The adoption of SJR010 will impact the operational sequence of the General Assembly by signaling the end of the session. This closure is significant as it concludes all legislative activities undertaken during the First Regular Session, including the passage or failure of bills, committee reports, and any remaining legislative business. Adjournment sine die is a customary practice that reflects the formal closure of legislative proceedings, and it allows lawmakers to conclude their duties for that session.
Summary
SJR010 is a Senate Joint Resolution introduced in the Seventy-fourth General Assembly of Colorado, concerning the adjournment sine die of the First Regular Session. The resolution provides that upon the conclusion of this legislative session, scheduled for May 8, 2023, the session shall be adjourned without any designated date for reconvening. This terminology 'sine die' translates from Latin to 'without a day', meaning that the Assembly will not resume sitting at a later date, thus formally closing the legislative session.
Contention
While SJR010 itself does not present major points of contention, the conclusion of a legislative session can create discussions among legislators, particularly regarding the success or failure of key bills. Members of both political parties may express their satisfaction or dissatisfaction based on the outcomes of the session's legislative agenda. In this case, no specific opposition or controversy surrounding the adjournment resolution was noted during discussions in the Assembly, as it is a procedural formality recognized and accepted by the members.