Home Rule Governance in Colorado (20-16)

This issue brief outlines home rule governance for municipalities and counties, including the process for adopting a home rule charter and the powers that a home rule charter provides to local governments.

FY 2020-21 Long Bill Narrative

The Long Bill Narrative, which is the annual appropriations act, is prepared by staff to explain funding decisions recommended by the JBC to the rest of the General Assembly.  This document is a companion document to ...

Women's Gold Tapestry

Forecast Update May 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...

Community Corrections Response to COVID-19

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted almost every aspect of society, including the criminal justice system, leaving crowded courts, prisons and jails especially susceptible to the outbreak. This memorandum provides an ...

Colorado Courts’ Response to COVID-19

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted almost every aspect of society, including the criminal justice system, leaving crowded courts, prisons and jails especially susceptible to the outbreak. This memorandum provides an ...

Colorado Juvenile Justice System Response to COVID-19

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted almost every aspect of society, including the criminal justice system, leaving crowded courts, prisons and jails especially susceptible to the outbreak.  This memorandum provides an...

Summary of State Government Legislation (2019)

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to its own operations, federal relations, state employees and retirement plans, state agencies and procurement, open records and me...

Response of Utilities to COVID-19

This memorandum provides an overview of how energy consumption and usage has changed as a result of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), and how Colorado utilities are responding.

Division of Insurance Changes in Response to COVID-19

This memorandum provides an overview of temporary changes the Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) implemented in response to the spread of COVID-19 and associated declaration of a disaster emergency by Governor Polis...

Unemployment Insurance and Economic Downturns (20-13)

This issue brief provides an overview of the Colorado unemployment insurance (UI) program, including UI benefits, funding, and solvency in the context of recent economic downturns. 

High School and College Placement and Entrance Examination Delays

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted almost every facet of the education system, including standardized tests and college entrance examinations. This memorandum provides scheduling updates on some of the c...

Funding Structure for Colorado’s Unemployment Insurance Program

Unemployment insurance (UI) provides temporary, partial wage replacement to workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.  Each state in the United States administers its own unemployment insurance p...

State and Local Cybersecurity Collaboration

This memorandum describes how some states find new ways to share cybersecurity knowledge and resources with their local governments to improve the state’s overall cybersecurity posture.

Leases of Tangible Personal Property for 3 Years or Less Exemption

Report No. 2020-TE14

Excise Tax Exemption for Alcoholic Beverages Originating Outside the U.S.

Report No. 2020-TE13

Income Tax Credit for Employer 529 Contributions

Report No. 2020-TE12

Exemption for Alcohol Produced by Individuals for Personal Use

Report No. 2020-TE11

Medical Supplies Sales Tax Exemptions

Report No. 2020-TE10 Note: An evaluation of two new medical supplies exemptions was issued in March 2025. Click HERE to access the March 2025 report.

COVID-19 Cybersecurity Concerns

This memorandum provides an overview of cybersecurity, the current threat landscape as a result of COVID-19, and provides information about COVID-19 cybersecurity resources.

Interim Committee on School Finance 2019 Final Report

Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Interim Committee on School Finance.

Resources Pertaining to K-12 Education in Response to COVID-19

In the midst of school closures across the state due to the COVID-19 outbreak, schools and state agencies are working to ensure that K-12 students continue to receive academic support.  Legislative Council Staff is co...