Staff Publications
Transgender and nonbinary individuals are those whose gender identity differs from the sex the person was identified as having at birth, irrespective of whether that identity is male, female, both, or neither. Across ...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-07-02
Subjects:
- Courts & Judicial
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
- Health Care & Health Insurance
Summary of Major Legislation
In 2026, the legislature passed several agricultural bills pertaining to pets, pollinators, and cottage foods. Additionally, several notable bills were considered but did not become law.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-06-30
Subjects:
- Agriculture
- General Assembly
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2026 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly considered a variety of bills related to taxes, finance, and the state budget.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-06-30
Subjects:
- Financial Services & Commerce
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- General Assembly
- State Revenue & Budget
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2026 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly considered several measures related to transportation and motor vehicles.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-06-30
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2026 legislative session, the General Assembly considered bills concerning elections, including changes to administrative policy, redistricting, ballot initiatives, voter verification, ballot returns, and G...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-06-30
Subjects:
- Elections & Redistricting
- General Assembly
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2026 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several pieces of legislation concerning military members, veterans, and their families, including honoring military service, waiving tuition and li...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-06-30
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Military & Veterans
Summary of Major Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures related to housing during the 2026 legislative session, including bills that affect landlords and tenants, state housing programs, and accessibility.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-06-30
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Housing
- Local Government
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2026 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly considered several measures to change or expand the licensing and certification of certain professions including accountants, marriage and family ther...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-06-30
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Labor & Employment
- Professions & Occupations
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2026 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly considered several measures related to liquor, marijuana, tobacco, and gaming.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-06-30
Subjects:
- Gaming, Lottery, & Racing
- General Assembly
- Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
Summary of Major Legislation
The General Assembly considered several bills concerning local governments during the 2026 legislative session, including those related to county governments, regulatory authority, local control, and newspaper publica...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-06-30
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Housing
- Local Government
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2026-TE5
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2026-06-29
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
2026-TE
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2026-06-26
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2026-TE4
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2026-06-26
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Natural Resources & Environment
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2026 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:
2026-06-26
Subjects:
- Capital Construction
- General Assembly
Budget Related Publications
This is the Joint Budget Committee's schedule. Please check this document regularly for schedule updates.
Publishing agency:
Joint Budget Committee Staff
Release date:
2026-07-02
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Report No. 2026-TE3
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2026-06-23
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Natural Resources & Environment
Budget Related Publications
Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2027-28. 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:
2026-06-18
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- State Revenue & Budget
Staff Publications
Drought is defined as a shortage of water associated with the lack of precipitation. Drought is a regular feature of Colorado’s climate, and Colorado has endured significant dry periods and droughts in recent history...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-06-16
Report #:
2649S
Release date:
2026-06-15
Report #:
2510F
Release date:
2026-06-15
Report #:
2556P
Release date:
2026-06-15
Subjects:
- Business & Economic Development
- General Assembly
- Military & Veterans
- State Government
Issue Briefs
Demand response programs are used by utilities to change electricity consumption patterns and respond to the economic and reliability needs of the power grid. For example, the Public Service Company of Colorado (also ...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-06-09
SB26-132
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning a requirement that a law enforcement officer offer a voluntary preliminary screening test for alcohol to a driver, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
LAST ACTION:
06/04/2026 | Governor Signed
SUBJECTS:
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
SB26-155
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning increasing the availability of homeowner's insurance in the state, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
LAST ACTION:
06/04/2026 | Governor Signed
SUBJECTS:
- Business & Economic Development
- Housing
- Insurance
- Professions & Occupations
HB26-1223
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning modifying certain tax expenditures, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
LAST ACTION:
06/04/2026 | Governor Signed
