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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:

  1. The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
  2. The vote should be clear for any person to understand
  3. The vote has received media attention
  4. The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
  5. Occasionally, if a specific bill is consistently inquired about on the Voter's Research Hotline, the vote will be added

Vote Smart provides a summary of the version of the bill text associated with each selected key vote. Our summaries are written by Vote Smart's staff and interns, who adhere to our strict policies and procedures in order to guarantee absolute impartiality and accuracy. They do not necessarily reflect the content of the final version of the bill, but rather the version voted on in that stage. While many procedural votes take place before a full chamber vote, our voting stages reflect the final reading of each chamber vote. Each key vote selection is reviewed by the project's community of advisors, who are political scientists and journalists from all fifty states.

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 27, 2019 CO HB 19-1312 Requires Waivers from Parents Wanting to Exempt their Children from Vaccinations Bill Passed - House (39 - 20)
April 23, 2019 CO HB 19-1124 Prohibits Local Law Enforcement from Helping to Enforce Federal Civil Immigration Laws Bill Passed - House (36 - 28)
April 18, 2019 CO HB 19-1234 Authorizes the Delivery of Marijuana Bill Passed - House (38 - 27)
April 11, 2019 CO SB 19-139 Authorizes Drivers Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (42 - 22)
April 11, 2019 CO HB 19-1239 Appropriates $12 Million for Census Outreach Bill Passed - House (41 - 23)
April 10, 2019 CO HB 19-1266 Authorizes Voting Rights to Paroled Felons Bill Passed - House (45 - 19)
April 4, 2019 CO SB 19-078 Establishes Net Neutrality Rules Bill Passed - House (41 - 22)
March 18, 2019 CO HB 19-1001 Increases Transparency for Health Care Costs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (43 - 21)
March 4, 2019 CO HB 19-1177 Establishes Extreme Risk Protection Orders Bill Passed - House (38 - 25)
Feb. 28, 2019 CO SB 19-1025 Prohibits Employers from Asking About Employee Criminal History Bill Passed - House (42 - 22)
Feb. 26, 2019 CO HB 19-1119 Requires Law Enforcement Internal Investigations to Become Public Bill Passed - House (33 - 29)
Feb. 21, 2019 CO SB 19-042 Authorizes Interstate Agreement to Elect the President by Popular Vote Bill Passed - House (34 - 29)
Feb. 19, 2019 CO HB 19-1148 Reduces Maximum Criminal Penalty for Certain Crimes to 364 Days Bill Passed - House (41 - 21)
Feb. 19, 2019 CO HB 19-1129 Prohibits Conversion Therapy Bill Passed - House (42 - 20)
Feb. 19, 2019 CO HB 19-1032 Amends Sex Education Standards Bill Passed - House (39 - 23)
Feb. 15, 2019 CO HB 19-1039 Amends Birth Certificate Regulations Bill Passed - House (41 - 22)
May 9, 2018 CO SB 18-272 Establishes School Grants for Suicide-Prevention Training Bill Passed - House (53 - 12)
May 8, 2018 CO SB 18-223 Requires Autopsies of Minors to Remain Confidential Bill Passed - House (63 - 2)
April 27, 2018 CO HB 18-1403 Expands Disclosure Requirements Bill Passed - House (35 - 29)
April 26, 2018 CO SB 18-166 Amends Sentencing Requirements for Certain Crimes Bill Passed - House (36 - 29)
April 18, 2018 CO HB 18-1391 Establishes Requirements for Sexual Misconduct Policies Bill Passed - House (34 - 28)
March 29, 2018 CO HB 18-1322 Establishes Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Bill Passed - House (42 - 22)
Feb. 2, 2018 CO HB 18-1033 Expands Employee Leave Bill Passed - House (35 - 28)
May 10, 2017 CO HB 1329 Establishes Requirements for Youth Corrections Centers Nonconcurrence Vote Passed - House (43 - 22)
May 9, 2017 CO HB 1375 Requires School Districts to Develop a Plan to Equitably Distribute Funds Bill Passed - House (65 - 0)
March 31, 2017 CO HB 1242 Increases State Sales Tax Bill Passed - House (41 - 24)
April 21, 2016 CO HB 1430 Requires Oil and Gas Companies to Provide Certain Information Bill Passed - House (34 - 31)
