Budget Related Publications
Economic Outlook Presentation March 2017
Economic Outlook for the U.S. and Colorado
The ongoing expansion in the U.S. economy is fueld by consumer contributions.
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Issue Briefs
Autonomous Vehicles
This issue brief describes autonomous vehicles, discusses current federal and state policy regarding those vehicles, and notes future policy considerations.
Issue Briefs
Taxation of Military Income
This issue brief provides an overview of filing considerations for military service persons and tax breaks for military income.
Other
SMART Act Presentation by the Department of Transportation
Presented to the Joint Transportation Committee on December 22, 2016.
Other
Public Utilities Commission SMART Act Presentation to the Joint Transportation Committee
Presented to the Joint Transporation Committee at its December 22, 2016, meeting.
Staff Publications
Impact of Final Residential Assessment Rate Study on Local Share
The final Residential Assessment Rate Study released by the Division of Property Taxation on April 17, 2017 estimates a residential assessment rate of 7.20 percent for 2017 and 2018. The General Assembly must pass a bill before this rate becomes law. Compared with the baseline forecast which...
Issue Briefs
Vehicle Emissions Testing in Colorado
This issue brief discusses the vehicle emissions testing program in Colorado.
Budget Related Publications
June 2017 Economic and Revenue Outlook Presentation
This document accompanied the Legislative Council Staff presentation of the June 2017 economic and revenue forecast.
Budget Related Publications
Forecast June 2017
Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2018-19. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's highlights and executive summary sections. The report is based on current law,...
Issue Briefs
Local Government Sales and Use Taxes (17-26)
In Colorado, sales taxes are imposed by the state government, counties, municipalities, and special districts. Overlapping boundaries create 754 unique tax jurisdictions, many with different tax bases, rates, and administrators. This issue brief summarizes information on how local...
Issue Briefs
Senate Bill 17-267, Concerning the Sustainability of Rural Colorado (2017)
Senate Bill 17-267, enacted during the 2017 legislative session, changes many aspects of fiscal policy for the state. This issue brief summarizes the bill’s principal components.
07/25/2017
Capital Construction
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Health Care & Health Insurance
Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
State Revenue & Budget
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Issue Briefs
Driving Distracted Laws in Colorado
The rise in distracted driving, often associated with ever-present smart phones and mobile devices, has been identified as a cause and contributing factor to automobile crashes. This issue brief gives an overview of state and federal regulations on the issue.
07/26/2017
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Other
Department of Transportation, Glenwood Springs, Grand Avenue Bridge Presentation
Presented to the Transportation Legislation Review Committee at its July 2017 meeting.
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Mesa County, Metro Planning Organization Presentation on Transportation
Presented to the Transportation Legislation Review Committee at its August 2017 meeting.
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Department of Transportation, Region 3 Update
Presented to the Transportation Legislation Review Committee at its July 2017 meeting.