Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: School Sales Exemptions
Report No. 2021-TE5
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Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Machinery Used in Manufacturing Exemption
Report No. 2021-TE6
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Mass Transit and Ridesharing Expenses Deduction
Report No. 2021-TE7
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Construction and Building Materials Exemption
Report No. 2021-TE4
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Metallic Minerals Threshold Exemption
Report No. 2021-TE1
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Metallic Minerals Ad Valorem Credit
Report No. 2021-TE2
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Molybdenum Ore Tonnage Exemption
Report No. 2021-TE3
Issue Briefs
Updated - Summary of Federal Legislation Passed in Response to COVID-19 (21-01)
This issue brief provides a summary of the federal legislation that was passed in response to the COVID‑19, or coronavirus, public health emergency.
01/05/2021
Business & Economic Development
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Public Health
State Government
Budget Related Publications
Economic Outlook Presentation December 2020
Economic Outlook for the U.S. and Colorado
The ongoing expansion in the U.S. economy is fueled by consumer contributions.
Budget Related Publications
Forecast December 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,...
Issue Briefs
Colorado's Climate Action Plan and Climate Change Data Collection (20-23)
In 2019, Colorado enacted House Bill 19-1261, establishing statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals. Colorado also enacted Senate Bill 19‑096, requiring the Air Quality...
Staff Publications
Energy Handbook (2020)
The Legislative Council Staff's Energy Handbook is intended to serve as a reference guide to Colorado's energy sector. The book is divided into five sections. Section I covers the sources and uses of energy in Colorado. Section II explains how severance taxes and federal mineral lease moneys...
10/28/2020
Business & Economic Development
Energy
Local Government
Natural Resources & Environment
State Government
Budget Related Publications
Report on Referendum C Revenue and Spending FY 2005-06 through FY 2020-21
This report contains the final audited figures for state revenue retained under Referendum C in the 2005‑06 through 2018‑19 state fiscal years and preliminary numbers for the 2019‑20 and 2020‑21 state fiscal years. It also reflects the actions of the General Assembly and Governor in spending...
Staff Publications
Incentives to Use Solar Power in Colorado
This memorandum provides an overview of the financial incentives for solar power offered by utilities in Colorado, as well as other incentives, including net metering programs and state tax incentives.
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,...
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.
09/14/2020
Elections & Redistricting
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
State Revenue & Budget
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Energy Legislation 2020
During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a variety of issues related to energy, including consumer protection and bill assistance; energy efficiency in new construction; renewable energy; and natural gas.
Issue Briefs
Restrictions on Natural Gas Use in Buildings (20-17)
Some U.S. cities have adopted legislation to limit or restrict the use of natural gas systems in new construction, instead requiring building systems or appliances to be powered by electricity. In response to these natural gas prohibitions, some states have enacted legislation prohibiting...
Staff Publications
Community Choice Energy
Community choice energy (CCE) is an alternative to the investor-owned utility energy supply system that allows local entities to aggregate individual customers within a defined service area and secure alternative energy suppliers on their behalf. The primary goals of CCEs have been to lower...