Statutes of Limitations

This memorandum provides an overview of statutes of limitations, including factors that impact length, such as statutes of repose and tolling.  The memorandum also includes tables listing the various criminal and civi...

Energy Infrastructure Security (20-04)

This issue brief provides an overview of critical infrastructure, discusses a 2019 cyberattack on the U.S. electrical grid, and summarizes state and federal legislation addressing security for critical infrastructure.

CY 2020 for FY 2019-20 Supplemental Narrative

The Supplemental Narrative is prepared by the staff to explain proposed adjustments to prior year appropriations recommended by the JBC to the rest of the General Assembly.  This narrative describes all of the propose...

Energy Generation, Distribution, and Regulation (18-11)

This issue brief provides information on electric utilities in Colorado, and how utilities generate and distribute electricity to Colorado homes and businesses.  The issue brief also describes the regulation of invest...

Summary of State Government Legislation (2018)

During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to state agencies and employees, boards and commissions, the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association, the General Assembl...

Financing Public Schools FY 2018-2019

House Bill 18-1379 amends the Public School Finance Act of 1994 to provide funding for school districts in FY 2018‑19.  The bill was signed by the Governor on May 24, 2018, and became effective on that date.  House Bi...

Oversize and Overweight Commercial Vehicles (18-10)

State and federal regulations set standards for the size and weight of commercial vehicles operated on public highways.  A commercial vehicle is any vehicle used for commerce that has a gross vehicle weight rating of ...

2018 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement Payment Forecast

Colorado receives annual payments from tobacco manufacturers as part of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA). In April 2018, the state received $177.3 million, including a one-time payment of $113.3 million p...

Summary of Civil Law Legislation (2018)

During the 2018 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly considered measures related to civil law. Specifically, the legislature considered bills regarding civil protections, the statute of limitations for d...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Hale River Ranch Conservation and Perpetual Public Access Easements

Adams County Youth Services Center Property Acquisition

This memorandum summarizes a request from the Department of Human Services (DHS) to acquire a 15-acre parcel of land from Adams County for the construction of a new youth services center in the 17th Judicial District.

2017 Appropriations History

Final Report House Select Committee on Climate Responsibility

The House Select Committee on Climate Responsibility was convened pursuant to House Rule 25B, which allows the Speaker of the House of Representatives (Speaker) to create a committee to review a single specified subje...

Summary of Gaming Legislation (2018)

In 2018, the General Assembly considered bills regulating simulated gaming devices and slot machines, as well as funding for communities affected by gaming.

Mandated Health Benefits in Colorado

FY 2018-19 Appropriations Report

FY 2018-19 Appropriations Report

FY 2018-19 Budget In Brief

FY 2018-19 Budget In Brief

2018 Digest of Bills

The Office of Legislative Legal Services prepares the Digest of Bills and Concurrent Resolutions as required under section 2-3-504, C.R.S. The Digest consists of summaries of all bills and concurrent resolutions enact...

Legislative Request for Interim Study Committee

Forecast June 2018

Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2019-20. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's high...

Office of Information Technology Cedar Point Supplemental Capital Construction Request

This staff document summarizes the Office of Information Technology Cedar Point Supplemental Capital Construction Request.

CO Parks and Wildlife Mt. Ouray and Mt. Shavano State Fishing Units Yunikar Easement

CO Parks and Wildlife North Sterling State Park Elks Lodge Fee Title Acquisition

University of Colorado, Boulder, Two-Year Projection of Cash Need

Summary of Immigration Legislation (2018)

During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to identification documents and work authorization for non-U.S. citizens, sanctuary policies and cooperation with federal immigrati...