Summary of 2024 Liquor, Tobacco, Marijuana, and Gaming Legislation

During the 2024 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to liquor, tobacco, marijuana, and gaming.

2024 Appropriations History Report FY 2015-16 through FY 2024-25

State Government Enterprises

This memorandum provides information on state government enterprises under Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution, also known as the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). From FY 1993-94 through FY 2023-24, o...

2024 October Colorado General Assembly Digital Accessibility Report

In accordance with Section 24-34-802 (1)(c)(II), C.R.S., The Colorado General Assembly Digital Accessibility Report outlines the ongoing efforts made by the staff of the legislative branch of the State of Colorado to ...

Financing Public Schools for FY 2024-25

This memorandum summarizes the primary funding changes to school finance for FY 2024-25. Several enacted bills during the 2024 legislative session and August 2024 special session substantively impact the financing of ...

Summary of 2024 Civil Law Legislation

During the 2024 legislative session, the General Assembly passed a number of measures related to civil law. Specifically, the legislature increased consumer protections, regulated debt-related services, allowed for at...

Summary of 2024 Water Legislation

Several pieces of legislation focused on water in Colorado were passed during the 2024 session. These include measures concerning water projects, regulations for construction activities near wetlands and rivers, water...

State and Federal Immigration Laws

The U.S. federal government holds exclusive authority to regulate immigration, including who may enter the country and under what conditions. Nevertheless, states can enact laws that impact immigrants and influence th...

Summary of 2024 Public Health Legislation

The 74th General Assembly passed numerous pieces of legislation regarding public health. While not all of the public health legislation fell into these groups, three major themes for public health were: screenings and...

Forecast September 2024

Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2024-25. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's high...

Informe de accesibilidad digital de la Asamblea General de Colorado

De conformidad con la Sección 24-34-802 (1)(c)(II), C.R.S., este informe describe los esfuerzos continuos realizados por el personal de la rama administrativa del Estado de Colorado para mejorar y mantener un entorno ...

Summary of 2024 Labor and Employment Legislation

During the 2024 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to labor and employment, including measures related to workforce development, workers’ compensation, and state employee ben...

Summary of 2024 K-12 Education Legislation

During the 2024 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a variety of measures related to kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) education in Colorado. Specifically, the legislature adopted bills relate...

Folleto de información 2024 Evaluaciones del Desempeño Judicial

Este documento incluye evaluaciones del desempeño judicial de todo los jueces en Colorado que se encuentran en la boleta de Noviembre 2024.

Folleto de información 2024 Legislación remitida

Este documento incluye los dos proyectos de ley que remitieron medidas a la boleta de noviembre de 2024.

Folleto de información 2024 Declaraciónes de Impacto Fiscal

Este documento incluye declaraciónes de impacto fiscal preparadas por el personal del Consejo Legislativo para las medidas en la boleta estatal de noviembre de 2024.

2024 Blue Book Judicial Performance Evaluations

This document includes judicial performance evaluations for all judges in Colorado who appear on the November 2024 ballot for retention.

2024 Blue Book Referring Legislation

This document includes the two bills that referred measures to the November 2024 ballot.

2024 Blue Book Fiscal Impact Statements

This document includes fiscal impact statements prepared by Legislative Council Staff for the following measures on the November 2024 statewide ballot.  

Folleto de información 2024

Las elecciones generales estatales se llevarán a cabo el 5 de noviembre de 2024. Este folleto proporciona información sobre las 14 medidas estatales que aparecerán en su boleta electoral, así como sobre los jueces que...

2024 Blue Book (English)

The statewide General Election will be held on November 5, 2024. This booklet provides information on the 14 statewide measures that will appear on your ballot, as well as on judges who will be considered for retentio...

2024 Extraordinary Session Cumulative House Journal

Implications of Social Media Use on Adolescent Mental Health and Policy Framework

The relationship between social media use and adolescent mental health has prompted a rise in regulatory policy across the nation and in Colorado. This memorandum examines social media use and adolescent health outcom...

2024B Digest of Bills

The Office of Legislative Legal Services prepares the Digest of Bills and Concurrent Resolutions as required under section 2-3-504, C.R.S. The Digest consists of summaries of all bills and concurrent resolutions enact...

Overview of Colorado’s Enterprise Zone Program

This memorandum describes the process for designating Colorado Enterprise Zones and Enhanced Rural Enterprise Zones, the tax expenditures available for investing in designated enterprise zone areas, and the administra...