SJR008 is a joint resolution designating March 3, 2025, as “Buy Colorado Day” and March 3-10, 2025, as “Buy Colorado Week” in Colorado. The resolution celebrates Colorado-made brands, businesses, and products, highlighting the state’s small businesses, restaurants, breweries, distilleries, agricultural producers, consumer packaged goods companies, outdoor recreation manufacturers, and cannabis businesses. It frames local purchasing as a way to strengthen communities, support innovation, and create jobs.
The resolution is largely commemorative and promotional rather than regulatory. It does not create new statutory requirements, change tax law, or impose obligations on businesses or residents. Its practical effect is to formally recognize Colorado’s homegrown industries and encourage Coloradans to spend money locally, while directing copies of the resolution to History Colorado, the governor, and Colorado’s congressional delegation.
Impact
SJR008 has no direct legal impact on existing Colorado statutes and does not amend or repeal any law. Its effect is symbolic: it establishes an official observance and public message promoting Colorado businesses, local purchasing, and state pride. The resolution may indirectly benefit small businesses, restaurants, craft beverage producers, agricultural interests, outdoor gear companies, and other Colorado-based brands by encouraging consumer support and public awareness.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the resolution appears strongly positive and bipartisan. It passed the Senate 34-0 and the House 64-0, indicating unanimous support in both chambers. The bill’s tone is celebratory and civic-minded, with lawmakers broadly endorsing the idea of supporting Colorado businesses and recognizing the state’s economic and cultural contributions.
Contention
There is little to no visible contention in the available record. No committee transcripts are provided, and the floor votes were unanimous in both chambers. Because the measure is a nonbinding commemorative resolution, it does not appear to have raised policy disputes over spending, regulation, or enforcement. Any differences among sponsors or supporters are not reflected in the available materials.