Researching Legislative History
Overview of Ground-Level Ozone in Colorado
This memorandum focuses on ground-level ozone, the harmful air pollutant that is the main ingredient of “smog.” Ground-level ozone significantly impacts the health of Coloradans and the environment. It is also important to note that ground-level ozone differs from “good” ozone, or stratospheric...
LAW SUMMARY: Colorado Firearms Laws
Summary of 2023 Health and Insurance Legislation
Many bills were introduced this year addressing health care and the insurance industry in Colorado. Recurring topics this session including reproductive health care, hospital and facility policies, prescription drugs, and consumer protections.
Analyses of Acts with Multiple Articles
2023 Senate Calendar
2023 House Calendar
2023 Jail Standards Commission Final Report
As outlined in...
Safety Clauses and Act-Subject-to-Petition Clauses
Article V, section 1(3) of the Colorado Constitution reserves to the people the power to refer all or a portion of an act to the ballot for voter approval. There is an exception to this power: if an act is necessary 1) "for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety"; or 2...
Open Records Policy & Requests (Colorado Open Records Act - CORA)
Understanding Colorado Statutory Source Notes - Unabridged
Special Sessions of the Colorado General Assembly
List of Special Sessions of the Colorado General Assembly Since Statehood.
Funding Mechanisms and Fiscal Notes
This memorandum is intended for use by policymakers, legislative drafters, and budget analysts to understand the different funding mechanisms that may be used in legislation. It describes how different funding mechanisms in legislation impact the state budget and how they are shown in fiscal...
Residential Energy Storage Credit Memo
Film Incentive Tax Credit Memo
Alternative Transportation Options Credit for Employers Memo
Adding Benefits Under Medicaid (2023)
Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides health benefits and services to Coloradans who meet eligibility requirements. Each state administers its own Medicaid program, and the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) set standards for the program to receive...
Fraternal Society Exemption
Report No. 2019-TE2
Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in November 2023. Click HERE to access the November 2023 report.
Excise Tax for Unsalable Alcoholic Beverages
Report No. 2019-TE25
Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in November 2023. Click HERE to access the...
Credit for Unsalable Alcohol
Report No. 2023-TE16
Contaminated Land Redevelopment Credit
Report No. 2023-TE15
Contaminated Land Redevelopment Credit
Report No. 2022-TE11
Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in November 2023. Click HERE to access the November 2023 report.
Fraternal Society Exemption
Report No. 2023-TE17