March 28, 2016 CO HB 1296 Increases Penalties for Unlicensed Car Dealers Bill Passed - House (34 - 31)
March 28, 2016 CO HB 1166 Prohibits Employers from Discussing Salary History Bill Passed - House (34 - 31)
March 24, 2016 CO HB 1001 Requires State Contractors to Comply with Federal Equal Pay Standards Bill Passed - House (34 - 29)
March 17, 2016 CO HB 1210 Prohibits Conversion Therapy for Minors Bill Passed - House (35 - 29)
March 1, 2016 CO HB 1231 Limits Use of Automated Vehicle Identification Systems Bill Passed - House (33 - 31)
Feb. 9, 2016 CO HB 1004 Amends Climate Impact Plan Bill Passed - House (34 - 31)
Feb. 4, 2016 CO HB 1002 Authorizes Leave for Academic Activities Bill Passed - House (35 - 30)
May 4, 2015 CO SB 14 Authorizes Caregivers to Administer Medical Marijuana Treatments to Certain Students on School Property Bill Passed - House (51 - 13)
May 1, 2015 CO SB 213 Limits Immunity for Public Schools in Incidents of School Violence Bill Passed - House (43 - 21)
April 28, 2015 CO HB 1346 Amends Taxation on Certain Corporate Income Bill Passed - House (33 - 31)
April 22, 2015 CO HB 1290 Prohibits a Peace Office from Seizing a Recording Device Without Consent or Warrant Bill Passed - House (47 - 16)
April 15, 2015 CO HB 1165 Requires Approval to Use Native American School Mascots Bill Passed - House (33 - 32)
April 14, 2015 CO HB 1288 Amends Law Enforcing "Profiling" Regulations Bill Passed - House (36 - 28)
April 2, 2015 CO HB 1265 Authorizes Gender Changes on Birth Certificates Bill Passed - House (40 - 25)
March 23, 2015 CO HB 1259 Authorizes Collection of Rooftop Precipitation Bill Passed - House (45 - 20)
March 10, 2015 CO HB 1175 Prohibits Sexual Orientation Conversion Therapy on Minors Bill Passed - House (35 - 29)
March 6, 2015 CO HB 1173 Requires Snow Tires or Chains on Vehicles Bill Passed - House (43 - 21)
Feb. 19, 2015 CO HB 1144 Prohibits Production and Sale of Products Containing Microbeads Bill Passed - House (47 - 18)
Feb. 19, 2015 CO HB 1072 Amends Definition of Harassment Bill Passed - House (43 - 22)
Feb. 2, 2015 CO HB 1031 Prohibits the Sale of Powdered Alcohol Bill Passed - House (46 - 17)
April 25, 2014 CO SB 29 Requires Paint Manufacturers to Establish Recycling Programs Bill Passed - House (38 - 26)
April 14, 2014 CO HB 1269 Requires Certain Retailers to Collect Sales Tax Bill Passed - House (36 - 26)
March 24, 2014 CO HB 1288 Amends Student Immunization Laws Bill Passed - House (42 - 19)
March 21, 2014 CO SB 18 Expands List of Tobacco Products Prohibited to Minors Bill Passed - House (43 - 19)
March 12, 2014 CO HB 1131 Prohibits Cyberbullying of a Minor Bill Passed - House (54 - 10)
Feb. 27, 2014 CO HB 1054 Prohibits the Use of Tanning Facilities By Minors Bill Passed - House (33 - 31)
May 8, 2013 CO HB 1318 Establishes Sales Taxes for Retail Marijuana Concurrence Vote Passed - House (37 - 28)
May 8, 2013 CO HB 1317 Establishes Regulations for the Retail Marijuana Industry Concurrence Vote Passed - House (37 - 28)
May 7, 2013 CO SB 251 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (34 - 31)
May 3, 2013 CO HB 1303 Authorizes Same-Day Voter Registration Concurrence Vote Passed - House (37 - 28)
April 23, 2013 CO HB 1251 Requires DNA Samples for Misdemeanors Bill Passed - House (43 - 21)
April 9, 2013 CO HB 1269 Amends Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Procedures Bill Passed - House (34 - 29)
March 27, 2013 CO HB 1215 Prohibits The Use Of Tanning Facilities By Minors Bill Passed - House (39 - 23)
March 18, 2013 CO HB 1154 Establishes Penalties for Violent Offenses Against Pregnant Women Bill Passed - House (50 - 14)
March 15, 2013 CO HB 1229 Requires Background Checks for Private Gun Sales and Transfers Conference Report Adopted - House (36 - 27)
March 13, 2013 CO HB 1224 Limits Firearm Magazine Capacity Concurrence Vote Passed - House (34 - 30)
March 12, 2013 CO SB 11 Authorizes Civil Unions Bill Passed - House (39 - 26)
March 8, 2013 CO SB 33 Authorizes In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (40 - 21)
