HJR 1002 Colorado House · 2026 Regular Session

MLK Jr. Day

HJR 1002 is a commemorative resolution honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It does not create new laws or policies. The resolution recognizes Dr. King's legacy through historical context about his civil rights leadership, his "I Have a Dream" speech, and his role in key legislation like the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It specifically acknowledges Colorado's history of observing MLK Jr. Day, noting that Colorado became the 50th state to recognize the holiday in 2000. The resolution serves only to formally commemorate Dr. King's life and work, with no direct effect on citizens or new government requirements.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Jan 2026

Senate Passage

Jan 2026

Governor

Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Jan 20, 2026

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What changed between versions

Revised → Signed Act · 1 edit · Jan 20, 2026

MINOR

This bill was finalized as a signed act, converting it from a draft proposal into law. The text was reorganized to remove internal legislative markings and page numbers, resulting in a cleaner, official version of the joint resolution commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No substantive policy changes, such as new funding, eligibility rules, or legal requirements, were made in this revision.

TECHNICAL

Removed internal legislative annotations, page headers, and session metadata to finalize the document as an official signed act.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jan 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the President of the Senate

upper

Jan 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

Signed by the Speaker of the House

lower

Jan 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

upper

Jan 16, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In Senate - Assigned to

upper

Jan 16, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

lower

Jan 15, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In House - Assigned to

lower

8 primary · 82 co-sponsors