Colorado legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado HJR1021: Support Farmers' Market Managers
Status: Passed both chambers, April 1, 2026
Concerning supporting farmers' markets in Colorado.
What the bill says
From the chaptered text, April 1, 2026:
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 26-1021 BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) Martinez, McCluskie, McCormick, Soper, Bacon, Barron, Boesenecker, Bottoms, Brooks, Brown, Caldwell, Camacho, Carter, Clifford, Duran, English, Espenoza, Flanell, Froelich, Garcia, Garcia Sander, Gilchrist, Goldstein, Hartsook, Jackson, Johnson, Joseph, Keltie, Lieder, Lindsay, Lukens, Mabrey, Marshall, Mauro, Nguyen, Paschal, Phillips, Richardson, Rutinel, Rydin, Sirota, Slaugh, Smith, Stewart K., Stewart R., Story, Suckla, Titone, Valdez, Velasco, Weinberg, WinterT., Woodrow, Woog, Zokaie; also SENATOR(S) Marchman, Bridges, Roberts, Amabile, Baisley, Ball, Benavidez, Bright, Carson, Catlin, Cutter, Daugherty, Exum, Frizell, Gonzales J., Hinrichsen, Jodeh, Kipp, Kirkrneyer, Kolker, Lindstedt, Liston, Mullica, Pelton B., Pelton R., Rich, Rodriguez, Simpson, Snyder, Sullivan, Wallace, Weissman, Zamora Wilson. CONCERNING SUPPORTING FARMERS' MARKETS IN COLORADO. WHEREAS, Supporting the production and marketing of Colorado-grown fruits and vegetables is important for Colorado's economy and for a healthy local food supply; and WHEREAS, In 2024, there were more than 120 farmers' markets operating in the state, with thousands of small businesses participating during the market season, returning approximately $1.62 to local communities for every dollar spent; and WHEREAS, Colorado's farmers' markets provide the opportunity for direct sales of produce to consumers and are necessary for the survival and success of many farms and ranches that rely on farmers' markets to sell their crops, especially new or small producers that may not have access to large food markets; and WHEREAS, …
Sponsors
- Martinez, Matthew (D, 62) · primary sponsor
- McCluskie, Julie (D, 13)
- McCormick, Karen (D, 11)
- Soper, Matt (R, 54)
- Bacon, Jennifer (D, 7)
- Barron, Carlos (R, 48)
- Boesenecker, Andrew (D, 53)
- Bottoms, Scott (R, 15)
- Brooks, Max (R, 45)
- Brown, Kyle (D, 12)
- Caldwell, Jarvis (R, 20)
- Camacho, Sean (D, 6)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the President of the Senate
- : Signed by the Speaker of the House
- : Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- : Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 03/26/2026 - No Amendments
- : Introduced In Senate - Assigned to
- : House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- : House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
- : Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources
Votes
- Consideration of Resolutions: RESOLUTION (March 26, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
- RESOLUTIONS: RES (March 17, 2026): 58 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Referred to Full House for final action. (March 16, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Resolutions and Memorials, Committee Joint Resolution
Common questions
- What is HJR1021?
- HJR1021 is a bill in the Colorado Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Support Farmers' Market Managers.
- What does HJR1021 do?
- Concerning supporting farmers' markets in Colorado.
- What is the status of HJR1021?
- Passed both chambers as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the President of the Senate (April 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR1021?
- Martinez, Matthew (D, 62), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR1021?
- On the Colorado Legislature website: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hjr26-1021
Source: official Colorado record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.