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Democratic
· Representative
Chad Clifford
Represents District 37 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
95%
on 604 party-line votes · House Democrats median 97%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 1,298 of 1,314 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
24 of 36
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 24
Roll calls on record
1,314
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 Chad Clifford 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 Chad Clifford 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. Chad Clifford is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
32 of 604 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
SB087 · Create Legislative Leave Job Protection for General Assembly Members
House: MISC Recede · 2026-05-07 · Failed 23–41 · most Democrats voted the other way
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 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1281 · Homicide Criminal Offenses
In plain English Aligns criminal offenses involving the death of another person.
House: Committee of the Whole Amd (h.001) · 2026-04-24 · Failed 22–37 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1037 · Ban Government Purchase of Personal Data from Third Party
In plain English Prohibits government entities from buying personal data from third parties.
House Judiciary: Refer House Bill 26-1037, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. · 2026-04-22 · Failed 5–6 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1037 · Ban Government Purchase of Personal Data from Third Party
In plain English Prohibits government entities from buying personal data from third parties.
House Judiciary: Adopt amendment L.009 (Attachment A). · 2026-04-22 · Passed 6–5 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1037 · Ban Government Purchase of Personal Data from Third Party
In plain English Prohibits government entities from buying personal data from third parties.
House Judiciary: Postpone House Bill 26-1037 indefinitely. · 2026-04-22 · Passed 6–5 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1250 · Procedures Related to Civil Asset Forfeiture
House Judiciary: Refer House Bill 26-1250, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. · 2026-04-21 · Passed 6–5 · most Democrats voted the other way
HCR1005 · Limit Election of Legislators Who Fill Vacancies
In plain English Prohibits a legislator appointed to fill a vacancy from serving an additional term in the same district immediately after that appointment.
House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs: Refer HCR26-1005 to the Committee of the Whole. · 2026-04-20 · Failed 4–7 · 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
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
HB1037 · Ban Government Purchase of Personal Data from Third Party
In plain English Prohibits government entities from buying personal data from third parties.
House Judiciary: Postpone House Bill 26-1037 indefinitely. · 2026-04-22 · Passed 6–5
HB1250 · Procedures Related to Civil Asset Forfeiture
House Judiciary: Refer House Bill 26-1250, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. · 2026-04-21 · Passed 6–5
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 · 541 shared contested votes
55%
Ryan GonzalezRepublican · District 50 · 561 shared contested votes
36%
Jarvis CaldwellRepublican · District 20 · 592 shared contested votes
35%
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 (16 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Chad Clifford 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.
Introduced36
Out of committee33
Passed one chamber32
Passed both chambers28
Became law24
Never left committee1
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 24 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
State Government 9Business & Economic Development 4Labor & Employment 4Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement 4Transportation & Motor Vehicles 4Local Government 3
Electronic Process in Competency & Administrative Hearings
In plain English Expands the use of electronic processes in state administrative procedure hearings.
Official synopsis: Concerning expanding the use of electronic processes in proceedings involving the "State Administrative Procedure Act".
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-04
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
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
County Commissioner Redistricting
Concerning county commissioner redistricting.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-04
Supporting Law Enforcement
Concerning support for law enforcement officers in the state.
Became lawSigned by the Speaker of the House · 2026-06-03
Peace Officers Standards & Training Board Changes
In plain English Requires peace officers to be at least 21 years old to pass certification exams and changes the Peace Officers Standards and Training board composition, among other changes.
Official synopsis: Concerning measures related to peace officer participation in matters related to peace officer performance, and, in connection therewith, requiring the attorney general to submit a proposal to update law enforcement academy training programs, changing the composition of the P.O.S.T. board, requiring a person be twenty-one…
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
Security Measures for Certain Government Entities
Concerning security measures for certain governmental entities.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-02
Prohibit Surveillance Price & Wage Setting
In plain English Limits use of personal data to make inferences that affect a person's financial position.
Official synopsis: Concerning limiting the use of intimate personal data to make inferences that impact a person's financial position.
VetoedGovernor Vetoed · 2026-06-02
Strategy to Reduce & Prevent Homelessness
In plain English Requires the state to develop a homelessness prevention strategy, allows local governments to form regional homelessness authorities, and permits real estate fees to fund affordable housing.
Official synopsis: Concerning strategies to mitigate homelessness, and, in connection therewith, requiring the department of local affairs to present a proposal for a statewide strategy on homelessness prevention and resolution, allowing local governments to create multijurisdictional homelessness authorities, and allowing real estate documentary fees to be used…
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-02
Federal Disability Benefits for Foster Care Youth
Concerning changing practices related to federal benefits for youth in foster care.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-01
Law Enforcement National Electronic Tracing System & Share Program
In plain English Allows law enforcement agencies to use the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' national electronic tracing system.
Official synopsis: Concerning a law enforcement agency's use of the United States bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives' national electronic tracing system.
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
Business Entity Filing Secretary of State
Concerning entity filings made with the secretary of state, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 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
“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 1314 total roll-call votes this session).
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