Senate Minority Leadership Caucus
State and Federal Laws Regarding Telemarketing (20-25)
This issue brief provides information about how to register a number on the Colorado and federal no‑call lists; an overview of Colorado's regulation and enforcement of telemarketers; an explanation of which calls are not subject to telemarketing laws; and a summary of federal provisions...
O_HMNLE_2020A
2021-2022 Initiative#6 - Petitions
Adult Protective Services in Colorado (20-26)
Colorado's Adult Protective Services (APS) system, first established in 1983, protects at-risk adults who, because of mental or physical ability, are unable to obtain services or otherwise protect their own health, safety, and welfare. This issue brief provides an overview of the APS...
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...
2021 Bills Authorized by Sponsors for Pre-release
A bill is confidential until introduced, but can be released in advance by its sponsors. The following bills will be introduced in the House and Senate during the first regular session of the 73rd General Assembly and have been authorized by their sponsors to be released in advance of...
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...
Appropriations
The Senate Appropriations Committee conducts hearings on bills that change expenditures or revenues and affect the budget. The Committee typically reserves discussion for the fiscal impact of the bills. Many of the bills considered by the Committee have had hearings in other committees before...
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.