on restrictive employment agreements): Passed (tally not specified on floor in transcript).

- House Bill 1025 (state stockpile of essential materials): Passed (vote recorded 22 ayes, 12 no, 0 absent, 0 excused, 1 vacant).

- Senate Bill 81 (public financing and capital financing provisions): Passed (tally not specified on floor in transcript).

- Senate Bill 147 (modifications to PERA management and open meetings): Passed (tally not specified on floor in transcript).

- House Bill 1091 (designation of state mushroom): L‑001 amendment adopted (33 ayes, 1 no) then bill passed (tally not specified in transcript after amendment).

- Senate Bill 39 (concurrence with House amendments on energy reporting exemptions for agricultural buildings): Senate concurred with House amendments and repassed SB 39 (vote reported 34 ayes, 0 no, 0 absent, 0 excused, 1 vacant).

For bills where recorded roll-call tallies appear in the transcript, those tallies are shown above. Several other bills were read and passed by voice or unanimous consent; counts were not given on the floor transcript and are noted as “tally not specified.”","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Colorado Senate 2025 Legislative Day 064 (2025-03-12)","oneSentenceSummary","A list of bills and resolutions the Colorado Senate voted on March 12, with outcomes and available tallies, including consent-calendar measures and several bills receiving recorded roll-call votes.","taxTitle","Senate, Committees, Legislative, Colorado","taxId",15007,"location","Colorado","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6285221,"Senate pauses several interim committees, restores some by amendment and preserves youth advisory meetings without drafting privileges",7326,3665000,10991000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2574235-9708a4c7ec983b6f189a869d87ec8335&start=3665&end=10991","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2574235-9708a4c7ec983b6f189a869d87ec8335/thumbnail_3665000.jpg","/articles/6285221/Colorado/Senate-pauses-several-interim-committees-restores-some-by-amendment-and-preserves-youth-advisory-meetings-without-drafting-privileges","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285221-32aded9f84fd3ca7dd850531c2f9ea09/orig.mp4?Expires=1770652037&Signature=YnGzSeRoWwSJ3fYiysfVo1TEJdttFNJ0wD2rXEJReOMgDkKS0twbL-j--cmarkCVGelcJKDx3k29R4F3OgLPWDuzZVkT6HcNBH5OiC4i4AsKVU2YDuollsX2M7hB7qhQQbJf4lcVxNuM04yJNh-Gpl9PhBq6RSvQIauc7jxJRdlF~fgg~ONU2b2SK~vGrtkRLnA6kHA~0VC6VMS52eXGJzJoMUqOsOmct5JHQtwoQUqjHa-mWg6tBn0Ncj4jsjHxqmniReLkptxl0P~YjgYHYb8Z7uteFr5BeiMuavBByIc2Jw66i8mUixzXbWyQaawQkIJYaFb-bTBvNagtmR0iJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Colorado Senate on March 12 adopted Senate Bill 199, a bill pausing selected interim committees for one year to produce savings, after several floor amendments that narrowed and clarified the pause.

Senate leaders said the bill would pause interim committee work for one year and create roughly $347,000 in savings. Members sparred over whether to pause youth engagement and certain task forces. Senator Winter moved an amendment (L‑005) to restore $50,000 for the Colorado Youth Advisory Council (COYAC); that amendment failed after division. Lawmakers then debated and adopted other amendments that preserved some committee work while trimming authority or travel.

Key floor outcomes: amendment L‑004, offered by Senator Mobley, restored the interim committee and task force addressing behavioral health disorders in the criminal and juvenile justice system; that amendment was adopted. Minority Leader Lundin offered and the Senate adopted amendment L‑012 to allow COYAC to continue meeting but to remove COYAC’s drafting privileges in perpetuity (the amendment restored funding for meetings while striking drafting authority). The body also adopted amendments to pause travel or reduce activities for newly added committees and to limit travel costs for capital development site visits (L‑011). After the amendments, the Senate passed SB 199.

Supporters argued the bill was necessary to find near-term savings in a tight fiscal year; opponents said pausing some interim activity would shut out stakeholder voices, particularly youth and people with lived experience of behavioral health and justice system issues. Several senators said subject-matter task forces are composed primarily of state employees who would continue work informally even if an interim committee was paused; others warned that lengthy pauses would delay negotiated policy solutions.","Senate Bill 199, to suspend many interim legislative activities to generate savings, passed after floor amendments restored funding or authority for certain committees; the Colorado Youth Advisory Council will continue to meet but will not retain drafting privileges going forward.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6285226,"Senate approves legislative department budget after heated debate over reserves and TABOR limits",3000,3267000,6267000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2574235-9708a4c7ec983b6f189a869d87ec8335&start=3267&end=6267","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2574235-9708a4c7ec983b6f189a869d87ec8335/thumbnail_3267000.jpg","/articles/6285226/Colorado/Senate-approves-legislative-department-budget-after-heated-debate-over-reserves-and-TABOR-limits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285226-7ee04e1a285916cc3e59c7e43f157de2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770652037&Signature=FdCQYJ5sRAajIMOoQTBedeZy3XhrjAS159YHA8dkb1lUO2wsCyCArXuQeqJfqri1OZj~RNVdIzzzxZ6LuRqDfWVScjJzfDrPCod3ky7AxVlzUtD6zgSsb4c1U~SB5arVkFUw7d~CIwLTX8oCMcAG9q2J5N~q8Kbu-Q8csIyDWl8fcBSbtMVyGWVelrGda3S7NJPphXdgh6swObdxaISI40ARNw1-nzE7flvfwQezZWjxjb1Jf-alr9MblGcj~sm3H6vDvkZXXWBJo3HQ29xU~z3tLWw1CnPETJZZriCUW2TOM8nAWILgNYZvR1HMFHGHZWIvy~83ZyB8JfDqpESb8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Colorado Senate on March 12 approved Senate Bill 188, its legislative department budget and appropriations bill, after extended floor debate about cash reserves, budget priorities and the effect of TABOR (the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights).

