Staff Publications
Marijuana Revenue in the State Budget
This memorandum answers common questions about how revenue from the marijuana industry fits into Colorado’s state budget.
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Staff Publications
Procedures for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports Request Form
Procedures for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports Form
Staff Publications
Procedures for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports
This memorandum memorializes the process for requesting and preparing greenhouse gas emissions reports (reports) pursuant to Section 2-2-322.3, C.R.S. It outlines the number of reports per session, the process for requesting reports, the preparation and timing of reports, and the preparation of...
Staff Publications
Energy Legislation Review Interim Study Committee Summary Report
Summary report for the Energy Legislation Review Interim Study Committee.
Staff Publications
Tax Expenditure Evaluation Interim Study Committee Summary Report
Tax Expenditure Evaluation Interim Study Committee Summary Report.
Staff Publications
Investor-owned Utility Review Interim Study Committee
Summary report for the Investor-owned Utility Review Interim Study Committee.
Final/Annual Reports
Sales and Use Tax Simplification Task Force Final Report
Final Report for the Sales and Use Tax Task Force.
Issue Briefs
Colorado Gaming Tax Revenue and Distributions
In 1990, Colorado voters passed a constitutional amendment allowing limited gaming only in the cities of Central City, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek. Limited gaming is defined as “the use of slot machines and the card games of blackjack and poker, each game having a maximum single bet of five...
Staff Publications
Regulatory Framework for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions
Greenhouse gas emissions have been identified by the global scientific community as the major driver of climate change. Globally, countries are committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to combat the effects of climate change. This memorandum provides background on the policies and...
Staff Publications
Report on Referendum C Revenue and Spending FY 2005-06 through FY 2019-20
This report contains the final audited figures for state revenue retained under Referendum C in the 2005‑06 through 2017‑18 state fiscal years and preliminary numbers for the 2018‑19 and 2019‑20 state fiscal years. It also reflects the actions of the General Assembly and Governor in spending...
Budget Related Publications
Forecast September 2019
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,...
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Captive Insurance Premium Tax Exemptions
Report No. 2019-TE27
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: In-State Investment Pre-1959 Insurance Premium Tax Deduction
Report No. 2019-TE28
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Surplus Lines Insurance Tax and Examination Fee Deduction
Report No. 2019-TE29
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditures Compilation Report, September 2019
Report No. 2019-TE
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Evaluating Tax Expenditure Legislation
This memorandum provides information intended to aid in the evaluation of legislation that would create a new or alter an existing tax expenditure. State law defines a tax expenditure as a “tax provision that provides a gross or taxable income definition, deduction, exemption, credit, or rate...
Summary of Major Legislation
Fiscal Policy and Taxes Legislation
During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills regarding fiscal policy, taxes, and financial services.
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Agricultural Applicator Aircraft Fuel Tax Exemption
Report No. 2019-TE15
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Colorado Net Operating Loss Deduction for C-Corporations
Report No. 2019-TE16
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Compressed Natural Gas Supplied from a Residence Exemption
Report No. 2019-TE17
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Deductions for Assets Having a Higher Colorado Adjusted Basis than Federal Adjusted Basis
Report No. 2019-TE18
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Dyed Diesel Fuel Excise Tax Exemption
Report No. 2019-TE19
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Energy Used for Industrial & Manufacturing Purposes Exemption
Report No. 2019-TE20
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Interstate Sales of Alcohol Excise Tax Exemption
Report No. 2019-TE21
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Non-Profit Transit Agency Fuel Tax Exemption
Report No. 2019-TE22