Economic Outlook Presentation March 2018
Economic Outlook for the U.S. and Colorado
The ongoing expansion in the U.S. economy is fueld by consumer contributions.
Forecast March 2018
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,...
CY 2018 for FY 2017-18 Supplemental Narrative
FY 2018-19 Staff Budget Briefing Summary
FY 2018-19 Staff Budget Briefing Summary
Colorado State Budget Process
Colorado State Budgeting Process Information Graphic
Forecast December 2017
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,...
December 2017 Economic & Budget Outlook
This document accompanied the Legislative Council Staff presentation of the December 2017 economic and revenue forecast.
Labor & Employment Legislation (2017)
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to professional licensing and regulation, wage law transparency, workers’ compensation insurance, and workforce development programs.
Capital Construction Fact Sheet: History Colorado
2017 Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Final Report
Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Final Report for 2017.
Broadband Internet Service Programs in Colorado
This memorandum provides an overview of broadband internet service programs in Colorado, including the Colorado High Cost Support Mechanism; state grant programs and other state efforts; local governments’ ability to provide broadband; and related recent legislation.
2021 JBC Schedule
This is the Joint Budget Committee's schedule. Please check this document regularly for schedule updates.
Judicial Performance Evaluation Process
There are 324 justices and judges in Colorado. Seven justices preside over the Supreme Court and issue binding majority decisions on lower court rulings. Additionally, 317 judges preside over other various courts, including the Court of Appeals (22 judges), district courts (181 judges), and...
Workers' Compensation (17-41)
Colorado’s workers’ compensation law provides various benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries and illnesses. This issue brief provides an overview of the employer obligations to the program, workers’ compensation benefits, and how the program is administered.
Summary of State Government Legislation (2017)
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to state agencies and employees, state procurement, the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association, the General Assembly, the Office of the State Auditor, the Colorado Open Records Act, charitable gaming...
State Aid for Low Income Families
This issue brief explains Colorado’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, known as Colorado Works, which provides financial and other assistance. The federally funded program is overseen at the state level by the Department of Human Services and is administered at the county...
Colorado's Minimum Wage (17-37)
Federal law requires employers to pay their employees a minimum hourly wage. States are allowed to set different pay standards than the federal minimum wage requirement; however, if the state and federal law differ, such as in Colorado, the higher wage prevails. This issue brief provides an...
Forecast September 2017
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,...
September 2017 Economic and Revenue Outlook Presentation
This document accompanied the Legislative Council Staff presentation of the September 2017 economic and revenue forecast.
State Historical Fund, Courthouse Funding
Presented to the County Courthouse and County Jail Funding and Overcrowding Solutions Interim Study Committee at its July 2017 meeting.
Colorado Conservation Easement Tax Credit Program
The federal and state governments each provide tax incentives for landowners who designate their land as a conservation easement, foregoing certain use rights in order to preserve the land in perpetuity. This memorandum provides information on federal and state conservation easement tax...
Capital Development Committee FY 2016-17 Annual Report
The purpose of the CDC final report is to provide annual and historical information on the capital development process. The 2017 final report provides a complete summary of all capital construction and controlled maintenance appropriations during the 2017 session. A five-year history and three...
Senate Bill 17-267, Concerning the Sustainability of Rural Colorado (2017)
Senate Bill 17-267, enacted during the 2017 legislative session, changes many aspects of fiscal policy for the state. This issue brief summarizes the bill’s principal components.
Legislative History of County Courthouse Funding
This memorandum provides a legislative history of county courthouse funding in Colorado. Specifically, this memorandum provides information on:
- the origins of county courthouse funding laws;
- notable legal decisions regarding county courthouse funding;
- county ...