Colorado House · District 36
Michael Carter
Democratic
Votes with the Speaker
95%
On 1,301 contested votes where both voted · 96% on all votes
Votes with own party
97%
Partisan rank: 25 of 64 in the House (tied with 6 others)
Didn't vote at roll call
3%
66 of 2,056 roll calls · 65 of them excused
Bills passed
33
39 sponsored · 30 became law · Rank 14 of 65 in the House
Bills that became law
30
of 33 passed · 3 vetoed
Where they sit
Every current House member, placed from most liberal to most conservative by how they voted on contested bills.
← Most liberalThe aisleMost conservative →
Votes with DemocratsCrosses party linesVotes with Republicans
Michael Carter's seat is marked. Seats run from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right), by contested floor votes. Color shows how often each member crosses party lines toward the middle on votes that divide the parties: solid blue or red means almost never, and purple means on at least 1 in 5 of those votes. Gray seats are members too new to score. How these numbers work
Colorado House38thpercentile
More liberal than 61% of the Colorado House.
Most liberalMost conservative
25th most liberal of 64
On the November 3 ballot
Running for Colorado House District 36.
Also on the ballot: Paul E. Nelson (Republican), Andrew Gibson (Libertarian)
The scores
How these numbers work →Votes with the Speaker
95%
Each tick is a current House member, by party; the dot is Michael Carter.
On 1,301 contested votes where both voted96% on all 1,940 votes where both voted
Votes with own party
97%
Each tick is a current House member, by party; the dot is Michael Carter.
On 1,099 party-line votesPartisan rank: 25 of 64 in the House (tied with 6 others)24 House members vote with their party more often
Bills
The bills Michael Carter sponsored this term and how far they got. Co-sponsors aren’t counted.
| Bills | |
|---|---|
| Sponsored | 39 |
| Passed both chambers | 33 |
| Became law | 30 |
| Vetoed by the Governor | 3 |
Rank by bills passed: Rank 14 of 65 in the House · 12 of 43 Democrats
A Colorado bill has prime sponsors in each chamber: one or two who carry it in the chamber where it starts, and one or two who carry it in the other. Each prime sponsor is credited in their own chamber; additional sponsors and co-sponsors aren't counted.
Bills that passed both chambers
| Bill | Result | Final action |
|---|---|---|
| SB26-184 Firefighter Cancer Benefits & Workers' Compensation |
Vetoed | June 3, 2026 |
| SB26-174 Prohibit Lead Generation Legal Marketing |
Became law | June 3, 2026 |
| SB26-113 Require Recovery Residences to Obtain Behavioral Health Administration License |
Became law | June 2, 2026 |
| HB26-1029 Student Representation Commission on Higher Education |
Became law | June 2, 2026 |
| HB26-1288 Jury Selection Requirements |
Became law | May 28, 2026 |
| SB26-158 Youthful Offender Early Parole Procedure |
Became law | May 19, 2026 |
| HB26-1311 Retainage Surety Bond Construction Contracts |
Became law | May 7, 2026 |
| HB26-1303 Technical Changes to Energy & Carbon Management Statutes |
Became law | May 5, 2026 |
| HB26-1297 Uniform Language for Misdemeanor Traffic Offense |
Became law | May 5, 2026 |
| HB26-1296 Revision to Nurse & Nurse Aide Practice Act |
Became law | May 5, 2026 |
| HB26-1220 Update Behavioral Health License Terminology |
Became law | May 5, 2026 |
| HB26-1216 Correcting Defects in Statutes Administered by Department of Revenue |
Became law | May 5, 2026 |
| HB26-1215 Technical Revision Online Marketplaces Requirement |
Became law | May 5, 2026 |
| HB26-1039 Adding Municipal Jails to County Jail Oversight Requirements |
Became law | April 27, 2026 |
| HB26-1185 Sunset Cold Case Task Force |
Became law | April 13, 2026 |
| HB25-1317 Correct Error in Self-Pay Estimate Statute |
Became law | June 4, 2025 |
| HB25-1307 Updating Technical References in Education Law |
Became law | June 4, 2025 |
| HB25-1322 Enforce Insurer Compliance Requests Insurance Policy |
Became law | June 3, 2025 |
| HB25-1130 Labor Requirements for Government Construction Projects |
Became law | June 3, 2025 |
| HB25-1298 Judicial Performance Commissions |
Became law | June 2, 2025 |
