Nonpartisan · Data from OpenStates / Plural Policy · Colorado
Votes with Republicans
92%
on 278 party-line votes · Senate Republicans median 93%
Cast a vote
99%
Yea or Nay on 1,115 of 1,118 roll calls · Senate median 99%
Their bills that became law
21 of 28
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 21
Roll calls on record
1,118
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 Scott Bright 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 Scott Bright 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. Scott Bright is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
23 of 278 party-line votes, most recent 10 shown.
HB1422 · Security Measures for Certain Government Entities
Senate: Third Reading Bill · 2026-05-13 · Passed 28–7 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1306 · Wild Horse License Plate
In plain English Creates a special license plate featuring wild horses and appropriates money for its implementation.
Senate: Third Reading Bill · 2026-05-12 · Passed 26–9 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1286 · 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.
Senate: Third Reading Bill · 2026-05-12 · Passed 27–8 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB113 · Require Recovery Residences to Obtain Behavioral Health Administration License
In plain English Requires recovery residences to obtain a license from the behavioral health administration.
Senate: House Amendments Repass · 2026-05-08 · Passed 28–6 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1227 · Minors' Rights in Dependency & Neglect Proceedings
In plain English Affirms the rights of children and youth in dependency and neglect court proceedings.
Senate: Third Reading Bill · 2026-05-06 · Passed 28–7 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1076 · Transportation Statutory Clean-Up
Senate: Third Reading Bill · 2026-05-05 · Passed 28–7 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1003 · Small Business Recovery Modifications
In plain English Modifies the small business recovery and resiliency loan program.
Senate: Third Reading Bill · 2026-04-23 · Passed 28–7 · most Republicans voted the other way
SB166 · School Board Member Disqualifying Convictions
In plain English Disqualifies individuals with certain criminal convictions from serving on school boards.
Senate Education: Adopt amendment L.001 · 2026-04-22 · Passed 4–2 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1188 · 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.
Senate: Third Reading Bill · 2026-04-22 · Passed 26–8 · most Republicans voted the other way
HB1187 · Sunset Fire Suppression Programs
In plain English Extends the fire suppression programs of the division of fire prevention and control and implements recommendations from the department's 2025 sunset report.
Senate: Third Reading Bill · 2026-04-22 · Passed 28–6 · most Republicans 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.
Senate: Miscellaneous Recede · 2026-05-13 · Failed 17–17
HB1289 · Modification of Certain Tax Expenditures
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.
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.
Senate: House Amendments Repass · 2026-05-13 · Passed 18–17
HB1054 · Protections for Worker Safety
Senate: Third Reading Bill · 2026-05-13 · Failed 17–18
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.
Dylan RobertsDemocrat · District 8 · 279 shared contested votes
42%
Kyle MullicaDemocrat · District 24 · 339 shared contested votes
37%
Lindsey DaughertyDemocrat · District 19 · 283 shared contested votes
36%
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 (3 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Scott Bright 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 committee26
Passed one chamber24
Passed both chambers21
Became law21
Never left committee0
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 21 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12) 6Children & Domestic Matters 5Higher Education 3General Assembly 3Professions & Occupations 3Fiscal Policy & Taxes 2
Task Force to Expand Effective Public Schools
In plain English Creates a task force to study how to expand access to effective public schools for Colorado students.
Official synopsis: Concerning creating a task force to study how to expand access to effective public schools for Colorado students.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-04
Procedures Related to Civil Asset Forfeiture
Concerning procedures relating to state action resulting in the relinquishment of private property, 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
Applied Behavior Analysis Services
In plain English Requires state regulation of applied behavior analysis services and appropriates money for implementation.
Official synopsis: Concerning the regulation of applied behavior analysis services, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
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
Distributed Energy Resources Requirements
Concerning requirements to foster distributed energy resources in the state.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-06-01
Off-Campus Courses & Concurrent Enrollment Programs
In plain English Allows institutions of higher education to increase the number of off-campus courses offered to students in concurrent enrollment programs.
Official synopsis: Concerning increasing the number of off-campus courses offered by institutions of higher education to students in concurrent enrollment programs, and, in connection therewith, making and reducing an appropriation.
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
Updates to Child Care Assistance Programs
Concerning programs for child care assistance.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-05-29
Spirituous Liquor Manufacturer Sales Rooms & Other Alcohol
Concerning a spirituous liquor manufacturer's sales rooms.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-05-29
Barre & Pilates Teacher Training Regulatory Exemptions
Concerning exempting teacher training in certain fitness disciplines from regulation under the "Private Occupational Education Act of 1981".
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-05-28
Charter School Involvement in Local Ballot Questions
Concerning charter school involvement in local ballot questions.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-05-28
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
Continuation of Child Care Contribution Tax Credit
In plain English Extends the income tax credit for contributions that promote child care in the state.
Official synopsis: Concerning a continuation of the income tax credit for a qualifying contribution to promote child care in the state.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-05-28
Drive Motorcycle Written Permission
In plain English Requires minors to have written permission from a parent or guardian to obtain an instruction permit to drive a motorcycle.
