Education
The House Education Committee considers matters concerning K-12 public schools, including public school accountability and school finance; and higher education, including administration and governance, tuition, and financial assistance. In addition, the committee has legislative oversight responsibility for the departments of Education and Higher Education.
Energy & Environment
The House Energy & Environment Committee generally considers matters concerning energy and environment. In addition, the committee also has legislative oversight responsibility for divisions of the Department of Natural Resources and Department of Public Health and Environment, the Public Utilities Commission, and the Colorado Energy Office.
Agriculture & Natural Resources
The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee generally considers matters concerning water, agriculture, wildlife, and recreation. In addition, the committee has legislative oversight responsibility for the departments of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
The Senate State Affairs Committee generally considers matters concerning elections, campaign finance, military and veterans affairs, and other subject areas related to state government. In addition, the committee has legislative oversight responsibility for the departments of State and Military and Veterans Affairs.
Finance
The House Finance Committee generally considers matters related to a broad range of public finance proposals including legislation that affects the state's revenue and tax structure. In addition, the committee has legislative oversight responsibility for the Public Employees' Retirement Association, Department of Revenue, State Treasury, and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting.
State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
The House State, Civic, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee generally considers matters concerning elections, campaign finance, military and veterans affairs, and other subject areas related to state government. In addition, the committee has legislative oversight responsibility for the departments of State and Military and Veterans Affairs.
Transportation, Housing & Local Government
The House Transportation & Local Government Comittee considers matters concerning motor vehicle law, traffic regulation, transportation funding, public infrastructure, other subject areas related to the state transportation system, local governments, special districts, housing, and land use planning. In addition, the committee has legislative oversight responsibility for the Department of Transportation and the Department of Local Affairs.
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Colorado Jail Standards Commission
The Colorado Jail Standards Commission must recommend standards for the operation of jails. A report including its recommendations is to be presented to the Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Colorado Jail Standards by November 15, 2023.
Water Resources and Agriculture Review Committee
The committee studies the conservation, use, development, and financing of the water resources of Colorado for the general welfare of its inhabitants and to reviews and proposes water resources legislation. The committee also is responsible for holding public hearings on the draft Colorado State Water Plan and submitting a summary of the public's and committee's feedback on the plan to the Colorado Water Conservation Board.
Treatment of Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems
The committee is responsible for overseeing the Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal Justice System Task Force and recommending bills to implement the proposals studied by the task force.
Transportation Legislation Review Committee
The committee reviews transportation, traffic, and motor vehicle legislation and may consult with experts in the fields of traffic regulation, the licensing of drivers, the registration and titling of motor vehicles, and highway construction and planning.
Task Force for the Consideration of Facial Recognition Services
Wildfire Matters Review Committee
The committee studies wildfire prevention and mitigation.
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Colorado Health Insurance Exchange Oversight Committee
The committee studies the implementation of Colorado's health exchange. It reviews and approves grants applied for by the exchange's board of directors to implement the exchange, approves the exchange's executive director, and recommends legislation on the operation of the exchange.
Joint Select Committee on Rising Utility Rates
The Joint Select Committee on Rising Utility Rates was formed during the 2023 regular Legislative Session to investigate the root cause of the recent increases in utility rates facing Coloradans and consider potential policy interventions.
Colorado Youth Advisory Council Committee
The committee reviews the work of the Colorado Youth Advisory Council and recommends legislation regarding issues affecting Colorado youth.