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Issue Briefs

State and Federal Immigration Laws (2012)

Subjects

Business & Economic Development

Immigration

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

10/22/2012

This issue brief describes major topics of interest related to immigration, and specifically regarding the enforcement of immigration laws and laws regarding the verification of a person's eligilibity to work in the United States. The brief also describes legislative efforts in Colorado concerning these topics, the differences between state and federal immigration laws, and role the state plays in enforcing federal immigration laws.

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Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Business and Economic Development Legislation

In 2023, the General Assembly considered a number of bills related to business and economic development including several related to automobile dealerships and consumer protection.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/25/2023

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

General Assembly

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 State Government and Immigration Major Legislation

The 2023 Colorado General Assembly considered a range of state government and immigration bills related to detention facilities, government records, legislative committees, workplace standards, and public buildings.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/19/2023

Subjects:

General Assembly

Immigration

State Government

Staff Publications

State Paid Family and Medical Leave Laws

To date, Colorado and ten other states have enacted paid family and medical leave laws. The other states include California, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington. However, the New Hampshire is voluntary for employers...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

04/04/2023

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Health Care & Health Insurance

Insurance

Labor & Employment

Public Health

Staff Publications

Overview of Colorado Workforce Development Programs

This memorandum provides a summary of various workforce development programs in Colorado.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/03/2023

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Labor & Employment

Staff Publications

Overview of Colorado Economic Development Programs and Incentives

This memorandum provides an overview of programs that are designed to provide a boost to Colorado's economy, including incentivizing businesses to locate in Colorado, expand their Colorado-based workforce, or otherwise grow their Colorado business operations. This memorandum does not include...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/10/2023

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Labor & Employment

Issue Briefs

Off-Premises Retail Liquor Licensing (22-11)

This issue brief provides an overview of Colorado laws related to the retail sale of alcohol, including beer, wine, and spirits, in original sealed containers for off‑premises consumption.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/02/2022

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana

Staff Publications

Regional Trends in Labor Force and Employment During the Pandemic Recovery

This memorandum highlights regional and sectoral differences in Colorado’s labor market and employment recovery from the pandemic‑induced recession, including in labor force, job openings, and employment.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/07/2022

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Labor & Employment

State Revenue & Budget

Tax Expenditure Evaluation

Job Growth Credit

Report No. 2022-TE38

Publishing Agency:

Office of the State Auditor

Date:

09/15/2022

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Tax Expenditure Evaluation

Preservation of Historic Structures Tax Credit

Report No. 2022-TE33

Publishing Agency:

Office of the State Auditor

Date:

07/28/2022

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Housing

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2022 Business and Economic Development Legislation

During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly passed numerous bills related to general business issues and economic development initiatives.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/20/2022

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

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