Senate floor roundup: roll call, committee recommendations, layovers and adjournment

The Colorado Senate conducted routine floor business including roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance and approval of the prior day’s journal. The presiding officer announced a quorum following the roll call.

An unnamed senator moved to approve the Senate journal of 01/29/2026 as corrected by the secretary; the motion was approved by voice vote. Committee reports were read: the Committee on Health and Human Services recommended amending Senate Bill 17 and referring it to Appropriations; it also recommended amending SB32 and sending it to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Local Government and Housing recommended amending SB1 and referring it to the Committee of the Whole with a favorable recommendation.

The chamber laid over two items for later consideration. Senator Julian Rodriguez moved to lay over Senate Joint Resolution 007 — recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month — until Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Senator Lea Rodriguez moved to lay over Senate Bill 004 until Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. Both motions carried by voice vote.

Leadership and members made several announcements: Senator Amabile noted the Joint Budget Committee will meet immediately after adjournment to vote on four bills and used a personal-privilege moment to speak about a recent appendectomy and the importance of access to health care. Senator Cutter announced a joint Transportation and Energy and House Energy and Environment Committee hearing at 1 p.m. in the Old State Library to discuss recent power outages. Senator Coleman read a tribute recognizing the Colorado chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

Before adjournment, the majority leader moved to adjourn until 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2026; the motion carried by voice vote and the Senate adjourned to that date and time.