Colorado · State Senator
John Carson
Bills sponsored
28
Became law
19
Cosponsored
214
Roll calls voted
1,960
Voted with their party
92% of 1,915
- This session:
- 115 of 121 cosponsorships on bills led by the other party
- Absent or not voting on 1 of 857 roll calls
Service
Every session we hold for John Carson, newest first. One page covers them all.
- 2026 Regular Session Senate, District 30 Republican
- 2025 Extraordinary Session Senate, District 30 Republican
- 2025 Regular Session Senate, District 30 Republican
Committees
Seats and leadership roles, by session.
| Committee | Role | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Health Insurance Exchange Oversight Committee | Member | 2026 |
| Committee on Legal Services | Member | 2026 |
| Judiciary | Member | 2026 |
| Health & Human Services | Member | 2025B |
| Colorado Health Insurance Exchange Oversight Committee | Member | 2025 |
| Committee on Legal Services | Member | 2025 |
| Health & Human Services | Member | 2025 |
| Judiciary | Member | 2025 |
| Senate Committee on Ethics | Member | 2025 |
| Statewide Health Care Review Committee | Member | 2025 |
Bills they sponsored
28 bills as primary sponsor and 3 resolutions, of which 19 became law. Each number opens the full list.
| Session | Bills | Became law | Resolutions | Cosponsored |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 12 | 1 | 121 |
| 2025 Extraordinary | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 93 |
Latest activity on their bills
| Bill | Title | Where it stands | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 12522026 | Updates to State Emergency Response Departments & Divisions | Became law | Jun 4, 2026 |
| SB 1322026 | Voluntary Alcohol Breath Test | Became law | Jun 4, 2026 |
| HB 14162026 | Transfers to General Fund & Colorado Economic Development Fund | Became law | Jun 3, 2026 |
| HB 10522026 | Rights for Victims of Certain Crimes | Became law | Jun 3, 2026 |
| SB 1692026 | Revisor's Bill | Became law | Jun 2, 2026 |
| SB 1562026 | Change Practices of Work Force Development Council | Became law | Jun 2, 2026 |
| HB 13152026 | Accurate Documents for Parole Determinations | Became law | Jun 1, 2026 |
| HB 12632026 | Conversational Artificial Intelligence Service Operator Requirements | Became law | May 29, 2026 |
| HB 12422026 | Interlock Device for Impaired Drivers | Became law | May 28, 2026 |
| SB 722026 | Increased Penalty for Vehicular Homicide & Assault | Became law | May 28, 2026 |
How they voted
Most recent first. 1,960 recorded votes in all: 1,309 yes, 644 no.
| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | SJR 26 | Consideration of Resolutions: RESOLUTIONAdjourn Sine Die | Yes | Passed 35–0 |
| May 13, 2026 | SB 193 | Conference Committee Report: RepassLocal Ordinances & State Employees | Yes | 33–2 |
| May 13, 2026 | SB 193 | Conference Committee Report: ADOPT CCRLocal Ordinances & State Employees | Yes | 35–0 |
| May 13, 2026 | HJR 1031 | Consideration of Resolutions: RESOLUTION2027 Session Convening Date & Deadlines | No | Passed 19–16 |
| May 13, 2026 | HB 1274 | Miscellaneous: RepassState Agency Payments to Grant Recipients | No | 23–12 |
| May 13, 2026 | HB 1274 | Miscellaneous: RecedeState Agency Payments to Grant Recipients | No | 18–17 |
| May 13, 2026 | HB 1206 | Conference Committee Report: AdhereImproved Funding to Support Development | Yes | 18–17 |
| May 13, 2026 | HB 1430 | Third Reading: BillTransportation Funding Adjustments | No | Passed 22–13 |
| May 13, 2026 | SB 193 | House Amendments: NOT CONCUR APPT CCLocal Ordinances & State Employees | Yes | 35–0 |
| May 13, 2026 | SB 125 | House Amendments: RepassDisability Rights Protections in Public Schools | No | 24–11 |
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| Date | Bill | Question | Their vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | SB 125 | House Amendments: ConcurDisability Rights Protections in Public Schools | Yes | 35–0 |
| May 13, 2026 | HB 1430 | Third Reading: AMEND (L.014)Transportation Funding Adjustments | No | 26–9 |
| May 13, 2026 | SB 80 | House Amendments: RepassCradle to Career Grant Program Creation | No | 30–5 |
| May 13, 2026 | SB 80 | House Amendments: ConcurCradle to Career Grant Program Creation | Yes | 35–0 |
| May 13, 2026 | SB 169 | House Amendments: RepassRevisor's Bill | Yes | 35–0 |
| May 13, 2026 | SB 169 | House Amendments: ConcurRevisor's Bill | Yes | 34–1 |
| May 13, 2026 | HB 1289 | Third Reading: BillModification of Certain Tax Expenditures | No | Passed 22–13 |
| May 13, 2026 | HB 1289 | Third Reading: AMEND (L.082)Modification of Certain Tax Expenditures | Yes | 35–0 |
| May 13, 2026 | HB 1289 | Third Reading: AMEND (L.081)Modification of Certain Tax Expenditures | Yes | 35–0 |
| May 13, 2026 | HB 1429 | Third Reading: BillCounty Administration Public Assistance Programs | No | Passed 32–3 |
| May 13, 2026 | HB 1309 | Third Reading: BillAbuse in Cases of Separation | No | Passed 23–12 |
| May 13, 2026 | HB 1335 | Third Reading: BillAbortion Medication Access on College Campuses | No | Passed 23–12 |
| May 13, 2026 | HB 1418 | Third Reading: BillOnline Add-on Transaction Fee Youth Service Enterprise | No | Passed 18–17 |
| May 13, 2026 | HB 1433 | Third Reading: BillFunding to Sustain Fire-Related Services | Yes | Passed 33–2 |
| May 13, 2026 | HB 1425 | Third Reading: BillApplied Behavior Analysis Services | No | Passed 32–3 |
From Colorado's official records, checked Nov 2, 2026.