Final/Annual Reports
2015 Wildfire Matters Review Committee Final Report
Pursuant to Senate Bill 13-082. The purpose of this committee is to oversee and review the prevention, mitigation, and financing of wildfire matters in Colorado.
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Final/Annual Reports
2012 Lower North Fork Wildfire Commission Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Lower North Fork Wildfire Commission.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2023 Energy and Natural Resources Legislation
During the 2023 legislative session the General Assembly considered several measures related to energy and natural resources including clean energy; wildfire; and going green at home.
Issue Briefs
Colorado Turf Replacement Program Update
According to CWCB, 37 eligible entities have applied to the program, and 30 individual entities have had projects approved and completed contracting.
Staff Publications
Overview of Ground-Level Ozone in Colorado
This memorandum focuses on ground-level ozone, the harmful air pollutant that is the main ingredient of “smog.” Ground-level ozone significantly impacts the health of Coloradans and the environment. It is also important to note that ground-level ozone differs from “good” ozone, or stratospheric...
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Residential Energy Storage Credit Memo
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Film Incentive Tax Credit Memo
11/30/2023
Business & Economic Development
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Labor & Employment
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Contaminated Land Redevelopment Credit
Report No. 2023-TE15
11/30/2023
Business & Economic Development
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Natural Resources & Environment
State Government
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Contaminated Land Redevelopment Credit
Report No. 2022-TE11
Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in November 2023. Click HERE to access the November 2023 report.
01/14/2022
Business & Economic Development
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Natural Resources & Environment
State Government
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Energy Legislation (2018)
During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures concerning the Colorado Energy Office, oil and natural gas regulations, and energy storage systems.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Energy Legislation (2014)
The General Assembly considered a variety of energy-related legislation during the 2014 session. The bills focused on changes to the renewable electricity standard, the Colorado Energy Research Authority, and enterprise zone investment tax credits.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Energy Legislation (2019)
During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a variety of issues related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, public utilities
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Summary of 2021 Energy Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several energy‑related measures. These bills addressed the Public Utilities Commission’s operations, the Colorado Energy Office’s funding, renewable energy, electricity generation, transmission and use, and oil and gas.
Staff Publications
Statutory Reports Sent to Joint Business Committee
This memorandum provides an overview of all the statutory reports that are required to be sent to members of the Joint Business Committee in FY 2023‑24. Most of the reports can be found in the Required Reports Database...
12/21/2023
Business & Economic Development
Labor & Employment
Professions & Occupations
State Government
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Job Growth Credit
Report No. 2022-TE38
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Child Care Facility Investment Credits
Report No. 2022-TE8
01/14/2022
Business & Economic Development
Children & Domestic Matters
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Final/Annual Reports
2023 Legislative Interim Commitee on Ozone Air Quality Final Report
Submitted herewith is the final report of the Legislative Interim Committee on Ozone Air Quality. This committee was created pursuant to Article 7 of Title 25, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to study ozone air quality in Colorado.
Staff Publications
Recent Wildfire Legislation
This memorandum provides a brief overview of wildfire-related legislation from 2020 to 2024. It includes all staff-identified bills related to wildfire, including bills introduced by the Wildfire Matters Review Committee. Bills are organized by category and identify impacted state agencies. The...
Staff Publications
Overview of Colorado’s Enterprise Zone Program
This memorandum describes the process for designating Colorado Enterprise Zones and Enhanced Rural Enterprise Zones, the tax expenditures available for investing in designated enterprise zone areas, and the administration and certification process of enterprise zones tax credits.
Staff Publications
Implications of Social Media Use on Adolescent Mental Health and Policy Framework
The relationship between social media use and adolescent mental health has prompted a rise in regulatory policy across the nation and in Colorado. This memorandum examines social media use and adolescent health outcomes, the predominant policy frameworks in this domain, and federal and state...
09/11/2024
Business & Economic Development
Children & Domestic Matters
Public Health
Telecommunications & Information Technology
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2024 Agriculture Legislation
During the 2024 legislative session, the General Assembly passed several pieces of legislation related to veterinary care, species conservation, public engagement, and potatoes.
Issue Briefs
Conservation Easements
This issue brief provides an overview of conservation easements in Colorado and discusses the certification process, federal and state tax incentives for the donation of conservation easements, and state purchases of conservation easements.
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Manufacturing Sales Tax Exemptions
Report No. 2024-TE8
Staff Publications
Required Reporting on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports
Legislative Council Staff produces greenhouse gas emissions reports (GHG reports) that estimate the emissions impact of certain bills. Utilization of these reports has been low. The reports repeal following the 2025 session unless extended by legislation.
11/27/2024
Energy
General Assembly
Natural Resources & Environment
Public Health
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
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...