Staff Publications
Glossary of Legislative Terms (2015)
Glossary of Legislative Terms
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2016 Blue Book (English)
This booklet provides information on the nine statewide measures on the November 8, 2016, ballot and on the judges who are on the ballot for retention in your area.
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2016 Folleto Informativo (Blue Book en Español)
Este cuadernillo proporciona información sobre las nueve medidas de la balota del 8 de noviembre de 2016 para todo el estado y sobre los jueces que están en la balota y se presentan para retención en su área.
Staff Publications
2016 Recomendaciones sobre la Retención de Jueces – 2 Distrito Judicial y 12 Distrito Judicial (en Español)
En nuestro trabajo, todos merecemos ser juzgados por nuestras capacidades y nuestro desempeño. Los jueces no son distintos. Así que nuestro estado creó un proceso para evaluar con justicia el trabajo de cada juez e informárselo a usted. Así usted podrá tomar una decisión informada cuando vote....
Staff Publications
2016 Blue Book Fiscal Impact (English)
Statutory Provisions Governing the Preparation of Fiscal Impact Statements for Statewide Ballot Measures
Staff Publications
2016 Folleto Informativo - Estimaciónes del Impacto Fiscal (en Español)
La Enmienda T elimina texto que actualmente permite que se use la esclavitud y servidumbre involuntaria como castigo tras ser condenado por un crimen.
Staff Publications
Crime Classification Guide - Elections 2014
Crime Classification Guide 2014 - Elections
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of General Assembly Legislation (2014)
This document provides a summary of legislation pertaining to the operations of the General Assembly considered by the legislature during the 2014 session.
Staff Publications
Staff Summary LERP Committee (10/23/2014)
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY
Budget Related Publications
State Revenue Transfers to Counties (2014)
This memorandum provides information on intergovernmental transfers of revenue from the state government to Colorado's 64 counties. Data from 2010 show that of $5.0 billion in total county revenue, about $1.3 billion or 25.8 percent came from intergovernmental transfers. The state portion made...
Issue Briefs
Colorado 2014 Election Guide
The 2014 general election includes races for several state and federal offices. This issue brief provides an overview of key dates for the 2014 primary and general elections and highlights other information on voter registration, mail ballots, and voting procedures after various changes to...
Issue Briefs
The Colorado Water Plan (2014)
On May 14, 2013, Governor Hickenlooper issued an executive order directing the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) to develop the Colorado Water Plan (CWP). According to executive order D 2013-005, the CWP must promote a productive economy that supports vibrant and sustainable cities;...
Issue Briefs
The Sale and Use of Fireworks in Colorado (2014)
This issue brief examines Colorado's fireworks law, including the ability of cities and counties to regulate fireworks.
Issue Briefs
Interim Committee Legislation (2014)
During the summer and fall of 2014, seven interim committees and commissions met to discuss policy issues and draft legislation for consideration by the General Assembly during the upcoming legislative session. As required by legislative rules, the Legislative Council Committee met to review the...
Issue Briefs
Capital Construction and the Role of the Capital Development Committee (2014)
The day-to-day expenses of state government are paid through the operating budget in the state's annual budget bill. Expenses related to new construction, renovation, or maintenance of the state's capital assets are paid through the capital budget. This issue brief outlines the types of projects...