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SJR 25-015

Officer Evan A. Dunn Memorial Highway

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Amabile and 88 co-sponsors

Designates a section of SH 58 in Golden as the Officer Evan A. Dunn Memorial Highway; funded by gifts and possibly a maintenance agreement with Golden.

Signed by the President of the Senate
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Bill Summary · SJR 25-015

Summary — SJR 25-015: "Officer Evan A. Dunn Memorial Highway"

Purpose

Senate Joint Resolution 25-015 designates a short portion of Colorado State Highway 58 through Golden as the "Officer Evan A. Dunn Memorial Highway" to honor the life and public service of Officer Evan Alexander Dunn, who died in the line of duty on November 6, 2024.

Key provisions

  • Designation: The portion of Colorado State Highway 58 from mile marker 0 (intersection with 6th Avenue) east to the eastern city limits of Golden near McIntyre Street is officially designated the "Officer Evan A. Dunn Memorial Highway."
  • Signs and funding: The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is authorized to accept and expend gifts, grants, and donations to pay for the initial placement of signage marking the memorial highway.
  • Maintenance option: CDOT is authorized to explore a cooperative agreement with the City of Golden for ongoing maintenance of the memorial signs.
  • Distribution: Copies of the resolution are to be sent to Officer Dunn’s family (wife Annalise; parents Bill and Cindy Dunn), the Golden Police Department, the City of Golden, CDOT, Governor Jared Polis, Jefferson County commissioners, legislative leaders, and named legislators.

Who is affected

  • Primarily ceremonial: The designation is honorary and does not change roadway ownership, traffic rules, funding obligations for the highway, or CDOT’s authority over the road.
  • Colorado Department of Transportation: may manage sign installation and accept private/public funds for that purpose and negotiate maintenance terms with the City of Golden.
  • City of Golden: may enter a maintenance agreement with CDOT if both parties agree.
  • Golden community, Officer Dunn’s family, and the Golden Police Department: will be recognized by the memorial naming.

Legislative and procedural timeline

  • Introduced in the Senate: March 21, 2025
  • Senate final reading passed: April 21, 2025
  • House amended and passed: April 30, 2025
  • Senate concurred with House amendments: May 1, 2025
  • Signed by President of the Senate and Speaker of the House: May 2, 2025 (final enacted/resolution signed)

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Senators Chris Kolker and Jessie Danielson; Representative Brianna Titone is a primary House sponsor. The resolution drew broad bipartisan cosponsorship across both chambers.

Impact

The resolution is a symbolic, memorial act recognizing Officer Dunn’s military and law‑enforcement service. It authorizes CDOT to use donated funds for signage and allows for cooperative maintenance arrangements but does not create new statutory obligations, regulatory changes, or a state-funded appropriation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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