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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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Commutations and Pardons (2023)

This issue brief outlines the commutation and pardon authority of the Governor and state legislature in Colorado. It provides an overview of the application process to seek clemency for a crime, and data on the number of pardons and commutations since 2017.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/06/2023

Subject:

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Staff Publications

Criminal Justice Reform Legislation

This memorandum provides a listing of criminal justice reform legislation enacted in Colorado from 2013 through 2023. 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:

08/24/2023

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

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Victim Compensation and Assistance Funding (2023)

Crime victim support services and programs have been funded by federal and state governments since the 1980s. In recent years, the revenue stream for these services has decreased significantly. This issue brief provides background on victim compensation and victim assistance funding and...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/01/2023

Subject:

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Criminal and Juvenile Justice System 2023 Major Legislation

During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly passed an array of measures concerning the criminal and juvenile justice system.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/21/2023

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

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Colorado Motor Vehicle Law Resource Book

The Colorado Motor Vehicle Resource Book is intended to serve as a reference guide for information on the state's motor vehicle laws.

Motor Vehicle Law Resource...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/27/2023

Subjects:

Insurance

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

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Vehicle Towing and Booting (23-01)

This issue brief provides an overview of Colorado laws and regulations related to motor vehicle towing and immobilization with the use of boots.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/09/2023

Subject:

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Final/Annual Reports

2022 Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems Final Report

This committee was created pursuant to Article 1.9 of Title 18, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to oversee an advisory task force that studies and makes recommendations concerning the treatment of persons with mental health disorders who are involved in the criminal...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/30/2022

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

General Assembly

Human Services

Final/Annual Reports

2022 Transportation Legislation Review Committee Final Report

This committee was created pursuant to Section 43-2-145, C.R.S. The purpose of this committee is to give guidance and direction to the Colorado Department of Transportation on the development of the state transportation system, and to provide legislative oversight of and input into such...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/29/2022

Subjects:

General Assembly

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Staff Publications

Transportation Handbook (2022)

Colorado's transportation system consists of the state highway system, county and municipal roads, mass transit, airports, railroads, and bicycle and pedestrian routes. The system is primarily managed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Cities, counties, transit authorities,...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/02/2022

Subjects:

Local Government

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Staff Publications

Colorado Grant Funding through IIJA and IRA

This memorandum describes the programs authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act that may provide formula or competitive grants to Colorado.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/23/2022

Subjects:

State Revenue & Budget

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

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