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
Senate Republicans Succeed in Delivering Even More Property Tax Relief for Coloradans
DENVER– This week, the Colorado Senate Republicans returned to the state capitol and succeeded in delivering even more property tax relief for the people of Colorado. Thanks to efforts spearheaded by Ranking JBC Member Barbara Kirkmeyer, House Bill 24B-1001 will...
Statement from Senate Republican Leadership on the Upcoming Property Tax Special Session
DENVER– The Colorado Senate Republican leadership issues the following statement in response to the call for a Special Legislative Session to address property taxes. “During this year’s legislative session, we succeeded in bringing the people of Colorado the largest...
Lundeen Appoints Jason Helland as Caucus Chief of Staff
DENVER – Today, Senate Minority Paul Leader (R - Monument) announced the appointment of Jason Helland as Chief of Staff for the Colorado Senate Republican Caucus. “We are excited that Jason Helland will be taking over as the new Chief of Staff,” said Leader...
Statement from Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen on the Signing of SB24-210
Today Governor Jared Polis signed SB24-210, an elections bill, into law. SB210 was presented to the legislature as a technical bill to prepare for the 2024 election. Opponents of the bill identified a number of reasons to oppose the legislation. “I voted against...
Republicans Save Coloradans Billions of Dollars During 2024 Session
DENVER— Today, Colorado Senate Republicans delivered a package of tax relief totaling almost $2 billion for small businesses, ranchers, and the taxpayers of Colorado. The combination of income tax rate cuts, property tax relief, and targeted tax credits will benefit...
Senate Republicans Lead Passage of $1.3 Billion Property Tax Reduction
DENVER – Today, the Colorado Senate passed a historic property tax bill that will reduce property taxes by $1.3 billion and make permanent tax cuts on both residential and commercial property taxes. Led by Ranking Joint Budget Committee Member Senator Barbara...