📌 The Bradley Bulletin: A New Session Begins, Same Mission, Same Resolve.

Dear House District 39 Residents,

Welcome to the 2026 Colorado Legislative Session! It’s an honor to represent you at the Capitol, and I’m committed to keeping you informed and empowered as we face the critical issues ahead — from defending our Second Amendment rights to protecting our families, communities, and jobs. This session promises to be consequential, and your voice is key to our success.

🏛️ The 2026 Legislative Session Is Underway

Last week marked the start of the 2026 Colorado Legislative Session.

• Wednesday was Opening Day at the Capitol

• Thursday brought Governor Polis’s State of the State address

• Friday concluded with the MLK Resolution

  
  

I attended these first days virtually, as my family and I traveled to Utah so my son Cole could undergo critical medical care following a serious accident. I will be back in person at the Capitol this coming week, fully engaged as committee work and hearings ramp up.

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💙 A Personal Update on Cole

I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for the overwhelming prayers, messages, and encouragement you have sent our family over the past several weeks and months.

As many of you know, my son Cole was involved in a very serious accident. His injuries were severe, and from the beginning, it was clear this would not be a simple or short recovery. Those early days were filled with uncertainty, long hours in the hospital, and decisions no parent ever wants to face.

Initially, our focus was simply on keeping Cole stable. He suffered significant trauma, including serious lung injuries that required chest tubes and constant monitoring. We lived moment by moment, celebrating milestones that may seem small to others — like when he was finally able to breathe on his own again — but meant everything to us.

As his condition stabilized, doctors identified deeper issues related to nerve damage affecting his arm. Imaging and evaluations confirmed that surgery would be necessary to give him the best possible chance at regaining sensation and function.

This week, Cole underwent a major surgery. After many hours, the procedure was completed successfully. The surgical team harvested accessory nerves from the C5 and C6 nerve roots, an important step toward restoring movement and sensation.

This is not the end of the road. Cole will require continued treatment, and we are preparing for the next phase of healing. While challenges remain, we are incredibly grateful for the skill of his doctors and the steady progress he is making.

Through it all, your prayers have carried us — in quiet hospital rooms, moments of fear, and moments of hope. Thank you for standing with our family during one of the hardest seasons we have ever walked through. Please continue to pray for Cole’s healing, for wisdom for his medical team, and for peace and strength as we take this journey one step at a time.

Legislative Priorities & First Bill of the Session

I entered this session focused on defending constitutional rights, protecting children, and restoring accountability in government.

🔹 HB26-1021: Second Amendment Protection Act

My first bill of the session is HB26-1021, the Second Amendment Protection Act. This legislation restores constitutional protections for law-abiding Coloradans and rolls back years of ineffective gun control laws that have punished responsible citizens while failing to stop crime.

This bill will be heard in the House Judiciary Committee (date forthcoming).

Learn more here

🔹 Motorcycle Safety & Parental Rights

I am also working on legislation addressing a troubling loophole in Colorado law: anyone over the age of 21 can currently sign for a minor to receive a motorcycle license. We are working to change this in statute to ensure parents — not strangers — have authority and accountability when it comes to their children’s safety.

Relatedly, we are continuing work on e-bike safety policy, balancing freedom with responsibility as injuries and fatalities continue to rise.

🔹 Additional Bills in Progress

Two additional bills are currently in the drafting and stakeholdering phase, including:

• A potential Occupational Therapy (OT) bill related to dry needling

• A bill addressing issues impacting physical therapists

  
  

I remain actively engaged with stakeholders to ensure these bills are thoughtful, effective, and grounded in real-world needs.

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🔍 SMART Act Hearings: Accountability Week

Next week, I will be deeply involved in SMART Act hearings, which function as the state’s annual performance review of government agencies.

The SMART Act — State Measurement for Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent Government — requires agencies to justify their budgets, explain outcomes, and answer tough questions on the record.

