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Staff Publications
Making Higher Education Attainable Interim Study Committee Summary Report
Summary Report for the Making Higher Education Attainable Interim Study Committee.
Issue Briefs
Laws Regulating the Landlord - Tenant Relationship (19-19)
While the landlord-tenant relationship is primarily established through lease agreements, there are also state laws, local ordinances, and federal fair housing standards that apply. This issue brief provides an overview of these regulations. For information specific to mobile home tenancy, see...
Staff Publications
Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorders Study Committee
Summary Report for the Opioid and Other Substance Abuse Disorders Study Committee.
Staff Publications
School Committee on Safety Summary Report
Summary Report for the School Safety Committee to the Legislative Council.
Staff Publications
Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Summary Report
Summary report for the Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System.
Staff Publications
Energy Legislation Review Interim Study Committee Summary Report
Summary report for the Energy Legislation Review Interim Study Committee.
Staff Publications
Prison Population Management Interim Study Committee Summary Report
Summary report for the Prison Population Management Interim Study Committee.
Staff Publications
Tax Expenditure Evaluation Interim Study Committee Summary Report
Tax Expenditure Evaluation Interim Study Committee Summary Report.
Staff Publications
Transportation Legislation Review Committee Summary Report
Summary report for the Transportation Legislation Review Committee.
Staff Publications
Investor-owned Utility Review Interim Study Committee
Summary report for the Investor-owned Utility Review Interim Study Committee.
Final/Annual Reports
Sales and Use Tax Simplification Task Force Final Report
Final Report for the Sales and Use Tax Task Force.
Staff Publications
Pension Reform Commission Summary Report
Summary report for the Pension Review Commission.
Staff Publications
Zero Waste and Recycling Interim Study Committee Summary Report
Summary report for the Zero Waste and Recycling Interim Study Committee.
Staff Publications
Water Resources Review Committee Summary Report
Summary Report for the Water Resources Review Committee to the Legislative Council.
Issue Briefs
Overview of Minimum Wage Laws (19-18)
Federal law requires employers to pay their employees a minimum hourly wage. States are allowed to set different pay standards than the federal minimum wage requirement; however, if the state and federal law differ, such as in Colorado, the higher wage prevails. This issue brief...
Issue Briefs
Colorado Gaming Tax Revenue and Distributions
In 1990, Colorado voters passed a constitutional amendment allowing limited gaming only in the cities of Central City, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek. Limited gaming is defined as “the use of slot machines and the card games of blackjack and poker, each game having a maximum single bet of five...
Staff Publications
Electric Vehicles in Colorado
This memorandum provides an overview of electric vehicles, including vehicle electrification policies, electric vehicles in Colorado, recent Colorado legislation, and future considerations.
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2019 Annual Report
10/17/2019
Staff Publications
Regulatory Framework for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions
Greenhouse gas emissions have been identified by the global scientific community as the major driver of climate change. Globally, countries are committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to combat the effects of climate change. This memorandum provides background on the policies and...
Issue Briefs
State Sponsored Retirement Plans (19-16)
This issue brief provides an overview of state laws related to state-sponsored retirement plans, retirement plan marketplaces, and multiple employer retirement plans for private sector workers. The brief also includes a discussion of related federal laws and Congressional activity.
Staff Publications
Report on Referendum C Revenue and Spending FY 2005-06 through FY 2019-20
This report contains the final audited figures for state revenue retained under Referendum C in the 2005‑06 through 2017‑18 state fiscal years and preliminary numbers for the 2018‑19 and 2019‑20 state fiscal years. It also reflects the actions of the General Assembly and Governor in spending...
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.
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.