Summary of 2024 Public Health Legislation

The 74th General Assembly passed numerous pieces of legislation regarding public health. While not all of the public health legislation fell into these groups, three major themes for public health were: screenings and...

2024 Language Access Advisory Board Final Report

Pursuant to Section 2-3-2002, C.R.S. (House Bill 24-1368), the Language Access Advisory Board was created in the Legislative Department for the 2024 interim to study and make recommendations on improving language acce...

Required Reporting on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports

Legislative Council Staff produces greenhouse gas emissions reports (GHG reports) that estimate the emissions impact of certain bills. Utilization of these reports has been low. The reports repeal following the 2025 s...

Overview of the Office of the Attorney General

The Attorney General is a statewide elected official who acts as the chief legal representative of the state and the chief executive officer of the Department of Law. The Attorney General and the Department of Law tog...

2025 Fiscal Note Staff Assignments by Subject Area

2025 Fiscal Note Staff Assignments by Subject Area.

Fiscal Note FAQ's

Fiscal Note FAQ's

Homeowner Associations and Property Insurance

A homeowner association (HOA) must obtain insurance to cover common elements such as physical property and liability. Unit owners within an HOA also purchase insurance to cover the homeowners’ private property, parts ...

Summary of 2024 Business and Economic Development Legislation

During the 2024 legislative session, the General Assembly passed several business‑related measures including regulatory changes, consumer protections, and economic development.

Summary of 2024 Agriculture Legislation

During the 2024 legislative session, the General Assembly passed several pieces of legislation related to veterinary care, species conservation, public engagement, and potatoes.

Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act

The harmful effects of secondhand smoke and emissions from tobacco, marijuana, and electronic smoking devices continue to be an issue in Colorado. Since 1992, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classif...

Conservation Easements

This issue brief provides an overview of conservation easements in Colorado and discusses the certification process, federal and state tax incentives for the donation of conservation easements, and state purchases of ...

Visitor Guide to the Colorado State Capitol

Strategies to Reduce Fiscal Impacts of Legislation

Fiscal notes estimate the fiscal impact of legislation, including revenue impacts, state expenditures, and appropriations required. However, fiscal notes are decision-making tools for legislators, and the General Asse...

2024 Treatment of Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Final Report

Submitted herewith is the final report of the Legislative Oversight Committee for the Treatment of Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System. The committee was created pursua...

Colorado Open Records Act Maximum Hourly Research and Retrieval Fee

2024 Health Insurance Exchange Oversight Committee Final Report

Section 10-22-107, C.R.S., establishes the Colorado Health Insurance Exchange Oversight Committee (oversight committee) for guiding the implementation of the Colorado Health Benefit Exchange, which currently does busi...

Summary of 2024 Military and Veterans Legislation

During the 2024 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several bills concerning the military and veterans, including veterans’ programs, education, occupational licensing, land use, and a new holiday. 

Summary of 2024 Elections Legislation

During the 2024 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several bills concerning elections, including changes to the conduct of elections, penalties and complaints, ballot access, and voting.

2024 Legislative Oversight for Colorado Jail Standards Final Report

Pursuant to Section 2-3-1901, C.R.S, the Legislative Oversight Committee for Colorado Jail Standards (committee) is responsible for adopting and revising standards for Colorado jails. The committee adopted a set of ja...

Programs and Resources for Persons Experiencing Homelessness

Homelessness affects thousands of individuals and families across Colorado. Among U.S. states, Colorado has the 8th highest number of residents experiencing homelessness. This memorandum describes the scope of homeles...

Summary of 2024 Health Care and Health Insurance Legislation

Many pieces of legislation regarding health care and health insurance made their way through the 74th General Assembly. Most of the legislation fell into the following categories: removing barriers to treatment, and l...

Colorado Liquor Licensing Handbook

This handbook is designed to be a reference guide for legislators and the public on the topic of Colorado laws related to liquor licensing. It covers the three-tier regulatory structure; license and permit types; gene...

Colorado’s Health Insurance Market

Health insurance is a method of paying or receiving reimbursement for health care costs from covered services. Health insurance companies spread the costs and risk of covered health care services across all members of...

Summary of 2024 Behavioral Health Legislation

Addressing the substance use disorder epidemic and providing behavioral health resources to communities throughout Colorado were the two major behavioral health care themes that emerged during the Second Regular Sessi...

Summary of 2024 Human Services, Children, and Domestic Matters Legislation

Many pieces of legislation regarding human services made their way through the 74th General Assembly. Human Services legislation primarily focused on child welfare issues, funding senior services, and addressing housi...