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Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2024 Local Government Legislation

Subject

Local Government

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

07/09/2024

The General Assembly considered several measures impacting local governments in 2024, including bills that limit the actions of home owners’ associations, modify certain taxing mechanisms, and affect local government regulatory authority.

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Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Housing Legislation (2019)

Interactions between landlords and their tenants was a major topic during the 2019 legislative session. This was evident in bills that made changes to the eviction process, unfit rentals, rental applications, and mobile home parks.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/12/2019

Subjects:

Housing

Local Government

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Local Government Legislation (2019)

Laws passed during the 2019 session related to local government addressed a number of topics. This summary provides an overview of legislation concerning safety, county operations, special districts, property rights, business owners, and emergency service providers.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/16/2019

Subject:

Local Government

Staff Publications

Impact of Final Residential Assessment Rate on Local Share

The final Residential Assessment Rate (RAR) Study released by the Division of Property Taxation (DPT) on April10, 2019,estimates anRARof 7.15 percent for property tax years 2019 and 2020. The General Assembly would have to pass a bill for this rate to become law. The anticipated assessed...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

04/12/2019

Subjects:

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Local Government

State Revenue & Budget

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Gaming Legislation (2018)

In 2018, the General Assembly considered bills regulating simulated gaming devices and slot machines, as well as funding for communities affected by gaming.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/13/2018

Subjects:

Gaming, Lottery, & Racing

Local Government

State Revenue & Budget

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Local Government Legislation (2017)

During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a variety of measures related to local government. These topics were wide-ranging and encompassed special districts, local taxes, and intergovernmental agreements and contracts. Peace officer status, nonprofit boards, and...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

06/01/2018

Subject:

Local Government

Other

2018 Salaries for County Officers

2018 Salaries for the following County Officers (Pursuant to ...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/21/2017

Subject:

Local Government

Final/Annual Reports

2017 Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Reform Commission Final Report

Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Reform Commission.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/15/2017

Subject:

Local Government

Staff Publications

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.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/22/2017

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Local Government

State Government

Telecommunications & Information Technology

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Housing Legislation (2017)

During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to affordable housing, landlord-tenant agreements, construction defects, and homelessness.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/02/2017

Subjects:

Housing

Local Government

Staff Publications

Impacts of Senate Bill 17-267 on Special Districts

This memorandum presents the impact of Senate Bill 17-267 on special districts that previously assessed sales taxes on retail marijuana transactions.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/26/2017

Subjects:

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana

Local Government

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