Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to its own operations, federal relations, state employees and retirement plans, state agencies and procurement, open records and me...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2020-05-01
Staff Publications
This memorandum provides an overview of how energy consumption and usage has changed as a result of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), and how Colorado utilities are responding.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2020-04-30
Staff Publications
This memorandum provides an overview of temporary changes the Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) implemented in response to the spread of COVID-19 and associated declaration of a disaster emergency by Governor Polis...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2020-04-23
Subjects:
- Health Care & Health Insurance
- Public Health
This issue brief provides an overview of the Colorado unemployment insurance (UI) program, including UI benefits, funding, and solvency in the context of recent economic downturns.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2020-04-22
Subjects:
- Business & Economic Development
- Labor & Employment
- State Government
Staff Publications
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted almost every facet of the education system, including standardized tests and college entrance examinations. This memorandum provides scheduling updates on some of the c...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2020-04-21
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
- Higher Education
Staff Publications
Unemployment insurance (UI) provides temporary, partial wage replacement to workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. Each state in the United States administers its own unemployment insurance p...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2020-04-16
Staff Publications
This memorandum describes how some states find new ways to share cybersecurity knowledge and resources with their local governments to improve the state’s overall cybersecurity posture.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2020-04-15
Subjects:
- Local Government
- State Government
- Telecommunications & Information Technology
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2020-TE14
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2020-04-15
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2020-TE13
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2020-04-15
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2020-TE12
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2020-04-15
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Higher Education
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2020-TE11
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2020-04-15
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2020-TE10
Note: An evaluation of two new medical supplies exemptions was issued in March 2025. Click HERE to access the March 2025 report.
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2020-04-15
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Health Care & Health Insurance
HB20-1145
Bill | 2020 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning the safety consequences of a driver passing an official vehicle that displays a warning light.
LAST ACTION:
04/10/2020 | Sent to the Governor
SUBJECTS:
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
This memorandum provides an overview of cybersecurity, the current threat landscape as a result of COVID-19, and provides information about COVID-19 cybersecurity resources.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2020-04-08
Subjects:
- Public Health
- Telecommunications & Information Technology
Final/Annual Reports
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Interim Committee on School Finance.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2020-04-08
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Staff Publications
In the midst of school closures across the state due to the COVID-19 outbreak, schools and state agencies are working to ensure that K-12 students continue to receive academic support. Legislative Council Staff is co...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2020-04-07
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
- Public Health
HB20-1133
Bill | 2020 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning land use entitlements affecting real property that has been disconnected from a municipality.
LAST ACTION:
04/01/2020 | Governor Signed
HB20-1165
Bill | 2020 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning modifications to the interior design exemption set forth in the laws governing the practice of architecture.
LAST ACTION:
04/01/2020 | Governor Signed
SUBJECTS:
- Professions & Occupations
HB20-1148
Bill | 2020 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning punishments related to offenses committed against a deceased human body.
LAST ACTION:
04/01/2020 | Governor Signed
SUBJECTS:
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
HB20-1159
Bill | 2020 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning the authority of the state engineer to confirm the extent of uses of water in existence on the date of an instream flow appropriation.
LAST ACTION:
04/01/2020 | Governor Signed
HB20-1078
Bill | 2020 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning prescription drug claims submitted by a pharmacy, and, in connection therewith, prohibiting retroactive fees.
LAST ACTION:
04/01/2020 | Governor Signed
SUBJECTS:
- Health Care & Health Insurance
HB20-1158
Bill | 2020 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning insurance coverage for infertility, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
LAST ACTION:
04/01/2020 | Governor Signed
SUBJECTS:
- Health Care & Health Insurance
HB20-1174
Bill | 2020 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning modifications to the sales tax statutes in order to address certain defects and anachronisms.
LAST ACTION:
04/01/2020 | Governor Signed
HB20-1044
Bill | 2020 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning modifications to the pension plans administered by the fire and police pension association.
LAST ACTION:
04/01/2020 | Governor Signed
HB20-1166
Bill | 2020 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning necessary statutory amendments due to the automatic repeal of an enterprise zone act income tax credit for new business facility employees.
LAST ACTION:
04/01/2020 | Governor Signed
