Staff Publications
Publishing agency:
Office of Legislative Legal Services
Release date:
2018-03-20
Budget Related Publications
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...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2018-03-19
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- State Revenue & Budget
Budget Related Publications
Economic Outlook for the U.S. and Colorado
The ongoing expansion in the U.S. economy is fueld by consumer contributions.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2018-03-19
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- State Revenue & Budget
Final/Annual Reports
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Sales and Use Tax Task Force.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-11-04
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- General Assembly
Staff Publications
Summary report for the Pension Review Commission.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-11-01
Subjects:
- Financial Services & Commerce
- General Assembly
Staff Publications
Summary report for the Zero Waste and Recycling Interim Study Committee.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-11-01
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
Staff Publications
Summary Report for the Water Resources Review Committee to the Legislative Council.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-10-31
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
- Water
Federal law requires employers to pay their employees a minimum hourly wage. States are allowed to set different pay standards than the federal minimum wage requirement; however, if the state and federal law differ, ...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-10-28
Subjects:
- Business & Economic Development
- Labor & Employment
In 1990, Colorado voters passed a constitutional amendment allowing limited gaming only in the cities of Central City, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek. Limited gaming is defined as “the use of slot machines and the car...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-10-22
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Gaming, Lottery, & Racing
Staff Publications
This memorandum provides an overview of electric vehicles, including vehicle electrification policies, electric vehicles in Colorado, recent Colorado legislation, and future considerations.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-10-18
Subjects:
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
Greenhouse gas emissions have been identified by the global scientific community as the major driver of climate change. Globally, countries are committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to combat the effects of c...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2024-11-21
Subjects:
- Energy
- Natural Resources & Environment
Budget Related Publications
This report contains the final audited figures for state revenue retained under Referendum C in the 2005‑06 through 2023-24 state fiscal years and preliminary numbers for the 2024-25 state fiscal year. It also reflect...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2024-10-16
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- State Revenue & Budget
This issue brief provides an overview of federal and state laws related to gender pay equity and a summary of past legislative efforts by the Colorado General Assembly on the topic.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2024-10-31
Subjects:
- Business & Economic Development
- Labor & Employment
This issue brief discusses the history of blockchain technology, its current and future applications, and recently proposed Colorado legislation related to this technology.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-09-30
Subjects:
- Financial Services & Commerce
- Telecommunications & Information Technology
Staff Publications
Three bills that were enacted during the 2019 legislative session significantly affected the financing of public schools in Colorado:
Senate Bill 19-246 amended the Public School Finance Act of 1994 to provide fundin...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-09-23
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Transportation infrastructure in the United States is primarily funded through motor fuel (gas) taxes. Facing declining future revenues and increased construction costs, some states have begun to experiment with a new...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-09-23
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- State Revenue & Budget
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Reading competency is pivotal to the academic development of Colorado’s students. State law targets the early elementary grades as the essential time and location for developing the reading skills necessary for succe...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-09-19
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Budget Related Publications
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...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-09-18
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- State Revenue & Budget
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2019-TE29
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2019-09-13
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Insurance
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2019-TE28
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2019-09-13
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Insurance
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2019-TE27
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2019-09-13
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Insurance
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2019-TE
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2019-09-13
Staff Publications
This memorandum provides background on 5G technology, an overview of the current regulations governing wireless service facilities and radio frequency (RF) transmissions, and the current scientific evidence of the hea...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-09-12
Subjects:
- Telecommunications & Information Technology
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to higher education. Specifically, the measures concern student loans and financial aid, college and career access and readiness, ...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-09-11
Summary of Major Legislation
The General Assembly considered a number of bills affecting funding for capital construction and the duties of the Capital Development Committee (CDC) during the 2019 session.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-09-03