Issue Briefs
Local Government Affordable Housing Strategies
This issue brief focuses on additional strategies that local governments and communities in Colorado are using to meet the housing needs of residents.
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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
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2020 Housing Legislation
Interactions between landlords and tenants, funding related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and construction were major topics during the 2020 legislative session.
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Impact Assistance Credits
Report No. 2020-TE27
09/15/2020
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Local Government
Natural Resources & Environment
Issue Briefs
Colorado Fireworks Law (20-18)
This issue brief examines Colorado fireworks law, including permissible fireworks, sales, local government regulations, penalties for violating state laws, and executive orders.
Issue Briefs
Restrictions on Natural Gas Use in Buildings (20-17)
Some U.S. cities have adopted legislation to limit or restrict the use of natural gas systems in new construction, instead requiring building systems or appliances to be powered by electricity. In response to these natural gas prohibitions, some states have enacted legislation prohibiting...
08/20/2020
Business & Economic Development
Capital Construction
Energy
Housing
Staff Publications
Community Choice Energy
Community choice energy (CCE) is an alternative to the investor-owned utility energy supply system that allows local entities to aggregate individual customers within a defined service area and secure alternative energy suppliers on their behalf. The primary goals of CCEs have been to lower...
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
State-Employed Chaplains Housing Allowance
Report No. 2020-TE17
Issue Briefs
Home Rule Governance in Colorado (20-16)
This issue brief outlines home rule governance for municipalities and counties, including the process for adopting a home rule charter and the powers that a home rule charter provides to local governments.
Staff Publications
State and Local Cybersecurity Collaboration
This memorandum describes how some states find new ways to share cybersecurity knowledge and resources with their local governments to improve the state’s overall cybersecurity posture.
04/15/2020
Local Government
State Government
Telecommunications & Information Technology
Issue Briefs
Consumer Data Privacy Laws (20-08)
This issue brief provides an overview of consumer data privacy, describes applicable federal laws, and summarizes recent state legislation proposed to strengthen consumer data privacy laws.
Issue Briefs
Mobile Home Parks Overview (20-03)
This issue brief provides background information on mobile homes and an overview of the Mobile Home Park Act, including recent changes to the law with regard to county ordinances, registrations, the dispute resolution and enforcement program, and evictions.
Issue Briefs
Regional Accountable Entities (19-20)
This issue brief provides an overview of Regional Accountable Entities, organizations responsible for coordinating the physical and behavioral health care of the state’s Medicaid members.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Housing Legislation (2019)
Interactions between landlords and their tenants was a major topic during the 2019 legislative session. This was evident in bills that made changes to the eviction process, unfit rentals, rental applications, and mobile home parks.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Local Government Legislation (2019)
Laws passed during the 2019 session related to local government addressed a number of topics. This summary provides an overview of legislation concerning safety, county operations, special districts, property rights, business owners, and emergency service providers.
Staff Publications
Impact of Final Residential Assessment Rate on Local Share
The final Residential Assessment Rate (RAR) Study released by the Division of Property Taxation (DPT) on April10, 2019,estimates anRARof 7.15 percent for property tax years 2019 and 2020. The General Assembly would have to pass a bill for this rate to become law. The anticipated assessed...
04/12/2019
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Local Government
State Revenue & Budget
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Historic Property Preservation Tax Credit
Report No. 2019-TE7
01/16/2019
Business & Economic Development
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Housing
Staff Publications
Local Government Handbook (2018)
This handbook is intended to serve as a resource guide on the role and responsibilities of local governments, including counties, municipalities, special districts, and school districts.
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Property Tax Relief Programs for Senior Citizens
This memorandum provides information on five types of programs that provide property tax and/or rental cost relief to seniors.
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Long-Term Lodging Exemption
Report No. 2018-TE8
Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in January 2023. Click HERE to access the January 2023 report.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Local Government Legislation (2017)
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a variety of measures related to local government. These topics were wide-ranging and encompassed special districts, local taxes, and intergovernmental agreements and contracts. Peace officer status, nonprofit boards, and...
Other
2018 Salaries for County Officers
2018 Salaries for the following County Officers (Pursuant to ...
Final/Annual Reports
2017 Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Reform Commission Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Reform Commission.
Staff Publications
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 efforts; local governments’ ability to provide broadband; and related recent legislation.
11/22/2017
Business & Economic Development
Local Government
State Government
Telecommunications & Information Technology
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Housing Legislation (2017)
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to affordable housing, landlord-tenant agreements, construction defects, and homelessness.