The Colorado Senate convened on March 18, 2025, for Legislative Day 070, with a quorum established as 32 members were present, one seat vacant, and two excused. The session commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator Carson, followed by the approval of the journal from the previous day, which passed with a majority vote.

The Senate proceeded to address several committee reports. The Committee on Education recommended that House Bill 1173 be referred to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation. The Committee on Judiciary reviewed multiple bills, including Senate Bill 185, which was amended and also referred to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation. Additionally, Senate Bill 61 and Senate Bill 9 were both amended and recommended for placement on the consent calendar.

A moment of personal privilege was requested by Majority Leader Rodriguez, allowing Senator Simpson to highlight Ag Day in Colorado. He encouraged colleagues to enjoy local potatoes and provided a resource for recipes, emphasizing the importance of Colorado agriculture.

The session then moved to the third reading of bills on the consent calendar. The titles of several bills were read, including House Bill 1059, which addresses food waste reduction in schools, and Senate Bill 178, concerning a pilot program for social and emotional health in K-5 education. Majority Leader Rodriguez moved for the passage of all bills on the consent calendar, which included House Bill 1003 and House Bill 1181, among others.

The meeting concluded with a strong indication of support for the proposed legislation, reflecting the Senate's commitment to advancing these initiatives. Further discussions and votes on the bills are expected in upcoming sessions.