Rep. Scott Bottoms

Maddy summarySJR 8 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Colorado General Assembly to honor Colorado athletes who qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics. It commends the athletes for representing Colorado and the United States with distinction on the global stage and expresses appreciation to their families, coaches, and communities for their support. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal gesture of recognition, with copies sent to each listed athlete. It specifically acknowledges 24 Colorado athletes across sports like skiing, snowboarding, and figure skating, including names like Mikaela Shiffrin and Red Gerard.

Maddy summaryHJR 1011 is a commemorative resolution honoring Colorado's World War II veterans on the 81st anniversary of the war's end. It recognizes the service of approximately 250,000 Colorado residents who served during 1941-1945, including over 3,500 who died in combat. The resolution formally acknowledges Colorado's historical military contributions, such as the 10th Mountain Division and the 157th Infantry Regiment, and references the Colorado Freedom Memorial. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal effect - it expresses legislative recognition and encourages support for honoring veterans, but does not create new laws or allocate funds.

Maddy summaryHJR 1010 is a symbolic joint resolution recognizing Colorado veterans who served in the Vietnam War. It formally honors the service of over 623 Coloradans who died and 24 who remain unaccounted for during the conflict, while acknowledging the challenges faced by veterans upon return. The resolution expresses appreciation for their fortitude, activism, and community contributions through four specific points of recognition. It does not create new policies or benefits but encourages all Coloradans to remember these sacrifices, with copies sent to veterans' organizations and state officials. This is a commemorative measure, not a legislative change.

Maddy summaryHJR 1013 is a Colorado legislative resolution commemorating Persian Gulf War veterans, specifically honoring the 3 Coloradans who died during the 1990-1991 conflict. The resolution directs the state to acknowledge veterans' service, honor those who died in action, express gratitude to families of fallen service members, and encourage Coloradans to remember these sacrifices. It includes no new laws or funding but sends copies to veterans' organizations, the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, and state officials for public awareness. This symbolic gesture focuses on recognition rather than policy change.

Maddy summaryHJR 1005 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the historical contributions and challenges faced by African American veterans throughout U.S. military history. It acknowledges their service from the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts, highlighting segregation, discrimination, and their pivotal roles in events like the Civil War, World Wars, and the Red Ball Express during WWII. The resolution contains no new policy provisions, funding, or direct benefits - it solely serves to formally honor their legacy and sacrifices. As a non-binding resolution, it does not affect any specific individuals or create legal changes.

Maddy summaryHJR 1006 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing the contributions of Latina and Latino veterans to U.S. military service. It formally acknowledges their historical service from the Revolutionary War through modern conflicts, citing specific units like the WWII "Bushmasters" and the "Borinqueneers" of the Korean War. The resolution does not create new benefits or policies; it simply expresses the General Assembly's commendation of these veterans' sacrifices. It directs that a copy be sent to the American GI Forum of Colorado. This is a symbolic gesture with no binding legal effect or direct impact on veterans' services.

Maddy summaryHJR 1014 is a symbolic resolution commemorating Colorado veterans who served in post-9/11 military operations (2001-2021). It honors all service members who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, specifically acknowledging Colorado's 107 fallen soldiers and expressing gratitude to veterans and their families. The resolution formally reaffirms Colorado's commitment to supporting veterans' care but does not create new programs or change existing policies. It directs copies to state officials, veterans' organizations, and museums as a gesture of recognition. This is a non-binding commemorative measure with no direct policy impact on veterans' benefits or services.

Maddy summaryHJR 1009 is a symbolic resolution (not a law) recognizing Colorado's veterans and their mental health challenges. It cites Colorado's high veteran suicide rate (178 in 2022) and highlights successful existing programs like Next Chapter and Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, which enrolled over 1,200 veterans with no suicides among participants. The resolution commits the state to continuing support for veterans' mental health, breaking down stigmas, and expanding community services to ease their transition to civilian life. It does not create new programs or allocate funds but expresses legislative support and directs copies to the governor, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the mentioned organizations.

Maddy summaryHJR 1004 is a symbolic resolution recognizing Colorado's military community, veterans, Gold Star Families, and POW/MIA service members. It expresses legislative gratitude for active-duty personnel, veterans (over 340,000 in Colorado), military installations (like Fort Carson), and Gold Star Families who have lost loved ones. The resolution encourages Coloradans to honor these groups and directs copies to military leaders, veterans' organizations, and Colorado's congressional delegation. As a non-binding gesture, it does not create new policies or benefits.

Maddy summaryHJR 1016 is a symbolic Colorado state resolution honoring the 10th Mountain Division's historical service. It commemorates the unit's WWII training at Camp Hale in Eagle County and its combat role in the Italian Alps, while recognizing President Biden's 2022 designation of Camp Hale as a National Monument. The resolution expresses the state's appreciation for the division's legacy and sends copies to relevant organizations like the 10th Mountain Division Hut Association and local government bodies. It does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes - only formal recognition of historical significance.