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Democratic
· Representative
Elizabeth Velasco
Represents District 57 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
98%
on 612 party-line votes · House Democrats median 97%
Cast a vote
96%
Yea or Nay on 1,482 of 1,550 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
30 of 52
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 24
Roll calls on record
1,550
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 10, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026 Regular Session.
How Elizabeth Velasco votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Elizabeth Velasco sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Elizabeth Velasco is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
15 of 612 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
HB1223 · Modifying Certain Tax Expenditures
House: Senate Amendments Repass · 2026-05-13 · Passed 36–29 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1223 · Modifying Certain Tax Expenditures
House: Senate Amendments Concur · 2026-05-13 · Passed 39–26 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB080 · Cradle to Career Grant Program Creation
In plain English Creates a grant program to support services from early childhood through career development.
House: Third Reading Bill · 2026-05-13 · Passed 41–24 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB035 · Increase of Traffic Violation Penalties
In plain English Increases penalties for traffic violations and appropriates money for implementation.
House: Third Reading Bill · 2026-05-12 · Passed 35–30 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB035 · Increase of Traffic Violation Penalties
In plain English Increases penalties for traffic violations and appropriates money for implementation.
House: Committee of the Whole Amd (h.001) · 2026-05-08 · Failed 28–35 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1327 · Large Employer Worker Health-Care Support
House Appropriations: Refer House Bill 26-1327, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. · 2026-05-01 · Passed 6–5 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1117 · Temporary Marijuana Hospitality Permit
In plain English Allows temporary permits for marijuana consumption at hospitality events.
House Appropriations: Refer House Bill 26-1117, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. · 2026-05-01 · Passed 7–4 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1342 · Negligently Luring Bears
House: Third Reading Bill · 2026-04-22 · Passed 40–25 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1410 · 2026-27 Long Appropriations Bill
House: Committee of the Whole Amd (h.007) · 2026-04-08 · Passed 37–26 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1330 · Alcohol Beverages Entertainment Districts
House: Third Reading Bill · 2026-04-02 · Passed 32–31 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
SB146 · Restrict Single-Use Food Serviceware Distribution
In plain English Restricts the distribution of single-use food serviceware.
House: Committee of the Whole Amd (h.002) · 2026-05-05 · Failed 32–32
HB1236 · Arbitration Reform
House: Senate Amendments Repass · 2026-05-13 · Passed 33–32
SB080 · Cradle to Career Grant Program Creation
In plain English Creates a grant program to support services from early childhood through career development.
House Appropriations: Reconsider SB 26-080 · 2026-05-12 · Passed 6–5
HB1327 · Large Employer Worker Health-Care Support
House Appropriations: Refer House Bill 26-1327, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. · 2026-05-01 · Passed 6–5
HB1337 · Facilitating Nuclear Energy Development
In plain English Allows Colorado to facilitate the development of nuclear energy projects in the state.
House Energy & Environment: Refer House Bill 26-1337, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. · 2026-04-30 · Passed 7–6
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Rick TaggartRepublican · District 55 · 632 shared contested votes
55%
Ryan GonzalezRepublican · District 50 · 553 shared contested votes
35%
Jarvis CaldwellRepublican · District 20 · 572 shared contested votes
33%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (68 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Elizabeth Velasco was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced52
Out of committee42
Passed one chamber38
Passed both chambers34
Became law30
Never left committee2
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 24 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Fiscal Policy & Taxes 7Labor & Employment 6Transportation & Motor Vehicles 6Natural Resources & Environment 6Courts & Judicial 5State Government 5
Protect Safety of Individuals Who Are Immigrants
Concerning measures to protect the safety of individuals who are immigrants in Colorado, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-04
Extreme Temperatures Worker Protections
Concerning protections for workers necessitated by climate change, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-04
Manage Emissions from Electric Generating Units
Concerning measures to reduce emissions from certain electric generating units in the state.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-04
Transfers to General Fund & Colorado Economic Development Fund
Concerning transfers from the universal high school scholarship cash fund.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-03
Sunset Fire Suppression Programs
In plain English Extends the fire suppression programs of the division of fire prevention and control and implements recommendations from the department's 2025 sunset report.
Official synopsis: Concerning the continuation of the fire suppression programs of the division of fire prevention and control, and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies in the department's 2025 sunset report.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-03
Transportation Network Company Consumer Protection
In plain English Requires transportation network companies to provide increased consumer protections for drivers and passengers.
