HJR 1014 Colorado House · 2026 Regular Session

Honoring Post-9/11 Veterans

HJR 1014 is a symbolic resolution commemorating Colorado veterans who served in post-9/11 military operations (2001-2021). It honors all service members who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, specifically acknowledging Colorado's 107 fallen soldiers and expressing gratitude to veterans and their families. The resolution formally reaffirms Colorado's commitment to supporting veterans' care but does not create new programs or change existing policies. It directs copies to state officials, veterans' organizations, and museums as a gesture of recognition. This is a non-binding commemorative measure with no direct policy impact on veterans' benefits or services.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

Governor

Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action Feb 11, 2026

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What changed between versions

Revised → Signed Act · 3 edits · Feb 11, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized as a signed act, converting the draft 'Revised' version into official law. The primary substantive change is the addition of a new 'Whereas' clause acknowledging that returning veterans face ongoing health challenges like PTSD and TBI, requiring continued care. Additionally, the list of recipients for the resolution's copies was expanded to include the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs and the United Veterans Coalition of Colorado.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains a ceremonial joint resolution honoring Post-9/11 veterans; it does not create new legal obligations, funding, or eligibility criteria.

REQUIREMENT

Added a specific clause recognizing that veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan continue to suffer from service-related conditions requiring ongoing care and support.

Expanded the list of entities receiving copies of the resolution to include the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs and the United Veterans Coalition of Colorado.

TECHNICAL

Formalized the document status from a 'Revised' draft to a 'Signed Act' and updated the session year to 2026.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Feb 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the President of the Senate

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by the Speaker of the House

lower

Feb 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

upper

Feb 6, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In Senate - Assigned to

upper

Feb 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

lower

Feb 5, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In House - Assigned to

lower

4 primary · 86 co-sponsors