SJR006 is a Colorado joint resolution condemning President Trump’s pardons and commutations for people convicted of crimes related to the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, and condemning the dismissal of related cases and the firing of FBI agents assigned to those investigations. The resolution recounts the events of January 6 in detail, including the breach of the Capitol, threats against elected officials, injuries to law enforcement, property damage, and the disruption of the congressional certification of the 2020 presidential election.
The measure does not create or amend Colorado statutes; instead, it expresses the General Assembly’s formal position and directs that copies be sent to Governor Jared Polis and Colorado’s congressional delegation. Its practical effect is symbolic and political, serving as an official statement of condemnation rather than a change in state law or enforcement authority.
Impact
Because SJR006 is a joint resolution, it has no direct effect on Colorado statutes, regulatory authority, or criminal law. Its impact is limited to expressing the legislature’s view on federal executive actions and on the January 6 prosecutions, while also communicating that position to state and federal officials. The resolution may influence public messaging and political debate, but it does not alter legal rights, duties, or penalties in Colorado.
Sentiment
The overall sentiment in the legislative record appears strongly supportive among sponsors and many members, as reflected by the resolution’s passage in the Senate and final House vote. The Senate approved it 21-12, and the House ultimately adopted the resolution 41-23 after considering several failed amendments. The vote pattern suggests the measure was politically divisive, but with a clear majority in favor of the underlying condemnation.
Contention
The main point of contention is the resolution’s explicit criticism of President Trump’s pardons, commutations, and the dismissal of January 6 cases, which opponents likely viewed as partisan or as an inappropriate legislative statement on federal executive decisions. The House amendment votes, all of which failed, indicate attempts to modify the resolution’s language before final passage, suggesting disagreement over tone, scope, or specific references. Supporters framed the measure around defending the rule of law, honoring law enforcement, and condemning political violence, while opponents appear to have objected to the resolution’s political framing and its focus on Trump and January 6.