SJR 19 Colorado Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Colorado & Taiwan Sister-State Relations

This Senate Joint Resolution formally recognizes the 43rd anniversary of the sister-state relationship between Colorado and Taiwan while expressing support for their ongoing trade and academic exchanges. The bill highlights recent cooperation in emerging technologies such as quantum computing and semiconductors, and it advocates for Taiwan's participation in international organizations like the World Health Organization and the United Nations. Additionally, the resolution commends Taiwan's democratic system and supports the signing of a U.S.-Taiwan agreement on avoiding double taxation. As a non-binding legislative statement, it does not alter laws or budgets but serves to publicly endorse these diplomatic and economic ties.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2026 Last action Apr 20, 2026
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What changed between versions

Revised Signed Act · 4 edits · Apr 20, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was finalized as a signed act, removing internal legislative markings and consolidating the sponsor lists. The text was cleaned up to fix formatting errors, such as removing stray numbers and correcting a typo in the list of organizations. The core policy language regarding sister-state relations and support for Taiwan's international participation remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL

Removed internal legislative session headers, page numbers, and amendment notation symbols that were used during the drafting process.

Corrected formatting errors in the sponsor lists, including removing stray commas and fixing a typo where 'Winter T.' was merged with 'Woog'.

Fixed a typo in the text where 'Inda-Pacific' was corrected to 'Indo-Pacific'.

Removed stray numbers and line breaks within the 'WHEREAS' clauses to ensure the text flows correctly as a final legal document.

Floor votes · House Apr 20, 2026

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
4
Committee
0
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by the Speaker of the House
lower
Apr 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by the President of the Senate
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
upper
Apr 1, 2026
Introduced
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to
upper
3 primary · 76 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Dusty Johnson
Dusty Johnson
RRepublican
CO
63
P
Photo of Lisa Frizell
Lisa Frizell
RRepublican
CO
2
P
Photo of Tony Hartsook
Tony Hartsook
RRepublican
CO
44
Co
Photo of Adrienne Benavidez
Adrienne Benavidez
DDemocratic
CO
21
Co
Photo of Amy Paschal
Amy Paschal
DDemocratic
CO
18
Co
Photo of Andy Boesenecker
Andy Boesenecker
DDemocratic
CO
53
Co
Photo of Barbara Kirkmeyer
Barbara Kirkmeyer
RRepublican
CO
23
Co
Photo of Brianna Titone
Brianna Titone
DDemocratic
CO
27
Co
Photo of Byron Pelton
Byron Pelton
RRepublican
CO
1
Co
Photo of Carlos Barron
Carlos Barron
RRepublican
CO
48
Co
Photo of Cathy Kipp
Cathy Kipp
DDemocratic
CO
14
Co
Photo of Cecelia Espenoza
Cecelia Espenoza
DDemocratic
CO
4
Co
Photo of Chad Clifford
Chad Clifford
DDemocratic
CO
37