Second Regular Session | 72nd General Assembly
Colorado General AssemblyIn 1992, voters approved a Colorado Constitutional Amendment -- Article X, Section 20, known as the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR). TABOR limits annual growth in state spending.
This is the Joint Budget Committee's schedule. Please check this document regularly for schedule updates.
This report contains the final audited figures for state revenue retained under Referendum C in the 2005‑06 through 2018‑19 state fiscal years and preliminary numbers for the 2019‑20 and 2020‑21 state fiscal years. It also reflects the actions of the General Assembly and Governor in spending...
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,...
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...
This memorandum provides an update on leading economic indicators to inform the General Assembly about the ongoing state of the Colorado and U.S. economies. Select indicators for business activity, employment, consumer activity, and energy activity are provided. Data for June and early July...
During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to agriculture including industrial hemp; product safety and labeling; pesticides; animal welfare; and price setting.
Article V, Section 1 (7.5), Colorado Constitution, and Section 1-40-124.5, Colorado Revised Statutes, require the Legislative Council Staff to prepare a ballot information booklet prior to each election in which a statewide issue appears on the ballot. The booklet's purpose is to provide voters...
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,...
The following are new safety protocols for the reconvening of the General Assembly during the COVID-19 health epidemic.
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,...