Concerning a Joint Session of the Senate and the House of Representatives for the purpose of hearing a message from The Honorable Governor Jared Polis, and appointing a committee to escort the Governor.
SJR26-002 is a procedural joint resolution that schedules a joint session of the Colorado Senate and House of Representatives for Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the House Chambers. The purpose of the joint session is to hear a message from Governor Jared Polis at the start of the Second Regular Session of the Seventy-fifth General Assembly.
The resolution also directs the appointment of a six-member escort committee, with three members selected by the President of the Senate and three by the Speaker of the House, to escort the Governor to the joint session. It does not create, amend, or repeal any substantive policy or regulatory law; instead, it establishes the ceremonial and organizational steps needed for the Governor’s address to the legislature.
Because this is a joint resolution rather than a bill, its effect is limited to legislative procedure and chamber operations. It does not change Colorado statutes, create new legal rights or obligations, or affect regulated parties directly. Its practical impact is to authorize and organize the formal opening joint session and the Governor’s appearance before the General Assembly.
The available context suggests the resolution was routine and noncontroversial. There are no committee transcripts or recorded votes indicating debate, opposition, or substantive disagreement. The last action shows the Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed the measure, which is consistent with a standard ceremonial resolution receiving broad support.
No notable points of contention are evident in the available record. Because the resolution is purely procedural and ceremonial, there are no policy disputes, stakeholder divisions, or competing positions reflected in the text or voting history. Any discussion would likely have centered only on scheduling and chamber logistics rather than substantive legislative issues.