Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2021 Human Services Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures during the 2021 legislative session related to human services, including behavioral health and long-term care.
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Final/Annual Reports
2021 Pension Review Commission and Pension Review Subcommittee Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Pension Review Commission and Pension Review Subcommittee.
Staff Publications
Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Summary Report
Summary report for the Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System.
11/04/2021
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
Staff Publications
Water Resources Review Committee Summary Report
Summary report for the Water Resources Review Committee.
Final/Annual Reports
Early Childhood and School Readiness Legislative Commission Summary Report
Pursuant to state law (Section 26-6.5-203, C.R.S.), the Early Childhood and School Readiness Legislative Commission (ECSRLC) may meet up to four times per year to study issues concerning early childhood and school readiness.
Final/Annual Reports
Wildfire Matters Review Committee Summary Report
Pursuant to Section 2-3-1602, C.R.S., the committee is charged with reviewing and proposing legislation or other policy changes related to wildfire prevention, mitigation, and related matters, including public safety and forest health issues.
Staff Publications
Summary Report for the Transportation Legislation Review Committee
Summary report for the Transportation Legislation Review Committee.
Staff Publications
Summary Report for the Pension Review Commission
Summary report for the Pension Review Commission.
Staff Publications
Summary Report for the Colorado Youth Advisory Council Review Committee (COYAC)
Summary report for the Colorado Youth Advisory Council Review Committee (COYAC).
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2021 Civil Law Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly examined a number of measures related to civil law and the courts.
Staff Publications
2021 Interim Committee Information
This memorandum summarizes the policies and procedures for committees meeting during the 2021 legislative interim.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2021 Children & Domestic Matters Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to children and domestic matters, including foster care, child care, and child welfare.
Staff Publications
Process for Writing the Ballot Information Booklet
Article V, Section 1 (7.5), Colorado Constitution, and Section 1-40-124.5, Colorado Revised Statutes, require the Legislative Council Staff to prepare a ballot information booklet prior to each election in which a statewide issue appears on the ballot. The booklet's purpose is to provide voters...
Session Related Publications
Organization and Procedures for the Senate Education Committee, 2021
An overview memo of the rules and procedures to be followed by the Senate Committee on Education.
Session Related Publications
Senate Judiciary Committee Information and Procedures
An overview of the rules and procedures to be followed by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Staff Publications
Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission SB 19-181 Rulemaking
In 2019, the General Assembly enacted Senate Bill 19-181, which changes how the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) in the Department of Natural Resources regulates the development of oil and natural gas in Colorado. Since July 2019, the COGCC has conducted rulemaking hearings...
Issue Briefs
Colorado's Climate Action Plan and Climate Change Data Collection (20-23)
In 2019, Colorado enacted House Bill 19-1261, establishing statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals. Colorado also enacted Senate Bill 19‑096, requiring the Air Quality...
Issue Briefs
Information Technology and the Role of the Joint Technology Committee (20-21)
Information technology (IT) is used by every state agency to make operations more efficient and services more widely available to the citizens of Colorado. Along with other day-to-day expenses of state government, expenses related to IT are paid through the capital construction and
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Summary of Water Legislation 2020
During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to water, including water demand and conservation, water studies, instream flows, funding for water projects, and other water bills.
Staff Publications
Process for Submitting Fiscal Information for Consideration by Legislative Council Staff
This memorandum provides instructions and deadlines for interested parties to submit fiscal information for consideration by Legislative Council Staff, outlines the process for filing a motion for a rehearing before the Title Board if there are objections to the fiscal summary prepared by LCS,...
Final/Annual Reports
2019 Prison Population Management Interim Study Committee Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Prison Population Management Interim Study Committee.
10/29/2020
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
Staff Publications
Energy Handbook (2020)
The Legislative Council Staff's Energy Handbook is intended to serve as a reference guide to Colorado's energy sector. The book is divided into five sections. Section I covers the sources and uses of energy in Colorado. Section II explains how severance taxes and federal mineral lease moneys...
10/28/2020
Business & Economic Development
Energy
Local Government
Natural Resources & Environment
State Government
Staff Publications
Incentives to Use Solar Power in Colorado
This memorandum provides an overview of the financial incentives for solar power offered by utilities in Colorado, as well as other incentives, including net metering programs and state tax incentives.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of State Government Legislation (2020)
During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to its operations, state employees and retirement plans, state agencies and procurement, open records and meetings, and notarization. Several of the bills were in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Children and Domestic Matters Legislation (2020)
During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to parental rights, marriage and adoption, and child welfare.