Staff Publications
Analyses of Acts with Multiple Articles
09/30/2020
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Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of State Government Legislation (2020)
During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to its operations, state employees and retirement plans, state agencies and procurement, open records and meetings, and notarization. Several of the bills were in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the...
Staff Publications
Subject Index of Introduced Bills 2018
09/25/2020
Staff Publications
Subject Index of Introduced Bills 2017
09/25/2020
Staff Publications
Subject Index of Introduced Bills 2020
09/25/2020
Summary of Major Legislation
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 Major Legislation
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 requirements; and higher education funding.
Staff Publications
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 the presence of COVID-19 in Colorado.
Summary of Major Legislation
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.
Staff Publications
Summary of Governor’s Executive Orders Issued During COVID-19 Emergency
This memorandum provides a summary of the various Executive Orders and Public Health Orders issued during the declared disaster emergency related to the presence of COVID‑19 in Colorado.
Summary of Major Legislation
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.
Summary of Major Legislation
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.
Budget Related Publications
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 highlights and executive summary sections. The report is based on current law,...
Staff Publications
2020 Folleto Informativo (Blue Book en Español)
Este cuadernillo proporciona información sobre las trece medidas de la balota del 11 de noviembre de 2020 para todo el estado y sobre los jueces que están en la balota y se presentan para retención en su área.
Staff Publications
2020 Blue Book (English)
This booklet provides information on the eleven statewide measures on the November 3, 2020, ballot and on the judges who are on the ballot for retention in your area.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Human Services Legislation (2020)
During the 2020 session, the General Assembly considered bills related to early childhood education; child welfare investigations; appropriating federal CARES Act funding; and other human services programs.
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Impact Assistance Credits
Report No. 2020-TE27
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Railroad - Equipment Sales and Use Tax and Construction Materials Sales Tax Exemptions
Report No. 2020-TE28
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Residential Power Sales and Use Tax Exemption
Report No. 2020-TE29
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Coal Severance Tax Expenditures
Report No. 2020-TE30
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditures Compilation Report, September 2020
Report No. 2020-TE
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Old and New Investment Tax Credits
Report No. 2020-TE26
Staff Publications
2020 Blue Book Fiscal Impact (English)
Fiscal Impact Statements for the 2020 statewide ballot measures.
Issue Briefs
Colorado Fireworks Law
This issue brief examines Colorado fireworks law, including permissible fireworks, sales, local government regulations, penalties for violating state laws, and executive orders.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Natural Resources Major Legislation 2020
During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to natural resources and the environment, including environmental protection; wildfire prevention and control; land and species conservation; and state parks.