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Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Natural Resources Major Legislation 2020

Subject

Natural Resources & Environment

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

09/09/2020

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to natural resources and the environment, including environmental protection; wildfire prevention and control; land and species conservation; and state parks.

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Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Energy and Natural Resources Legislation

During the 2023 legislative session the General Assembly considered several measures related to energy and natural resources including clean energy; wildfire; and going green at home.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/09/2023

Subjects:

Energy

General Assembly

Natural Resources & Environment

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Water Legislation

The General Assembly considered multiple bills related to water, including legislation focused on project funding, xeriscaping, studying various water challenges across the state, and stream restoration.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/21/2023

Subjects:

General Assembly

Natural Resources & Environment

Water

Staff Publications

2023 Colorado Water Handbook

The Legislative Council Staff’s Water Policy Handbook is intended to serve as a reference guide to Colorado's water policies and programs. The book is divided into three parts. Each part covers a different aspect of Colorado water law and policy.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

03/01/2023

Subjects:

Agriculture

Natural Resources & Environment

Water

Tax Expenditure Evaluation

Wildfire Mitigation Deduction

Report No. 2023-TE4

Publishing Agency:

Office of the State Auditor

Date:

02/28/2023

Subjects:

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Natural Resources & Environment

Issue Briefs

Colorado's Instream Flow Program (23-05)

The instream flow (ISF) program was created by legislation in 1973, which authorized the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) to appropriate or acquire water rights of natural streams and lakes to preserve the natural environment without diverting the water. The ISF program recognized the...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/27/2023

Subjects:

Natural Resources & Environment

Water

Staff Publications

Procedures for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports for the 2023 and Future Legislative Sessions

This memorandum memorializes the process for requesting and preparing greenhouse gas emissions reports (GHG reports) pursuant to Section 2-2-322.3, C.R.S., starting at the 2023 legislative session. It outlines the number of reports per session, the process for requesting reports, the...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/17/2023

Subjects:

General Assembly

Natural Resources & Environment

Final/Annual Reports

2022 Water Resources and Agriculture Committee Final Report

The recently renamed Water Resources and Agriculture Review Committee (WRARC) was created to contribute to and monitor the conservation, use, development, and financing of Colorado's water resources for the general welfare of the state (Section 37-98-102, C.R.S.). In 2022, the committee charge...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/05/2022

Subjects:

General Assembly

Natural Resources & Environment

Water

Issue Briefs

Geothermal Energy Resources and Policy Incentives (22-05)

Geothermal energy refers to heat that is found within the Earth. This heat can be used in a number of ways through geothermal energy systems. First, it can be used to directly heat buildings, where hot water near the earth’s surface is piped into buildings. Second, it can be used indirectly...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/18/2022

Subjects:

Energy

Natural Resources & Environment

Water

Issue Briefs

Developing Colorado’s Turf Replacement Program (22-03)

An estimated 3.3 million people in Colorado are affected by drought, with 2022 being the driest year to date over the past 128 years. In response to the ongoing drought in Colorado, the General Assembly passed HB 22-1151 to promote the efficient and maximum utilization of Colorado’s...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/12/2022

Subjects:

Agriculture

Natural Resources & Environment

Water

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2022 Natural Resources and Environment

During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to natural resources and the environment including wildfire prevention and control; air quality; natural resources; environmental protection; and recycling.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/28/2022

Subjects:

General Assembly

Natural Resources & Environment

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