Staff Publications
Cómo Un Proyecto De Ley Se Convierte En Ley En Colorado
Cómo Un Proyecto De Ley Se Convierte En Ley En Colorado
"How a Bill Becomes Law in Colorado"
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Staff Publications
How A Bill Becomes Law in Colorado
How A Bill Becomes Law in Colorado
Final/Annual Reports
2012 Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Committee Final Report
Pursuant to Senate Bill 07-229 and is required to develop a plan for the response by, and continuation of operations of, the General Assembly and the legislative service agencies in the event of an emergency epidemic or disaster. The committee is also required to meet at least annually to review...
Final/Annual Reports
2014 Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Committee Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Committee.
Final/Annual Reports
2015 Profiling-Initiated Contacts by Law Enforcement Interim Committee Final Report
Pursuant to Interim Committee Letter 2015-5, submitted as required by Section 2-3-303.3, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to study data collection and evaluation methods related to contacts made by law enforcement officers to determine whether profiling is occurring in...
12/18/2015
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
Final/Annual Reports
2015 Vocational Rehabilitation Services for the Blind Interim Study Committee Final Report
Pursuant to Interim Committee Letter 2015-3. The purpose of the committee was to examine vocational rehabilitation services for the blind, the use of available funding, and program performance in order to determine the most effective structure and delivery model for vocational rehabilitation...
12/18/2015
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
Final/Annual Reports
2013 Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Committee Final Report
Pursuant to Senate Bill 07-229, the committee is required to develop a plan for the response by, and continuation of operations of, the General Assembly and the legislative service agencies in the event of an emergency epidemic or disaster. The committee is required to meet at least annually to...
Final/Annual Reports
2012 Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Reform Commission Final Report
Pursuant to Section 31-31-1001, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of the committee is to study and develop proposed legislation relating to funding of police officers' and firefighters' pensions in this state and the benefit designs of such pension plans.
12/14/2012
Financial Services & Commerce
General Assembly
Local Government
Final/Annual Reports
2013 Juvenile Defense Attorney Interim Committee Final Report
Pursuant to House Joint Resolution 13-1019. The purpose of this committee is to examine and make recommendations on current laws, procedures, and practices for the appointment of counsel, advisement of rights, and waivers of counsel for children in juvenile delinquency court.
12/13/2013
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
Final/Annual Reports
2014 Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Reform Commission Final Report
Pursuant to Section 31-31-1001, C.R.S. The purpose of the committee is to study and develop proposed legislation relating to funding of police officers' and firefighters' pensions in this state and the benefit designs of such pension plans.
12/12/2014
Financial Services & Commerce
General Assembly
Local Government
Final/Annual Reports
2015 Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Reform Commission Final Report
Pursuant to Section 31-31-2001, C.R.S. The purpose of this commission is to study and review the benefit systems of the Fire and Police Pension Association.
12/18/2015
Financial Services & Commerce
General Assembly
Local Government
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2023 Housing Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures related to housing during the 2023 legislative session, including bills regarding landlords and tenants, housing transactions, local governments, and land use.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2023 Civil Law Legislation
During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly examined a number of measures related to civil law. Specifically, the legislature passed bills that made changes to consumer protections, asset forfeiture, and reproductive and civil rights.
Issue Briefs
Food Assistance in Colorado
Federal, state, and local entities work to deliver programs and initiatives to increase food security and accessibility for Coloradans. This issue brief provides an overview of key programs and efforts within the state, including beneficiaries, operations, and funding.
08/24/2023
Children & Domestic Matters
Human Services
Public Health
State Government
Staff Publications
Criminal Justice Reform Legislation
This memorandum provides a listing of criminal justice reform legislation enacted in Colorado from 2013 through 2023. More specifically, the attached table provides the bill number, title, and description of the criminal justice reform legislation, organized by category.
Issue Briefs
Law Enforcement Liability
Under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA), public entities and employees are generally immune from liability in all claims except those specifically provided for in state law. In 2020, national and local public demonstrations against excessive use of force by law enforcement prompted...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Local Government 2023 Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures related to local government during the 2023 legislative session, including bills regarding local government operations, metropolitan districts, public employees, electric vehicles, and safety.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2023 Firearms Legislation
During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly examined a number of measures related to firearms. Specifically, lawmakers debated policies about ghost guns, extreme risk protection orders, the minimum age to purchase a firearm, waiting periods, and lawsuits filed...
Staff Publications
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.
Summary of Major Legislation
2014 Summary of Local Government Legislation
This document provides a summary of major local government legislation considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 legislative session.