Staff Publications
Pension Reform Commission Summary Report
Summary report for the Pension Review Commission.
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Staff Publications
Zero Waste and Recycling Interim Study Committee Summary Report
Summary report for the Zero Waste and Recycling Interim Study Committee.
Staff Publications
Water Resources Review Committee Summary Report
Summary Report for the Water Resources Review Committee to the Legislative Council.
Issue Briefs
Overview of Minimum Wage Laws (19-18)
Federal law requires employers to pay their employees a minimum hourly wage. States are allowed to set different pay standards than the federal minimum wage requirement; however, if the state and federal law differ, such as in Colorado, the higher wage prevails. This issue brief...
Issue Briefs
Colorado Gaming Tax Revenue and Distributions
In 1990, Colorado voters passed a constitutional amendment allowing limited gaming only in the cities of Central City, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek. Limited gaming is defined as “the use of slot machines and the card games of blackjack and poker, each game having a maximum single bet of five...
Staff Publications
Electric Vehicles in Colorado
This memorandum provides an overview of electric vehicles, including vehicle electrification policies, electric vehicles in Colorado, recent Colorado legislation, and future considerations.
Other
2019 Annual Report
10/17/2019
Staff Publications
Regulatory Framework for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions
Greenhouse gas emissions have been identified by the global scientific community as the major driver of climate change. Globally, countries are committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to combat the effects of climate change. This memorandum provides background on the policies and...
Issue Briefs
State Sponsored Retirement Plans (19-16)
This issue brief provides an overview of state laws related to state-sponsored retirement plans, retirement plan marketplaces, and multiple employer retirement plans for private sector workers. The brief also includes a discussion of related federal laws and Congressional activity.
Staff Publications
Report on Referendum C Revenue and Spending FY 2005-06 through FY 2019-20
This report contains the final audited figures for state revenue retained under Referendum C in the 2005‑06 through 2017‑18 state fiscal years and preliminary numbers for the 2018‑19 and 2019‑20 state fiscal years. It also reflects the actions of the General Assembly and Governor in spending...
Issue Briefs
Gender Pay Equity
This issue brief provides an overview of federal and state laws related to gender pay equity and a summary of past legislative efforts by the Colorado General Assembly on this topic.
Issue Briefs
Blockchain Technology
This issue brief discusses the history of blockchain technology, its current and future applications, and recently proposed Colorado legislation related to this technology.
Staff Publications
Financing Public Schools FY 2019-20
Three bills that were enacted during the 2019 legislative session significantly affected the financing of public schools in Colorado:
- Senate Bill 19-246 amended the Public School Finance Act of 1994 to provide funding for school districts in FY 2019-20. The bill was signed by
Issue Briefs
Road Usage Charge Programs
Transportation infrastructure in the United States is primarily funded through motor fuel (gas) taxes. Facing declining future revenues and increased construction costs, some states have begun to experiment with a new way of funding transportation: the road usage charge. This issue brief...
Issue Briefs
The Colorado READ Act
Reading competency is pivotal to the academic development of Colorado’s students. State law targets the early elementary grades as the essential time and location for developing the reading skills necessary for successful academic achievement in later grades. This issue brief provides...
Budget Related Publications
Forecast September 2019
Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2019-20. 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,...
Session Related Publications
2019 Cumulative Senate Journal
09/17/2019
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Captive Insurance Premium Tax Exemptions
Report No. 2019-TE27
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: In-State Investment Pre-1959 Insurance Premium Tax Deduction
Report No. 2019-TE28
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Surplus Lines Insurance Tax and Examination Fee Deduction
Report No. 2019-TE29
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditures Compilation Report, September 2019
Report No. 2019-TE
Staff Publications
Overview of 5G Technology
This memorandum provides background on 5G technology, an overview of the current regulations governing wireless service facilities and radio frequency (RF) transmissions, and the current scientific evidence of the health effects of exposure to RF transmissions.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Higher Education Legislation (2019)
During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to higher education. Specifically, the measures concern student loans and financial aid, college and career access and readiness, teacher preparation and retention, and the administration and governance of...
Staff Publications
Workplace Harassment Policy of the General Assembly
The policy PDF is linked below. For more information, see also https://leg.colorado.gov/workplace-harassment-policy.
09/06/2019
Summary of Major Legislation
2019 Summary of Capital Construction
The General Assembly considered a number of bills affecting funding for capital construction and the duties of the Capital Development Committee (CDC) during the 2019 session.