Staff Publications

2022 SMART Act Hearing Overview Memorandum

Subject

State Government

Agency

Published

01/07/2022

This memorandum provides an overview of the "State Measurement for Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent Government Act" (SMART Government Act). The act requires executive agencies to annually present specific information to joint legislative committees during the first two weeks of the legislative session. This memorandum summarizes the information that state agencies are required to submit to committees in advance of the hearings and the requirements of the hearings.

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Staff Publications

State Government Enterprises

This memorandum provides information on state government enterprises under Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution, also known as the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). From FY 1993-94 through FY 2023-24, over 30 state government entities had received enterprise status for at least...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/04/2024

Subjects:

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

State Government

State Revenue & Budget

Staff Publications

Overview of the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association

The state legislature established the Colorado Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) in 1931 to provide a pension benefit to state and local government employees, predating the federal Social Security Act of 1935 by four years. PERA is administered under Article 51 of Title 24 of the...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/30/2024

Subject:

State Government

Issue Briefs

Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act

The harmful effects of secondhand smoke and emissions from tobacco, marijuana, and electronic smoking devices continue to be an issue in Colorado. Since 1992, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified secondhand tobacco smoke as a known cause of cancer.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/29/2024

Subjects:

Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana

Local Government

Public Health

State Government

Staff Publications

Ranked Choice Voting

This memorandum provides an overview of ranked choice voting in Colorado and other states. Ranked choice voting is a method of voting where voters rank candidates by preference. Ranked choice voting is currently used in nonpartisan elections in several Colorado municipalities, with at least one...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/10/2024

Subjects:

Elections & Redistricting

Local Government

State Government

Staff Publications

2024 October Colorado General Assembly Digital Accessibility Report

In accordance with Section 24-34-802 (1)(c)(II), C.R.S., The Colorado General Assembly Digital Accessibility Report outlines the ongoing efforts made by the staff of the legislative branch of the State of Colorado to improve and maintain a digital landscape that is inclusive and accessible to...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/01/2024

Subject:

State Government

Staff Publications

Informe de accesibilidad digital de la Asamblea General de Colorado

De conformidad con la Sección 24-34-802 (1)(c)(II), C.R.S., este informe describe los esfuerzos continuos realizados por el personal de la rama administrativa del Estado de Colorado para...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/18/2024

Subject:

State Government

Session Related Publications

Special Sessions of the Colorado General Assembly

List of Special Sessions of the Colorado General Assembly Since Statehood.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/09/2024

Subjects:

General Assembly

State Government

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2024 State Government and Immigration Legislation

During the 2024 legislative session, the General Assembly considered bills concerning state government, including addressing topics related to elected officials, state agencies, the Colorado Open Records Act, and accessibility. Additionally, the General Assembly considered legislation addressing...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/21/2024

Subjects:

General Assembly

Immigration

State Government

Staff Publications

How a Bill Becomes a Law in Colorado (in Spanish)

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/01/2024

Subjects:

General Assembly

State Government

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