Summary of 2025 Agriculture Legislation

The 75th General Assembly passed several bills related to veterinary care, animals, state parks, wildlife management, agriculture, and food regulations. There were also some notable bills that were introduced, but did...

Office of Legislative Workplace Relations Annual Statistical Report 2024-2025

Summary of 2025 Professions and Occupations Legislation

During the 2025 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly considered several measures to change or expand the regulation of certain professions including physicians and other medical professionals, motor vehi...

Summary of 2025 Water Legislation

Water policy continues to be an important theme in the 75th General Assembly. Water-related bills from this session focused on water quality, water administration efficiency, and municipal water use. Three measures th...

Policy on Member Requests for CSP Protection

2024-2025 Salaries for Elected County Officials

2019-2022 Elected Officials Salaries

2023-2026 Elected Officials Salaries

Executive Committee Policy on Remote Testimony

Senate Regulations for Remote Participation

House Regulations for Remote Participation

Summary of 2025 Housing Legislation

The General Assembly considered several measures related to housing during the 2025 legislation session, including bills that affect landlords and tenants, state housing programs, and residential building regulations.

Summary of 2025 Local Government Legislation

The General Assembly considered several measures related to local governments during the 2025 legislation session, including bills that affect taxation and fees, permitting procedures, land use, and special districts.

Legislative Council Handbook

Colorado statute establishes the Legislative Council as a body of 18 Senators and Representatives with specific functions and responsibilities (Section 2-3-301, et seq., C.R.S.).  Six senators are appointed, with the ...

Software Sales Tax Exemption

Memo No. 2025-TE9 Note: A full evaluation of the exemption is available HERE.

Summary of 2025 Transportation & Motor Vehicles Legislation

During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills related to transportation and motor vehicles.

Summary of 2025 Capital Construction Legislation

During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills affecting funding for capital construction and the duties of the Capital Development Committee (CDC).

Summary of 2025 Energy and Natural Resources Legislation

Colorado has a uniquely diverse landscape. From the plains of the eastern front to the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains, the state’s energy profile includes coal and natural resources as well as renewable energy,...

Senior Housing Income Tax Credit

Report No. 2025-TE6

Forecast June 2025

Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2026-27. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's high...

Corrections of Prior-Year Transfers to the State Education Fund

New School Finance Formula in House Bill 24-1448

House Bill 24-1448 enacted a new school finance formula, to begin in FY 2025-26 and be phased in over a 6-year period. This memorandum provides an overview of the new formula, the six‑year phase‑in period, and the par...

Summary of 2025 Criminal Justice, Corrections, and Courts Legislation

The Colorado General Assembly passed a variety of criminal justice, corrections, and court-related bills in 2025. The new laws made changes to forensic science, law enforcement, judges and municipal courts, prison pol...

Test Document

Summary of 2025 Civil Law Legislation

During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly passed a number of measures related to civil law. Specifically, the legislature updated policies about digital images, law enforcement whistleblower protection...