Senator Faith Coleman moved SB 188 for third reading. Senators criticized and defended elements of the legislative budget as the chamber grappled with broader state budget constraints. Senator Kirk Meyer said the Joint Budget Committee is “asking every department, every branch of government… to cut their budgets,” arguing the state faces a structural deficit driven by ongoing commitments rather than a lack of revenue. He pressed for clearer cuts and expressed concern about unencumbered balances in cash funds.

Majority Leader Bridal and other supporters emphasized that the state’s fiscal squeeze is caused by the TABOR “rationing equation,” not a revenue collapse, and defended some of the legislative budget’s reductions. Members discussed specific numbers during debate: speakers referenced about $22 million in unencumbered legislative cash fund balances and noted the executive committee’s proposal represented roughly a $6.4 million (7.9 percent) reduction from FY 2024–25 when including a recommended transfer from the legislative department cash fund.

After debate and roll call, SB 188 passed with 18 yeas and 16 nays, with one vacancy. Several members announced they would vote no, repeating concerns about oversight of cash funds and urging deeper cuts. The bill’s sponsors and cosponsors were recorded on passage.","Senators debated the legislative department budget at length, with Republican and Democratic members disagreeing over reserves, cash funds and whether the chamber should cut more; Senate Bill 188 passed 18–16.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6285232,"Colorado Senate adopts resolution recognizing Women's History Month",1118,1422000,2540000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2574235-9708a4c7ec983b6f189a869d87ec8335&start=1422&end=2540","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2574235-9708a4c7ec983b6f189a869d87ec8335/thumbnail_1422000.jpg","/articles/6285232/Colorado/Colorado-Senate-adopts-resolution-recognizing-Womens-History-Month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285232-011917d32ad5741b6dbc82cb3a72c1be/orig.mp4?Expires=1770652037&Signature=JeG6pDYg4nLVRCYy6nQ~cARLQHo3t5QfOswM4w2PvQ-KUuEwaypZTpvYq5hlWTPZu~RpGXva-OeYdYY7t48UHfwCvs~Vvugj5snfXCw-Jeh1n2hS2Fl~QRJWE9kIKU1IkCvjssaN5fIYg1pKAHZ1J4kx5fwYznvsmMXlTpyJsSF8UnXuIG1~qqp5tOthmwUpFHSBusmNiFi~y3a0eGRaciO4nSymrujwTYZQbPZK3ZiIV5jKVi4m59X3ttV8~OD4Gr30jLq~VwUdgCX6fIE-mLSlyTuLHt3CxAWAVDrjM0D7cccK1jKtV3XQhTBHJt8gvVLPCmMrARu0ZKZm4lTttg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Colorado Senate on March 12 adopted a resolution recognizing Women's History Month and designating March 25, 2025, for related observances, after debate over language and emphasis on the contributions of women.

Senator Jessie Cutter moved adoption of Senate Resolution 0007 and asked that it be read at length; sponsors and senators discussed the measure's intent and wording before the final vote. The resolution cites March 8 as International Women's Day and references the historical role of Colorado women in suffrage and public life, noting Colorado as the first state to give women the right to vote by popular election and naming early women legislators including Clara Cressingham, Frances S. Clark and Carrie C. Holly.

The resolution prompted several floor statements. Senator Winter said the recognition helps “young girls envision what they can achieve,” and urged highlighting role models to inspire future leaders. Senator Cutter, a sponsor and co-chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus according to her remarks, described the resolution as a way to ensure “doors stay open for those who follow.” Several senators noted Colorado’s current legislature includes a record number of women.

Senator Frizzell said she supported the goals but announced a no vote, recounting personal experiences and saying she believed the measure did not go far enough in some respects. Senator Gonzalez highlighted contemporary concerns about respect and recognition for women, referencing recent events in Congress as part of her remarks.

After debate, the Senate recorded 23 ayes and 11 noes, with 0 absent, 0 excused and 1 vacant; the resolution was adopted. The Senate recognized guests from the Women's Foundation of Colorado in the gallery following passage.","The Colorado Senate adopted a resolution recognizing Women's History Month and International Women’s Day, with members debating language and the role of women in public life before the measure passed 23–11.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: bills the Colorado Senate passed March 12, 2025

Senate pauses several interim committees, restores some by amendment and preserves youth advisory meetings without drafting privileges

Senate approves legislative department budget after heated debate over reserves and TABOR limits

Colorado Senate adopts resolution recognizing Women's History Month