Staff Publications
The forecast for the State Education Fund and the level of General Fund appropriations have changed from when the General Assembly adjourned in May 2010. The ongoing economic recession is affecting forecasts for prope...
Release date:
2011-01-31
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Staff Publications
The forecast for the State Education Fund and the level of General Fund appropriations necessary to meet the funding requirements of Amendment 23 have changed from when the General Assembly adjourned in May 2009. The ...
Release date:
2010-02-02
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Budget Related Publications
The forecast for the State Education Fund and the level of General Fund appropriations necessary to meet the funding requirements of Amendment 23 is significantly changed from when the General Assembly adjourned in Ma...
Release date:
2009-01-29
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Other
2015 Colorado School District Cost of Living Analysis
Release date:
2016-02-04
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Staff Publications
Legislative Council Staff conducts a study of the cost of living in each school district every two years, as required by state law. The results of the 2015 study indicate that the cost of living, adjusted by where emp...
Release date:
2016-03-08
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Budget Related Publications
Assumptions in the model: The model was updated to reflect actual data for the current budget year and the Legislative Council Staff December 2005 revenue forecast. The result in the short term is higher state aid cos...
Release date:
2006-01-31
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Budget Related Publications
The model developed by the Pacey Economics Group in February 2001 was updated to reflect actual data for the current budget year and Legislative Council Staff's December 2006 revenue forecast. The result in the short ...
Release date:
2007-02-01
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Budget Related Publications
State funding for K-12 public schools is a conglomeration of money allocated through the funding formula in the school finance act, categorical programs, and a variety of other specific-purpose programs. This memorand...
Release date:
2008-05-01
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Data breaches are becoming increasingly common and bring uncertainty for private citizens. According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. Data brea...
Release date:
2014-11-19
Subjects:
- Telecommunications & Information Technology
In 1992, voters approved a Colorado Constitutional Amendment -- Article X, Section 20, known as the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR). TABOR limits annual growth in state spending.
Release date:
2014-06-19
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- State Revenue & Budget
Telecommunications regulation has been an active issue in the Colorado state legislature for several years. In 2014, five bills passed that changed telecommunications regulation, subsidies, and infrastructure in Color...
Release date:
2014-07-27
Subjects:
- Telecommunications & Information Technology
Academic standards provide a broad outline for what students are expected to know and be able to do at the end of each grade level, and for what students should know in order to be prepared to enter college or the wor...
Release date:
2014-07-20
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Remedial education refers to academic courses in higher education intended to improve the basic skills of new or returning college students, so that they are adequately prepared for college-level work. These basic ski...
Release date:
2014-10-06
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Staff Publications
School Finance Funding Comparison With Both HB 14-1292 and HB 14-1298
FY 2014-15 vs FY 2013-14
Release date:
2014-10-08
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Budget Related Publications
This memorandum provides information on intergovernmental transfers of revenue from the state government to Colorado's 64 counties. Data from 2010 show that of $5.0 billion in total county revenue, about $1.3 billion ...
Release date:
2014-04-29
Subjects:
- Local Government
- State Revenue & Budget
Summary of Major Legislation
This document provides a summary major legislation pertaining to military and veterans affairs considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 session.
In 2000, voters approved Amendment 20, allowing the possession and use of medical marijuana in Colorado. In 2012, voters approved Amendment 64, legalizing marijuana for use by adults aged 21 and older. Sales of retail...
Release date:
2014-10-30
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
Summary of Major Legislation
This document provides a summary of major marijuana legislation considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 legislative session.
Release date:
2014-07-09
Subjects:
- Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
Summary of Major Legislation
This document provides a summary of major 2014 elections legislation.
Release date:
2014-07-09
Subjects:
- Elections & Redistricting
- General Assembly
Staff Publications
Crime Classification Guide for Unclassified Traffic Infractions
Release date:
2014-05-06
Subjects:
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
This section contains a current listing of traffic infractions. Traffic infractions have two categories: class A and class B. The penalty range for the commission of a class A or class B traffic infraction is generall...
Release date:
2014-05-06
Subjects:
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
Crime Classification Guide for Class B Traffic Infractions
Release date:
2014-05-06
Subjects:
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
Crime Classification Guide for Class A Traffic Infractions
Release date:
2014-05-06
Subjects:
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
Crime Classification Guide for Class 1 Petty Offenses
Release date:
2014-05-06
Subjects:
- Courts & Judicial
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Staff Publications
Crime Classification Guide for Unclassified Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses
Release date:
2014-05-06
Subjects:
- Courts & Judicial
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