📌 House State, Civic, Military & Veterans Affairs

Hearings will include presentations from:

• Joint Budget Committee (Rule 25)

• Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

• Department of State

🏥 Joint Health Committee — January 27–28

Day 1:

• Office of the State Auditor

• Office of the Child Protection Ombudsman

• Connect for Health Colorado

• Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)

• Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)

• Division of Insurance (DOI)

• Behavioral Health Administration (BHA)

• Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)

Day 2:

• Joint Budget Committee

• IDD Waitlist

• Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF)

• Department of Early Childhood

• Early Childhood Leadership Commission

• Department of Human Services (DHS)

👉 If you have questions or concerns you want raised during these hearings, please reach out. My goal is — and always has been — to ask tough questions and get real answers on the record.

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🎤 Governor Polis’s State of the State

Governor Polis delivered his State of the State address last week — and unfortunately, it was filled with misleading claims and political spin that do not match the reality many Colorado families are living.

I shared my response publicly here:👉 https://x.com/bradleyforco/status/2011887296497533423

Colorado deserves honesty, not talking points. I will continue to call out misinformation and fight for truth and accountability.

Thank you for allowing me the honor of representing you. I am back at the Capitol, focused, and ready to fight for our shared values.

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Rep. Brandi Bradley Announces Her Re-Election Campaign for 2026

Colorado families are under real pressure. Costs are rising, public safety is slipping, and parents are being pushed out of decisions that belong to them—not the government.

I ran for office because I refused to stay silent while radical policies harmed children, undermined parental rights, and ignored everyday Coloradans. I’m running for re-election because this fight is far from over.

Serving you has been an honor. I’ve stood firm for parental rights, public safety, and common sense—speaking the truth even when it was uncomfortable and pushing back when families were ignored or attacked.

This campaign is about keeping a strong, proven conservative voice at the table—one that won’t back down and won’t compromise core values.

If you believe in protecting children and leadership that puts Colorado families first, I ask you to stand with me.

👉 Chip in today to fuel this fight and help keep Colorado moving in the right direction.

Donate Today

For families. For freedom. For Colorado.

Your Representative for Colorado House District 39

📌 The Bradley Bulletin: The Truth About Colorado’s Special Session

Partisan Reality

The Special Session came to an end, and it was nothing more than a partisan exercise. The Majority marched in lockstep, parroting talking points while shutting down every opportunity for real debate. On Day 1 alone, every single Republican bill was killed in committee. No collaboration. No willingness to work across the aisle. Just politics as usual.

Republicans offered solutions to cut waste and prioritize families:

• Protecting rural health centers, veterans, and children with disabilities waiting on Medicaid.

• SCR25B-001: Required voter approval for new income “addbacks” (killed).

• HB25B-1008: AI Consumer Protections aligning with federal law to prevent crushing regulations (killed).

• HB25B-1015: My bill would have saved Colorado taxpayers $400 million by cutting wasteful spending on abortions, gender procedures, and healthcare for illegal immigrants.

  
  

  Instead, Democrats voted NO on every single common-sense cut. Representative Bottoms and I came prepared to be the adults in the room—but the Majority chose politics over fiscal responsibility.

  Here’s the reality:

  • 42,000 Coloradans with developmental disabilities are waiting just to get on the Medicaid waitlist.

  • Yet Democrats prioritize illegal immigrants over these families.

  • They spend $90 million on healthcare for incarcerated inmates, including gender-affirming procedures.

  • They pour millions into abortion, while critical needs for Colorado families go unmet.

  
  

  We’re not just “trying” to cut these services for people here illegally—we have to. No other country allows foreign nationals to demand that their healthcare costs be paid for.

  
  

  Why should hardworking Coloradans shoulder that burden?

  
  

  Yes, inmates and illegal immigrants are given priority—but what about the taxpayers who are the backbone of this state? They deserve relief, not more government waste.

Instead of trimming the fat from a bloated budget, Democrats are laying out a hammock for able-bodied adults to stay on welfare. I had some lively comments on able bodies and able minds - If you can work, go to work. Welfare should be a bridge, not a lifestyle. Hungry kids deserve help, not fraud and waste.Meanwhile, Democrats pushed through six new tax measures targeting businesses and working families.

Silenced again

During debate, Rep. Camacho went to the well and complained that it was taking too long — claiming it cost taxpayers $50,000 a day. The Democrats’ solution? Invoke Rule 14 to shut down debate altogether.

