Rep. Jacque Phillips

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.

Maddy summaryHJR 1015 is a Colorado legislative resolution commemorating the 58th anniversary of the 1968 North Korean capture of the U.S.S. Pueblo, a Navy ship named after Pueblo, Colorado. It designates January 23 as "U.S.S. Pueblo Day" to honor the crew (including one fatality and 82 captives) and calls on North Korea to return the ship, which remains in Pyongyang's possession and is displayed in a museum there. The resolution has no legal effect but serves as a symbolic statement of remembrance and a continued request for the ship's return.

Maddy summaryHJR 1008 is a Colorado legislative resolution honoring women veterans and active-duty service members in the U.S. Armed Forces. It expresses the Colorado General Assembly's gratitude for their historical and ongoing contributions, including service in all military branches since the Revolutionary War, and reaffirms commitment to supporting them. The resolution has no binding effect - it is purely symbolic, recognizing service through formal acknowledgment rather than policy changes. It passed both chambers of the Colorado legislature in early 2026.

Maddy summaryBased on the provided context, HJR 1012 is a joint resolution honoring Korean War veterans. The bill text is not included in the available information, so specific provisions or policy changes cannot be described. The resolution has completed its legislative process (introduced in both chambers, passed third reading without amendments, and signed by the Speaker). As a joint resolution with no bill text provided, it likely serves a ceremonial or commemorative purpose rather than creating new policy. Without the actual text, a detailed summary of its mechanisms or direct effects cannot be generated.

Maddy summaryHJR 1007 is a symbolic resolution honoring Native American veterans' historical and ongoing military service. It recognizes their disproportionate contributions - such as over 12,000 serving in WWI (despite limited citizenship), 70% per capita service in WWII, and Code Talkers in the Pacific Theater - and current service (31,000 active-duty Native Americans today). The resolution specifically acknowledges Colorado's Indigenous lands, highlights Colorado's appointment of its first Native veteran to the state Board of Veterans Affairs, and commemorates veterans' sacrifices across conflicts from the Revolutionary War to modern times. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses legislative recognition but does not create new policy or funding.

Maddy summaryThis is a Senate Joint Resolution (SJR), not a bill with binding legal provisions. It expresses Colorado's support for transparency in federal immigration enforcement and reaffirms the civil rights of immigrant residents. The resolution states that Colorado opposes unmarked ICE operations, masked enforcement personnel, and practices that cause fear in communities - citing impacts on schools, healthcare access, and family safety. It does not create new laws or alter existing policies; it is a non-binding statement of legislative position.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 7) is a ceremonial resolution recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies - it solely commemorates the annual observance of Black History Month through historical context and Colorado-specific examples. The resolution cites Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s founding of Negro History Week in 1926, its evolution into Black History Month during the Civil Rights Movement, and highlights Colorado’s Black historical figures like Barney Ford, Clara Brown, and early state representatives. It serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of contributions to American history, not a policy change.

Maddy summarySJR 5 designates January 26, 2026, as "Colorado 4-H Day" to recognize the 4-H program's work with Colorado youth. The resolution honors the program's role in developing leadership and life skills through hands-on learning in areas like health, agriculture, and citizenship. It does not create new laws or requirements but formally acknowledges the efforts of 4-H volunteers and staff who serve over 110,000 youth annually in Colorado.

Maddy summaryHJR 1003 is a ceremonial joint resolution designating January as National Blood Donor Month in Colorado. It formally recognizes voluntary blood donors and urges all eligible Coloradans to donate regularly, while encouraging businesses and organizations to sponsor community blood drives with centers like Vitalant. The resolution has no binding legal effect - it expresses support and promotes awareness but does not create new laws, funding, or requirements. It directly affects Colorado residents (especially eligible donors), blood collection organizations, and local businesses through its non-binding recommendations.

Maddy summaryHJR 1001 establishes salary ranges for various positions within the state legislature, including clerks, sergeants-at-arms, communications staff, and chaplains. The bill specifies pay grades (e.g., H1B5 for Chief Clerk) and fixed rates (like $25 per visit for the Chaplain) for over 30 legislative roles. It directly affects legislative staff members by defining their compensation structures without altering job duties or creating new policies. This procedural resolution sets standardized pay levels for existing positions in both the Senate and House of Representatives.