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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Passed
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
26-007 CONCERNING RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY OF 2026 AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH.
AI Summary
This joint resolution formally recognizes February of 2026 as Black History Month, acknowledging the significant and often overlooked contributions of Americans of African descent to the development of Colorado and the United States. It highlights the historical efforts, starting with Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), to promote the study and celebration of Black history and culture, which evolved from Negro History Week into Black History Month. The resolution also specifically honors notable Black Coloradans, such as Barney Ford, Clara Brown, and various legislative leaders, for their pioneering roles and impact on the state, emphasizing the importance of understanding the full truth of history, including both adversities and achievements, to foster a more inclusive society.
Sponsors (84)
James Coleman (D)*,
Regina English (D)*,
Tony Exum (D)*,
Naquetta Ricks (D)*,
Judy Amabile (D),
Jennifer Bacon (D),
Mark Baisley (R),
Matt Ball (D),
Carlos Barron (R),
Andrew Boesenecker (D),
Scott Bright (R),
Kyle Brown (D),
Jarvis Caldwell (R),
Sean Camacho (D),
John Carson (R),
Michael Carter (D),
Marc Catlin (R),
Chad Clifford (D),
Lisa Cutter (D),
Jessie Danielson (D),
Monica Duran (D),
Cecelia Espenoza (D),
Lisa Frizell (R),
Meg Froelich (D),
Lorena García (D),
Lindsay Gilchrist (D),
Lori Goldstein (D),
Julie Gonzales (D),
Ryan Gonzalez (R),
Eliza Hamrick (D),
Tony Hartsook (R),
Nick Hinrichsen (D),
Jamie Jackson (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Dusty Johnson (R),
Junie Joseph (D),
Cathy Kipp (D),
Barbara Kirkmeyer (R),
Chris Kolker (D),
Mandy Lindsay (D),
William Lindstedt (D),
Larry Liston (R),
Meghan Lukens (D),
Javier Mabrey (D),
Janice Marchman (D),
Bob Marshall (D),
Matt Martinez (D),
Tisha Mauro (D),
Julie McCluskie (D),
Karen McCormick (D),
Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D),
Kyle Mullica (D),
Kenny Nguyen (D),
Amy Paschal (D),
Byron Pelton (R),
Rod Pelton (R),
Jacqueline Phillips (D),
Janice Rich (R),
Dylan Roberts (D),
Robert Rodriguez (D),
Manny Rutinel (D),
Gretchen Rydin (D),
Cleave Simpson (R),
Emily Sirota (D),
Scott Slaugh (R),
Lesley Smith (D),
Marc Snyder (D),
Matt Soper (R),
Katie Stewart (D),
Rebekah Stewart (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Tom Sullivan (D),
Rick Taggart (R),
Brianna Titone (D),
Elizabeth Velasco (D),
Katie Wallace (D),
Ron Weinberg (R),
Michael Weissman (D),
Jenny Willford (D),
Ty Winter (R),
Steven Woodrow (D),
Dan Woog (R),
Lynda Zamora Wilson (R),
Yara Zokaie (D),
Last Action
Signed by the Speaker of the House (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SJR26-007 |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111246/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111259/download |
| Third Reading Amendment L.001 | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_amendments/17756/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111159/download |
| BillText | https://leg.colorado.gov/bill_files/111088/download |
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