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Chris Kolker
Democratic · Senator

Chris Kolker

Represents District 16 in the State Senate.

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Votes with Democrats
98%
on 313 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 97%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 1,284 of 1,297 roll calls · Senate median 99%
Their bills that became law
23 of 30
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 23
Roll calls on record
1,297
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 Chris Kolker 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 Chris Kolker sits in the Senate

Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Chris Kolker is circled.

Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party

6 of 313 party-line votes.

HJR1031 · 2027 Session Convening Date & Deadlines
In plain English Sets the convening date for the 2027 legislative session and establishes deadlines for the Senate and House based on that date.
Nay
Senate: Consideration of Resolutions Resolution · 2026-05-13 · Passed 18–16 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB048 · Remove Exception to Marry with Judicial Approval
In plain English Limits the age difference allowed between parties when a minor marries with judicial approval.
Nay
Senate: House Amendments Concur · 2026-05-13 · Passed 18–17 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB134 · Payment Card Networks' Fees
Nay
Senate: Third Reading Bill · 2026-05-01 · Passed 18–17 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB134 · Payment Card Networks' Fees
Nay
Senate: Third Reading Bill · 2026-04-29 · Passed 18–16 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB135 · State Public K-12 Education Funding
In plain English Increases state funding for public K-12 education for ten years and allows the state to retain excess revenue for this purpose.
Yea
Senate: Committee of the Whole Cow * (s.001) · 2026-04-24 · Failed 13–20 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB066 · Regulation of Compounded Weight-Loss Medication
In plain English Requires state regulation of weight-loss medications that are compounded but not approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration.
Nay
Senate: Third Reading Bill · 2026-04-17 · Passed 20–15 · most Democrats voted the other way
Closest votes they cast

Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.

HB1274 · State Agency Payments to Grant Recipients
In plain English Allows state agencies to pay a percentage of a grant's total value to nonprofit recipients when executing or renewing grant agreements.
Yea
Senate: Miscellaneous Recede · 2026-05-13 · Failed 17–17
HB1289 · Modification of Certain Tax Expenditures
Nay
Senate: Committee of the Whole Cow * (s.001) · 2026-05-12 · Failed 17–17
HB1418 · Online Add-on Transaction Fee Youth Service Enterprise
In plain English Requires social media platforms offering online gaming to young people to charge fees on add-on purchases and direct revenue to new enterprises funding youth mental health and programming services.
Yea
Senate: Third Reading Bill · 2026-05-13 · Passed 18–17
SB115 · Post-Conviction Relief for Certain Offenders
In plain English Allows certain imprisoned offenders to seek post-conviction relief and adjusts state funding accordingly.
Yea
Senate: House Amendments Repass · 2026-05-13 · Passed 18–17
HB1054 · Protections for Worker Safety
Yea
Senate: Third Reading Bill · 2026-05-13 · Failed 17–18
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.

Cleave SimpsonRepublican · District 6 · 318 shared contested votes
40%
Barbara KirkmeyerRepublican · District 23 · 362 shared contested votes
33%
Marc CatlinRepublican · District 5 · 259 shared contested votes
32%
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 (13 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.

2026-01: 10 roll calls, 2 without a Yea or Nay2026-02: 166 roll calls, 4 without a Yea or Nay2026-03: 192 roll calls, 5 without a Yea or Nay2026-04: 549 roll calls, 0 without a Yea or Nay2026-05: 380 roll calls, 2 without a Yea or NayJan 2026May 2026
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Their bills, from filing to law

Bills Chris Kolker 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.

Introduced30
Out of committee29
Passed one chamber28
Passed both chambers27
Became law23
Never left committee0

For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 23 bills that became law this session.

