Proposed Relocation of Part 5 of Article 35 of Title 24 - Tobacco Sales to Minors (BILL DRAFT)
Proposed Extension of Title 12 Project Through September 1, 2019 (one additional year) (BILL DRAFT)
Proposed Relocation of Part 3 of Article 55 of Title 12 - Unsworn Declarations (BILL DRAFT)
Proposed Relocation of Articles 26, 26.1, and 37.5 and Part 3 of Article 55 of Title 12 (BILL DRAFT)
Aquatic Nuisance Species Program
This issue brief provides an overview of the aquatic nuisance species (ANS) program, and offers current data and statistics regarding ANS in Colorado.
Proposed Relocation of Part 4 of Article 35 of Title 24 - LED Cash Fund (BILL DRAFT)
Proposed Relocation of Article 26 and 26.1 of Title 12 - Firearms Dealers and Background Checks - Gun Shows (BILL DRAFT)
Proposed Relocation of Article 37.5 of Title 12 - The "Colorado Parental Notification Act" (BILL DRAFT)
Proposed Relocation of Articles 43.3 and 43.4 of Title 12 - Marijuana (BILL DRAFT)
Proposed Relocation of Articles 46, 47, & 48 of Title 12 - Liquor Laws (BILL DRAFT)
2017 Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Final Report
Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Final Report for 2017.
Drone Use and Regulation in the Public Sector (17-44)
This issue brief provides a brief overview of public sector use of unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as drones, including federal and state regulations, and current applications in Colorado.
Sentencing Scheme Comparsion
This memo compares Colorado’s felony sentencing laws with those of Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington. It provides an overview of determinate versus indeterminate sentencing schemes and incarceration rates.
Crimes of Violence and Habitual Offender Sentencing Data
This memo explains enhanced sentencing requirements for two different criminal offense categories: crimes of violence and habitual offenders. It also provides sentencing data for offenders convicted of crimes of violence or as habitual offenders between 2014 and 2016. During this three year...
Second Look Sentencing
This memorandum provides information concerning second look sentencing. Second look sentencing refers to sentence modification that occurs while an offender is serving his or her term of incarceration. This memorandum briefly describes second look sentencing and discusses the differences...
Overview of Colorado's Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Scheme
This memorandum provides an overview of the mandatory minimum sentencing schemes in Colorado law. It provides information on the general categories of offenses subject to enhanced prison sentences and specific crimes that require a mandatory minimum sentence. Three years of sentencing data are...
Broadband Internet Service Programs in Colorado
This memorandum provides an overview of broadband internet service programs in Colorado, including the Colorado High Cost Support Mechanism; state grant programs and other state efforts; local governments’ ability to provide broadband; and related recent legislation.
Infrastructure Public Private Partnerships
Public-private partnerships have become integral to developing infrastructure in Colorado and across the country. This memorandum describes public-private partnerships, summarizes relevant law, and provides examples of projects in Colorado.
Summary of Agriculture Legislation (2017)
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures to incentivize veterinarians to locate in rural areas, regulate industrial hemp, and promote young and beginning farmers. This document provides a summary of the legislation.
Summary of Water Legislation (2017)
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures to address Colorado’s growing demand for water and to fund public drinking water and wastewater projects.
Statutory Revision Committee Annual Report 20171115
Marijuana Revenue in the State Budget
The memorandum describes how marijuana is taxed and how marijuana tax revenue is distributed. In FY 2016-17, state tax revenue from the marijuana industry totaled $211.1 million. Marijuana tax revenue is deposited in several different accounts. The General Assembly appropriated $100.5 million...
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission (EDC) works in conjunction with the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) to promote economic development in the state. The EDC is statutorily required to oversee six programs, which are administered by OEDIT. This issue brief...
Judicial Performance Evaluation Process
There are 324 justices and judges in Colorado. Seven justices preside over the Supreme Court and issue binding majority decisions on lower court rulings. Additionally, 317 judges preside over other various courts, including the Court of Appeals (22 judges), district courts (181 judges), and...