10/29/2018
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10/29/2018
Legal Topics
LAW SUMMARY: Security Deposit Returns to Renters
10/29/2018
Staff Publications
Campaign Finance Restrictions on Use of Public Resources by Legislators in a Ballot Measure Campaign
This memorandum addresses the ability of legislators to explain and express the legislator's position or opinion on an initiated or referred ballot measure in light of the limitations and prohibitions on the use of public moneys and resources to support or oppose a referred measure contained in...
10/29/2018
Staff Publications
Unexpended Campaign Contributions FAQ
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide clarification, by means of a question and answer format, to questions commonly raised by members of the General Assembly, especially newly-elected members, concerning the conversion or use of unexpended campaign funds.
10/29/2018
10/29/2018
Final/Annual Reports
2018 Transportation Legislation Review Committee Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Transportation Legislation Review Committee.
Staff Publications
State Regulation of Passenger Carrier Services, Taxis, and Transportation Network Companies
This memorandum summarizes the Public Utilities Commission's (PUC’s) authority to regulate passenger carrier services, taxis, and transportation network companies (TNCs). Specifically, this memorandum discusses PUC regulations concerning common carriers, contract carriers, limited regulation...
10/25/2018
Business & Economic Development
Professions & Occupations
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Final/Annual Reports
Sales and Use Tax Simplification Task Force Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Sales and Use Tax Simplification Task Force. ...
Staff Publications
School Finance and the Constitution
The financing of K-12 public education in Colorado over the past three decades has been affected by three constitutional amendments: the Gallagher Amendment, the TABOR Amendment, and Amendment 23. Combined with the results of key court cases, these amendments have created a complex educational...
Issue Briefs
Capital Construction and the Role of the Capital Development Committee (18-16)
This issue brief outlines the types of projects and expenses defined as capital construction, the role of the Capital Development Committee (CDC) in overseeing the approval and implementation of capital projects, and funding for capital projects.
Legal Topics
LAW SUMMARY: The Sunset Process: Legislative Review of Regulatory Agencies And Functions
10/11/2018
Legal Topics
LAW SUMMARY: Colorado Driver's Licenses
10/10/2018
Final/Annual Reports
Alternatives to the Gallagher Amendment Interim Study Committee Summary Report
Summary Report for the Alternatives to the Gallagher Amendment Interim Study Committee to the Legislative Council...
Staff Publications
Report on Referendum C Revenue and Spending FY 2005-06 through FY 2018-19
This report contains the final audited figures for state revenue retained under Referendum C in the 2005‑06 through 2016‑17 state fiscal years and preliminary numbers for the 2017‑18 and 2018‑19 state fiscal years. It also reflects the actions of the General Assembly and Governor in spending...
Final/Annual Reports
Water Resources Review Committee Summary Report
Summary Report for the Water Resources Review Committee to the Legislative Council. The Water Resources Review...
Issue Briefs
Senate Bill 18-001, Concerning Transportation Infrastructure Funding (18-15)
Senate Bill 18-001, enacted during the 2018 legislative session, is a significant piece of transportation funding legislation. SB 18‑001 commits state General Fund revenue for transportation projects and establishes financial mechanisms to address the passage or failure of transportation‑...
Issue Briefs
Colorado’s Child Welfare System (18-14)
Colorado’s child welfare system provides a range of services to protect children from abuse and neglect and to assist families in caring for their children. This issue brief provides an overview of the child welfare system in Colorado, including administration and funding, reporting...
Legal Topics
LAW SUMMARY: Medical Marijuana
09/25/2018
Legal Topics
LAW SUMMARY: Registration of Sex Offenders
09/25/2018
Legal Topics
LAW SUMMARY: Retail Marijuana
09/25/2018
Legal Topics
LAW SUMMARY: When a Child Can Be Tried as an Adult
09/25/2018
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.
Budget Related Publications
Economic Outlook Presentation September 2018
Economic Outlook for the U.S. and Colorado
The ongoing expansion in the U.S. economy is fueld by consumer contributions.
Budget Related Publications
Forecast September 2018
Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2020-21. 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,...