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How a Bill Becomes Law in Colorado
How a Bill Becomes Law in Colorado
Staff Publications
Cómo Un Proyecto De Ley Se Convierte En Ley En Colorado (Español)
Cómo Un Proyecto De Ley Se Convierte En Ley En Colorado
How a Bill Becomes Law in Colorado (Spanish)
Session Related Publications
Senate Term Limits
Term Limit Information for Members of the Colorado State Senate.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2025 Energy and Natural Resources Legislation
Colorado has a uniquely diverse landscape. From the plains of the eastern front to the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains, the state’s energy profile includes coal and natural resources as well as renewable energy, such as wind, solar, and geothermal. Capitalizing on the diversity of...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2025 Capital Construction Legislation
During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills affecting funding for capital construction and the duties of the Capital Development Committee (CDC).
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2025 Civil Law Legislation
During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly passed a number of measures related to civil law. Specifically, the legislature updated policies about digital images, law enforcement whistleblower protections, civil rape shield laws, anti‑discrimination, and landowner immunity.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2025 Transportation & Motor Vehicles Legislation
During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills related to transportation and motor vehicles.
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
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2025 Criminal Justice, Corrections, and Courts Legislation
The Colorado General Assembly passed a variety of criminal justice, corrections, and court-related bills in 2025. The new laws made changes to forensic science, law enforcement, judges and municipal courts, prison policies, and immigration.
06/12/2025
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
Staff Publications
Legislative Council Handbook
Colorado statute establishes the Legislative Council as a body of 18 Senators and Representatives with specific functions and responsibilities (Section 2-3-301, et seq., C.R.S.). Six senators are appointed, with the President of the Senate appointing the majority party members and the...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2025 Local Government Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures related to local governments during the 2025 legislation session, including bills that affect taxation and fees, permitting procedures, land use, and special districts.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2025 Housing Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures related to housing during the 2025 legislation session, including bills that affect landlords and tenants, state housing programs, and residential building regulations.
Session Related Publications
House Regulations for Remote Participation
Session Related Publications