House Ethics Panel Reviews Seven Allegations in Bradley Complaint Against Representative Weinberg

The House Committee on Ethics met to review evidence and discuss seven allegations contained in a complaint by Representative Bradley against Representative Ron Weinberg, the panel’s chair said. Committee staff from the Office of Legislative Legal Services briefed members on new documentary material, including Colorado State Patrol swipe-key logs and supplemental statements submitted to the committee.

Christy Chase of the Office of Legislative Legal Services told the committee that follow-up requests were sent to the Colorado State Patrol for swipe-key records for Dec. 31, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2025, that Representative Luck confirmed handwritten notes she supplied were authored by her, and that additional documents from S. Navarro had been placed in members’ review folders. “Major Ryan did share that Hirsch data with us and that’s been included in your box,” Chase said.

Committee members discussed jurisdictional questions over Allegation 1, which the chair described as campaign-finance matters tied to Amendment 41 and Secretary of State procedures. Some members said campaign-finance enforcement normally lies with the Secretary of State’s office and cautioned against duplicative sanctions for conduct already subject to that process. Others said the committee could still consider ethical implications for a sitting member even if an outside administrative process proceeds.

A separate set of allegations concerned interpersonal conduct. Representative Bradley’s complaint alleges an episode of aggressive behavior toward Bradley in 2023, repeated inappropriate comments that may amount to workplace harassment, and a separate set of witness statements from an evening at the Brown Palace. The committee noted that legislative human resources had reported no formal workplace-harassment complaints on file as of Feb. 6, 2026, but several members said the totality of witness statements and corroborating declarations warranted further review.

On firearms-related allegations — claims that Weinberg both carried a weapon and at times smelled of alcohol — members said they had not seen direct evidence tying intoxication to possession of a firearm. “I don’t think that’s enough, to link the two together,” Representative Woodrow said during debate, summarizing the committee’s view that evidence on this point was circumstantial.

One of the more contested allegations involves an asserted copy of a master key. Representative Bradley’s filing alleges Weinberg admitted making a copy of a master key on Jan. 9 and that photos from a New Year’s Eve 2024 gathering show individuals inside an office that was not assigned to Weinberg. Swipe records confirm Weinberg’s presence in the Capitol that night, and committee members discussed whether the conduct rises to criminal theft or to an ethical violation such as unauthorized access or conversion of exclusive access rights. Several members indicated they believe probable cause exists to pursue a hearing on the master-key claim.

Committee members also discussed available internal processes: OLLS and committee staff explained that the workplace policy allows for initial HR review, informal confidential resolution if the complainant and the other party agree, and formal committee consideration if HR’s vetting indicates it should be brought forward. Jared DiCecco of OLLS added that complainants can request an informal process and that outcomes depend on the willingness of parties to participate.

The committee did not take final votes during the meeting. Members were given draft motion language prepared by OLLS, and the panel scheduled a continuation to consider motions and make determinations on each allegation at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The chair said members should gather further thoughts and evidence ahead of that session; with no further business the committee adjourned.