First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General AssemblyPresented to the Joint State Veterans and Military Affairs Committee at its December 16, 2016, meeting.
During the 2024 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several bills concerning the military and veterans, including veterans’ programs, education, occupational licensing, land use, and a new holiday.
The 2023 Colorado General Assembly considered a range of military and veterans bills related to active service, veteran programs, and property taxes.
Report No. 2023-TE2
Report No. 2022-TE27
During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several pieces of legislation concerning veterans and the military including creating an information clearinghouse; allowing veterans to audit college courses, honoring Gold Star families, and several resolutions.
Report No. 2022-TE22
During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to military and veterans affairs, including bills addressing the National Guard, providing veterans’ benefits, and clarifying laws concerning surplus military vehicles.
This memorandum provides information about veterans community living centers (VCLCs), formerly known as state veterans nursing homes, in Colorado. Specifically, it includes the history of the five current VCLC locations and the process for building new VCLCs. The memorandum also discusses how...
During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to veterans and the military concerning education, employment, income taxes, license plates, vehicle registration, and public safety.
This memorandum provides information concerning occupational and professional licenses for military spouses, including reciprocity and other licensing mechanisms for military spouses in Colorado and other states, and federal efforts to address military spouse licensure.
The Colorado Senate and House of Representatives will not convene on Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day.
The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 6, 2025, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025 (unless otherwise specified). Details