Legal Topics
LAW SUMMARY: Security Deposit Returns to Renters
09/01/2021
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Staff Publications
History of Senior Property Tax Exemption (2021)
The senior homestead property tax exemption became available beginning in property tax year 2002, following voter approval of Referendum A in the 2000 General Election. The number of seniors claiming the exemption has grown over time, from 123,326 qualifying seniors in tax year 2002, to 262,130...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2021 Transportation Legislation
While the General Assembly heard a number of transportation bills during the 2021 legislative session, this summary focuses on Senate Bill 21‑260, which provides for changes to the organization and funding of...
08/31/2021
Staff Publications
Overview and History of Statewide Ballot Measures
This memorandum provides an overview of the statewide ballot measure process; a summary of the measures approved or rejected by Colorado voters between 1880 and 2020; and links to additional resources at the offices of the Colorado Legislative Council Staff and the Colorado Secretary of State....
08/27/2021
Staff Publications
MEMO: An Overview of Senate Bill 20-217 – Concerning measures to enhance law enforcement integrity, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation
08/27/2021
Staff Publications
2021 Interim Committee Information
This memorandum summarizes the policies and procedures for committees meeting during the 2021 legislative interim.
Legal Topics
LAW SUMMARY: Medical Marijuana
08/26/2021
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LAW SUMMARY: Retail Marijuana
08/26/2021
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LAW SUMMARY: When a Child Can Be Tried as an Adult
08/26/2021
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LAW SUMMARY: Registration of Sex Offenders
08/25/2021
Budget Related Publications
Appropriations Report Fiscal Year 2021-22
The Appropriations Report summarizes the final action of the General Assembly and the Governor on the budget and other legislation passed during the previous legislative session that contained an appropriation of moneys.
Staff Publications
Subject Index of Introduced Bills 2021
08/18/2021
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.
Staff Publications
Financing Public Schools FY 2021-22
Three bills were enacted during the 2021 legislative session that substantively impacted the financing of public schools in Colorado:
- Senate Bill 21-268 provided funding for school districts in FY 2021-22, modified the school finance formula, and made administrative and grant program ...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2021 Local Government Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to local governments, including the powers and duties of local governments and matters related to special and local improvement districts, community revitalization, procurement, the limited gaming...
Staff Publications
2021 Digest of Bills
The Office of Legislative Legal Services prepares the Digest of Bills and Concurrent Resolutions as required under section 2-3-504, C.R.S. The Digest consists of summaries of all bills and concurrent resolutions enacted by the Seventy-third General Assembly at its First Regular Session ending...
08/09/2021
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2021 Higher Education Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to higher education. Specifically, the legislature considered bills related to the accreditation, administration, and governance of state institutions of higher education; student admissions; student...
Staff Publications
Criminal Justice Reform Bills
This memorandum provides a listing of criminal justice reform bills passed in Colorado over the past several years. More specifically, the attached table provides the bill number, title, and description of the criminal justice reform legislation, organized by category (i.e., bail, juvenile,...
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.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2021 Public Health Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to public health, including behavioral health, suicide prevention, and public safety.
Session Related Publications
2021 House Status Sheet
07/30/2021
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2021 Peer Review Report
07/16/2021
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2021 Energy Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several energy‑related measures. These bills addressed the Public Utilities Commission’s operations, the Colorado Energy Office’s funding, renewable energy, electricity generation, transmission and use, and oil and gas.