Staff Publications
This memo provides an overview of PERA with a focus on the state legislature’s role in the pension system. PERA also has a wide variety of resources on its website for members, employers, and retirees.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-07-14
Subjects:
- Financial Services & Commerce
- State Government
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered various measures related to labor and employment, including measures related to wage and hour laws, vocational rehabilitation, and workforce develop...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-07-02
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Labor & Employment
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to liquor, tobacco, marijuana, and gaming.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-07-02
Subjects:
- Gaming, Lottery, & Racing
- General Assembly
- Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to business and economic development.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-07-02
Subjects:
- Business & Economic Development
- Financial Services & Commerce
- General Assembly
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a variety of measures related to K-12 education in Colorado. The legislature passed laws related to student health and well-being, student and schoo...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-07-02
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
- General Assembly
Summary of Major Legislation
The 75th General Assembly passed several bills related to veterinary care, animals, state parks, wildlife management, agriculture, and food regulations. There were also some notable bills that were introduced, but did...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-07-02
Subjects:
- Agriculture
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
Final/Annual Reports
Publishing agency:
Office of Legislative Legal Services
Release date:
2025-07-01
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2025 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly considered several measures to change or expand the regulation of certain professions including physicians and other medical professionals, motor vehi...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-07-01
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Labor & Employment
- Professions & Occupations
Summary of Major Legislation
Water policy continues to be an important theme in the 75th General Assembly. Water-related bills from this session focused on water quality, water administration efficiency, and municipal water use. Three measures th...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-07-01
Subjects:
- Agriculture
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
- Water
Other
Publishing agency:
Senate
Release date:
2023-07-13
Staff Publications
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2024-11-22
Staff Publications
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-01-03
Staff Publications
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2022-08-23
Session Related Publications
Publishing agency:
Senate
Release date:
2025-02-11
Session Related Publications
Publishing agency:
Senate
Release date:
2025-01-16
Session Related Publications
Publishing agency:
House of Representatives
Release date:
2025-01-03
Summary of Major Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures related to housing during the 2025 legislation session, including bills that affect landlords and tenants, state housing programs, and residential building regulations.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-06-27
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Housing
- Local Government
Summary of Major Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures related to local governments during the 2025 legislation session, including bills that affect taxation and fees, permitting procedures, land use, and special districts.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-06-27
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Local Government
Staff Publications
Colorado statute establishes the Legislative Council as a body of 18 Senators and Representatives with specific functions and responsibilities (Section 2-3-301, et seq., C.R.S.). Six senators are appointed, with the ...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-06-27
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- State Government
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Memo No. 2025-TE9
Note: A full evaluation of the exemption is available HERE.
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2025-06-25
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Telecommunications & Information Technology
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills related to transportation and motor vehicles.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-06-25
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills affecting funding for capital construction and the duties of the Capital Development Committee (CDC).
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-06-25
Subjects:
- Capital Construction
- General Assembly
Summary of Major Legislation
Colorado has a uniquely diverse landscape. From the plains of the eastern front to the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains, the state’s energy profile includes coal and natural resources as well as renewable energy,...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-06-25
Subjects:
- Energy
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2025-TE6
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2025-06-23
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Housing
Budget Related Publications
Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2026-27. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's high...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-06-17
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- State Revenue & Budget