Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer

Maddy summaryHJR 25-1010 is a symbolic resolution designating Colorado's Military, Veterans, and POW/MIA Appreciation Day to honor active service members, veterans, and their families. It expresses legislative gratitude for military contributions, supports installations like Fort Carson, and encourages Coloradans to participate in annual celebrations. The resolution does not create new laws or programs but serves as a formal recognition of military service and sacrifice. It passed unanimously in both chambers of the Colorado legislature in early 2025.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution commemorates the 57th anniversary of the 1968 North Korean capture of the USS Pueblo, a U.S. Navy ship named after Pueblo, Colorado. It honors the crew's bravery, notes Colorado's historical connection to the ship, and calls for North Korea to return the vessel. The resolution designates January 23 as "USS Pueblo Day" for annual remembrance. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legal effect on policy or operations.

Maddy summaryHJR 25-1013 is a symbolic joint resolution honoring Colorado veterans who served in World War II on the 80th anniversary of the war's end. It recognizes the service of approximately 250,000 Coloradans who served during 1941-1945, including over 3,500 who died in action, and specifically references Colorado's military units like the 10th Mountain Division and the 157th Infantry Regiment. The resolution encourages support for commemorating this anniversary but does not create new programs, funding, or legal obligations. As a procedural resolution, it serves only to express legislative recognition.

Maddy summaryHJR 25-1016 is a Colorado legislative resolution honoring veterans who served in the Persian Gulf War (1990-1991), including three Coloradans who died in combat. It formally acknowledges their service, honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice, expresses gratitude to families of fallen service members, and encourages all Coloradans to remember their sacrifices. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic recognition through the Colorado General Assembly. It was passed unanimously by both chambers of the state legislature in early 2025.

The 2024 general appropriations act is amended to balance and make adjustments to the total amount appropriated to the department of corrections. The general fund and cash funds portions of the appropriation are decreased. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

The 2024 general appropriations act is amended to balance and make adjustments to the total amount appropriated to the offices of the governor, lieutenant governor, and state planning and budgeting. The general fund portion of the appropriation is increased and reappropriated funds portion is decreased. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

The 2024 general appropriations act is amended to balance and make adjustments to the total amount appropriated to the department of early childhood. The general fund portion of the appropriation is decreased and the cash funds, reappropriated funds, and federal funds portions are increased. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

The 2024 general appropriations act is amended to balance and make adjustments to the total amount appropriated to the department of human services. The general fund and federal funds portions of the appropriation are decreased and the cash funds and reappropriated funds portions are increased. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

The 2024 general appropriations act is amended to balance and make adjustments to the total amount appropriated to the department of higher education. The general fund and cash funds portions of the appropriation are increased. The 2023 general appropriations act is amended to make adjustments to the amount appropriated to the department of higher education. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

The 2024 general appropriations act is amended to balance and make adjustments to the total amount appropriated to the department of education. The general fund, cash funds, and reappropriated funds portions of the appropriation are decreased. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)