Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2022 Courts and Judiciary Major Legislation
During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to the courts and the judiciary.
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Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2022 Children and Domestic Matters Legislation
During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered numerous bills related to child & domestic matters.
Final/Annual Reports
Legislative Interim Committee on Judicial Discipline Summary Report
Summary report for the Legislative Interim Committee on Judicial Discipline.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Legislation
During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered an array of measures concerning criminal investigations, crime, community safety and crime prevention, victim services, juveniles, and behavioral health.
11/01/2022
Children & Domestic Matters
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Issue Briefs
Colorado Department of Early Childhood (22-07)
The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), Colorado’s newest state department, began operations in July 2022 to provide a range of programs and services that support young children, families, and the professionals that serve them. This issue brief provides an overview of the...
11/10/2022
Children & Domestic Matters
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Human Services
Issue Briefs
Child Care Assistance, Licensing, and Ratings in Colorado (22-08)
The quality of child care is a key concern for parents and policymakers. Child care allows parents to remain in the workforce and contributes to a child’s development. This issue brief provides an overview of the financial assistance available to families needing child care, briefly...
11/10/2022
Children & Domestic Matters
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Human Services
Final/Annual Reports
2022 Interim Committee on Judicial Discipline Final Report
Senate Bill 22-201 created the 8-member Legislative Interim Committee on Judicial Discipline and directed the committee to work with judges, lawyers, members of the public, and other interested parties, to:
- review and examine ...
Final/Annual Reports
2022 Colorado Youth Advisory Council Review Committee Final Report
This committee was created pursuant to Section 2-2-1305.5, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to review the COYAC's work and to recommend legislation regarding issues affecting...
Final/Annual Reports
2022 Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems Final Report
This committee was created pursuant to Article 1.9 of Title 18, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to oversee an advisory task force that studies and makes recommendations concerning the treatment of persons with mental health disorders who are involved in the criminal...
12/30/2022
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
Human Services
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Criminal and Juvenile Justice System 2023 Major Legislation
During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly passed an array of measures concerning the criminal and juvenile justice system.
07/21/2023
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
Final/Annual Reports
2015 Profiling-Initiated Contacts by Law Enforcement Interim Committee Final Report
Pursuant to Interim Committee Letter 2015-5, submitted as required by Section 2-3-303.3, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to study data collection and evaluation methods related to contacts made by law enforcement officers to determine whether profiling is occurring in...
12/18/2015
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
Final/Annual Reports
2015 Vocational Rehabilitation Services for the Blind Interim Study Committee Final Report
Pursuant to Interim Committee Letter 2015-3. The purpose of the committee was to examine vocational rehabilitation services for the blind, the use of available funding, and program performance in order to determine the most effective structure and delivery model for vocational rehabilitation...
12/18/2015
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
Final/Annual Reports
2013 Juvenile Defense Attorney Interim Committee Final Report
Pursuant to House Joint Resolution 13-1019. The purpose of this committee is to examine and make recommendations on current laws, procedures, and practices for the appointment of counsel, advisement of rights, and waivers of counsel for children in juvenile delinquency court.
12/13/2013
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2023 Civil Law Legislation
During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly examined a number of measures related to civil law. Specifically, the legislature passed bills that made changes to consumer protections, asset forfeiture, and reproductive and civil rights.
Issue Briefs
Food Assistance in Colorado
Federal, state, and local entities work to deliver programs and initiatives to increase food security and accessibility for Coloradans. This issue brief provides an overview of key programs and efforts within the state, including beneficiaries, operations, and funding.
08/24/2023
Children & Domestic Matters
Human Services
Public Health
State Government
Staff Publications
Criminal Justice Reform Legislation
This memorandum provides a listing of criminal justice reform legislation enacted in Colorado from 2013 through 2023. More specifically, the attached table provides the bill number, title, and description of the criminal justice reform legislation, organized by category.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2023 Human Services Legislation
The General Assembly addressed a number of bills related to human services and various children and domestic matters, including the establishment and preservation of “family time” and improving services offered to children and youth.
Issue Briefs
Law Enforcement Liability
Under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA), public entities and employees are generally immune from liability in all claims except those specifically provided for in state law. In 2020, national and local public demonstrations against excessive use of force by law enforcement prompted...
Final/Annual Reports
2023 Jail Standards Commission Final Report
As outlined in...
11/20/2023
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Crimes and Law Enforcement Legislation (2020)
During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly introduced several bills concerning crimes, criminal penalties, and law enforcement.
Summary of Major Legislation
Children and Domestic Matters Legislation (2017)
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered numerous measures on child welfare, domestic violence and crimes against children, the juvenile justice system, public school safety, and child care. The bills described in this document passed and became law, unless otherwise...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Children and Domestic Matters Legislation (2018)
During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to child welfare and foster care, youth mental health and suicide prevention, child abuse prevention, the juvenile justice system, and other aspects of family law. The bills described in this document passed...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Human Services Legislation (2020)
During the 2020 session, the General Assembly considered bills related to early childhood education; child welfare investigations; appropriating federal CARES Act funding; and other human services programs.
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Child Care Expenses Income Tax Credits
Report No. 2023-TE19
12/21/2023
Children & Domestic Matters
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Labor & Employment
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Child Care Expense Credit & Low-Income Child Care Expense Credit
Report No. 2019-TE5
Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in December 2023. Click HERE to access the December 2023 report.
01/16/2019
Children & Domestic Matters
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Fiscal Policy & Taxes