Issue Briefs
Gender Pay Equity
This issue brief provides an overview of federal and state laws related to gender pay equity and a summary of past legislative efforts by the Colorado General Assembly on this topic.
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Issue Briefs
Blockchain Technology
This issue brief discusses the history of blockchain technology, its current and future applications, and recently proposed Colorado legislation related to this technology.
Staff Publications
Financing Public Schools FY 2019-20
Three bills that were enacted during the 2019 legislative session significantly affected the financing of public schools in Colorado:
- Senate Bill 19-246 amended the Public School Finance Act of 1994 to provide funding for school districts in FY 2019-20. The bill was signed by
Issue Briefs
Road Usage Charge Programs
Transportation infrastructure in the United States is primarily funded through motor fuel (gas) taxes. Facing declining future revenues and increased construction costs, some states have begun to experiment with a new way of funding transportation: the road usage charge. This issue brief...
Issue Briefs
The Colorado READ Act
Reading competency is pivotal to the academic development of Colorado’s students. State law targets the early elementary grades as the essential time and location for developing the reading skills necessary for successful academic achievement in later grades. This issue brief provides...
Budget Related Publications
Forecast September 2019
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 highlights and executive summary sections. The report is based on current law,...
Session Related Publications
2019 Cumulative Senate Journal
09/17/2019
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Captive Insurance Premium Tax Exemptions
Report No. 2019-TE27
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: In-State Investment Pre-1959 Insurance Premium Tax Deduction
Report No. 2019-TE28
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Surplus Lines Insurance Tax and Examination Fee Deduction
Report No. 2019-TE29
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditures Compilation Report, September 2019
Report No. 2019-TE
Staff Publications
Overview of 5G Technology
This memorandum provides background on 5G technology, an overview of the current regulations governing wireless service facilities and radio frequency (RF) transmissions, and the current scientific evidence of the health effects of exposure to RF transmissions.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Higher Education Legislation (2019)
During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to higher education. Specifically, the measures concern student loans and financial aid, college and career access and readiness, teacher preparation and retention, and the administration and governance of...
Staff Publications
Workplace Harassment Policy of the General Assembly
The policy PDF is linked below. For more information, see also https://leg.colorado.gov/workplace-harassment-policy.
09/06/2019
Summary of Major Legislation
2019 Summary of Capital Construction
The General Assembly considered a number of bills affecting funding for capital construction and the duties of the Capital Development Committee (CDC) during the 2019 session.
Issue Briefs
Single-Use Plastics Legislation
This issue brief describes single-use plastics, current Colorado law, proposed legislation in Colorado that would have addressed single-use plastics, and other states that have enacted single-use plastics legislation.
Staff Publications
Legislative History of Colorado's Instream Flow Program
This memorandum summarizes the legislative history of Colorado's instream flow program, which is administered by the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) within the Department of Natural Resources.
Staff Publications
Motor Vehicle Registration Fees
This memorandum provides an overview of Colorado motor vehicle registration fees. There are two types of fees when vehicles are registered annually: registration fees and the specific ownership tax. The memorandum discusses the history and distribution of vehicle registration fees and...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Transportation and Motor Vehicles Legislation (2019)
During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered transportation funding, policies of the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Public Utilities Commission, [motor vehicles, and other modes of transportation.] An overview of Colorado’s transportation system can be...
Session Related Publications
2019 Cumulative House Journal
08/19/2019
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Housing Legislation (2019)
Interactions between landlords and their tenants was a major topic during the 2019 legislative session. This was evident in bills that made changes to the eviction process, unfit rentals, rental applications, and mobile home parks.
Issue Briefs
Probate and Trusts and Fiduciaries
During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of measures related to estate documents, public guardians, and trusts.
08/12/2019
Courts & Judicial
Financial Services & Commerce
Probate, Trusts, & Fiduciaries
Budget Related Publications
2019 Appropriations History
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Elections & Redistricting Legislation (2019)
During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to a variety of elections topics, including campaign finance, electioneering communications, lobbying disclosures, local elections, and voter registration and voting. No bills concerning redistricting were...
Summary of Major Legislation
Insurance Legislation
During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly passed laws related to the regulation of the business of insurance in the state.