The Colorado Senate conducted a brief Day 038 session, introducing four bills covering electronic ballot return, auctioneer exemptions, dry needling by occupational therapists, and transportation statutes, before adjourning to Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:00am following a minor dispute over whether the presiding officer had said 'Monday' or 'Friday.'
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The presiding officer stated 'Will adjourn until 10:00am on Friday, February 23, 2026,' then self-corrected. Senator Rodriguez [roster match: Robert Rodriguez] stated 'I said Monday.' An unidentified speaker stated 'I could have easily corrected that.' Multiple speakers disputed what was actually said, with statements including 'It says Monday. It says. It says. It says Monday.' The final agreed adjournment day was stated as Monday, February 23, 2026, but the exchange is fragmentary and resolution is [UNCLEAR].
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“I move the Senate adjourn until 10:00am Monday, February 23, 2026.”
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Sign in to subscribeThe Senate will come to order. Introduction of bills. Senate Bill 119 by Senator Mullica and Representatives Carter and Lukens concerning the authorization of electronic ballot return in local elections. State veteran military affairs. House Bill 1025 by Representatives Caldwell and Martinez and Senator Roberts and Pelton are concerning an exemption for auctioneers from certain requirements of the Colorado Charitable Solicitations Act. Business, labor and technology. House Bill 1042 by Representatives Foray and Bradley and Senator Ball concerning dry needling by occupational therapists, Health and Human services. House Bill 1076 by Representatives Pascal and Lindsay and Senator Ball concerning modifications to select statutory provisions relating to transportation, transportation and energy announcements. Majority, Rodriguez. Thank you, Mr. President. I move the Senate adjourn until 10:00am Monday, February 23, 2026. The fastest session we've ever, ever had. You've heard the motion. All in favor say I post. No. Yes. Have it send. Will adjourn until 10:00am on Friday, February 23, 2026. Friday, February 23. May. I said Monday. I said Monday. Monday, February 23, 2026. Monday, February 23, 20 26. No, that was. I could have easily corrected that. Yeah, it says Monday. It says. It says. It says Monday. Yeah, it's…
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