Staff Publications
How A Bill Becomes Law in Colorado
How A Bill Becomes Law in Colorado
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Final/Annual Reports
2012 Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Committee Final Report
Pursuant to Senate Bill 07-229 and is required to develop a plan for the response by, and continuation of operations of, the General Assembly and the legislative service agencies in the event of an emergency epidemic or disaster. The committee is also required to meet at least annually to review...
Final/Annual Reports
2014 Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Committee Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Committee.
Final/Annual Reports
2013 Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Committee Final Report
Pursuant to Senate Bill 07-229, the committee is required to develop a plan for the response by, and continuation of operations of, the General Assembly and the legislative service agencies in the event of an emergency epidemic or disaster. The committee is required to meet at least annually to...
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
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...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Local Government 2023 Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures related to local government during the 2023 legislative session, including bills regarding local government operations, metropolitan districts, public employees, electric vehicles, and safety.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2023 Firearms Legislation
During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly examined a number of measures related to firearms. Specifically, lawmakers debated policies about ghost guns, extreme risk protection orders, the minimum age to purchase a firearm, waiting periods, and lawsuits filed...
Staff Publications
Organizational Structure of Colorado Legislative Staff, FY 2023-24
This memorandum provides an organizational structure of the staff of the Colorado legislature.
Issue Briefs
New to Colorado
Colorado’s population reached nearly 5.8 million according to the 2020 census, a 14.8 percent increase from 2010. For those joining the influx of new people moving to the Centennial State, this issue brief outlines best practices for establishing residency, applying for state...
Issue Briefs
Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave (23-06)
In November 2020, Colorado voters approved Proposition 118, known as the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (act). The act created the Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (division) within Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) to administer the program, which is known...
02/28/2023
Health Care & Health Insurance
Labor & Employment
Local Government
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Film Incentive Tax Credit Memo
11/30/2023
Business & Economic Development
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Labor & Employment
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Contaminated Land Redevelopment Credit
Report No. 2023-TE15
11/30/2023
Business & Economic Development
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Natural Resources & Environment
State Government
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
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.
01/14/2022
Business & Economic Development
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Natural Resources & Environment
State Government
Staff Publications
Statutory Reports Sent to Joint Business Committee
This memorandum provides an overview of all the statutory reports that are required to be sent to members of the Joint Business Committee in FY 2023‑24. Most of the reports can be found in the Required Reports Database...
12/21/2023
Business & Economic Development
Labor & Employment
Professions & Occupations
State Government
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
Job Growth Credit
Report No. 2022-TE38
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Child Care Facility Investment Credits
Report No. 2022-TE8
01/14/2022
Business & Economic Development
Children & Domestic Matters
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Staff Publications
How a Bill Becomes a Law in Colorado (in Spanish)
How a Bill Becomes a Law in Colorado (in Spanish)
Session Related Publications
Special Sessions of the Colorado General Assembly
List of Special Sessions of the Colorado General Assembly Since Statehood.
Staff Publications
Overview of Colorado’s Enterprise Zone Program
This memorandum describes the process for designating Colorado Enterprise Zones and Enhanced Rural Enterprise Zones, the tax expenditures available for investing in designated enterprise zone areas, and the administration and certification process of enterprise zones tax credits.
Staff Publications
Implications of Social Media Use on Adolescent Mental Health and Policy Framework
The relationship between social media use and adolescent mental health has prompted a rise in regulatory policy across the nation and in Colorado. This memorandum examines social media use and adolescent health outcomes, the predominant policy frameworks in this domain, and federal and state...
09/11/2024
Business & Economic Development
Children & Domestic Matters
Public Health
Telecommunications & Information Technology
Staff Publications
Informe de accesibilidad digital de la Asamblea General de Colorado
De conformidad con la Sección 24-34-802 (1)(c)(II), C.R.S., este informe describe los esfuerzos continuos realizados por el personal de la rama administrativa del Estado de Colorado para...