These are the same House Democrats who call themselves champions of “tolerance” and “democracy.” Translation: they told half of Colorado, “Sit down and be quiet.”

Every Coloradan deserves to have their voice heard through their elected representatives. Silencing debate doesn’t solve problems — it only deepens division and mistrust.

No shame. Just raw hypocrisy on display.

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Colorado’s Budget Crisis: The Big Picture

Colorado was facing a $1.2 billion budget shortfall. But instead of cutting waste, Democrats called a Special Session to raise taxes and expand government.

Here’s what you need to know:

• While our population has grown by less than 5%, the state budget has ballooned by 50% in 6½ years.

• Over 1,000 new state employees have been added every year during that time.

• Many programs and salaries were funded with one-time federal COVID money that is now gone.

• Instead of reining in spending, Democrats demanded higher taxes on families and small businesses.

  
  

Colorado is now one of the least affordable and least safe states, and our roads and schools are crumbling. Families are paying the price while the Majority doubles down on failed policies.

Why We Were There

Governor Polis claimed the Special Session was necessary to “balance the budget.”⚖️ The truth: The budget is constitutionally balanced only twice a year—when signed and when supplementals are approved.

This Special Session wasn’t about fiscal urgency. It was about creating a platform to undo federal tax relief and push new taxes.

The Math Problem

• Colorado’s tax code is tied to federal rules (“rolling conformity”).

• HR-1 cut taxes by exempting overtime and tip income federally.

• Instead of letting Colorado workers keep more of their paychecks, Democrats passed HB25-1296, requiring those earnings to be “added back” into taxable income starting in 2027.

➡ The result? Hard-working Coloradans will pay state taxes on overtime pay—even though the federal government exempts it.

Standing for Life

One of the most troubling bills was SB25B-002, which forces Colorado taxpayers to give $4.4 million to Planned Parenthood after the federal government pulled Medicaid funding.

For years, Colorado’s share was roughly $500,000. Instead of protecting families and fiscal responsibility, the Majority poured millions more into abortion.

I held the well for 40 minutes to fight against this bill. I stood firm because every life matters. There’s a reason for every struggle, and I know I made my daughter proud. I will never stop being a voice for the voiceless.

Misplaced Priorities

Instead of addressing what matters most, Democrats chose misplaced priorities:

• Millions more for Planned Parenthood

• Expanded programs for illegal immigrants

• New taxes on overtime and tip income

• Ignored roads, schools, and Medicaid waitlists for children with disabilities

Rep. Yara Zokaie was one of the loudest advocates for taxing overtime through HB 1296.

Bottom Line

Democrats grew the state budget by 50% in just seven years while our population grew only 5%.

We were called into Special Session to cut $1 billion … but managed only $300 million in cuts—while adding $4 million for Planned Parenthood.

Republicans were shut out, our bills killed immediately, and even our constituents were silenced. This Special Session was unnecessary, politically driven, and a direct assault on taxpayers, small businesses, and families.

The so-called “party of working families” is now taxing your tips and overtime—the very lifeline for nurses, construction workers, firefighters, and servers working multiple jobs to survive. At the same time, they spend $400 million on elective procedures and healthcare for illegal immigrants, while families with disabilities wait years for services and rural hospitals struggle to stay open.

In just seven years, the budget exploded, regulations piled up, jobs disappeared, and small businesses—the backbone of our state—have been crushed under bloated government.

This isn’t fiscal responsibility. This is punishment for success. And Colorado, we’re not gonna take it anymore.

In Case You Missed It

🎙️ I joined the Jeff & Bill Show to walk through the truth about Colorado’s budget crisis.▶️

✦ I’ll keep fighting for taxpayers, small businesses, and families. Colorado deserves better.

Your Representative for Colorado House District 39

📌 The Bradley Bulletin: Special Session & We The Parents PAC

Standing Up for Colorado Taxpayers and Families

This week, Governor Polis called the legislature into SPECIAL SESSION to address a projected $783 million budget shortfall. But instead of reining in government and protecting taxpayers, his plan puts politics before people by:

• Protecting Planned Parenthood funding while shifting costs onto hardworking families.

