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2022 SMART Act Hearing Overview Memorandum

Subject

State Government

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

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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Senate Term Limits

Term Limit Information for Members of the Colorado State Senate

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

03/06/2025

Subjects:

General Assembly

State Government

Staff Publications

2025 January 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:

01/31/2025

Subject:

State Government

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House Term Limits

Term Limit Information for Members of the Colorado House of Representatives

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/31/2025

Subjects:

General Assembly

State Government

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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:

01/22/2025

Subjects:

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

State Government

State Revenue & Budget

Staff Publications

The Colorado Recall Process

A recall is a process that allows voters to remove and replace an elected official before the official’s term ends. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Colorado is one of 19 states that allow for the recall of state and local elected officials.

While the recall...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/16/2025

Subjects:

Elections & Redistricting

General Assembly

Local Government

State Government

Staff Publications

Visitor Guide to the Colorado State Capitol

Publishing Agency:

Visit & Learn

Date:

01/14/2025

Subjects:

General Assembly

State Government

Staff Publications

Strategies to Reduce Fiscal Impacts of Legislation

Fiscal notes estimate the fiscal impact of legislation, including revenue impacts, state expenditures, and appropriations required. However, fiscal notes are decision-making tools for legislators, and the General Assembly is ultimately responsible for making appropriations and setting aside the...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/14/2025

Subjects:

General Assembly

State Government

Staff Publications

Programs and Resources for Persons Experiencing Homelessness

Homelessness affects thousands of individuals and families across Colorado. Among U.S. states, Colorado has the 8th highest number of residents experiencing homelessness. This memorandum describes the scope of homelessness in the state and provides an overview of the programs and resources...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/03/2025

Subjects:

Housing

Local Government

State Government

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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...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/30/2024

Subjects:

General Assembly

State Government

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2024 American Indian Affairs Interim Study Committee Final Report

Submitted herewith is the final report of the American Indian Affairs Interim Study Committee. This committee was created pursuant to Interim Committee Request Letter 2024-003. The purpose of this committee is to build better relationships between American Indian communities and the legislative...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/19/2024

Subjects:

General Assembly

State Government

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