2025 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement Forecast
Colorado receives annual payments from tobacco manufacturers as part of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA). The Tobacco MSA was reached in 1998 between certain tobacco manufacturers (known as “participating manufacturers”) and the governments of 52 states and territories. Under the...
Strategies to Reduce Fiscal Impacts of Legislation
Fiscal notes estimate the fiscal impact of legislation, including revenue impacts, state expenditures, and appropriations required. However, fiscal notes are decision-making tools for legislators, and the General Assembly is ultimately responsible for making appropriations and setting aside the...
Fiscal Note Common Policies (Summary)
This summary document provides an overview of the common policies for the 2025 legislative session. It highlights key dates, policies, and commonly used cost assumptions.
House Term Limits
Term Limit Information for Members of the Colorado House of Representatives
A Snapshot of Colorado Agriculture
As one of the top agricultural states in the United States, Colorado agriculture generates approximately $47 billion annually in economic activity. Agriculture in Colorado is made up of about 30 million acres of farmland, with approximately 36,000 different farm operations, employing more than...
Fiscal Analysts for Bills During 2025 Session
This document lists the LCS Fiscal Analyst assigned to work on the fiscal note for each bill and concurrent resolution introduced at the 2025 session. This list will be updated periodically throughout the session. If you need assistance, contact Bill Zepernick, Fiscal Notes Manager, at...
Advanced Nuclear Energy
As the energy industry diversifies and demand to decarbonize the economy increases, interest in nuclear energy has increased in recent years. Any future nuclear energy development will involve next generation technology, which differs from traditional nuclear energy projects. This issue brief...
Fiscal Note Reports (2025)
Fiscal Note Data Reports show the fiscal impact of all legislation currently pending before the General Assembly at the 2025 session, based on the most recent Legislative Council Staff fiscal note. Updated reports will be posted on this page approximately weekly during the legislative session. ...
Senate Term Limits
Term Limit Information for Members of the Colorado State Senate
Summary of 2024 Energy and Natural Resources Legislation
During the 2024 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to natural resources and environment; including addressing oil and gas production, renewable energy, and sustainability.