Official synopsis: Concerning measures to increase protections for persons engaged with transportation network companies.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-02
Protections for Mobile Home Park Residents
Concerning financial protections for mobile home park residents.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-02
Second Language Educational Program for High School Students
In plain English Allows high school students to earn a diploma endorsement for proficiency in a second language.
Official synopsis: Concerning second language diploma endorsements for graduating high school students.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-02
Energy Affordability
In plain English Establishes a program allowing low-income utility customers to pay bills based on a percentage of their household income.
Official synopsis: Concerning energy affordability, and, in connection therewith, establishing a percentage-of-income payment plan program for income-qualified utility customers.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-02
Funding to Sustain Fire-Related Services
In plain English Provides funding for a program that offers behavioral health benefits to firefighters.
Official synopsis: Concerning funding to sustain the firefighter behavioral health benefits program.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-01
Extend Conservation Easement Tax Credit
In plain English Extends the conservation easement tax credit through income tax year 2036.
Official synopsis: Concerning the extension of the conservation easement tax credit through income tax year 2036.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-01
Mobile Home Property Taxation
In plain English Extends the redemption period for mobile home owners and aligns delinquent tax collection procedures with real property methods.
Official synopsis: Concerning the implementation of the recommendations of the mobile home taxation task force, and, in connection therewith, modifying the process for the collection of delinquent property taxes to align with real property tax lien sale and public auction procedures, extending the redemption period for mobile…
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-01
Thriving Institution Designations for Higher Education
In plain English Creates a designation for state colleges and universities to be recognized as thriving institutions.
Official synopsis: Concerning the designation of state institutions of higher education as thriving institutions.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-01
Lobbyist Regulation
Concerning the regulation of lobbyists, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
VetoedGovernor Vetoed · 2026-05-29
Sunset Public Utilities Commission
In plain English Extends the Public Utilities Commission and implements recommendations from a 2025 sunset review report.
Official synopsis: Concerning the continuation of the public utilities commission, and, in connection therewith, implementing recommendations in the 2025 sunset report by the department of regulatory agencies and making an appropriation.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-05-29
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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SB072 · 2026-05-13
Increased Penalty for Vehicular Homicide & Assault (House: Third Reading Bill)
SB190 · 2026-05-13
Release Information About Peace Officer Use of Force (House: Third Reading Bill)
SB169 · 2026-05-13
Revisor's Bill (House: Third Reading Bill)
SB185 · 2026-05-13
Enhance Security of Office of Information Technology (House: Third Reading Bill)
HB1363 · 2026-05-13
Temporarily Reduce General Fund Reserve (House: Senate Amendments Concur)
HB1363 · 2026-05-13
Temporarily Reduce General Fund Reserve (House: Senate Amendments Repass)
HR1007 · 2026-05-13
Colorado 150th Anniversary (House: RESOLUTIONS Amd (l.008))
HR1007 · 2026-05-13
Colorado 150th Anniversary (House: RESOLUTIONS Amd (l.009))
HR1007 · 2026-05-13
Colorado 150th Anniversary (House: RESOLUTIONS Amd (l.010))
HR1007 · 2026-05-13
Colorado 150th Anniversary (House: RESOLUTIONS Comm Report (sa))
HB1315 · 2026-05-13
Accurate Documents for Parole Determinations (House: Senate Amendments Concur)
HB1315 · 2026-05-13
Accurate Documents for Parole Determinations (House: Senate Amendments Repass)
HB1324 · 2026-05-13
Sunset Division of Professions & Occupations (House: Senate Amendments Concur)
