Staff Publications
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...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-12-30
Subjects:
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2025-TE14
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2025-12-30
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Natural Resources & Environment
- Public Health
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2025-TE15
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2025-12-30
Subjects:
- Energy
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Housing
Staff Publications
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Publishing agency:
Office of Legislative Legal Services
Release date:
2025-12-24
Staff Publications
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Publishing agency:
Office of Legislative Legal Services
Release date:
2025-12-24
Staff Publications
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...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-12-19
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...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-12-19
Budget Related Publications
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...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-12-19
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- State Revenue & Budget
Staff Publications
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...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-12-19
Subjects:
- Civil Law
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
- Housing
- Human Services
Legal Topics
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Publishing agency:
Office of Legislative Legal Services
Release date:
2025-12-17
Legal Topics
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Publishing agency:
Office of Legislative Legal Services
Release date:
2025-12-17
Staff Publications
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Publishing agency:
Office of Legislative Legal Services
Release date:
2025-12-17
Staff Publications
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Publishing agency:
Office of Legislative Legal Services
Release date:
2025-12-17
Staff Publications
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...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-12-16
Subjects:
- Elections & Redistricting
- General Assembly
Final/Annual Reports
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...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-12-16
Subjects:
- Children & Domestic Matters
- General Assembly
Final/Annual Reports
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...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-12-16
Subjects:
- Courts & Judicial
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
- General Assembly
- Human Services
Final/Annual Reports
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...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-12-16
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
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 ...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-12-16
Subjects:
- Natural Resources & Environment
Staff Publications
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...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-12-12
Subjects:
- Courts & Judicial
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
- Health Care & Health Insurance
- Human Services
- Local Government
- State Government
Summary of Major 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...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-12-11
Subjects:
- Immigration
- State Government
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several bills concerning the military and veterans, including service providers, the military code, and assistance programs.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-12-11
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several bills concerning elections, including changes to vacancy elections, voting rights, voter verification, the initiative process, and the natio...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-12-11
Subjects:
- Elections & Redistricting
This issue brief provides an overview of geothermal energy resources and policies in the United States and Colorado as well as recent legislation enacted to promote the use of geothermal energy in Colorado.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-12-10
Subjects:
- Energy
- Natural Resources & Environment
- Water
Staff Publications
This memorandum is intended for use by policymakers, legislative drafters, and budget analysts to understand the different funding mechanisms that may be used in legislation. It describes how different funding mechani...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-12-08
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- General Assembly
- State Revenue & Budget
Report #:
2511F
Release date:
2025-12-08
Department:
- Colorado Community College System