| SB25-203 Department of Public Health and Environment Funds Usage Public Water Systems Grant Contracts |
Became law | May 31, 2025 |
| SB25-179 Sunset Identity Theft & Financial Deterrence Act |
Became law | May 31, 2025 |
| HB25-1301 Authorizing Voice Court Reporter to Give Oath |
Became law | May 30, 2025 |
| HB25-1026 Repeal Copayment for Department of Corrections Inmate Health Care |
Vetoed | May 29, 2025 |
| HB25-1316 Changes to Definitions Monitoring of Prescription Drugs |
Became law | May 24, 2025 |
| SB25-204 Revision to Local Government Utility Relocation Statute |
Became law | May 16, 2025 |
| HB25-1148 Criminal Protection Order & Protection Order Violation |
Became law | April 30, 2025 |
| SB25-143 Extend Prohibition on School Facial Recognition |
Became law | April 18, 2025 |
| SB25-077 Modifications to Colorado Open Records Act |
Vetoed | April 17, 2025 |
| SB25-062 Failure to Appear Charges in Municipal Court |
Became law | April 17, 2025 |
| SB25-059 Supports for State Response to Mass Shootings |
Became law | April 10, 2025 |
| HB25-1114 Defense Review of Tangible Object for Criminal Trial |
Became law | March 26, 2025 |
| SB25-024 Judicial Officers |
Became law | March 24, 2025 |
Budget projects
Colorado's Long Bill, the state budget, doesn't name the legislator who asked for an item, so there's no budget figure for Colorado legislators.
Contested votes where they split
66 against the Speaker; 56 against most of their party.
| Date | Bill and motion | Their vote | Speaker | Most of their party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | HB26-1255: Social Media Duty to Report & Search Warrants Senate Amendments / Repassage |
Yea | Nay (split) | Yea |
| May 13, 2026 | HB26-1236: Arbitration Reform Senate Amendments / Repassage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| May 12, 2026 | SB26-035: Increase of Traffic Violation Penalties Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| May 11, 2026 | HB26-1273: Transportation Network Company Maximum Percent Fare Retention Third Reading / Passage |
Yea | Nay (split) | Yea |
| May 7, 2026 | SB26-087: Create Legislative Leave Job Protection for General Assembly Members Motion to Recede |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| May 6, 2026 | SB26-134: Payment Card Networks' Fees Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| May 4, 2026 | HB26-1255: Social Media Duty to Report & Search Warrants Third Reading / Passage |
Yea | Nay (split) | Yea |
| April 28, 2026 | HB26-1236: Arbitration Reform Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| April 24, 2026 | HB26-1130: Public Restroom Baby Diaper Changing Station Third Reading / Passage |
Yea | Nay (split) | Yea |
| April 22, 2026 | SB26-059: Multiple Elected Offices Prohibited for General Assembly Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| April 17, 2026 | SB26-095: Measures to Support Victim-Survivors of Crimes Committee of the Whole / Amendment |
Nay | Excused | Yea (split) |
| April 16, 2026 | SB26-121: Overtime Threshold for Agricultural Employees Third Reading / Passage |
Yea | Yea | Nay (split) |
| April 15, 2026 | SB26-121: Overtime Threshold for Agricultural Employees Committee of the Whole / Amendment |
Nay | Nay | Yea (split) |
| April 15, 2026 | SB26-121: Overtime Threshold for Agricultural Employees Committee of the Whole / Amendment |
Nay | Nay | Yea (split) |
| April 15, 2026 | SB26-121: Overtime Threshold for Agricultural Employees Committee of the Whole / Amendment |
Nay | Nay | Yea (split) |
| April 15, 2026 | SB26-121: Overtime Threshold for Agricultural Employees Committee of the Whole / Amendment |
Nay | Nay | Yea (split) |
| April 11, 2026 | HB26-1357: Phase-Out of Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation Program Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| April 9, 2026 | HB26-1411: Changes to Cover All Coloradans Program Committee of the Whole / Amendment |
Nay | Yea (split) | Nay |
| April 8, 2026 | HB26-1410: 2026-27 Long Appropriations Bill Committee of the Whole / Amendment |
Yea | Nay (split) | Nay (split) |
| April 8, 2026 | HB26-1410: 2026-27 Long Appropriations Bill Committee of the Whole / Amendment |
Yea | Nay (split) | Nay (split) |
