SJR 25 Colorado Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Colorado Mining Association's 150th Anniversary

This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally recognizes the Colorado Mining Association for its 150th anniversary in 2026. It highlights the organization's historical significance and its role in supporting Colorado's mining industry, which contributes billions to the state's economy and supports tens of thousands of jobs. The resolution acknowledges the association's partnerships with state and federal agencies in promoting safety, environmental stewardship, and responsible mineral development. This measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of the association's contributions to Colorado's history and economy.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

May 2026

House Passage

May 2026

Governor

Introduced Apr 30, 2026 Last action May 13, 2026

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What changed between versions

Revised → Signed Act · 3 edits · May 13, 2026

MINOR

The bill was renumbered from SJR 25 to SJR 26-025 and updated to reflect the 2026 legislative session. The text was significantly reorganized and expanded to include new clauses highlighting the mining industry's economic contributions, safety standards, and environmental stewardship. The resolution now explicitly recognizes the Colorado Mining Association's role in supporting the state's economy and future growth.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include a more detailed historical and economic justification for the recognition, adding specific data points about GDP contribution, job numbers, and mineral production.

SCOPE

Added new clauses detailing the mining industry's economic impact, including $7 billion in annual GDP contribution and 57,000 jobs.

Included specific mentions of the Colorado Mining Association's partnerships with state agencies and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

TECHNICAL

Updated bill number to SJR 26-025 and session year to 2026; reorganized the text structure and removed page numbering artifacts.

Floor votes · House May 12, 2026

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 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by the Speaker of the House

lower

May 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the President of the Senate

upper

May 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

lower

May 11, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In House - Assigned to

lower

May 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

upper

Apr 30, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In Senate - Assigned to

upper

3 primary · 65 co-sponsors