Feb. 21, 2013 CO HB 1081 Expands Sexual Education Curriculum Bill Passed - House (37 - 28)
Feb. 18, 2013 CO HB 1229 Requires Background Checks For Private Gun Sales and Transfers Bill Passed - House (36 - 29)
Feb. 18, 2013 CO HB 1224 Limits Firearm Magazine Capacity Bill Passed - House (34 - 31)
Feb. 18, 2013 CO HB 1228 Establishes a Background Check Fee Bill Passed - House (33 - 32)
Feb. 18, 2013 CO HB 1226 Prohibits the Possession of Concealed Handguns on College Campuses Bill Passed - House (34 - 31)
May 15, 2012 CO HB 1005 Establishes Limits for Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana Bill Passed - House (38 - 24)
April 18, 2012 CO HB 1048 Repeals State Background Checks for Gun Buyers Bill Passed - House (37 - 28)
March 20, 2012 CO HB 1111 Voter Identification Amendments Bill Passed - House (33 - 31)
March 19, 2012 CO HB 1130 Penalties for Violent Offenses Against Fetuses Bill Passed - House (33 - 32)
March 19, 2012 CO HB 1271 Repeals Direct Filing of Juveniles by Prosecutors Bill Passed - House (45 - 20)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/27 HB 19-1312 Requires Waivers from Parents Wanting to Exempt their Children from Vaccinations Bill Passed - House (39 - 20)
4/23 HB 19-1124 Prohibits Local Law Enforcement from Helping to Enforce Federal Civil Immigration Laws Bill Passed - House (36 - 28)
4/18 HB 19-1234 Authorizes the Delivery of Marijuana Bill Passed - House (38 - 27)
4/11 SB 19-139 Authorizes Drivers Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (42 - 22)
4/11 HB 19-1239 Appropriates $12 Million for Census Outreach Bill Passed - House (41 - 23)
4/10 HB 19-1266 Authorizes Voting Rights to Paroled Felons Bill Passed - House (45 - 19)
4/04 SB 19-078 Establishes Net Neutrality Rules Bill Passed - House (41 - 22)
3/18 HB 19-1001 Increases Transparency for Health Care Costs Concurrence Vote Passed - House (43 - 21)
3/04 HB 19-1177 Establishes Extreme Risk Protection Orders Bill Passed - House (38 - 25)
2/28 SB 19-1025 Prohibits Employers from Asking About Employee Criminal History Bill Passed - House (42 - 22)
2/26 HB 19-1119 Requires Law Enforcement Internal Investigations to Become Public Bill Passed - House (33 - 29)
2/21 SB 19-042 Authorizes Interstate Agreement to Elect the President by Popular Vote Bill Passed - House (34 - 29)
2/19 HB 19-1148 Reduces Maximum Criminal Penalty for Certain Crimes to 364 Days Bill Passed - House (41 - 21)
2/19 HB 19-1129 Prohibits Conversion Therapy Bill Passed - House (42 - 20)
2/19 HB 19-1032 Amends Sex Education Standards Bill Passed - House (39 - 23)
2/15 HB 19-1039 Amends Birth Certificate Regulations Bill Passed - House (41 - 22)
5/09 SB 18-272 Establishes School Grants for Suicide-Prevention Training Bill Passed - House (53 - 12)
5/08 SB 18-223 Requires Autopsies of Minors to Remain Confidential Bill Passed - House (63 - 2)
4/27 HB 18-1403 Expands Disclosure Requirements Bill Passed - House (35 - 29)
4/26 SB 18-166 Amends Sentencing Requirements for Certain Crimes Bill Passed - House (36 - 29)
4/18 HB 18-1391 Establishes Requirements for Sexual Misconduct Policies Bill Passed - House (34 - 28)
3/29 HB 18-1322 Establishes Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Bill Passed - House (42 - 22)
2/02 HB 18-1033 Expands Employee Leave Bill Passed - House (35 - 28)
5/10 HB 1329 Establishes Requirements for Youth Corrections Centers Nonconcurrence Vote Passed - House (43 - 22)
5/09 HB 1375 Requires School Districts to Develop a Plan to Equitably Distribute Funds Bill Passed - House (65 - 0)
3/31 HB 1242 Increases State Sales Tax Bill Passed - House (41 - 24)
4/21 HB 1430 Requires Oil and Gas Companies to Provide Certain Information Bill Passed - House (34 - 31)
3/28 HB 1296 Increases Penalties for Unlicensed Car Dealers Bill Passed - House (34 - 31)
3/28 HB 1166 Prohibits Employers from Discussing Salary History Bill Passed - House (34 - 31)
3/24 HB 1001 Requires State Contractors to Comply with Federal Equal Pay Standards Bill Passed - House (34 - 29)
3/17 HB 1210 Prohibits Conversion Therapy for Minors Bill Passed - House (35 - 29)
3/01 HB 1231 Limits Use of Automated Vehicle Identification Systems Bill Passed - House (33 - 31)
