Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer

Colorado Conservative Powerhouse
State Senator | District 23
Fighting for affordability, public safety & a stronger CO.
4th-gen Coloradan, mom,grandmother of 6

[Colorado Senate Republicans @ColoSenGOP]

Colorado is in wildfire season, and it is a somber reminder of the risks our first responders face while protecting us. We mourn the heartbreaking loss of three brave firefighters who gave their lives while protecting others during the wildfires near the Colorado-Utah border.

Emily Barker (38), Nick Hutcherson (27), and Sydney Watson (27) ran toward danger while others were told to leave. Their courage, selflessness, and dedication show what it truly means to be a firefighter.

Today, we honor their sacrifice, keep their families in our thoughts, and support every firefighter still working on the front lines against these dangerous fires. #ColoradoStrong

[Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer @SenKirkmeyer2]

Adding my prayers!

I’m sure God is in your corner on this- trust him.

[Scott Bottoms for Colorado @ScottBottomsCO]

Please keep Scott in your prayers.

Today, Scott was rushed to the hospital after symptoms we initially believed were caused by exhaustion turned out to be connected, in part, to dangerously high diabetic blood sugar levels.

He has spent most of the day in the hospital, but thankfully, his levels are beginning to come down.

We are grateful for everyone’s prayers, support, and understanding as he rests and recovers.

- @CoreyGibson

[Colorado Senate Republicans @ColoSenGOP]

Great event at the Freedom Festival sponsored by @TheRMVoice in Castle Rock last night. Senator @SenKirkmeyer, Senator @Sen_John_Carson, Senator @MarkBaisley, Senator @LisaFrizellSD2, and Senator @ScottBright4Sen received the Back the Blue award for their continued support of our law enforcement agencies in Colorado. #backtheblue

[Barb Kirkmeyer @SenKirkmeyer]

I get results.

For too long, state government has piled on bureaucracy while Colorado families face rising housing, energy, and everyday costs.

More than 300 boards and commissions shape the rules that affect daily life across our state. As Governor, I’ll take a hard look at every one of them, get rid of what isn’t working, cut red tape, and make sure state agencies are focused on what matters most: lowering costs and getting results for Colorado families.

Government should be helping people get ahead, not making life harder.

It’s time to make Colorado affordable again.

#ItsTime

[Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer @SenKirkmeyer2]

It’s time! To throw the tax and over-spend Democrats out!

[Colorado Senate Republicans @ColoSenGOP]

“Pull back the curtain and find out what the men are doing, and women are doing behind that curtain with Senate Bill 135, because they are doing nothing more than increasing taxes on taxpayers when we are one of the most unaffordable states in the nation. How about the governor talk about that?” - @SenKirkmeyer

📽️ @KDVR

[Colorado Senate Republicans @ColoSenGOP]

“Pull back the curtain and find out what the men are doing, and women are doing behind that curtain with Senate Bill 135, because they are doing nothing more than increasing taxes on taxpayers when we are one of the most unaffordable states in the nation. How about the governor talk about that?” - @SenKirkmeyer

📽️ @KDVR

[Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer @SenKirkmeyer2]

These charges are sickening, vile, and beyond disturbing. My heart breaks for victims and I am praying for every child and family impacted.

I have zero tolerance for anyone connected to crimes against children. Period.

[Barb Kirkmeyer @SenKirkmeyer]

Colorado’s roads didn’t fall apart because of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. They fell apart because Democrats put transportation last for decades.

Now @MichaelBennet made it clear- he wants to gut TABOR and raise costs on Colorado Families.

Government needs to do its job: fix the roads, fund the basics, and stop blaming taxpayers for bad priorities.

Protect the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Fund our roads.
#copolitics #ItsTime

[Barb Kirkmeyer @SenKirkmeyer]

Sine Die is here!

I’ll be joining @MandyConnell today at 2:30 PM on 850 KOA for my final legislative wrap-up of the session.

Tune in!

https://t.co/G7n6ELpUAN

#ItsTime

[Colorado Senate Republicans @ColoSenGOP]

Colorado roads rank 47th in the nation. HB-1430 is another dishonest tax-and-spend scheme disguised as “transportation funding.”

Democrats are asking voters to trust them with billions more in redirected revenue while pretending a temporary gas tax reduction somehow offsets the long-term costs to taxpayers. Coloradans need that money to fix our roads, not another pet project for the Democrats.

Watch the road debate here: https://t.co/uS91GmPfTH

[Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer @SenKirkmeyer2]

After 11 PM on the Senate Floor, Democrats are STILL trying to make Colorado more expensive.

More taxes. More fees. More attacks on TABOR.

Families are tapped out while government keeps growing and paychecks keep shrinking.

#coleg #ProtectTabor

[Barb Kirkmeyer @SenKirkmeyer]

Colorado is getting crushed.

Costs up. Roads falling apart. Crime rising. Families fed up.

Eight years of one-party Democrat control did this.

Coloradans have a choice:

Nominate someone ready to fight and govern on Day One…or risk losing this state completely.

I’m ready.
#ItsTime

[Colorado Senate Republicans @ColoSenGOP]

Today, on the 75th National Day of Prayer, we pause to give thanks for the blessings of faith, family, freedom, and the greatest nation on Earth. America was founded on the principle that our rights come from God, not government, and we must never lose sight of that truth.

God bless our families, God bless Colorado, and God bless the United States of America.

[Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer @SenKirkmeyer2]

Tune in today at 1 PM on 850 KOA

Looking forward to talking with @MandyConnell

https://t.co/k1eM8lZ2sp

[Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer @SenKirkmeyer2]

🚨Democrats are trying to chip away at TABOR again.
I’m in Senate Appropriations right now fighting to protect your refunds, HB26-1419.

https://t.co/5WavzInqBh

[Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer @SenKirkmeyer2]

Democrats to voters , “Go pound sand!”

Coloradans passed a “truth in sentencing” ballot initiative.

This is what happens with Democrat one- party control! 👇

[Colorado Senate Republicans @ColoSenGOP]

Unfortunately, SB-115 passed the Senate today, and therefore, violent criminals are one step closer to being released into your community. @Sen_John_Carson was right when he said we don’t need this bill because we already have parole. Once again, the Democrats show they are soft on crime. #copoltics

[Barb Kirkmeyer @SenKirkmeyer]

Heartbroken to share this news about my good friend, Lynn.

Most recently, she served as one of my legislative aides, bringing sharp insight, professionalism, and a true love for Colorado politics and life under the Golden Dome.

For decades, Lynn helped tell Colorado’s story with honesty and grit, earning the respect of so many across our state.

Please keep Lynn and the entire Bartels family in your prayers. If Lynn’s work or friendship ever touched your life, I hope you’ll leave her a kind note or send a card. 🙏🏻🩷

[Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer @SenKirkmeyer2]

Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day.
In 2021, Phil Weiser said fentanyl was “killing our kids.”

Four years later, Colorado families are still living through this crisis.

Colorado needs stronger enforcement, real accountability, and leadership that delivers results.

[Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer @SenKirkmeyer2]

🎙️Tune in today at 1 PM on 850 @KOAColorado

It’s always a great conversation with @MandyConnell , wherever it leads.

https://t.co/k1eM8lZ2sp

[Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer @SenKirkmeyer2]

🕐 Tune in tomorrow at 1 PM with @MandyConnell @KOAColorado

We’ll sort through the Capitol chaos so you don’t have to.

What should we put on the legislative hot seat this week?