| April 8, 2026 | HB26-1410: 2026-27 Long Appropriations Bill Committee of the Whole / Amendment |
Yea | Nay (split) | Nay (split) |
| April 2, 2026 | SB26-087: Create Legislative Leave Job Protection for General Assembly Members Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| March 25, 2026 | HB26-1242: Interlock Device for Impaired Drivers Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| March 20, 2026 | HB26-1102: Funding for Colorado DRIVES Account Third Reading / Passage |
Yea | Nay (split) | Yea |
| March 10, 2026 | HB26-1137: Requirements for Campaign Consultants Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Nay | Yea (split) |
| Feb. 23, 2026 | HB26-1096: Colorado Medicaid Access to Primary Care Services Third Reading / Passage |
Yea | Nay (split) | Nay (split) |
| Feb. 12, 2026 | HB26-1151: Department of Corrections Supplemental Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| Jan. 14, 2026 | SJR26-002: State of the State Resolution / Amendment |
Yea | Nay (split) | Yea |
| Aug. 26, 2025 | SB25B-004: Increase Transparency for Algorithmic Systems Motion for Permission to Amend |
Yea | Nay (split) | Nay (split) |
| Aug. 23, 2025 | HB25B-1006: Improve Affordability Private Health Insurance Previous Question |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| May 7, 2025 | HB25-1171: Possession of Weapon by Previous Offender Crimes Senate Amendments / Adhere |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| May 7, 2025 | HB25-1300: Workers' Compensation Benefits Proof of Entitlement Senate Amendments / Repassage |
Yea | Nay (split) | Yea |
| May 6, 2025 | SB25-322: Management of Consumer Protection Claims Critical Infrastructure Committee of the Whole / Amendment |
Yea | Nay (split) | Nay (split) |
| May 6, 2025 | SB25-288: Intimate Digital Depictions Criminal & Civil Actions Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| May 5, 2025 | SB25-299: Consumer Protection Residential Energy Systems Committee of the Whole / Amendment |
Yea | Nay (split) | Nay (split) |
| May 5, 2025 | SB25-288: Intimate Digital Depictions Criminal & Civil Actions Committee of the Whole / Amendment |
Yea | Nay (split) | Nay (split) |
| May 5, 2025 | SB25-288: Intimate Digital Depictions Criminal & Civil Actions Committee of the Whole / Amendment |
Nay | Nay | Yea (split) |
| May 3, 2025 | SB25-273: 14 Days Hospitals Retain Blood Draws for Investigations Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| May 2, 2025 | SB25-050: Racial Classifications on Government Forms Motion for Permission to Amend |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| May 1, 2025 | HB25-1062: Penalty for Theft of Firearms Senate Amendments / Repassage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| May 1, 2025 | HB25-1236: Residential Tenant Screening Senate Amendments / Repassage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| May 1, 2025 | SB25-282: Protections for Veterans Seeking Benefits Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| April 30, 2025 | HB25-1065: Jury Duty Opt-Out for Certain People Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| April 30, 2025 | SB25-187: Sunset Motorcycle Operator Safety Training Program Third Reading / Passage |
Yea | Nay (split) | Yea |
| April 25, 2025 | SB25-168: Prevention of Wildlife Trafficking Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| April 23, 2025 | SB25-268: Changes to Money in the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund Conference Committee Report / Repassage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| April 23, 2025 | SB25-070: Online Marketplaces & Third-Party Sellers Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| April 23, 2025 | SB25-268: Changes to Money in the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund Conference Committee Report / Repassage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| April 23, 2025 | SB25-268: Changes to Money in the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund Conference Committee Report / Adoption |
Nay | Yea (split) | Nay |
