Electric Vehicles in Colorado

This memorandum provides an overview of electric vehicles, including vehicle electrification policies, electric vehicles in Colorado, recent Colorado legislation, and future considerations.

Blockchain Technology (19-16)

This issue brief discusses the history of blockchain technology, its current and future applications, and recently proposed Colorado legislation related to this technology.

Financing Public Schools FY 2019-20

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...

Road Usage Charge Programs (19-14)

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...

The Colorado READ Act (19-13)

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...

Forecast September 2019

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...

2019 Cumulative Senate Journal

Surplus Lines Insurance Tax and Examination Fee Deduction

Report No. 2019-TE29

In-State Investment Pre-1959 Insurance Premium Tax Deduction

Report No. 2019-TE28

Captive Insurance Premium Tax Exemptions

Report No. 2019-TE27

Tax Expenditures Compilation Report, September 2019

Report No. 2019-TE

Overview of 5G Technology

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...

Summary of Higher Education Legislation (2019)

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, ...

2019 Summary of Capital Construction 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.

Legislative History of Colorado's Instream Flow Program

This memorandum summarizes the legislative history of Colorado's instream flow program, which is administered by the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) within the Department of Natural Resources.

Motor Vehicle Registration Fees

This memorandum provides an overview of Colorado motor vehicle registration fees.  There are two types of fees when vehicles are registered annually: registration fees and the specific ownership tax.   The memorandum ...

Summary of Transportation and Motor Vehicles Legislation (2019)

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered transportation funding, policies of the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Public Utilities Commission, [motor vehicles, and other modes ...

2019 Cumulative House Journal

Summary of Housing Legislation (2019)

Interactions between landlords and their tenants was a major topic during the 2019 legislative session.  This was evident in bills that made changes to the eviction process, unfit rentals, rental applications, and mob...

Probate and Trusts and Fiduciaries

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of measures related to estate documents, public guardians, and trusts.  

2019 Appropriations History

Summary of Elections & Redistricting Legislation (2019)

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to a variety of elections topics, including campaign finance, electioneering communications, lobbying disclosures, local elections,...