Recognizing Celebration of Nowruz and Supporting Iranian Human Rights
Summary
The Colorado General Assembly adopted SJR26-018, a joint resolution recognizing the celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year. The resolution expresses support for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Iranian people, including the Women, Life, Freedom movement. The resolution passed the Senate on April 7, 2026 (35-0) and the House on April 16, 2026 (59-2), and was signed by legislative leaders on April 17, 2026.
What changed
The Colorado General Assembly adopted SJR26-018, a joint resolution recognizing Nowruz and expressing support for Iranian human rights. The resolution passed the Senate 35-0 and the House 59-2 before receiving signatures from legislative leaders.
As a ceremonial resolution, this document creates no compliance obligations, regulatory requirements, or enforceable duties. It represents an official expression of sentiment by the Colorado legislature supporting the human rights and fundamental freedoms of Iranian people and the Women, Life, Freedom movement.
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SJR26-018
Recognizing Celebration of Nowruz
| Type | Resolution |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
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.
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Iman Jodeh
Representative
Yara Zokaie
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2026 | Signed Act | |
| 04/16/2026 | Resolution/Memorial | |
| 04/16/2026 | Revised | |
| 04/07/2026 | Engrossed | |
| 03/31/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/16/2026 | RESOLUTIONS | RES | 59 AYE 2 NO 4 OTHER | Vote record |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 04/07/2026 | Consideration of Resolutions | RESOLUTION | 35 AYE 0 NO 0 OTHER | Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2026 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 04/17/2026 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 04/16/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/13/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to |
| 04/10/2026 | House | House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/07/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/31/2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 04/07/2026 - No Amendments |
| 03/31/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to |
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