Staff Publications
Executive Summary of Governor's Executive Orders During COVID-19
This memorandum provides an executive summary of the various Executive Orders issued during the declared disaster emergency related to COVID‑19 in Colorado.
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Legislative Efforts to Control Prescription Drug Prices
This memorandum summarizes legislative efforts since 2017 to control prescription drug prices. It includes information on both bills that failed as well as those that became law.
Staff Publications
Updated - Resources for Small Businesses in Response to COVID-19
This memorandum provides an overview of various federal, state, and local programs and resources that are available to provide assistance to small businesses in Colorado during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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State Paid Family and Medical Leave Laws
To date, Colorado and eight other states have enacted paid family and medical leave laws. The other states include California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington. In addition, Hawaii has a paid medical leave law. This memorandum provides a...
01/29/2021
Business & Economic Development
Health Care & Health Insurance
Insurance
Labor & Employment
Public Health
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TABOR Emergency Provisions
On March 11, 2020, Governor Polis issued Executive Order D 2020 003, declaring a disaster emergency pursuant to state law due to the presence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19). The disaster emergency declaration triggers certain provisions in the Colorado Constitution and state law....
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Colorado Department of Corrections and COVID-19
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted almost every aspect of society, including the criminal justice system, leaving crowded courts, prisons, and jails especially susceptible to the outbreak. This memorandum provides an overview of how prisons in Colorado are reacting to this public health...
01/15/2021
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Public Health
Staff Publications
Colorado’s Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
This memorandum provides an overview of Colorado’s plan for the administration of the COVID-19 vaccinations.
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State Laws Prohibiting Price Gouging During Declared Emergencies
This memorandum provides information related to state and federal laws prohibiting price gouging during declared disaster emergencies.
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Public Health Orders Issued During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This memorandum provides an overview of the various Public Health Orders issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) during the declared disaster emergency related to COVID‑19 in Colorado. Thirteen public health orders have been issued since March, 2020.
Staff Publications
Summary of Governor’s Executive Orders Issued During COVID-19 Emergency
This memorandum provides a summary of the various Executive Orders and Public Health Orders issued during the declared disaster emergency related to the presence of COVID‑19 in Colorado.
Staff Publications
Safety Protocols for the General Assembly During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The following are new safety protocols for the reconvening of the General Assembly during the COVID-19 health epidemic.
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Community Corrections Response to COVID-19
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted almost every aspect of society, including the criminal justice system, leaving crowded courts, prisons and jails especially susceptible to the outbreak. This memorandum provides an overview of how Community Corrections is handling this public health emergency...
05/08/2020
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Public Health
Staff Publications
Colorado Courts’ Response to COVID-19
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted almost every aspect of society, including the criminal justice system, leaving crowded courts, prisons and jails especially susceptible to the outbreak. This memorandum provides an overview of how courts in Colorado are handling this public health emergency. ...
05/08/2020
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Public Health
Staff Publications
Colorado Juvenile Justice System Response to COVID-19
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted almost every aspect of society, including the criminal justice system, leaving crowded courts, prisons and jails especially susceptible to the outbreak. This memorandum provides an overview of how the juvenile justice system in Colorado is handling this...
05/08/2020
Children & Domestic Matters
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Public Health
Staff Publications
Response of Utilities to COVID-19
This memorandum provides an overview of how energy consumption and usage has changed as a result of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), and how Colorado utilities are responding.
Staff Publications
Division of Insurance Changes in Response to COVID-19
This memorandum provides an overview of temporary changes the Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) implemented in response to the spread of COVID-19 and associated declaration of a disaster emergency by Governor Polis on March 11, 2020. The DOI in the Department of Regulatory Agencies regulates...
Staff Publications
High School and College Placement and Entrance Examination Delays
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted almost every facet of the education system, including standardized tests and college entrance examinations. This memorandum provides scheduling updates on some of the country’s most relied upon placement and college entrance examinations and will...
04/21/2020
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Higher Education
Public Health
Staff Publications
COVID-19 Cybersecurity Concerns
This memorandum provides an overview of cybersecurity, the current threat landscape as a result of COVID-19, and provides information about COVID-19 cybersecurity resources.
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Resources Pertaining to K-12 Education in Response to COVID-19
In the midst of school closures across the state due to the COVID-19 outbreak, schools and state agencies are working to ensure that K-12 students continue to receive academic support. Legislative Council Staff is committed to providing members of the Colorado General Assembly and other...
Staff Publications
Expansion of Telehealth Services in Response to COVID-19
This memorandum provides an overview of how the spread of the coronavirus and associated disease (COVID-19) has prompted insurers, federal and state health organizations, and behavioral and mental health organizations to adopt policies that support and encourage the use of telehealth. ...
Staff Publications
Health Care Resource Book (2020)
The Legislative Council Staff's Health Care Resource Book is intended to serve as a reference guide for information on some of Colorado's major health care issues and programs. The book is divided into two sections.
The first section covers health care spending; private health insurance...
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Procedures for Demographic Notes
This memorandum memorializes the process for requesting and preparing Demographic Notes (notes) pursuant to Section 2-2-322.5, C.R.S. It outlines the number of notes per session, the process for requesting notes, the preparation and timing of notes, and the preparation of revised and final notes...
12/03/2019
Business & Economic Development
Human Services
Labor & Employment
Public Health
Staff Publications
Procedures for Demographic Notes Request Form
Procedures for Demographic Notes Form
12/03/2019
Business & Economic Development
Human Services
Labor & Employment
Public Health
Staff Publications
Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorders Study Committee
Summary Report for the Opioid and Other Substance Abuse Disorders Study Committee.
Staff Publications
Background on the Sale of the Grand Junction Regional Center Campus
This memorandum provides a brief overview of the timeline of events related to the recommended closure of the Grand Junction Regional Center (GJRC) campus.