| April 23, 2025 | SB25-261: Property Tax Deferral Program Administration Conference Committee Report / Adoption |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| April 23, 2025 | HB25-1290: Transit Worker Assault & Funding for Training Senate Amendments / Repassage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| April 23, 2025 | HB25-1290: Transit Worker Assault & Funding for Training Senate Amendments / Concur |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| April 21, 2025 | HB25-1259: In Vitro Fertilization Protection & Gamete Donation Requirements Third Reading / Passage |
Yea | Nay (split) | Yea |
| April 21, 2025 | HB25-1171: Possession of Weapon by Previous Offender Crimes Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| April 15, 2025 | HB25-1211: Tap Fees Imposed by Special Districts Senate Amendments / Repassage |
Yea | Nay (split) | Yea |
| April 14, 2025 | HB25-1158: Digital Education Materials Third Reading / Passage |
Yea | Nay (split) | Nay (split) |
| April 14, 2025 | HB25-1300: Workers' Compensation Benefits Proof of Entitlement Third Reading / Passage |
Yea | Nay (split) | Yea |
| April 11, 2025 | HB25-1062: Penalty for Theft of Firearms Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| April 11, 2025 | SB25-083: Limitations on Restrictive Employment Agreements Committee of the Whole / Amendment |
Yea | Excused | Nay (split) |
| April 10, 2025 | SB25-268: Changes to Money in the Marijuana Tax Cash Fund Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| April 10, 2025 | SB25-251: Repeal Kidney Disease Prevention Education Task Force Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Nay |
| April 10, 2025 | SB25-244: Reduce State Funding Assistant District Attorney Salaries Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| April 10, 2025 | SB25-238: Repeal School Mental Health Screening Act Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| April 10, 2025 | SB25-229: Reimbursement for Community Health Workers Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| April 10, 2025 | SB25-227: Early Intervention Program Funding for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| April 10, 2025 | SB25-220: Accelerated College Opportunity Exam Fee Grant Program Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| April 3, 2025 | HB25-1273: Residential Building Stair Modernization Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| April 2, 2025 | SB25-060: Repeated Phone Calls Obstruction of Government Operations Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| April 2, 2025 | HB25-1277: Increasing Transparency Impact of Fuel Products Third Reading / Passage |
Yea | Nay (split) | Yea |
| March 28, 2025 | HB25-1137: Adopt a Shelter Pet Account Community Cats Senate Amendments / Repassage |
Yea | Nay (split) | Yea |
| March 19, 2025 | HB25-1209: Marijuana Regulation Streamline Committee of the Whole / Amendment |
Nay | Yea (split) | Nay |
| March 19, 2025 | HB25-1282: Payment Card Network Practices & Fees Third Reading / Passage |
Nay | Yea (split) | Yea (split) |
| March 17, 2025 | HB25-1211: Tap Fees Imposed by Special Districts Third Reading / Passage |
Yea | Nay (split) | Yea |
| March 5, 2025 | HB25-1147: Fairness & Transparency in Municipal Court Committee of the Whole / Amendment |
Yea | Nay (split) | Nay (split) |
| Feb. 18, 2025 | HB25-1137: Adopt a Shelter Pet Account Community Cats Third Reading / Passage |
Yea | Nay (split) | Yea |
Every roll call
How Michael Carter voted on each of the 2,056 floor roll calls while in office, newest first.
| Date | Vote | Their vote | Most of their party | Speaker | Yeas–nays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Contested and party-line votes link to their own pages; the rest link to the official record.
Contact, committees and caucuses
Contact
- Official page
- leg.colorado.gov
- michael.carter.house@coleg.gov
- Capitol office
- State Capitol Room 307, Colorado Building 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203
303-866-2942
Committees
- Judiciary Vice chair
- State, Civic, Military and Veterans Affairs
- Statutory Revision
Contact details and committee assignments from Open States' data on the Colorado General Assembly, which it collects from the chambers' websites, as of Oct. 15, 2026.
Source: the Colorado General Assembly's floor vote records, Jan. 8, 2025 to May 13, 2026. How these numbers work · Corrections