Colorado SJR018 Recognizes Nowruz and Supports Iranian Human Rights
Summary
The Colorado General Assembly passed SJR018, a Senate Joint Resolution signed by the Governor on April 17, 2026, formally recognizing the celebration of Nowruz. The resolution additionally expresses support for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Iranian people, including the Women, Life, Freedom movement. The resolution passed with strong bipartisan support (34-0 in Senate, 59-2 in House).
What changed
Colorado enacted SJR018, a legislative resolution recognizing the celebration of Nowruz and expressing support for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Iranian people, including the ongoing Women, Life, Freedom movement. The resolution passed with broad bipartisan support in both chambers.
This resolution is ceremonial and does not create any regulatory obligations, compliance requirements, or enforcement mechanisms. It represents an official expression of the Colorado General Assembly's policy position on Iranian human rights and has no direct impact on regulated entities, businesses, or individuals operating in Colorado.
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ChangeBridge / Colorado / SJR018 Signed by Governor SJR018 Senate Joint Resolution Signed by Governor 2026-04-17
Recognizing Celebration of Nowruz
Concerning recognizing the celebration of Nowruz, and, in connection therewith, expressing support for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Iranian people, including the ongoing struggle for equality embodied in the Women, Life, Freedom movement.
Bill Details
State Colorado
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source leg.colorado.gov/bills/SJR26-018
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Sponsors
Iman Jodeh (Sen - D) Yara Zokaie (Rep - D) Judith Amabile (Sen - D) Mark Baisley (Sen - R) Matt Ball (Sen - D) Adrienne Benavidez (Sen - D) Jeff Bridges (Sen - D) Scott Bright (Sen - R) John Carson (Sen - R) Marc Catlin (Sen - R) James Coleman (Sen - D) Lisa Cutter (Sen - D) Jessie Danielson (Sen - D) Lindsey Daugherty (Sen - D) Tony Exum (Sen - D) Lisa Frizell (Sen - R) Julie Gonzales (Sen - D) Nick Hinrichsen (Sen - D) Cathy Kipp (Sen - D) Barbara Kirkmeyer (Sen - R) Chris Kolker (Sen - D) William Lindstedt (Sen - D) Larry Liston (Sen - R) Janice Marchman (Sen - D) Kyle Mullica (Sen - D) Byron Pelton (Sen - R) Rod Pelton (Sen - R) Janice Rich (Sen - R) Dylan Roberts (Sen - D) Robert Rodriguez (Sen - D) Cleave Simpson (Sen - R) Marc Snyder (Sen - D) Tom Sullivan (Sen - D) Katie Wallace (Sen - D) Michael Weissman (Sen - D) Lynda Zamora Wilson (Sen - R) Jennifer Bacon (Rep - D) Andrew Boesenecker (Rep - D) Kyle Brown (Rep - D) Sean Camacho (Rep - D) Michael Carter (Rep - D) Chad Clifford (Rep - D) Monica Duran (Rep - D) Cecelia Espenoza (Rep - D) Meg Froelich (Rep - D) Lorena Garcia (Rep - D) Lori Goldstein (Rep - D) Eliza Hamrick (Rep - D) Jamie Jackson (Rep - D) Junie Joseph (Rep - D) Mandy Lindsay (Rep - D) Javier Mabrey (Rep - D) Tisha Mauro (Rep - D) Julie McCluskie (Rep - D) Karen McCormick (Rep - D) Kenny Nguyen (Rep - D) Amy Paschal (Rep - D) Jacque Phillips (Rep - D) Manny Rutinel (Rep - D) Gretchen Rydin (Rep - D) Emily Sirota (Rep - D) Lesley Smith (Rep - D) Matt Soper (Rep - R) Rebekah Stewart (Rep - D) Katie Stewart (Rep - D) Tammy Story (Rep - D) Rick Taggart (Rep - R) Brianna Titone (Rep - D) Elizabeth Velasco (Rep - D) Jenny Willford (Rep - D) Steven Woodrow (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-17 S Signed by the President of the Senate 2026-04-16 H House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments 2026-04-13 H Introduced In House - Assigned to 2026-04-10 H House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments 2026-04-07 S Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments 2026-03-31 S Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 04/07/2026 - No Amendments 2026-03-31 S Introduced In Senate - Assigned to
Votes
2026-04-07 Senate: Consideration of Resolutions Resolution Yea: 34 Nay: 0 2026-04-16 House: RESOLUTIONS Res Yea: 59 Nay: 2
Bill Text Versions
1969-12-31 Introduced 1969-12-31 Engrossed 1969-12-31 Amended Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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