HR 25-1004 Colorado House · 2025 Regular Session

Honoring Cesar Chavez & Dolores Huerta

This House Resolution (HR 25-1004) designates March 31, 2025, as "Cesar Chavez Day" in Colorado to honor Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. It recognizes their shared legacy in advocating for farm workers' rights, including organizing the United Farm Workers, securing union contracts, and improving workplace safety and fair treatment. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely commemorative, expressing the House's acknowledgment of their historical contributions. It does not directly affect any individuals or create new obligations. The resolution was passed by the Colorado House of Representatives and signed by the Speaker.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 28, 2025 Last action Apr 2, 2025

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What changed between versions

Engrossed (03/31/2025) → Signed Act (04/02/2025) · 5 edits · Apr 2, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was converted from a House Resolution to a House Bill, changing it from a non-binding recognition document to a potentially actionable legislative measure. The substantive content was reorganized with new clauses added about Dolores Huerta's contributions and the UFW's achievements, while some original clauses were reordered and renumbered. The bill also includes a new provision directing copies to specific officials and organizations, and the formatting was standardized for final passage.

Scope change

Changed from a non-binding House Resolution to a House Bill, which may affect its legal status and implementation requirements.

TECHNICAL

Changed document type from House Resolution to House Bill, altering its legal standing from non-binding to potentially binding legislation.

Reorganized and renumbered clauses for better flow, with some original content moved to different positions in the document.

Standardized formatting and removed session header information for final passage.

SCOPE

Added new clauses specifically highlighting Dolores Huerta's contributions and the UFW's achievements, expanding the recognition beyond Cesar Chavez alone.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new provision requiring copies of the resolution to be sent to specific officials and organizations, including former state legislators and community leaders.

Floor votes · House Mar 31, 2025

How they voted

62–0

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 64

Mar 31, 2025

D Democratic42

40 Yea 2

95% Yea

R Republican22

22 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Mar 31, 2025

Lower · Passed

House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

lower

Mar 28, 2025

Introduced

Introduced In House - Assigned to

lower

2 primary · 36 co-sponsors