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Driving Distracted Laws in Colorado

Subjects

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

07/26/2017

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.

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Bus Rapid Transit

According to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a high-quality bus-based transit system that delivers fast and efficient service that may include dedicated lanes, busways, traffic signal priority, off-board fare collection, elevated platforms and enhanced...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/18/2025

Subjects:

Local Government

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Final/Annual Reports

2024 Treatment of Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Final Report

Submitted herewith is the final report of the Legislative Oversight Committee for the Treatment of Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System. The committee was created pursuant to Article 98 of Title 37, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/31/2024

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

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Final/Annual Reports

2024 Transportation Legislation Review Committee Final Report

Submitted herewith is the final report of the Transportation Legislation Review Committee (TLRC). This committee was created pursuant to Section 43-2-145, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to give guidance and direction to the Colorado Department of Transportation on...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/31/2024

Subjects:

General Assembly

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Final/Annual Reports

2024 Legislative Oversight Committee for Colorado Jail Standards Final Report

Pursuant to Section 2-3-1901, C.R.S, the Legislative Oversight Committee for Colorado Jail Standards (committee) is responsible for adopting and revising standards for Colorado jails. The committee adopted...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/19/2024

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Final/Annual Reports

2024 Transportation Legislation Review Committee Final Report

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/16/2024

Subject:

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Final/Annual Reports

2024 Treatment of Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Final Report

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/13/2024

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

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Human Services

Staff Publications

Crime Classification Guide (2024)

This guide is a compilation of crimes and traffic infractions in Colorado. For each offense, a brief description of the elements of the crime and the statutory citation is provided.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/11/2024

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Staff Publications

Required Reporting on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports

Legislative Council Staff produces greenhouse gas emissions reports (GHG reports) that estimate the emissions impact of certain bills. Utilization of these reports has been low. The reports repeal following the 2025 session unless extended by legislation.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/27/2024

Subjects:

Energy

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Natural Resources & Environment

Public Health

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

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Drone Use and Regulation in the Public Sector

This issue brief provides an overview of public sector use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, including federal and state regulations, and current applications in Colorado.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/21/2024

Subject:

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Staff Publications

Criminal Justice Reform Bills

This memorandum provides a listing of criminal justice reform legislation enacted in Colorado from 2014 through 2024. More specifically, the attached table provides the bill number, title, and description of the criminal justice reform legislation, organized by category.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/26/2024

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

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