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Democratic
· Representative
Naquetta Ricks
Represents District 40 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Democrats
95%
on 510 party-line votes · House Democrats median 97%
Cast a vote
87%
Yea or Nay on 1,040 of 1,197 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
18 of 28
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 24
Roll calls on record
1,197
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 Naquetta Ricks 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 Naquetta Ricks 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. Naquetta Ricks is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
27 of 510 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
HB1236 · Arbitration Reform
House: Senate Amendments Repass · 2026-05-13 · Passed 33–32 · most Democrats voted the other way
HB1345 · Higher Education Funding Allocation Model Changes
In plain English Changes how Colorado allocates state funding to higher education institutions based on recommendations from a funding formula report.
House: Senate Amendments Concur · 2026-05-12 · Passed 43–21 · 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
SB116 · Property Tax Modifications
In plain English Modifies property tax benefits for qualified seniors' primary residences and changes how business personal property is taxed.
House: Third Reading Bill · 2026-05-11 · 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
SB091 · Exclusion of Newspaper Deliverers as Employees
In plain English Excludes certain newspaper deliverers from the definition of "employee" under Colorado labor laws.
House Business Affairs & Labor: Refer Senate Bill 26-091 to the Committee on Appropriations. · 2026-05-06 · Failed 6–7 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB091 · Exclusion of Newspaper Deliverers as Employees
In plain English Excludes certain newspaper deliverers from the definition of "employee" under Colorado labor laws.
House Business Affairs & Labor: Postpone Senate Bill 26-091 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. · 2026-05-06 · Passed 7–6 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB134 · Payment Card Networks' Fees
House: Third Reading Bill · 2026-05-06 · Passed 44–20 · most Democrats voted the other way
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.001) · 2026-05-05 · Failed 28–36 · most Democrats voted the other way
SB150 · Modernizing Regional Transportation District
In plain English Increases accountability measures for the regional transportation district.
House: Third Reading Bill · 2026-05-04 · Passed 39–26 · 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
SB091 · Exclusion of Newspaper Deliverers as Employees
In plain English Excludes certain newspaper deliverers from the definition of "employee" under Colorado labor laws.
House Business Affairs & Labor: Postpone Senate Bill 26-091 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. · 2026-05-06 · 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
SB051 · Age Attestation on Computing Devices
House Business Affairs & Labor: Refer Senate Bill 26-051, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. · 2026-04-23 · 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 · 485 shared contested votes
54%
Ryan GonzalezRepublican · District 50 · 520 shared contested votes
37%
Jarvis CaldwellRepublican · District 20 · 515 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 (157 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Naquetta Ricks 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.
Introduced28
Out of committee21
Passed one chamber20
Passed both chambers19
Became law18
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
Housing 4Professions & Occupations 4Business & Economic Development 3Health Care & Health Insurance 3State Government 3Transportation & Motor Vehicles 3
Protections Regarding Seizures of Identification Documents
Concerning protections relating to the confiscation of individuals' identification documents.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-03
Sunset Barber & Cosmetologist Act
In plain English Extends the Barber and Cosmetologist Act and implements regulatory changes recommended in the 2025 sunset review.
Official synopsis: Concerning the continuation of the "Barber and Cosmetologist Act", 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
Non-Employment Educational Opportunities Background Check Information
Concerning information collected for a background check by entities that provide non-employment-based educational opportunities.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-03
Age Attestation on Computing Devices
Concerning age attestation for users of computing devices.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-03
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
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
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
Temporary Marijuana Hospitality Permit
In plain English Allows temporary permits for marijuana consumption at hospitality events.
Official synopsis: Concerning temporary hospitality event permits that authorize the consumption of marijuana.
FailedSenate Committee on Finance Postpone Indefinitely · 2026-05-07
Optional Residential Construction Contractor Certification
In plain English Creates an optional certification program for residential construction contractors.
Official synopsis: Concerning a program for the permissive certification of residential construction contractors.
FailedHouse Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Postpone Indefinitely · 2026-05-06
Building Code Accessibility
In plain English Requires building code standards for housing that receives public funding to meet accessibility requirements.
Official synopsis: Concerning building code standards for accessible housing supported by public money.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-05-05
Measures to Improve Black Maternal Health Equity
Concerning measures to improve equity in maternal health.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-05-05
Adding Municipal Jails to County Jail Oversight Requirements
Concerning requirements for municipal jails.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-04-27
Security Deposits & Post-Closing Occupancy Agreements
In plain English Allows landlords to require security deposits exceeding the statutory limit when a tenant signs a post-closing occupancy agreement.
Official synopsis: Concerning an exception to the statutory limit on the amount that a landlord may require a tenant to provide as a security deposit in cases where the landlord and tenant have executed a post-closing occupancy agreement.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-04-20
Nonemergency Medical Transportation Services
Concerning nonemergency medical transportation services for medicaid members.
Out of committeeSenate Second Reading Lost – No Amendments · 2026-04-07
“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 1197 total roll-call votes this session).
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