Summary of 2020 Housing Legislation

Interactions between landlords and tenants,  funding related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and construction were major topics during the 2020 legislative session.

Summary of Higher Education Legislation (2020)

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to scholarships and financial assistance; student compensation and academic credit; concurrent enrollment; admission requir...

Executive Summary of Governor's Executive Orders During COVID-19

This memorandum provides an executive summary of the various Executive Orders issued during the declared disaster emergency related to COVID‑19 in Colorado.

Summary of Children and Domestic Matters Legislation (2020)

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to parental rights, marriage and adoption, and child welfare. 

Summary of Health Insurance Legislation (2020)

In the 2020 session, the Colorado General Assembly considered measures related to health insurance benefits, reinsurance, the Colorado Option health plan, and Medicaid.

Summary of Health Care Legislation (2020)

In the 2020 session, the Colorado General Assembly considered measures related to the regulation of health care facilities, behavioral health and substance use, prescription drug costs, and abortion.

Forecast September 2020

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...

Summary of 2021 Public Health Legislation

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to public health, including behavioral health, suicide prevention, and public safety. 

Summary of 2021 Energy Legislation

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several energy‑related measures.  These bills addressed the Public Utilities Commission’s operations, the Colorado Energy Office’s funding, renewabl...

Summary of 2021 Information Technology Legislation

During the 2021 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly considered several measures related to information technology (IT), including new requirements for the Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OI...

Summary of 2021 Agriculture Legislation

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to agriculture including animal welfare, economic development, the Department of Agriculture, and other agriculture-related...

Summary of 2021 Water Legislation

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to water, including funding for water projects, water studies, and other water-related bills.

Forecast June 2021

Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2020-21. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's high...

Legislative Changes and Flexibility in the Use of American Rescue Plan Funds

This memorandum provides information on how revenue changes in legislative measures may impact the state’s flexibility in using its $3.8 billion allocation of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.  This memor...

Forecast March 2021

Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2020-21. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's high...

Organization and Procedures for the Senate Education Committee, 2021

An overview memo of the rules and procedures to be followed by the Senate Committee on Education.

Senate Judiciary Committee Information and Procedures

An overview of the rules and procedures to be followed by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Housing Resources in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

This memorandum provides an overview of housing assistance programs and resources offered by federal, state, and local governments and nonprofit agencies throughout Colorado during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

2021 Committee Procedures and Information

Income Inequality in Colorado and COVID-19 Impacts

This memo provides an overview of data on income inequality in Colorado and the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic by income and other demographic characteristics.  This memo uses new sources of publicly availa...

Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission SB 19-181 Rulemaking

In 2019, the General Assembly enacted Senate Bill 19-181, which changes how the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) in the Department of Natural Resources regulates the development of oil and natural ...

2019 Prison Population Management Interim Study Committee Final Report

Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Prison Population Management Interim Study Committee.

Energy Handbook (2020)

The Legislative Council Staff's Energy Handbook is intended to serve as a reference guide to Colorado's energy sector.  The book is divided into five sections.  Section I covers the sources and uses of energy in Color...

Regional Transportation District Overview

This memorandum provides information on the Regional Transportation District (RTD).

Fines and Fees in Colorado’s Criminal Justice System

Individuals convicted of criminal offenses are typically required by the court to pay associated fines, fees, and surcharges.  This memorandum provides an overview of the fines and fees that are imposed upon a crimina...