Official synopsis: Concerning a requirement that a minor have written permission to obtain an instruction permit to drive a motorcycle.
Became lawGovernor Signed · 2026-05-26
“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)
SB165 · 2026-05-13
Species Conservation Measures (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
HB1236 · 2026-05-13
Arbitration Reform (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
HB1418 · 2026-05-13
Online Add-on Transaction Fee Youth Service Enterprise (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
SB187 · 2026-05-13
Establishing Commission on Medicaid (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
SB187 · 2026-05-13
Establishing Commission on Medicaid (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
HB1416 · 2026-05-13
Transfers to General Fund & Colorado Economic Development Fund (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
SB172 · 2026-05-13
Front Range Passenger Rail District (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
SB172 · 2026-05-13
Front Range Passenger Rail District (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
SB115 · 2026-05-13
Post-Conviction Relief for Certain Offenders (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
SB115 · 2026-05-13
Post-Conviction Relief for Certain Offenders (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
HB1425 · 2026-05-13
Applied Behavior Analysis Services (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
HB1429 · 2026-05-13
County Administration Public Assistance Programs (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
SB035 · 2026-05-13
Increase of Traffic Violation Penalties (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
SB035 · 2026-05-13
Increase of Traffic Violation Penalties (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
HB1223 · 2026-05-13
Modifying Certain Tax Expenditures (Senate: Third Reading Amend (l.031))
HB1223 · 2026-05-13
Modifying Certain Tax Expenditures (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
HB1054 · 2026-05-13
Protections for Worker Safety (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
SB078 · 2026-05-13
Changes to Institutions of Higher Education Statutes (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
SB078 · 2026-05-13
Changes to Institutions of Higher Education Statutes (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
SB155 · 2026-05-13
Increase Access Homeowner's Insurance Enterprise (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
SB155 · 2026-05-13
Increase Access Homeowner's Insurance Enterprise (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
HB1250 · 2026-05-13
Procedures Related to Civil Asset Forfeiture (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
SB048 · 2026-05-13
Remove Exception to Marry with Judicial Approval (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
SB048 · 2026-05-13
Remove Exception to Marry with Judicial Approval (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
SB042 · 2026-05-13
Revenue Classification Taxpayers Bill of Rights (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
SB042 · 2026-05-13
Revenue Classification Taxpayers Bill of Rights (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
SB002 · 2026-05-13
Energy Affordability (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
SB002 · 2026-05-13
Energy Affordability (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
SB003 · 2026-05-13
End-of-Life Management of Electric Vehicle Batteries (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
SB003 · 2026-05-13
End-of-Life Management of Electric Vehicle Batteries (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
HB1433 · 2026-05-13
Funding to Sustain Fire-Related Services (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
HB1289 · 2026-05-13
Modification of Certain Tax Expenditures (Senate: Third Reading Amend (l.081))
HB1289 · 2026-05-13
Modification of Certain Tax Expenditures (Senate: Third Reading Amend (l.082))
HB1289 · 2026-05-13
Modification of Certain Tax Expenditures (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
HB1335 · 2026-05-13
Abortion Medication Access on College Campuses (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
HB1309 · 2026-05-13
Abuse in Cases of Separation (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
SB184 · 2026-05-13
Firefighter Cancer Benefits & Workers' Compensation (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
SB184 · 2026-05-13
Firefighter Cancer Benefits & Workers' Compensation (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
SB093 · 2026-05-13
Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage Verification (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
SB093 · 2026-05-13
Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage Verification (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
SB023 · 2026-05-13
School Finance Act (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
SB023 · 2026-05-13
School Finance Act (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
HB1424 · 2026-05-13
Transportation Network Company Consumer Protection (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
SB131 · 2026-05-13
Sports Betting Protections (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
SB131 · 2026-05-13
Sports Betting Protections (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
HB1141 · 2026-05-13
Discriminatory Practices in Public Schools (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
HB1426 · 2026-05-13
Department of Law Legislative Report (Senate: Third Reading Amend (l.014))
HB1426 · 2026-05-13
Department of Law Legislative Report (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
HB1272 · 2026-05-13
Extreme Temperatures Worker Protections (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
HB1325 · 2026-05-13
Natural Medicine (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
SB015 · 2026-05-13
Commercial Sexual Activity with a Child Offenses (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
SB015 · 2026-05-13
Commercial Sexual Activity with a Child Offenses (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
SB152 · 2026-05-13
Changes Automated Vehicle Identification System Usage (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
SB152 · 2026-05-13
Changes Automated Vehicle Identification System Usage (Senate: House Amendments Repass)
HB1422 · 2026-05-13
Security Measures for Certain Government Entities (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
HB1255 · 2026-05-13
Social Media Duty to Report & Search Warrants (Senate: Third Reading Bill)
HB1274 · 2026-05-13
State Agency Payments to Grant Recipients (Senate: Miscellaneous Recede)
HB1274 · 2026-05-13
State Agency Payments to Grant Recipients (Senate: Miscellaneous Repass)
SB169 · 2026-05-13
Revisor's Bill (Senate: House Amendments Concur)
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