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Issue Briefs

Unemployment Insurance and Economic Downturns (20-13)

Subjects

Business & Economic Development

Labor & Employment

State Government

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

04/22/2020

This issue brief provides an overview of the Colorado unemployment insurance (UI) program, including UI benefits, funding, and solvency in the context of recent economic downturns.

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Family, Medical, and Sick Leave Laws (21-02)

This issue brief provides an overview of federal and state family, medical, and sick leave laws.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/29/2021

Subjects:

Health Care & Health Insurance

Labor & Employment

Local Government

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Labor and Employment Legislation (2020)

The General Assembly passed several bills to support workers in the state. Legislation included bills to ensure paid sick leave for most workers, expand unemployment, protect against hair discrimination, protect whistleblowers who raise concerns about workplace safety in a public health...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/14/2021

Subject:

Labor & Employment

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Business and Economic Development Legislation (2020)

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly passed legislation intended to promote economic development in rural areas and to assist businesses in surviving and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/14/2021

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Local Government

Staff Publications

State Laws Prohibiting Price Gouging During Declared Emergencies

This memorandum provides information related to state and federal laws prohibiting price gouging during declared disaster emergencies.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/06/2021

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Public Health

Issue Briefs

The Colorado Economic Development Commission (20-28)

The Economic Development Commission (EDC) works jointly with the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) to promote economic development in the state. This issue brief discusses the work of the EDC.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/30/2020

Subject:

Business & Economic Development

Staff Publications

Public Health Orders Issued During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This memorandum provides an overview of the various Public Health Orders issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) during the declared disaster emergency related to COVID‑19 in Colorado. Thirteen public health orders have been issued since March, 2020.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/24/2020

Subjects:

Public Health

State Government

Issue Briefs

Respite Care in Colorado (20-27)

Respite care provides temporary relief to a caregiver from the physical and emotional impacts of caring for a person with special needs who requires assistance to care for themselves. Care can be provided for a few hours, overnight, or on an extended basis by a friend, family member, volunteer...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/23/2020

Subjects:

Human Services

Public Health

State Government

Staff Publications

Regulation of Professions and Occupations in Colorado

This memorandum provides information about the regulation of professions and occupations in Colorado. Over 100 professions and occupations are currently required to be licensed, certified, or registered in Colorado, or are authorized to use an exclusive professional title, known as title...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/20/2020

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Labor & Employment

Professions & Occupations

Issue Briefs

Colorado's Climate Action Plan and Climate Change Data Collection (20-23)

In 2019, Colorado enacted House Bill 19-1261, establishing statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals. Colorado also enacted Senate Bill 19‑096, requiring the Air Quality...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/03/2020

Subjects:

Energy

Natural Resources & Environment

State Government

Issue Briefs

State-Sponsored Retirement Plans (20-22)

This issue brief provides an overview of state‑sponsored retirement plans, retirement plan marketplaces, and multiple employer retirement plans for private sector workers. The brief also includes a discussion of related federal laws and Congressional activity.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/02/2020

Subjects:

Labor & Employment

State Government

State Revenue & Budget

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