What their bills are about
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12) 10State Government 7Business & Economic Development 4Labor & Employment 2Fiscal Policy & Taxes 2Transportation & Motor Vehicles 2
Wind Energy Facilities Light-Mitigating Technology
Concerning changes to the approval process for light-mitigating technology that is required to be installed at certain wind-powered energy generation facilities.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-04
Sunset Division of Real Estate
In plain English Extends the Division of Real Estate's regulatory functions and implements recommendations from a 2025 sunset review.
Official synopsis: Concerning the continuation of certain regulatory functions of the division of real estate, and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendations contained in the 2025 sunset report by the department of regulatory agencies.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-04
Full and Fair Funding of Public Schools
Concerning a commitment to pursue full and fair funding of public schools.
Became lawSigned by the President of the Senate · 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
At-Risk Public School Program & Public School Accountability
In plain English Creates a specialized school policy for at-risk students in public schools.
Official synopsis: Concerning public schools, and, in connection therewith, creating a specialized school policy for at-risk students.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-02
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
Discriminatory Practices in Public Schools
Concerning civil rights violations involving discriminatory practices in public schools.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-01
Expanding Plan Options for PERA
In plain English Expands plan options available to members of the Public Employees' Retirement Association.
Official synopsis: Concerning an expansion of plan options for the public employees' retirement association.
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
Disability Rights Protections in Public Schools
Concerning disability rights protections in public schools.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-05-29
Permissible Methods of Selling Lottery Tickets
Concerning permissible methods for the sale of lottery tickets.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-05-29
Sunset Process Securities Regulation
In plain English Extends the regulation of securities by the state and implements recommendations from the department of regulatory agencies' 2025 sunset report.
Official synopsis: Concerning the continuation of the regulation of securities, and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies in the department's 2025 sunset report.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 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
Small Business Recovery Modifications
In plain English Modifies the small business recovery and resiliency loan program.
Official synopsis: Concerning modifications to the small business recovery and resiliency loan program.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-05-29
Modify Public Employees Retirement Association Allowed Affiliation and Board of Trustees
Concerning modifications to the public employees' retirement association.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 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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SB165 · 2026-05-13
Species Conservation Measures (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
Passed · 35-0
Yea
SB165 · 2026-05-13
Species Conservation Measures (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
Passed · 34-1
Yea
HB1236 · 2026-05-13
Arbitration Reform (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
Passed · 19-16
Yea
HB1418 · 2026-05-13
Online Add-on Transaction Fee Youth Service Enterprise (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
Passed · 18-17
Yea
SB187 · 2026-05-13
Establishing Commission on Medicaid (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
Passed · 35-0
Yea
SB187 · 2026-05-13
Establishing Commission on Medicaid (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
Passed · 31-4
Yea
HB1416 · 2026-05-13
Transfers to General Fund & Colorado Economic Development Fund (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
Passed · 32-3
Yea
SB172 · 2026-05-13
Front Range Passenger Rail District (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
Passed · 35-0
Yea
SB172 · 2026-05-13
Front Range Passenger Rail District (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
Passed · 25-10
Yea
SB115 · 2026-05-13
Post-Conviction Relief for Certain Offenders (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
Passed · 35-0
Yea
SB115 · 2026-05-13
Post-Conviction Relief for Certain Offenders (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
Passed · 18-17
Yea
HB1425 · 2026-05-13
Applied Behavior Analysis Services (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
Passed · 32-3
Yea
HB1429 · 2026-05-13
County Administration Public Assistance Programs (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
Passed · 32-3
Yea
SB035 · 2026-05-13
Increase of Traffic Violation Penalties (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
Passed · 35-0
Yea
SB035 · 2026-05-13
Increase of Traffic Violation Penalties (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
Passed · 32-3
Yea
HB1223 · 2026-05-13
Modifying Certain Tax Expenditures (Senate: Third Reading Amend (l.031))
Passed · 35-0
Yea
HB1223 · 2026-05-13
Modifying Certain Tax Expenditures (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
Passed · 22-13
Yea
HB1054 · 2026-05-13
Protections for Worker Safety (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
Failed · 17-18
