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Republican
· Representative
Ryan Gonzalez
Represents District 50 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
76%
on 539 party-line votes · House Republicans median 95%
Cast a vote
96%
Yea or Nay on 1,194 of 1,248 roll calls · House median 98%
Their bills that became law
15 of 21
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 Ryan Gonzalez 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 Ryan Gonzalez 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. Ryan Gonzalez is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
131 of 539 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
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 Republicans voted the other way
HB1269 · Transit Access
House: Senate Amendments Concur · 2026-05-12 · Passed 46–18 · most Republicans 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 Republicans voted the other way
HB1100 · Guardianship for Incapacitated Adults
House: Senate Amendments Repass · 2026-05-12 · Passed 51–13 · 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
HB1276 · Protect Safety of Individuals Who Are Immigrants
House: Senate Amendments Concur · 2026-05-12 · Passed 45–19 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1077 · Average Market Rate of Unprocessed Retail Marijuana
House: Senate Amendments Repass · 2026-05-12 · Passed 42–22 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1077 · Average Market Rate of Unprocessed Retail Marijuana
House: Senate Amendments Concur · 2026-05-12 · Passed 47–17 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1263 · Conversational Artificial Intelligence Service Operator Requirements
House: Senate Amendments Concur · 2026-05-12 · Passed 48–16 · 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
HB1206 · Improved Funding to Support Development
In plain English Increases funding to support affordable housing development.
House Finance: Adopt amendment L.007 · 2026-03-23 · Failed 5–5
HB1236 · Arbitration Reform
House: Senate Amendments Repass · 2026-05-13 · Passed 33–32
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 Finance: Refer Senate Bill 26-116 to the Committee on Appropriations. · 2026-05-07 · Passed 6–5
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
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 · 658 shared contested votes
47%
Tisha MauroDemocrat · District 46 · 590 shared contested votes
41%
Sheila LiederDemocrat · District 28 · 577 shared contested votes
40%
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 (54 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Ryan Gonzalez 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.
Introduced21
Out of committee18
Passed one chamber18
Passed both chambers16
Became law15
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
Business & Economic Development 5State Government 4Children & Domestic Matters 3Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12) 3Local Government 3Health Care & Health Insurance 2
Process for People with Behavioral Health Disorder
Concerning processes related to individuals with behavioral health disorders.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-04
Expanding the Colorado Cottage Foods Act
In plain English Expands the types of foods that individuals can prepare in home kitchens and sell without a license.
Official synopsis: Concerning expanding the scope of the "Colorado Cottage Foods Act", and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-04
Mono & Matt Road Designation
In plain English Designates a portion of Colorado Highway 14 in Weld County as "Mono & Matt Road".
Official synopsis: Concerning designating a portion of Colorado Highway 14 in Weld County as "Mono & Matt Road".
Became lawSigned by the President of the Senate · 2026-06-03
Average Market Rate of Unprocessed Retail Marijuana
Concerning the average market rate of unprocessed retail marijuana.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-03
Colorado Mandatory Lethality Assessment Act
In plain English Requires law enforcement to conduct a mandatory lethality assessment when responding to domestic violence incidents.
Official synopsis: Concerning using a mandatory lethality assessment when responding to a domestic violence incident.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-03
Change Practices of Work Force Development Council
In plain English Changes the state workforce development council's practices and reduces its appropriation.
Official synopsis: Concerning changes to the state work force development council's practices, and, in connection therewith, reducing an appropriation.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-02
Development of Thermal Energy Resources
Concerning the development of thermal energy resources.
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
Child Care Provider Licensing & Quality
In plain English Increases reliance on trained state personnel for child care licensing and creates a task force to study regulation requirements.
Official synopsis: Concerning measures related to child care provider licensing, and, in connection therewith, increasing reliance on trained personnel from the department of early childhood, imposing certain requirements in connection with regulation by local governing authorities, and creating a task force.
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
Out-of-Network Health Insurance Dispute Resolution
In plain English Changes the process for resolving disputes between health insurance carriers and out-of-network health-care providers.
Official synopsis: Concerning changes to out-of-network health-care services dispute resolution processes for health insurance carriers.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-05-28
Improved Funding to Support Development
In plain English Increases funding to support affordable housing development.
Official synopsis: Concerning improved funding to support affordable housing development.
Passed one chamberHouse Consideration of First Conference Committee Report result was to Other · 2026-05-13
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
Early Childhood Local System Consolidation
In plain English Expands early childhood councils' responsibilities to include duties formerly performed by local coordinating organizations and adds new accountability requirements.
Official synopsis: Concerning changes to local early childhood infrastructure, and, in connection therewith, expanding the responsibilities and functions of early childhood councils to include certain responsibilities and functions formerly performed by local coordinating organizations and imposing new accountability requirements.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-05-05
Local Regulation of Massage Facilities
Concerning the local regulation of massage facilities.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-05-04
“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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