2021 September Economic and Revenue Forecast
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 highlights and executive summary sections. The report is based on current law,...
Unemployment Insurance and Economic Downturns
This memorandum provides an overview of the Colorado unemployment insurance (UI) program, including UI benefits, funding, and solvency in the context of recent economic downturns.
Summary of 2021 Financial Services and Commerce
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures to permit business to impose credit card surcharges, clarify when banks must use an appraiser to determine property value, and require businesses to accept cash for payment.
Summary of 2021 Professions and Occupations
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to professions and occupations, including bills modifying licensure requirements for architects, establishing a professional licensure program for radon technicians, and changing residency requirements...
Summary of 2021 Consumer Protection
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several consumer protection measures related to mortgage lenders, online dating services, after‑market airbags, and towing companies.
Constitutional and Statutory Changes Affecting the Ballot Information Booklet and Required Publication of Text and Titles in Newspapers
This memorandum provides an overview of constitutional and statutory changes affecting the ballot information booklet ("Blue Book"), newspaper publication of ballot titles and texts, and related statewide initiative policy since 1994.
Colorado Fireworks Law (21-06)
This issue brief examines Colorado fireworks law, including permissible fireworks, sales, local government regulations, penalties for violating state laws, and executive orders.
Exemption for Donations by Manufacturers to Government and Charitable Organizations
Report No. 2021-TE24
Sales by Charitable Organizations Exemption
Report No. 2021-TE25
Child Care Contribution Credit
Report No. 2021-TE26
Tax Expenditures Compilation Report, September 2021
Report No. 2021-TE
Summary of 2021 Immigration Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures concerning immigration and immigrants. The bills addressed immigration services, benefits, and protections, as well as health care, child welfare, employment matters, personal identifying information, and...
Summary of 2021 Economic Development Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures intended to support economic development efforts in the state.
Summary of 2021 Labor and Employment Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to labor and employment, including measures related to workforce development, the treatment of workers, and workers’ compensation.
Summary of 2021 Liquor, Gaming, and Marijuana Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly passed numerous measures related to the liquor, gaming, and marijuana industries.
Summary of 2021 Housing Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly focused on continued impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, landlord-tenant relations, and affordable housing.
Summary of 2021 Transportation Legislation
While the General Assembly heard a number of transportation bills during the 2021 legislative session, this summary focuses on Senate Bill 21‑260, which provides for changes to the organization and funding of...
2021 Interim Committee Information
This memorandum summarizes the policies and procedures for committees meeting during the 2021 legislative interim.
Appropriations Report Fiscal Year 2021-22
The Appropriations Report summarizes the final action of the General Assembly and the Governor on the budget and other legislation passed during the previous legislative session that contained an appropriation of moneys.
Subject Index of Introduced Bills 2021
Financing Public Schools FY 2021-22
Three bills were enacted during the 2021 legislative session that substantively impacted the financing of public schools in Colorado:
- Senate Bill 21-268 provided funding for school districts in FY 2021-22, modified the school finance formula, and made administrative and grant ...
Summary of 2021 Local Government Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to local governments, including the powers and duties of local governments and matters related to special and local improvement districts, community revitalization, procurement, the limited gaming...
2021 Digest of Bills
The Office of Legislative Legal Services prepares the Digest of Bills and Concurrent Resolutions as required under section 2-3-504, C.R.S. The Digest consists of summaries of all bills and concurrent resolutions enacted by the Seventy-third General Assembly at its First Regular Session ending...
Summary of 2021 Higher Education Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to higher education. Specifically, the legislature considered bills related to the accreditation, administration, and governance of state institutions of higher education; student admissions; student...