2015 Early Childhood and School Readiness Legislative Commission Final Report

Pursuant to Section 26-6.5-203, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this commission is to study issues related to early childhood and school readiness in order to improve the state’s early childhood policies.

Colorado's DNA Laws (2015)

State legislatures have emphasized the importance of collecting deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) to solve crimes. This issue brief describes legislative efforts, both in Colorado and across the country, to mandate that ind...

Report of the Health of Colorado's Forest (2015)

This year marks a milestone in tracking forest health and management in Colorado, with this publication representing the 15th annual report on the health of Colorado’s forests. Throughout this period, we’ve witnessed ...

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Negative Factor and Public School Finance (2015)

The “negative factor” is a provision in state law that reduces the amount of total program funding and state aid provided to K-12 school districts.  This issue  brief  discusses how the negative factor is applied in t...

1332 State Innovation Waivers (2015)

Section 1332 of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) allows a state to apply for a state innovation waiver to pursue innovative strategies for providing its residents with access to high-qual...

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State Revenue Changes and the Colorado State Budget (2015)

This memorandum provides an overview of how changes in tax and fee revenue impact Colorado’s state budget. Pursuant to the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) Amendment, the State of Colorado is limited in the amount of r...

Forecast September 2015

Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2017-18. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's high...

Information Technology Accessibility in State Government (2015)

This memorandum addresses information technology (IT) accessibility for state employees and customers of the state who are disabled. Specifically, it summarizes legal compliance requirements, current practices, and th...

Summary of 2015 School Finance Bill SB15-267

Senate Bill 15-267 amends the Public School Finance Act of 1994 to provide funding for school districts in FY 2015-16. The bill was signed by the Governor on June 5, 2015, and became effective on that date. Senate Bil...

Financing of Public Schools for Fiscal Year 2015-16

Senate Bill 15-267 amends the Public School Finance Act of 1994 to provide funding for school districts in FY 2015-16. The bill was signed by the Governor on June 5, 2015, and became effective on that date. Senate Bil...

Department of Natural Resources Performance Plan for Fiscal Year 2016

Colorado Department of Agriculture Performance Plan for FY16

FY 2015-16 Budget In Brief

FY 2015-16 Appropriations Report

The Appropriations Report summarizes the final action of the General Assembly and the Governor on the budget and other legislation passed during the previous legislative session that contained an appropriation of moneys.

2015 Digest of Bills

Publication of the Colorado Revised Statutes occurs several months following the end of each regular legislative session. Prior to such publication, the Office of Legislative Legal Services prepares the Digest of Bill...

Forecast June 2015

Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2016-17. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's high...

Estimated Value of School Finance Factors, Including Negative Factor, FY 2015-16

ESTIMATED VALUE OF SCHOOL FINANCE FACTORS, INCLUDING NEGATIVE FACTOR, FY 2015-16

Additional At-Risk Student Funding Under SB 15-267, FY 2015-16

Additional At-Risk Student Funding Under SB 15-267, FY 2015-16 (estimated allocation is about $16.13 per at-risk student)

Reengrossed Senate Bill 15-267 (FY 2015-16 Compared with FY 2014-15)

Reengrossed Senate Bill 15-267 FY 2015-16 Compared with FY 2014-15

Senate Bill 15-267 as Introduced by the General Assembly (FY 2015-16 Compared with FY 2014-15)

Senate Bill 15-267 as Introduced by the General Assembly FY 2015-16 Compared with FY 2014-15

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FY 2015-16 Budget Package and Long Bill Narrative

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