Waivers from State Education Laws (2016)

This memorandum provides information regarding the regulation of school districts, charter schools, innovation schools, and home schools. Specifically, it describes the waivers to state law granted by the State Board ...

Public Benefits and Services Resources Manual (2016)

The Public Benefits and Services Resource Manual is intended to serve as a reference guide for information on some of the state’s programs that provide direct benefits or services to members of the public. The manual ...

FY2015-16 Budget Package and Long Bill Narrative

FY2016-17 Budget Package and Long Bill Narrative

Economic Outlook Presentation September 2016

Economic Outlook for the U.S. and Colorado The ongoing expansion in the U.S. economy is fueld by consumer contributions.

Summary of Housing and Property Legislation (2014)

This document provides a summary of major legislation pertaining to property and housing considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 legislative session.

Summary of Water Legislation (2014)

This document provides a summary of water legislation considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 session.

Summary of Transportation Legislation (2014)

This document provides a summary of transportation legislation considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 legislative session.

Summary of Tax and Finance Legislation (2014)

The attached document provides a summary of major legislation considered by the General Assembly pertaining to taxes and fiscal policy.

State Education Fund Report (2014)

The forecast for the State Education Fund and the level of General Fund appropriations needed to pay for school finance have changed from when the General Assembly adjourned in May 2013. Property values have stabilize...

Financing of Public Schools for Fiscal Year 2014-15

House Bill 14-1292 and House Bill 14-1298 amend the Public School Finance Act of 1994 to provide funding for school districts in FY 2014-15. The bills were signed by the Governor on May 21, 2014, and became effective ...

Kindergarten Through Twelfth Grade (K-12) Funding Scenarios (2014)

The following memorandum provides an overview of K-12 funding proposals within the context of the state's operating budget. In December 2013, about $1.1 billion was transferred from the General Fund to the State Educa...

Fiscal Analysis of the School Finance Bill, HB 14-1298, as Introduced

House Bill 14-1298 as Introduced FY 2014-15 Compared with FY 2013-14

Table 1 School Finance Funding Comparison with Passage of HB 14-1292 and HB 14-1298

School Finance Funding Comparison Assuming Passage of Both HB 14-1292 and HB 14-1298, FY 2014-15 Current Law vs. Passage of HB 14-1292 and HB 14-1298 Combined

2013 CO School District Cost of Living Analysis (2014)

In July of 2013, Corona Insights was retained to conduct the 2013 Colorado School District Cost of Living Study for the Colorado Legislative Council. This study measures the differences in the cost to purchase a typic...

School Finance Funding Comparison Under HB 14-1298 FY 2014-15

School Finance Funding Comparison Under HB 14-1298, FY 2014-15 Current Law vs. HB 14-1298

School Finance Funding Comparison Under HB 14-1292 FY 2014-15

School Finance Funding Comparison Under HB 14-1292, FY 2014-15 Current Law vs. HB 14-1292

2013 Colorado Cost of Living Study (2014)

2013 Colorado Cost of Living Report - Expenditure Totals

School District Table (2014)

School District Table

Estimated Value of School Finance Factors, Including Negative Factor FY 2014-15

ESTIMATED VALUE OF SCHOOL FINANCE FACTORS, INCLUDING NEGATIVE FACTOR, FY 2014-15

Summary of Public Health Legislation (2014)

This document provides a summary of major public health legislation considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 legislative session.

Summary of Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation Legislation (2014)

This document provides a summary of major motor vehicles and traffic regulation legislation considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 session.

Summary of Insurance Legislation (2014)

This document provides a summary of major insurance legislation considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 session.

Summary of Human Services Legislation (2014)

This document provides a summary of legislation pertaining to human services considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 legislative session.

Summary of Higher Education Legislation (2014)

This document provides a summary of legislation pertaining to higher education considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 legislative session.