Regulation of Fantasy Sports Contests (2016)

This memorandum provides an overview of the current legal status of fantasy sports contests and legislation related to fantasy sports contests currently being considered by states.

State of Colorado Legislative Council: Responsibilities and Procedures (2016)

Quick Facts About the Legislative Council The 18-member Legislative Council is comprised of nine Senators and nine Representatives, including the six members of the Executive Committee. The Legislative Council elects...

Meeting Agenda - Committee on Legal Services - 20160420

Colorado Probate Law (2016)

Probate is a general term referring to a court procedure by which a person's estate is transferred to others. In current usage, "probate" has been expanded to generally include all matters pertaining to administration...

FY2016-17 Budget Package and Long Bill Narrative

Forecast March 2016

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...

Cost of Living Study Memo with Table (2016)

Legislative Council Staff conducts a study of the cost of living in each school district every two years, as required by state law. The results of the 2015 study indicate that the cost of living, adjusted by where emp...

Nonfatal Strangulation as a Felony Offense (2016)

This memorandum provides information on Colorado law related to nonfatal strangulation and information on the laws in states in which nonfatal strangulation is a felony. While Colorado statutes do not specifically add...

Meeting Agenda - Committee on Legal Services - 20160304

Final Report of the State Capitol Building Advisory Committee (2016)

To Members of the Seventieth General Assembly: Submitted herewith is the final report of the State Capitol Building Advisory Committee (advisory committee). The advisory committee was created pursuant to Section 24-82...

Bullying Prevention in Colorado Schools (2016)

This memo discusses the scope of bullying in Colorado schools; summarizes the provisions and programs in Colorado state law related to bullying prevention, including safe school plans and criminal penalties; and provi...

CY 2016 FY 2015-16 Supplemental Narrative Package

2015 Cost of Living Study - Pacey Economics

2015 Colorado School District Cost of Living Analysis

State Education Fund Report (2016)

The forecast for the State Education Fund and the level of General Fund appropriations needed to pay for school finance has changed from when the General Assembly adjourned in May 2015. Property values grew rapidly in...

Meeting Agenda - Committee on Legal Services - 20160205

Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement Payment Forecast (2016)

Colorado receives annual payments from tobacco manufacturers as part of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement.  In April 2015, the state received $88.1 million.  This memorandum presents the distribution of the rece...

State Digital Trunked Radio Systems (2016)

This memorandum discusses Colorado’s Digital Trunked Radio System (DTRS). The first section of the memorandum highlights the history and members of DTRS. The next section describes the components of DTRS. The final se...

FY 2016-17 Staff Budget Briefing Summary

Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (2016)

This issue brief discusses the various offenses related to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Colorado, and their associated criminal and administrative penalties.