2/09 HB 1004 Amends Climate Impact Plan Bill Passed - House (34 - 31)
2/04 HB 1002 Authorizes Leave for Academic Activities Bill Passed - House (35 - 30)
5/04 SB 14 Authorizes Caregivers to Administer Medical Marijuana Treatments to Certain Students on School Property Bill Passed - House (51 - 13)
5/01 SB 213 Limits Immunity for Public Schools in Incidents of School Violence Bill Passed - House (43 - 21)
4/28 HB 1346 Amends Taxation on Certain Corporate Income Bill Passed - House (33 - 31)
4/22 HB 1290 Prohibits a Peace Office from Seizing a Recording Device Without Consent or Warrant Bill Passed - House (47 - 16)
4/15 HB 1165 Requires Approval to Use Native American School Mascots Bill Passed - House (33 - 32)
4/14 HB 1288 Amends Law Enforcing "Profiling" Regulations Bill Passed - House (36 - 28)
4/02 HB 1265 Authorizes Gender Changes on Birth Certificates Bill Passed - House (40 - 25)
3/23 HB 1259 Authorizes Collection of Rooftop Precipitation Bill Passed - House (45 - 20)
3/10 HB 1175 Prohibits Sexual Orientation Conversion Therapy on Minors Bill Passed - House (35 - 29)
3/06 HB 1173 Requires Snow Tires or Chains on Vehicles Bill Passed - House (43 - 21)
2/19 HB 1144 Prohibits Production and Sale of Products Containing Microbeads Bill Passed - House (47 - 18)
2/19 HB 1072 Amends Definition of Harassment Bill Passed - House (43 - 22)
2/02 HB 1031 Prohibits the Sale of Powdered Alcohol Bill Passed - House (46 - 17)
4/25 SB 29 Requires Paint Manufacturers to Establish Recycling Programs Bill Passed - House (38 - 26)
4/14 HB 1269 Requires Certain Retailers to Collect Sales Tax Bill Passed - House (36 - 26)
3/24 HB 1288 Amends Student Immunization Laws Bill Passed - House (42 - 19)
3/21 SB 18 Expands List of Tobacco Products Prohibited to Minors Bill Passed - House (43 - 19)
3/12 HB 1131 Prohibits Cyberbullying of a Minor Bill Passed - House (54 - 10)
2/27 HB 1054 Prohibits the Use of Tanning Facilities By Minors Bill Passed - House (33 - 31)
5/08 HB 1318 Establishes Sales Taxes for Retail Marijuana Concurrence Vote Passed - House (37 - 28)
5/08 HB 1317 Establishes Regulations for the Retail Marijuana Industry Concurrence Vote Passed - House (37 - 28)
5/07 SB 251 Authorizes Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (34 - 31)
5/03 HB 1303 Authorizes Same-Day Voter Registration Concurrence Vote Passed - House (37 - 28)
4/23 HB 1251 Requires DNA Samples for Misdemeanors Bill Passed - House (43 - 21)
4/09 HB 1269 Amends Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Procedures Bill Passed - House (34 - 29)
3/27 HB 1215 Prohibits The Use Of Tanning Facilities By Minors Bill Passed - House (39 - 23)
3/18 HB 1154 Establishes Penalties for Violent Offenses Against Pregnant Women Bill Passed - House (50 - 14)
3/15 HB 1229 Requires Background Checks for Private Gun Sales and Transfers Conference Report Adopted - House (36 - 27)
3/13 HB 1224 Limits Firearm Magazine Capacity Concurrence Vote Passed - House (34 - 30)
3/12 SB 11 Authorizes Civil Unions Bill Passed - House (39 - 26)
3/08 SB 33 Authorizes In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (40 - 21)
2/21 HB 1081 Expands Sexual Education Curriculum Bill Passed - House (37 - 28)
2/18 HB 1229 Requires Background Checks For Private Gun Sales and Transfers Bill Passed - House (36 - 29)
2/18 HB 1224 Limits Firearm Magazine Capacity Bill Passed - House (34 - 31)
2/18 HB 1228 Establishes a Background Check Fee Bill Passed - House (33 - 32)
2/18 HB 1226 Prohibits the Possession of Concealed Handguns on College Campuses Bill Passed - House (34 - 31)
5/15 HB 1005 Establishes Limits for Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana Bill Passed - House (38 - 24)
4/18 HB 1048 Repeals State Background Checks for Gun Buyers Bill Passed - House (37 - 28)
3/20 HB 1111 Voter Identification Amendments Bill Passed - House (33 - 31)
3/19 HB 1130 Penalties for Violent Offenses Against Fetuses Bill Passed - House (33 - 32)
3/19 HB 1271 Repeals Direct Filing of Juveniles by Prosecutors Bill Passed - House (45 - 20)

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