HB1324 · 2026-05-13
Sunset Division of Professions & Occupations (House: Senate Amendments Repass)
HB1274 · 2026-05-13
State Agency Payments to Grant Recipients (House: Senate Amendments Adhere)
HB1033 · 2026-05-13
Expanding the Colorado Cottage Foods Act (House: Senate Amendments Concur)
HB1033 · 2026-05-13
Expanding the Colorado Cottage Foods Act (House: Senate Amendments Repass)
HB1102 · 2026-05-13
Funding for Colorado DRIVES Account (House: Senate Amendments Concur)
HB1102 · 2026-05-13
Funding for Colorado DRIVES Account (House: Senate Amendments Repass)
HB1306 · 2026-05-13
Wild Horse License Plate (House: Senate Amendments Concur)
HB1306 · 2026-05-13
Wild Horse License Plate (House: Senate Amendments Repass)
HB1326 · 2026-05-13
Sunset Public Utilities Commission (House: Senate Amendments Concur)
HB1326 · 2026-05-13
Sunset Public Utilities Commission (House: Senate Amendments Repass)
HB1141 · 2026-05-13
Discriminatory Practices in Public Schools (House: Senate Amendments Concur)
HB1141 · 2026-05-13
Discriminatory Practices in Public Schools (House: Senate Amendments Repass)
HB1255 · 2026-05-13
Social Media Duty to Report & Search Warrants (House: Senate Amendments Concur)
HB1255 · 2026-05-13
Social Media Duty to Report & Search Warrants (House: Senate Amendments Repass)
SB170 · 2026-05-13
Task Force to Expand Effective Public Schools (House: Third Reading Bill)
SB125 · 2026-05-13
Disability Rights Protections in Public Schools (House: Third Reading Bill)
SB080 · 2026-05-13
Cradle to Career Grant Program Creation (House: Third Reading Bill)
SB080 · 2026-05-13
Cradle to Career Grant Program Creation (House: Third Reading Perm)
HB1223 · 2026-05-13
Modifying Certain Tax Expenditures (House: Senate Amendments Concur)
HB1223 · 2026-05-13
Modifying Certain Tax Expenditures (House: Senate Amendments Repass)
HB1430 · 2026-05-13
Transportation Funding Adjustments (House: Senate Amendments Concur)
HB1430 · 2026-05-13
Transportation Funding Adjustments (House: Senate Amendments Repass)
HB1289 · 2026-05-13
Modification of Certain Tax Expenditures (House: Senate Amendments Concur)
HB1289 · 2026-05-13
Modification of Certain Tax Expenditures (House: Senate Amendments Repass)
HB1309 · 2026-05-13
Abuse in Cases of Separation (House: Senate Amendments Concur)
HB1309 · 2026-05-13
Abuse in Cases of Separation (House: Senate Amendments Repass)
HB1424 · 2026-05-13
Transportation Network Company Consumer Protection (House: Senate Amendments Concur)
HB1424 · 2026-05-13
Transportation Network Company Consumer Protection (House: Senate Amendments Repass)
HR1007 · 2026-05-13
Colorado 150th Anniversary (House: RESOLUTIONS Amd (l.002))
HR1007 · 2026-05-13
Colorado 150th Anniversary (House: RESOLUTIONS Amd (l.012))
HR1007 · 2026-05-13
Colorado 150th Anniversary (House: RESOLUTIONS Res)
HB1426 · 2026-05-13
Department of Law Legislative Report (House: Senate Amendments Concur)
HB1426 · 2026-05-13
Department of Law Legislative Report (House: Senate Amendments Repass)
HB1325 · 2026-05-13
Natural Medicine (House: Senate Amendments Concur)
HB1325 · 2026-05-13
Natural Medicine (House: Senate Amendments Repass)
HB1236 · 2026-05-13
Arbitration Reform (House: Senate Amendments Concur)
HB1236 · 2026-05-13
Arbitration Reform (House: Senate Amendments Repass)
HB1272 · 2026-05-13
Extreme Temperatures Worker Protections (House: Senate Amendments Concur)
HB1272 · 2026-05-13
Extreme Temperatures Worker Protections (House: Senate Amendments Repass)
HB1418 · 2026-05-13
Online Add-on Transaction Fee Youth Service Enterprise (House: Senate Amendments Concur)
HB1418 · 2026-05-13
Online Add-on Transaction Fee Youth Service Enterprise (House: Senate Amendments Repass)
SB193 · 2026-05-13
Local Ordinances & State Employees (House: Conference Committee Report Adopt)
SB193 · 2026-05-13
Local Ordinances & State Employees (House: Conference Committee Report Byd Scp)
SB193 · 2026-05-13
Local Ordinances & State Employees (House: Conference Committee Report Repass)
HJR1032 · 2026-05-13
Notify Governor of Adjournment (House: RESOLUTIONS Res)
HB1065 · 2026-05-13
Transit and Housing Investment Zones (House: Senate Amendments Concur)
HB1065 · 2026-05-13
Transit and Housing Investment Zones (House: Senate Amendments Repass)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1550 total roll-call votes this session).
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