Senate Republican Leadership

Minority Leader
Paul Lundeen
(R-Monument)

Assistant Leader
Bob Gardner
(R-Colorado Springs)

Minority Chair
Jim Smallwood
(R-Parker)

Minority Whip
Cleave Simpson
(R-Alamosa)
Recent Press Releases
Democrats Reject Republican Tax Relief, Pass Bills That Still Raid TABOR
DENVER – Today, the Colorado General Assembly concluded a special legislative session that failed to provide honest property tax relief, or expand protections to the Taxpayer Bill of Rights Refund dollars for the people of Colorado, and instead sent legislation to the...
Colorado Senate Republicans renew call for special session following the loss of Proposition HH
DENVER – Following last night’s resounding defeat of Proposition HH, Colorado Senate Republicans pressed forward with their effort to provide meaningful tax relief to the people of Colorado, and once again called on Governor Jared Polis to convene a special...
Senate Republican Leadership Respond to the Governor’s Budget Requests
DENVER – The Colorado Republican Senate Leadership has issued the following comments concerning Governor Jared Polis’ FY 2024-2025 budget requests: “After years of Republican demands that we fully fund students—instead of growing state government, we are glad to see...
Republicans unveil tax relief proposals, renew call for a special session
DENVER – Today, the Colorado Senate and House Republicans unveiled legislative solutions to address Colorado’s skyrocketing property taxes and renewed the request for Governor Jared Polis to convene a special legislative session. Colorado homeowners are currently...
Senator Mark Baisley helps lead Colorado to designation as Tech Hub by US Department of Commerce
DENVER – Thanks to Republican leadership in promoting local tech manufacturing, the US Department of Commerce has named Colorado a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hub). The designation provides federal funding for the purpose of further developing...
Senate Republicans’ Statement on Israel
DENVER – In response to the recent attacks against Israel, the Colorado Senate Republican Caucus has issued the following statement: “The heinous attack on the people of Israel, and by extension all of us who stand with them, must be understood for what it is –– evil....