Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills affecting funding for capital construction and the duties of the Capital Development Committee (CDC).
Staff Publications
This memorandum provides information on the Regional Transportation District (RTD).
Release date:
2020-10-20
Subjects:
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
Individuals convicted of criminal offenses are typically required by the court to pay associated fines, fees, and surcharges. This memorandum provides an overview of the fines and fees that are imposed upon a crimina...
Release date:
2020-10-09
Subjects:
- Courts & Judicial
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to transportation funding, commercial vehicles, motor vehicles, and other transportation issues.
Release date:
2020-10-08
Subjects:
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
Pursuant to Section 22-55-104 C.R.S., Legislative Council Staff, in consultation with the State Auditor, the State Treasurer, the Department of Education (CDE), the Office of State Planning and Budgeting, and the Join...
Release date:
2020-01-31
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Vaccinations offer protection from common infectious diseases. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends specific vaccines for all infants, children, and adults during their lifetime to ...
Release date:
2020-10-07
Subjects:
- Children & Domestic Matters
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
- Health Care & Health Insurance
- Public Health
Budget Related Publications
Publishing agency:
Joint Budget Committee Staff
Release date:
2020-10-06
Staff Publications
This memorandum provides an overview of the financial incentives for solar power offered by utilities in Colorado, as well as other incentives, including net metering programs and state tax incentives.
Release date:
2020-10-05
Subjects:
- Energy
- Natural Resources & Environment
The harmful effects of secondhand smoke and emissions from tobacco, marijuana, and electronic smoking devices continue to be an issue in Colorado. Since 1992, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has classified s...
Release date:
2020-10-01
Subjects:
- Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
- Public Health
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to its operations, state employees and retirement plans, state agencies and procurement, open records and meetings, and notarizatio...
Release date:
2020-09-29
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- State Government
Summary of Major Legislation
Interactions between landlords and tenants, funding related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and construction were major topics during the 2020 legislative session.
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to scholarships and financial assistance; student compensation and academic credit; concurrent enrollment; admission requir...
Staff Publications
This memorandum provides an executive summary of the various Executive Orders issued during the declared disaster emergency related to COVID‑19 in Colorado.
Release date:
2021-12-10
Subjects:
- Public Health
- State Government
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to parental rights, marriage and adoption, and child welfare.
Release date:
2020-09-22
Subjects:
- Children & Domestic Matters
- General Assembly
- Human Services
Summary of Major Legislation
In the 2020 session, the Colorado General Assembly considered measures related to health insurance benefits, reinsurance, the Colorado Option health plan, and Medicaid.
Release date:
2020-09-18
Subjects:
- Health Care & Health Insurance
Summary of Major Legislation
In the 2020 session, the Colorado General Assembly considered measures related to the regulation of health care facilities, behavioral health and substance use, prescription drug costs, and abortion.
Release date:
2020-09-18
Subjects:
- Health Care & Health Insurance
- Public Health
Budget Related Publications
Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2019-20. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's high...
Release date:
2020-09-18
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- State Revenue & Budget
Staff Publications
This booklet provides information on the eleven statewide measures on the November 3, 2020, ballot and on the judges who are on the ballot for retention in your area.
Release date:
2020-09-15
Subjects:
- Elections & Redistricting
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2020 session, the General Assembly considered bills related to early childhood education; child welfare investigations; appropriating federal CARES Act funding; and other human services programs.
Release date:
2020-09-15
Subjects:
- Children & Domestic Matters
- Human Services
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2020-TE30
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2020-09-15
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Natural Resources & Environment
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2020-TE29
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2020-09-15
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2020-TE28
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2020-09-15
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2020-TE27
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2020-09-15
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Local Government
- Natural Resources & Environment
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2020-TE26
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2020-09-15
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2020-TE
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2020-09-15
