Summary of State Government Legislation (2018)
During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to state agencies and employees, boards and commissions, the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association, the General Assembly, the Colorado Open Records Act, and firearms.
Summary of Capital Construction Legislation (2018)
During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills affecting funding for capital construction and the duties of the Capital Development Committee (CDC).
Overview of the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association and Changes Made by Senate Bill 18-200
This memorandum provides an overview of the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) and the changes made to PERA by Senate Bill 18‑200.
Broadband Internet Services in Colorado
This memorandum provides an overview of broadband internet service programs in Colorado, including the Colorado High Cost Support Mechanism; state grant programs and...
2018 Joint Technology Committee Final Report
The purpose of the Joint Technology Committee (JTC) final report is to provide annual and historical information on the information technology (IT) capital budget request process. The 2018 final report provides a complete summary of all IT capital construction appropriations during the 2018...
2018 State Water Policy Handbook Update
This handbook was created to help members of the House Agriculture, Livestock, and Natural Resources Committee, Senate Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy Committee, the interim Water Resources Review Committee, and other legislators to better understand Colorado's water policies and...
Fiscal Assessment of Proposed Amendment SB188_L.045, Concerning Creation of the Family Medical Leave Insurance Program
This memorandum is an assessment of the fiscal impact of the attached proposed Amendment L.045 to Senate Bill 19-188. This fiscal assessment is for the impact of the bill with inclusion of this amendment only. Any other added amendment could influence the fiscal impact.
State Government Enterprises
This memorandum provides information on state government enterprises under Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution, also known as the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). From FY 1993-94 through FY 2017-18, 22 state government entities had received enterprise status for at least one...
Telecommunications & Information Technology Major Legislation 2019
During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a variety of issues related to telecommunications and information technology (IT), including blockchain technology, broadband, and new requirements for the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT).
Overview of 5G Technology
This memorandum provides background on 5G technology, an overview of the current regulations governing wireless service facilities and radio frequency (RF) transmissions, and the current scientific evidence of the health effects of exposure to RF transmissions.
Blockchain Technology (19-16)
This issue brief discusses the history of blockchain technology, its current and future applications, and recently proposed Colorado legislation related to this technology.
Broadband Internet Service Programs in Colorado
This memorandum provides an overview of broadband internet service programs in Colorado, including the Colorado High Cost Support Mechanism; state grant programs and other state programs; the ability of local governments to provide broadband; and related recent legislation.This memorandum...
2020 Joint Technology Committee Final Report
The purpose of the JTC final report is to provide annual and historical information on the information technology (IT) capital budget request process. The 2020 final report provides a complete summary of all IT capital construction appropriations during the 2020...
Energy Infrastructure Security (20-04)
This issue brief provides an overview of critical infrastructure, discusses a 2019 cyberattack on the U.S. electrical grid, and summarizes state and federal legislation addressing security for critical infrastructure.