SJR 22 Colorado Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Plastic Pollution Awareness

Senate Joint Resolution 22 officially designates the week of July 12 through 18, 2026, as Plastic Pollution Awareness Week in Colorado. This symbolic measure aims to educate the public about the health and environmental risks of plastic pollution, including the dangers of microplastics and their impact on communities near production facilities. The resolution encourages consumers to make informed choices and calls on businesses to reduce plastic use, while also recognizing the benefits plastics provide in healthcare and food safety. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to various environmental and community organizations to support awareness efforts.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 13, 2026 Last action May 20, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Engrossed · 2 edits · Apr 22, 2026

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an 'Introduced' draft to an 'Engrossed' version, indicating it has passed initial committee reviews and is ready for final passage. The most significant substantive change is the addition of new sponsors to the Senate list, expanding the coalition behind the resolution. No changes were made to the bill's core text, which designates July 12-18, 2026, as Plastic Pollution Awareness Week.

Scope change

No change in the bill's scope or applicability; the designated dates and subject matter remain identical.

TECHNICAL

Added names of additional Senate sponsors (Amabile, Ball, Benavidez, Bridges, Coleman, Danielson, Daugherty, Exum, Gonzales J., Jodeh, Kipp, Kolker, Lindstedt, Marchman, Roberts, Rodriguez, Snyder, Sullivan, Wallace, Weissman) to reflect the bill's progress through the legislative process.

Updated the document header from 'INTRODUCED' to 'ENGROSSED' and adjusted the bill number format in the footer to reflect its current status.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

May 20, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In House - Assigned to

lower

Apr 22, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

upper

Apr 13, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In Senate - Assigned to

upper

2 primary · 20 co-sponsors