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Persons with Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System - Colorado's Response

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Legislative Council Staff

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02/07/2017

This issue brief outlines Colorado's efforts to address issues associated with persons with mental illness in the criminal justice system.

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Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Summary Report

Summary report for the Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/04/2021

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

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Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2021 Civil Law Legislation

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly examined a number of measures related to civil law and the courts.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/22/2021

Subjects:

Civil Law

Courts & Judicial

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Legislative Efforts to Control Prescription Drug Prices

This memorandum summarizes legislative efforts since 2017 to control prescription drug prices. It includes information on both bills that failed as well as those that became law.

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Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/20/2021

Subjects:

Health Care & Health Insurance

Public Health

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2021 Children & Domestic Matters Legislation

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to children and domestic matters, including foster care, child care, and child welfare.

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Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/04/2021

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Children & Domestic Matters

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Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2021 Public Health Legislation

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to public health, including behavioral health, suicide prevention, and public safety.

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Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/04/2021

Subjects:

Human Services

Public Health

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Updated - Summary of Federal Legislation Passed in Response to COVID-19 (21-05)

This issue brief provides a summary of the federal legislation that was passed in response to the COVID‑19, or coronavirus, public health emergency.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

05/26/2021

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Public Health

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Updated - Resources for Small Businesses in Response to COVID-19

This memorandum provides an overview of various federal, state, and local programs and resources that are available to provide assistance to small businesses in Colorado during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

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Legislative Council Staff

Date:

05/05/2021

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Public Health

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Understanding Nuclear Energy's Role in an Energy Portfolio (21-04)

This issue brief provides an overview of nuclear energy, its history in Colorado, public health and safety concerns, and recent technology advancements.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/23/2021

Subjects:

Energy

Public Health

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Senate Judiciary Committee Information and Procedures

An overview of the rules and procedures to be followed by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/17/2021

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

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TABOR Emergency Provisions

On March 11, 2020, Governor Polis issued Executive Order D 2020 003, declaring a disaster emergency pursuant to state law due to the presence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19). The disaster emergency declaration triggers certain provisions in the Colorado Constitution and state law....

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/29/2021

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Fiscal Policy & Taxes

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