Staff Publications
2020 Blue Book Fiscal Impact (English)
Fiscal Impact Statements for the 2020 statewide ballot measures.
09/14/2020
Elections & Redistricting
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
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Staff Publications
Fiscal Impacts of the Gallagher Amendment
In 1982, voters approved a constitutional measure governing property taxes, including a provision known as the Gallagher Amendment (Gallagher). Gallagher sought to protect homeowners from rising property taxes by maintaining a relatively constant ratio of residential and nonresidential property...
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Oil and Gas Severance Tax Deduction for Transportation Costs & Oil and Gas Severance Tax Deduction for Manufacturing and Processing Costs
Report No. 2020-TE16
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: State-Employed Chaplains Housing Allowance
Report No. 2020-TE17
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Commercial Trucks and Trailers Licensed Out-of-State and Nonresident Motor Vehicle Exemptions
Report No. 2020-TE18
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Oil Shale Tax Expenditures
Report No. 2020-TE19
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Alternative Income Tax
Report No. 2020-TE20
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Complimentary Marketing Property to Out-of-State Vendees Exemptions
Report No. 2020-TE21
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Oil and Gas Severance Tax Stripper Well Exemption
Report No. 2020-TE22
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Annuities Exemption
Report No. 2020-TE23
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Oil and Gas Severance Tax Ad Valorem Credit
Report No. 2020-TE24
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Short-Term Testing of Property for Use in Out-of-State Manufacturing Exemption
Report No. 2020-TE25
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Corporate Condemnation Capital Gains Income Tax Deduction
Report No. 2020-TE15
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Agriculture Legislation 2020
During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to agriculture including industrial hemp; product safety and labeling; pesticides; animal welfare; and price setting.
Staff Publications
Process for Writing the Ballot Information Booklet
Article V, Section 1 (7.5), Colorado Constitution, and Section 1-40-124.5, Colorado Revised Statutes, require the Legislative Council Staff to prepare a ballot information booklet prior to each election in which a statewide issue appears on the ballot. The booklet's purpose is to provide voters...
Budget Related Publications
Forecast June 2020
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,...
Staff Publications
Safety Protocols for the General Assembly During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The following are new safety protocols for the reconvening of the General Assembly during the COVID-19 health epidemic.
Budget Related Publications
Forecast Update May 2020
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,...
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Exemption for Alcohol Produced by Individuals for Personal Use
Report No. 2020-TE11
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Income Tax Credit for Employer 529 Contributions
Report No. 2020-TE12
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Excise Tax Exemtpion for Alcoholic Beverages Originating Outside the U.S.
Report No. 2020-TE13
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Leases of Tangible Personal Property for 3 Years or Less Exemption
Report No. 2020-TE14
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Medical Supplies Sales Tax Exemption
Report No. 2020-TE10
Budget Related Publications
Forecast March 2020
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,...
Staff Publications
Colorado Legislative Rules 2019
The handbook is divided into four sections, 1: Rules of the House of Representatives; 2: Rules of the Senate; 3: Joint Rules of the Senate and House and Joint Session Rules; and 4: Colorado Constitution. This section includes only selected portions of the constitution.
The House,...