SJR 17 Colorado Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Reappoint Kerri L. Hunter as State Auditor

This bill reappoints Kerri L. Hunter as Colorado's State Auditor for a five-year term from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031. The reappointment follows a unanimous recommendation from the Legislative Audit Committee, which reviews candidates for the position based on qualifications and experience. Under Colorado law, the General Assembly appoints the State Auditor, and this resolution formally approves Hunter's continued service after her initial term ended in 2026. The measure directly affects the State Auditor's office by extending its leadership while maintaining the existing appointment process.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Governor

Introduced Mar 11, 2026 Last action Mar 20, 2026

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Revised → Signed Act · 4 edits · Mar 20, 2026

MODERATE

This bill reappoints Kerri L. Hunter as State Auditor for a five-year term starting July 1, 2026. The text was updated to reflect the correct session year (2026) and includes specific details about her qualifications and past achievements, such as receiving national Impact Awards. The changes are primarily technical formatting updates and the addition of factual context to support the reappointment.

TIMELINE

Added specific dates for the new term (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031) and included a clause for appointment until a successor is found.

REQUIREMENT

Included detailed 'Whereas' clauses listing Ms. Hunter's 31 years of experience, leadership qualities, and specific awards received between 2021 and 2025.

TECHNICAL

Updated session references from 2025/2026 to 2026 and corrected formatting inconsistencies in the sponsor list and page headers.

Added signatures and titles for the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House to the final page.

Floor votes · House Mar 20, 2026

How they voted

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

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Committee

Mar 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

Signed by the President of the Senate

upper

Mar 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

lower

Mar 16, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In House - Assigned to

lower

Mar 16, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

upper

Mar 11, 2026

Introduced

Introduced In Senate - Assigned to

upper

8 primary · 69 co-sponsors