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Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Local Government Legislation (2017)

Subject

Local Government

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

06/01/2018

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 internet services were also part of the conversation.

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2023 Local Government Handbook

This handbook is intended to serve as a resource guide on the role and responsibilities of local governments, including counties, municipalities, special districts, and school districts.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/21/2023

Subject:

Local Government

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Local Government 2023 Legislation

The General Assembly considered several measures related to local government during the 2023 legislative session, including bills regarding local government operations, metropolitan districts, public employees, electric vehicles, and safety.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/22/2023

Subjects:

Local Government

State Government

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Housing Legislation

The General Assembly considered several measures related to housing during the 2023 legislative session, including bills regarding landlords and tenants, housing transactions, local governments, and land use.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/14/2023

Subjects:

General Assembly

Housing

Local Government

Issue Briefs

Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave (23-06)

In November 2020, Colorado voters approved Proposition 118, known as the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (act). The act created the Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (division) within Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) to administer the program, which is known...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/28/2023

Subjects:

Health Care & Health Insurance

Labor & Employment

Local Government

Staff Publications

Vacancies in Elected Offices

This memorandum provides an overview of the process to fill vacancies in various elected offices at the federal, state, and local levels. A vacancy in an elected office occurs when an office holder resigns or dies during his or her elected term. A vacancy may also occur when an elected...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/04/2023

Subjects:

Elections & Redistricting

General Assembly

Local Government

State Government

Staff Publications

Transportation Handbook (2022)

Colorado's transportation system consists of the state highway system, county and municipal roads, mass transit, airports, railroads, and bicycle and pedestrian routes. The system is primarily managed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Cities, counties, transit authorities,...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/02/2022

Subjects:

Local Government

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2022 Business and Economic Development Legislation

During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly passed numerous bills related to general business issues and economic development initiatives.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/20/2022

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Local Government

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2022 Local Government Legislation

During the 2022 legislative session the General Assembly considered legislation related to special districts, local government administration, boards and commissions, funding, and firefighting assistance.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

06/30/2022

Subject:

Local Government

Staff Publications

Special District Elections

This memorandum provides information about special district elections in Colorado. Specifically, it provides an overview of special district elections and the times at which special district elections are conducted. Also included are an overview of special districts generally and a table of...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

05/05/2022

Subjects:

Elections & Redistricting

Local Government

Staff Publications

Irrigation Districts in Colorado

This memorandum provides information about irrigation districts in Colorado. Specifically, it discusses the current irrigation districts, the powers and duties of irrigation districts, and how those powers and duties compare to those of special districts.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/23/2022

Subjects:

Agriculture

Local Government

Water

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