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Issue Briefs

Unemployment Insurance and Economic Downturns (20-13)

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Business & Economic Development

Labor & Employment

State Government

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

04/22/2020

This issue brief provides an overview of the Colorado unemployment insurance (UI) program, including UI benefits, funding, and solvency in the context of recent economic downturns.

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The Sale and Use of Fireworks in Colorado (2014)

This issue brief examines Colorado's fireworks law, including the ability of cities and counties to regulate fireworks.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/16/2014

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Local Government

State Government

Issue Briefs

The Colorado Water Plan (2014)

On May 14, 2013, Governor Hickenlooper issued an executive order directing the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) to develop the Colorado Water Plan (CWP). According to executive order D 2013-005, the CWP must promote a productive economy that supports vibrant and sustainable cities;...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/15/2014

Subjects:

State Government

Water

Issue Briefs

State and Local Government as a Proportion of the State Economy (2014)

This issue brief provides information on the relative size of state and local governments, compared with the total state economy. Government expenditures are represented as a percentage of the state's gross domestic product (GDP). In Colorado, stategovernmentexpendituresarebelowthenational...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/12/2014

Subjects:

Local Government

State Government

State Revenue & Budget

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of General Assembly Legislation (2014)

This document provides a summary of legislation pertaining to the operations of the General Assembly considered by the legislature during the 2014 session.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

06/20/2014

Subjects:

General Assembly

State Government

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Business Legislation (2014)

The Colorado legislature considered several important bills related to labor and employment, consumer protection, licensing and professional occupations, liquor law, procurement, and telecommunications and technology during the second session of the 69th General Assembly. This document...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

06/11/2014

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Labor & Employment

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Economic Development Legislation (2014)

The General Assembly considered several bills related to economic development during the 2014 session. Bills relating to workforce development, a statewide brand marketing plan, and a study of Colorado's employee talent base were all postponed indefinitely. A bill creating an app for Colorado...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

06/05/2014

Subject:

Business & Economic Development

Staff Publications

Criteria and Procedures for the Gift or Loan of Objects of Art or Memorials (2014)

This document has been created to provide persons and organizations with information regarding the procedures and criteria established by the State Capitol Building Advisory Committee for the placement of donated or loaned art in the State Capitol Building and its grounds. It includes the...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/08/2014

Subjects:

General Assembly

State Government

Final/Annual Reports

2013 Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Committee Final Report

Pursuant to Senate Bill 07-229, the committee is required to develop a plan for the response by, and continuation of operations of, the General Assembly and the legislative service agencies in the event of an emergency epidemic or disaster. The committee is required to meet at least annually to...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/13/2013

Subjects:

General Assembly

State Government

Issue Briefs

Retail Marijuana Laws (2013)

The regulation of marijuana, both retail and medical, has been the subject of a great deal of public policy debate in recent years at all levels of government. This issue brief examines an overview of retail marijuana regulation in Colorado and summarizes three measures enacted by the General...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/11/2013

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana

Issue Briefs

Legislative Decision-Making and Colorado's Pension Plans (2013)

Like other states, Colorado offers retirement benefits to its employees through a variety of pension plans. The state's pension plans are established in law and include both employee and employer contributions, which are made in lieu of contributions to the federal Social Security program. The...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/06/2013

Subjects:

Financial Services & Commerce

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