Colorado legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Colorado SR8: Western CO University Anniversary
Status: Passed both chambers, May 5, 2026
Concerning the recognition of the 125th anniversary of Western Colorado University.
What the bill says
From the engrossed text, May 5, 2026:
Second Regular Session Seventy-fifth General Assembly STATE OF COLORADO ENGROSSED LLS NO. R26-1018.01 Shannon Wheeler x4340 SR26-008 Senate Committees SENATE RESOLUTION 26-008 CONCERNING THE RECOGNITION OF THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY. WHEREAS, Western Colorado University was founded in 1901 in Gunnison, Colorado, as the Colorado State Normal School, becoming the first institution of higher education on Colorado's Western Slope; and WHEREAS, For 125 years, Western Colorado University has served the students, families, and communities of the Gunnison Valley and the broader Western Slope, evolving from a small teachers' college into a comprehensive public university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across the arts, sciences, business, education, and environmental studies; and WHEREAS, The institution's evolution from Colorado State Normal School to Western State College in 1923 and ultimately to Western Colorado University reflects its expanding academic mission and enduring commitment to the region it serves; and WHEREAS, Western Colorado University plays a vital role in advancing Colorado's workforce by preparing graduates in high-demand ETANES gnidaeR laniF ,5 yaM SENATE SPONSORSHIP Catlin and Coleman, Amabile, Baisley, Ball, Benavidez, Bridges, Bright, Carson, Cutter, Danielson, Daugherty, Exum, Frizell, Gonzales J., Hinrichsen, Jodeh, Kipp, Kirkmeyer, Kolker, Lindstedt, Liston, Marchman, Mullica, Pelton B., Pelton R., Rich, Roberts, Rodriguez, Simpson, Snyder, Sullivan, Wallace, Weissman, Zamora Wilson Shading denotes HOUSE amendment. Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment. Capital …
Sponsors
- Catlin, Marc (R, 5) · primary sponsor
- Coleman, James (D, 33) · primary sponsor
- Amabile, Judy (D, 18)
- Baisley, Mark (R, 4)
- Ball, Matt (D, 31)
- Benavidez, Adrienne (D, 21)
- Bridges, Jeff (D, 26)
- Bright, Scott (R, 13)
- Carson, John (R, 30)
- Cutter, Lisa (D, 20)
- Danielson, Jessie (D, 22)
- Daugherty, Lindsey (D, 19)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the President of the Senate
- : Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
- : Senate Third Reading Laid Over to 05/05/2026 - No Amendments
- : Introduced In Senate - Assigned to
Votes
- Consideration of Resolutions: RESOLUTION (May 5, 2026): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Senate Resolutions, Resolutions and Memorials
Common questions
- What is SR8?
- SR8 is a bill in the Colorado Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Western CO University Anniversary.
- What does SR8 do?
- Concerning the recognition of the 125th anniversary of Western Colorado University.
- What is the status of SR8?
- Passed both chambers as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the President of the Senate (May 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR8?
- Catlin, Marc (R, 5), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR8?
- On the Colorado Legislature website: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sr26-008
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