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Issue Briefs

Unemployment Insurance and Economic Downturns (20-13)

Subjects

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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Tax Expenditure Evaluation

Contaminated Land Redevelopment Credit

Report No. 2023-TE15

Publishing Agency:

Office of the State Auditor

Date:

11/30/2023

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Natural Resources & Environment

State Government

Issue Briefs

New to Colorado

Colorado’s population reached nearly 5.8 million according to the 2020 census, a 14.8 percent increase from 2010. For those joining the influx of new people moving to the Centennial State, this issue brief outlines best practices for establishing residency, applying for state...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/03/2023

Subjects:

General Assembly

State Government

State Revenue & Budget

Staff Publications

Organizational Structure of Colorado Legislative Staff, FY 2023-24

This memorandum provides an organizational structure of the staff of the Colorado legislature.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/26/2023

Subjects:

General Assembly

State Government

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Firearms Legislation

During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly examined a number of measures related to firearms. Specifically, lawmakers debated policies about ghost guns, extreme risk protection orders, the minimum age to purchase a firearm, waiting periods, and lawsuits filed...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/19/2023

Subjects:

General Assembly

State Government

Issue Briefs

Law Enforcement Liability

Under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA), public entities and employees are generally immune from liability in all claims except those specifically provided for in state law. In 2020, national and local public demonstrations against excessive use of force by law enforcement prompted...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/24/2023

Subjects:

Civil Law

Courts & Judicial

State Government

Issue Briefs

Food Assistance in Colorado

Federal, state, and local entities work to deliver programs and initiatives to increase food security and accessibility for Coloradans. This issue brief provides an overview of key programs and efforts within the state, including beneficiaries, operations, and funding.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/24/2023

Subjects:

Children & Domestic Matters

Human Services

Public Health

State 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 Business and Economic Development Legislation

In 2023, the General Assembly considered a number of bills related to business and economic development including several related to automobile dealerships and consumer protection.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/25/2023

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

General Assembly

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Labor and Employment Major Legislation

Colorado's policymakers from all backgrounds face significant challenges in responding to the rapidly changing nature of work.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/19/2023

Subjects:

General Assembly

Labor & Employment

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 State Government and Immigration Major Legislation

The 2023 Colorado General Assembly considered a range of state government and immigration bills related to detention facilities, government records, legislative committees, workplace standards, and public buildings.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/19/2023

Subjects:

General Assembly

Immigration

State Government

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