Yea
SB078 · 2026-05-13
Changes to Institutions of Higher Education Statutes (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
Passed · 35-0
Yea
SB078 · 2026-05-13
Changes to Institutions of Higher Education Statutes (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
Passed · 35-0
Yea
SB155 · 2026-05-13
Increase Access Homeowner's Insurance Enterprise (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
Passed · 35-0
Yea
SB155 · 2026-05-13
Increase Access Homeowner's Insurance Enterprise (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
Passed · 23-12
Yea
HB1250 · 2026-05-13
Procedures Related to Civil Asset Forfeiture (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
Passed · 33-2
Yea
SB048 · 2026-05-13
Remove Exception to Marry with Judicial Approval (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
Passed · 18-17
Nay
SB048 · 2026-05-13
Remove Exception to Marry with Judicial Approval (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
Failed · 11-24
Nay
SB042 · 2026-05-13
Revenue Classification Taxpayers Bill of Rights (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
Passed · 35-0
Yea
SB042 · 2026-05-13
Revenue Classification Taxpayers Bill of Rights (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
Passed · 23-12
Yea
SB002 · 2026-05-13
Energy Affordability (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
Passed · 35-0
Yea
SB002 · 2026-05-13
Energy Affordability (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
Passed · 23-12
Yea
SB003 · 2026-05-13
End-of-Life Management of Electric Vehicle Batteries (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
Passed · 35-0
Yea
SB003 · 2026-05-13
End-of-Life Management of Electric Vehicle Batteries (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
Passed · 32-3
Yea
HB1433 · 2026-05-13
Funding to Sustain Fire-Related Services (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
Passed · 33-2
Yea
HB1289 · 2026-05-13
Modification of Certain Tax Expenditures (Senate: Third Reading Amend (l.081))
Passed · 35-0
Yea
HB1289 · 2026-05-13
Modification of Certain Tax Expenditures (Senate: Third Reading Amend (l.082))
Passed · 35-0
Yea
HB1289 · 2026-05-13
Modification of Certain Tax Expenditures (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
Passed · 22-13
Yea
HB1335 · 2026-05-13
Abortion Medication Access on College Campuses (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
Passed · 23-12
Yea
HB1309 · 2026-05-13
Abuse in Cases of Separation (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
Passed · 23-12
Yea
SB184 · 2026-05-13
Firefighter Cancer Benefits & Workers' Compensation (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
Passed · 35-0
Yea
SB184 · 2026-05-13
Firefighter Cancer Benefits & Workers' Compensation (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
Passed · 23-12
Yea
SB093 · 2026-05-13
Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage Verification (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
Passed · 35-0
Yea
SB093 · 2026-05-13
Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage Verification (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
Passed · 23-12
Yea
SB023 · 2026-05-13
School Finance Act (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
Passed · 34-1
Yea
SB023 · 2026-05-13
School Finance Act (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
Passed · 32-3
Yea
HB1424 · 2026-05-13
Transportation Network Company Consumer Protection (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
Passed · 23-12
Yea
SB131 · 2026-05-13
Sports Betting Protections (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
Passed · 28-7
Yea
SB131 · 2026-05-13
Sports Betting Protections (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
Passed · 20-15
Yea
HB1141 · 2026-05-13
Discriminatory Practices in Public Schools (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
Passed · 23-12
Yea
HB1426 · 2026-05-13
Department of Law Legislative Report (Senate: Third Reading Amend (l.014))
Passed · 33-2
Yea
HB1426 · 2026-05-13
Department of Law Legislative Report (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
Passed · 25-10
Yea
HB1272 · 2026-05-13
Extreme Temperatures Worker Protections (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
Passed · 21-14
Yea
HB1325 · 2026-05-13
Natural Medicine (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
Passed · 30-5
Yea
SB015 · 2026-05-13
Commercial Sexual Activity with a Child Offenses (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
Passed · 35-0
Yea
SB015 · 2026-05-13
Commercial Sexual Activity with a Child Offenses (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
Passed · 35-0
Yea
SB152 · 2026-05-13
Changes Automated Vehicle Identification System Usage (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
Passed · 35-0
Yea
SB152 · 2026-05-13
Changes Automated Vehicle Identification System Usage (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
Passed · 32-3
Yea
HB1422 · 2026-05-13
Security Measures for Certain Government Entities (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
Passed · 28-7
Yea
HB1255 · 2026-05-13
Social Media Duty to Report & Search Warrants (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
Passed · 18-17
Yea
HB1274 · 2026-05-13
State Agency Payments to Grant Recipients (Senate: Miscellaneous Recede)
Failed · 17-17
Yea
HB1274 · 2026-05-13
State Agency Payments to Grant Recipients (Senate: Miscellaneous Repass)
Passed · 22-12
Yea
SB169 · 2026-05-13
Revisor's Bill (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
Passed · 34-1
Yea
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1297 total roll-call votes this session).
Voting data provided by LegiScan, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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