Legislative Council Staff publish several analyses of legislation introduced by the state legislature. These bill-related analyses include:
HB 19-1188 requires Legislative Council Staff to prepare greenhouse gas emissions reports for up to 20 bills each year starting with the 2020 legislative session. Greenhouse gas emissions reports estimate whether a bill is likely to directly cause a net increase or decrease in greenhouse gas emissions over a 10-year period. The reports will identify new sources of greenhouse gas emissions, any increase or decrease in emissions from existing sources, and any impacts on sequestration of emissions.
HB 19-1184 requires Legislative Council Staff to prepare demographic analyses for up to 20 bills each year starting with the 2020 legislative session. Demographic notes outline the potential impact of a bill on disparities—including economic, employment, health, education, or public safety outcomes—for various populations in the state. Populations may be identified by their differences in race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, or other relevant characteris