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.
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Final/Annual Reports
2023 Jail Standards Commission Final Report
As outlined in...
11/20/2023
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
Staff Publications
Funding Mechanisms and Fiscal Notes
This memorandum is intended for use by policymakers, legislative drafters, and budget analysts to understand the different funding mechanisms that may be used in legislation. It describes how different funding mechanisms in legislation impact the state budget and how they are shown in fiscal...
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 Elections Legislation (2014)
This document provides a summary of major 2014 elections legislation.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Elections Legislation
The 2023 Colorado General Assembly considered a range of election bills related to the funding and administration of elections, recalls and vacancies, and voting systems.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2021 Elections and Redistricting Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to election administration, election audits, ballot access, candidates and campaigns, and redistricting.
Summary of Major Legislation
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
Overview and History of Statewide Ballot Measures in Colorado
This memorandum provides an overview of the statewide ballot measure process; a summary of the measures approved or rejected by Colorado voters between 1880 and 2023; and links to additional resources at the offices of the Colorado Legislative Council Staff and the Colorado Secretary of State....
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Gaming Legislation (2018)
In 2018, the General Assembly considered bills regulating simulated gaming devices and slot machines, as well as funding for communities affected by gaming.
07/13/2018
Gaming, Lottery, & Racing
Local Government
State Revenue & Budget
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2022 Liquor, Nicotine, Marijuana, & Gaming Legislation
During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly passed numerous measures related to the liquor, nicotine, marijuana, and gaming industries.
07/11/2022
Gaming, Lottery, & Racing
Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
Local Government
State Revenue & Budget
Summary of Major Legislation
Alcohol, Nicotine, Marijuana, Natural Medicine, & Gaming (2023)
The General Assembly considered a number of measures in 2023 regulating alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, and gaming.
07/12/2023
Gaming, Lottery, & Racing
General Assembly
Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Housing and Property Legislation (2014)
This document provides a summary of major legislation pertaining to property and housing considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 legislative session.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Housing Legislation (2017)
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to affordable housing, landlord-tenant agreements, construction defects, and homelessness.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Housing Legislation (2019)
Interactions between landlords and their tenants was a major topic during the 2019 legislative session. This was evident in bills that made changes to the eviction process, unfit rentals, rental applications, and mobile home parks.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2020 Housing Legislation
Interactions between landlords and tenants, funding related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and construction were major topics during the 2020 legislative session.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2021 Housing Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly focused on continued impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, landlord-tenant relations, and affordable housing.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2022 Housing Legislation
During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered housing bills to address affordability, homeowner associations, and families without housing.
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.
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
Session Related Publications
Public Participation in the Legislative Process
Legislative committees are a very important part of Colorado's legislative process. At a legislative committee hearing, citizens have an opportunity to express their views and have them incorporated into the official legislative record. In Colorado, every bill receives a public hearing by one of...
Staff Publications
Construction Defect Laws and Issues
This memorandum provides information on Colorado's construction defect laws and the various issues surrounding construction defects in Colorado. It also provides data on housing trends in the state and offers a comparative view of construction defect civil laws in Arizona, California, Colorado,...
Session Related Publications
2024 Deadline Schedule
Deadline Schedule for the 2024 Colorado General Assembly
Session Related Publications
House Committee Routing for Bills with a Fiscal Impact
2024 Session, House Committee Routing for Bills with a Fiscal Impact