Memorandum - Proposed pilot project for a consolidated motion on uncontested incorporation by reference rule issues - 20180329

2018 Capital Construction Projects Included in Introduced Long Bill

This memorandum summarizes the capital construction, controlled maintenance, and capital information technology (IT) project recommendations made by the Capital Development Committee and the Joint Technology Committee...

FY 2018-19 Budget Package and Long Bill Narrative

The Long Bill Narrative, which is the annual appropriations act, is prepared by staff to explain funding decisions recommended by the JBC to the rest of the General Assembly.  This document is a companion document to ...

FY 2018-19 Capital Budget Recommendations, Capital Development Committee

Meeting Agenda - Statutory Revision Committee - 20180323

Forecast March 2018

Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2019-20. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's high...

Economic Outlook Presentation March 2018

Economic Outlook for the U.S. and Colorado The ongoing expansion in the U.S. economy is fueld by consumer contributions.

Sales and Use Tax Simplification Task Force 2019 Final Report

Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Sales and Use Tax Task Force.   

Pension Reform Commission Summary Report

Summary report for the Pension Review Commission.  

Zero Waste and Recycling Interim Study Committee Summary Report

Summary report for the Zero Waste and Recycling Interim Study Committee.  

Water Resources Review Committee Summary Report

Summary Report for the Water Resources Review Committee to the Legislative Council.

Overview of Minimum Wage Laws (19-18)

Federal law requires employers to pay their employees a minimum hourly wage.  States are allowed to set different pay standards than the federal minimum wage requirement; however, if the state and federal law differ, ...

Colorado Gaming Tax Revenue and Distributions (19-17)

In 1990, Colorado voters passed a constitutional amendment allowing limited gaming only in the cities of Central City, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek.  Limited gaming is defined as “the use of slot machines and the car...

Electric Vehicles in Colorado

This memorandum provides an overview of electric vehicles, including vehicle electrification policies, electric vehicles in Colorado, recent Colorado legislation, and future considerations.

Regulatory Framework for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions

Greenhouse gas emissions have been identified by the global scientific community as the major driver of climate change.  Globally, countries are committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to combat the effects of c...

Report on Referendum C Revenue and Spending FY 2005-06 through FY 2024-25

This report contains the final audited figures for state revenue retained under Referendum C in the 2005‑06 through 2023-24 state fiscal years and preliminary numbers for the 2024-25 state fiscal year. It also reflect...

Gender Pay Equity

This issue brief provides an overview of federal and state laws related to gender pay equity and a summary of past legislative efforts by the Colorado General Assembly on the topic.

Blockchain Technology (19-16)

This issue brief discusses the history of blockchain technology, its current and future applications, and recently proposed Colorado legislation related to this technology.

Financing Public Schools FY 2019-20

Three bills that were enacted during the 2019 legislative session significantly affected the financing of public schools in Colorado: Senate Bill 19-246 amended the Public School Finance Act of 1994 to provide fundin...

Road Usage Charge Programs (19-14)

Transportation infrastructure in the United States is primarily funded through motor fuel (gas) taxes. Facing declining future revenues and increased construction costs, some states have begun to experiment with a new...

The Colorado READ Act (19-13)

Reading competency is pivotal to the academic development of Colorado’s students.  State law targets the early elementary grades as the essential time and location for developing the reading skills necessary for succe...

Forecast September 2019

Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2019-20. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's high...

Surplus Lines Insurance Tax and Examination Fee Deduction

Report No. 2019-TE29

In-State Investment Pre-1959 Insurance Premium Tax Deduction

Report No. 2019-TE28

Captive Insurance Premium Tax Exemptions

Report No. 2019-TE27