Overview of the Fiscal Note Process

Fiscal notes are prepared by Colorado Legislative Council Staff (LCS) to provide the members of the Colorado General Assembly with the estimated impact of proposed legislation on state and local government revenue and...

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Briefing Highlights

Regulation of Professions and Occupations in Colorado

This memorandum provides information about the regulation of professions and occupations in Colorado. Over 100 professions and occupations are currently required to be licensed, certified, or registered in Colorado, o...

Water Resources and Agriculture Review Committee Final Report

Pursuant to Section 37-98-102, C.R.S., the Water Resources and Agriculture Review Committee’s (WRARC) purpose is to oversee the conservation, use, development, and financing of Colorado's water resources and identify,...

Deepfakes and AI-Generated Intimate Images Involving Minors

This memorandum reviews key federal and state laws that regulate generative artificial intelligence (AI) with particular attention to deepfakes and synthetic pornography involving minors. It describes how visual gener...

Regional Transportation Authorities

This memorandum provides information concerning regional transportation authorities (RTAs). Specifically, it provides an overview of state laws pertaining to RTAs, RTAs currently established, powers of and financing m...

Electric Lawn Equipment Credit

Report No. 2025-TE14

Residential Energy Storage System Tax Expenditures

Report No. 2025-TE15

Understanding Colorado Statutory Source Notes

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Researching Legislative History

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SMART Government Act Hearings

This memorandum provides an overview of the "State Measurement for Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent Government Act" (SMART Government Act). The act requires executive agencies to annually present specific info...

Regenerative Agriculture

Regenerative agriculture includes farming and ranching practices that reduce environmental impacts, maintain soil longevity, increase soil nutrients, and retain soil moisture, while simultaneously increasing or mainta...

Forecast December 2025

Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2026-27. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's high...

Service and Assistance Animals

This memorandum provides information on service and assistance animals. Specifically, it explains the differences between each type of animal, how each type of animal can be verified, the rights granted to individuals...

Legal Restrictions on Employment Opportunities for Departing Legislators

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Frequently Asked Questions on Article XXIX's "Revolving Door" Provision

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Conference Committee Options for Senate Bills

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Conference Committee Options for House Bills

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Overview and History of Statewide Ballot Measures in Colorado

This memorandum provides an overview of the statewide ballot measure process; a summary of the measures approved or rejected by Colorado voters between 1880 and 2025; and links to additional resources at the offices o...

2025 Representative Hugh McKean Colorado Youth Advisory Council Review Committee Final Report

The Representative Hugh McKean Colorado Youth Advisory Council Review Committee was established in 2019 to review the work of the Colorado Youth Advisory Council (COYAC), which was created in 2008, and recommend legis...

2025 Treatment of Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Juvenile Justice Systems Final Report

Submitted herewith is the final report of the Legislative Oversight Committee for the Treatment of Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems. The committee was created pursu...

2025 Transportation Legislation Review Committee Final Report

Submitted herewith is the final report of the Transportation Legislation Review Committee (TLRC). This committee was created pursuant to Section 43-2-145, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to...

Wildfire Matters Review Committee Final Report

Pursuant to Section 2-3-1602, C.R.S., the committee is charged with reviewing and proposing legislation or other policy changes related to wildfire prevention, mitigation, and related matters, including public safety ...

SB25-190 Study: Special Needs Parole and Correctional Release Options

Aging and ill inmates are the fastest growing population within Colorado prisons. Special needs parole (SNP) is designed to provide early release or parole to incarcerated individuals who have serious, debilitating, o...

Summary of 2025 State Government and Immigration Legislation

During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered bills concerning the state, including the General Assembly, the Colorado Open Records Act, and a state symbol. Additionally, the General Assembly co...