Summary of 2023 Higher Education Major Legislation
The General Assembly considered multiple bills related to higher education, including legislation focused on financial aid and loan forgiveness, credentials and workforce development, health and wellness, faculty, and governance and administration.
Financing Public Schools FY 2023-24
This memorandum summarizes the primary funding changes for school finance that were enacted during the 2023 legislative sessions.
New to Colorado
Colorado’s population reached nearly 5.8 million according to the 2020 census, a 14.8 percent increase from 2010. For those joining the influx of new people moving to the Centennial State, this issue brief outlines best practices for establishing residency, applying for state...
Financing Public Schools for FY 2023-24
This memorandum summarizes the primary funding changes for school finance that were enacted during the 2023 legislative sessions.
Organizational Structure of Colorado Legislative Staff, FY 2023-24
This memorandum provides an organizational structure of the staff of the Colorado legislature.
2023 Local Government Handbook
This handbook is intended to serve as a resource guide on the role and responsibilities of local governments, including counties, municipalities, special districts, and school districts.
Points to Remember for Complying with the OML and the 2023 Consent Decree
OLLS Guidance to Assist Members in Complying with the OML, Consent Decree, and Related House Policy (Presentation)
Forecast September 2023
Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2024-25. 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,...
Summary of 2023 Firearms Legislation
Tax Expenditures Compilation Report, September 2023
Report No. 2023-TE
2024 Fiscal Note Common Policies
This memorandum describes the common policies for submitting a response to the Legislative Council Staff, and the standard costs to be used in estimating the fiscal impact of legislation considered during the 2023 legislative interim and the 2024 legislative session, and in any special session...
Summary of 2023 Human Services Legislation
The General Assembly addressed a number of bills related to human services and various children and domestic matters, including the establishment and preservation of “family time” and improving services offered to children and youth.
2024 Deadline Schedule
Deadline Schedule for the 2024 Colorado General Assembly
Commutations and Pardons (2023)
This issue brief outlines the commutation and pardon authority of the Governor and state legislature in Colorado. It provides an overview of the application process to seek clemency for a crime, and data on the number of pardons and commutations since 2017.
Ethics Flash Card
Wholesales Sales Tax Exemption
Report No. 2023-TE14
Agricultural Sales Tax Exemptions
Report No. 2023-TE13
Credit for Insolvency Assessments Paid
Report No. 2023-TE12
Summary of 2023 K-12 Education Legislation
During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) education in Colorado.
Scope of Governor's Power to Issue Executive Orders
Colorado Capitol Staff Badge Guide
A visual guide to the badges worn by Capitol staff.