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Republican
· Representative
Carlos Barron
Represents District 48 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
90%
on 547 party-line votes · House Republicans median 95%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 1,240 of 1,248 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
9 of 17
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 11
Roll calls on record
1,248
2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 4, 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 Carlos Barron 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 Carlos Barron 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. Carlos Barron is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
56 of 547 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
HB1184 · Sunset Process Forest Health Council
In plain English Extends the Colorado forest health council by implementing recommendations from the state's 2025 sunset review.
House: Conference Committee Report Repass · 2026-05-12 · Passed 50–15 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1233 · Property Tax Proceedings for Nonresidential Property
House: Senate Amendments Concur · 2026-05-12 · Passed 52–12 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1016 · Continuation of Open Educational Resources Program
In plain English Continues the open educational resources program and appropriates funding for it.
House: Senate Amendments Repass · 2026-05-12 · Passed 49–15 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1225 · Distributed Energy Resources Requirements
House: Senate Amendments Concur · 2026-05-12 · Passed 49–13 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB188 · Residential Treatment for Members in Colorado Department of Human Services Custody
In plain English Transitions residential treatment programs to the statewide managed care system for Medicaid members in county human services custody.
House: Third Reading Bill · 2026-05-12 · Passed 53–12 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB191 · Gifts Grants & Donations for Nursing Facilities
In plain English Allows the health care department to use gifts, grants, and donations to increase reimbursement payments to nursing facilities serving residents with behavioral health needs.
House: Third Reading Bill · 2026-05-12 · Passed 47–18 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB152 · Changes Automated Vehicle Identification System Usage
House: Third Reading Bill · 2026-05-12 · Passed 51–14 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB133 · Colorado Artist Companies
In plain English Allows the creation of artist companies in Colorado and appropriates money for implementation.
House: Third Reading Bill · 2026-05-11 · Passed 49–15 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB187 · Establishing Commission on Medicaid
In plain English Creates a commission to study Medicaid and appropriates money for this purpose.
House: Third Reading Bill · 2026-05-11 · Passed 45–19 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB181 · Works Program Reserves & Cost of Living Adjustment
House: Third Reading Bill · 2026-05-11 · Passed 46–18 · most Republicans 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
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
HB1281 · Homicide Criminal Offenses
In plain English Aligns criminal offenses involving the death of another person.
House: Third Reading Bill · 2026-04-29 · Passed 33–32
SB121 · Overtime Threshold for Agricultural Employees
In plain English Requires agricultural employers to pay overtime to employees who work more than 56 hours per week.
House: Third Reading Bill · 2026-04-16 · Passed 33–32
Democrats 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.
Bob MarshallDemocrat · District 43 · 596 shared contested votes
39%
Sheila LiederDemocrat · District 28 · 627 shared contested votes
31%
Katie StewartDemocrat · District 59 · 640 shared contested votes
31%
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 (8 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Carlos Barron 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.
Introduced17
Out of committee12
Passed one chamber11
Passed both chambers11
Became law9
Never left committee0
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 11 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Transportation & Motor Vehicles 4State Government 3General Assembly 2Human Services 2Courts & Judicial 1Agriculture 1
Sunset Combative Sports Office & Commission
In plain English Extends the office of combative sports and implements recommendations from the department of regulatory agencies' 2025 sunset report.
Official synopsis: Concerning the continuation of the office of combative sports, 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
Changes Automated Vehicle Identification System Usage
Concerning changes to the usage of automated vehicle identification systems.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-02
Lobbyist Regulation
Concerning the regulation of lobbyists, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
VetoedGovernor Vetoed · 2026-05-29
Automated Driving System Commercial Vehicles
In plain English Requires a human to be present in a commercial motor vehicle when an automated driving system is operating the vehicle.
Official synopsis: Concerning a requirement that a commercial motor vehicle have a human present when the commercial motor vehicle is being driven by an automated driving system, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
VetoedGovernor Vetoed · 2026-05-28
Jury Duty Opt-Out for People 72 Years or Older
In plain English Allows people who are at least 72 years old to opt out of jury service.
Official synopsis: Concerning an opt-out from jury service for people who are at least seventy-two years old.
Out of committeeHouse Committee on Appropriations Lay Over Unamended – Amendment(s) Failed · 2026-05-14
Designating Emergency Medical Services Essential Services
In plain English Designates emergency medical services, including ambulance and air ambulance services, as essential services in the state.
Official synopsis: Concerning emergency medical services provided in the state, and, in connection therewith, designating emergency medical services, including ambulance services and air ambulance services, to be essential services.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-05-05
Person's Rights Related to Their Children
Submitting to the registered electors of the state of Colorado an amendment to the Colorado constitution concerning a person's inalienable rights related to their children.
FailedHouse Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely · 2026-04-20
Affirm Commitment to the Taxpayer Bill of Rights
Concerning supporting the taxpayer's bill of rights, and, in connection therewith, affirming taxpayer consent and ballot transparency and condemning practices that circumvent voter approval.
FailedHouse Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely · 2026-04-20
Revised Public Assistance Final Disposition Expense Terms
Concerning revision of public assistance final disposition expense terms.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-04-20
Clean Fleet Enterprise Replace Aging Diesel Trucks
In plain English Authorizes the clean fleet enterprise to encourage replacement of high-emitting trucks with low-emitting trucks in motor vehicle fleets.
Official synopsis: Concerning authorizing the clean fleet enterprise to encourage the replacement of high-emitting trucks with low-emitting trucks in motor vehicle fleets.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-04-20
Holocaust Memorial
Concerning remembrance of the Holocaust.
Became lawSigned by the President of the Senate · 2026-04-16
Homeless Prevention Activities Program Restructure
Concerning restructuring the homeless prevention activities program.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-04-13
Constitutional Carry of Handgun
Concerning the authority to carry a handgun.
FailedHouse Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely · 2026-04-07
Change Cesar Chavez Day to Farm Workers Day
Concerning a change in the name of the voluntary legal holiday observed on March 31 from "Cesar Chavez Day" to "Farm Workers Day".
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-03-31
Gas Utility Service
Concerning gas utility service.
FailedHouse Committee on Energy & Environment Postpone Indefinitely · 2026-02-19
“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 1248 total roll-call votes this session).
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