• Expanding SNAP benefits by raiding the Healthy School Meals program—turning a program meant to feed children into yet another welfare expansion.

• Rushing AI regulations that will saddle small businesses and startups with costly compliance.

Let’s be clear: Colorado doesn’t have a revenue problem—we have a spending problem. After seven years of one-party rule, Democrats have grown government by billions, driven away jobs, and made Colorado one of only two states to lose employment—all while crime and regulations skyrocket.

Meanwhile, they’ve diverted hundreds of millions of your tax dollars to pay for healthcare and tax credits for those here illegally, leaving families and seniors struggling with higher costs.

That’s why this special session matters—and why I am fighting back. I am introducing legislation to ensure your taxpayer dollars are used for essential healthcare for Colorado families, not abortion, gender procedures, or benefits for those who are not lawfully residing in our state.

As your Representative,

I will always stand with Colorado families—not special interests or political agendas. Together, we can keep Medicaid sustainable for our most vulnerable—low-income families, children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities—and protect taxpayer dollars from being wasted on radical priorities.

What My Bill Does

• Prohibits Medicaid reimbursements for abortion and gender-affirming procedures—ensuring taxpayer dollars support life and health, not elective procedures.

• Ends state funding for medical services to individuals unlawfully residing in Colorado—focusing resources on citizens and legal residents who rely on Medicaid as a lifeline.

• Redirects over $150 million currently spent on abortion, gender procedures, and illegal coverage back toward core Medicaid services.

Why It Matters

• Protects Medicaid’s sustainability: With healthcare costs rising and premiums projected to jump 28% by 2026, we must prioritize essential care for those most in need.

• Aligns with Colorado values: Taxpayer dollars should reflect our community’s priorities—supporting families, protecting life, and ensuring fairness.

• Restores trust: Families should have confidence that their hard-earned tax dollars are being spent responsibly and ethically.

Core Principles

• Protecting the vulnerable first – Medicaid must serve children, the elderly, low-income families, and those with disabilities—not elective procedures or illegal coverage.

• Respecting taxpayers – Hardworking Coloradans should not be forced to pay for abortion or gender surgeries.

• Fiscal responsibility – Eliminating wasteful spending on non-essential services saves over $150 million for essential healthcare.

• Putting citizens first – Prioritizing Colorado families over illegal residents ensures fairness in state resources.

• Preserving Medicaid’s future – Keeping the program sustainable means it will continue to serve those who truly depend on it.

The Bottom Line

This bill is about standing up for families, protecting life, and ensuring Colorado’s healthcare safety net serves those who need it most. At a time when the Governor is calling for more spending, more mandates, and higher taxes, I am fighting to put Colorado citizens first.

We are set to gavel in on Thursday, August 21st, at 10 am, and I would love to have your involvement this week, giving testimony in support of my bill in person or online. The first day will be crucial to make your voice heard. Feel free to text my team for more information and assistance with giving testimony during special session- (303) 263-4775

If you want to check out the other pre-released bills, here is a link: https://leg.colorado.gov/2025-special-session-bills-authorized-sponsor-pre-release

Standing With We The Parents

As a Colorado legislator—and more importantly, as a mom—I proudly support We The Parents. This is a grassroots movement founded by parents, grandparents, and community leaders who are deeply concerned about the erosion of parental rights happening behind closed doors.

We don’t just raise awareness—we take action by funding parent-first candidates who will stand for truth, defend families, and restore parental authority in schools and government.

I am committed to ensuring that parents—not bureaucrats—are the ultimate decision-makers for their children. That’s why I stand with We The Parents. Together, we are building a future where faith, family, and freedom come first.

👉 Here’s how you can help:

• Follow us on social media and share our mission. X. Facebook IG

• Sign up for updates to stay informed and engaged. Website

• Consider donating today—your support will directly fund candidates who will fight for parental rights and values-driven leadership.

  
  

Every dollar makes a difference in protecting our children’s future. Will you join us?

Donate Today

Your Representative for Colorado House District 39