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Resources & Guides

Our office provides educational resources to staff, citizens, and legislators so that everyone can better and fully understand the workings of our government.

Bills & Amendments

Constitutional Requirements and Restrictions	Legislator FAQ: Bill Drafting
How to Interpret a Statute	Legislator FAQ: Bill Requests
Anatomy of a Bill	Legislator FAQ: Amendments

For in-depth articles on bill drafting, check LegiSource

Around the Capitol & OLLS

Words You'll Hear at the Capitol	Legislator FAQ: The Legislative Process
Legislative Terms Glossary	Legislator FAQ: OLLS Services
How A Bill Becomes Colorado Law (training video)	Legislator FAQ: Session Laws and Statutes