Budget Related Publications
Pursuant to Section 22-55-104, C.R.S., Legislative Council Staff, in consultation with the State Auditor, the State Treasurer, the Department of Education (CDE), the Office of State Planning and Budgeting, and the Joi...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-02-09
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
- State Revenue & Budget
Staff Publications
This memorandum answers common questions about how revenue from the marijuana industry fits into Colorado’s state budget. Colorado collected $231.1 million from the marijuana industry in FY 2024-25 primarily from thre...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-02-09
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
- State Revenue & Budget
Session Related Publications
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-02-09
SB26-082
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning the process by which a local government controls the development of renewable energy projects, and, in connection therewith, authorizing a local government to implement an optional two-tier application fee program and a success fee.
LAST ACTION:
02/06/2026 | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Transportation & Energy
SUBJECTS:
- Energy
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Local Government
- Natural Resources & Environment
Budget Related Publications
The Supplemental Narrative is prepared by the staff to explain proposed adjustments to prior year appropriations recommended by the JBC to the rest of the General Assembly. This narrative describes all of the propose...
Publishing agency:
Joint Budget Committee Staff
Release date:
2026-02-06
HB26-1045
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning housing protections for individuals with disabilities.
LAST ACTION:
02/06/2026 | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing
HB26-1028
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning second language diploma endorsements for graduating high school students.
LAST ACTION:
02/05/2026 | House Committee on Education Refer Amended to Appropriations
SUBJECTS:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K 12)
Staff Publications
House Bill 24B-1001 created a property tax limit for school districts beginning with the 2025 property tax year. The bill’s provisions limit statewide qualified local share property tax revenue, or local share total p...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-02-05
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
HB26-1004
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning a continuation of the income tax credit for a qualifying contribution to promote child care in the state.
LAST ACTION:
02/05/2026 | House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations
SJR26-006
Resolution | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning the commitment to Coloradans navigating the complex United States immigration system and ensuring transparency in federal enforcement in our state.
LAST ACTION:
02/04/2026 | Signed by the Speaker of the House
SJR26-007
Resolution | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning recognizing February of 2026 as Black History Month.
LAST ACTION:
02/04/2026 | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Session Related Publications
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Publishing agency:
Office of Legislative Legal Services
Release date:
2026-02-04
HB26-1119
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning the authority of local taxing entities to impose property taxes on the assessed value of land and the assessed value of improvements thereon at different mill levy rates.
LAST ACTION:
02/04/2026 | Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance
SB26-029
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning an income tax credit for a contribution to a health savings account.
LAST ACTION:
02/03/2026 | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
SB26-027
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning the creation of a rebuttable presumption that requires equal parenting time.
LAST ACTION:
02/03/2026 | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
SUBJECTS:
- Children & Domestic Matters
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...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-02-03
Subjects:
- Immigration
- Local Government
- State Government
HB26-1052
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning changes to the "Victim Rights Act".
LAST ACTION:
02/03/2026 | House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Appropriations
SUBJECTS:
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Staff Publications
This memorandum provides an overview of issues considered by fiscal analysts for bills that impact the criminal justice system. Specifically, it provides an overview of Colorado's crime classifications and sentencing ...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-01-30
Subjects:
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
This memorandum provides information on the regulation of short-term rentals (STRs) in Colorado. State law defines any rental of a lodging unit for less than 30 days as an STR, and allows for their regulation at the c...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-01-30
In Colorado, all children between the ages of six and twenty-one years old have the right to a free education through public schools. State law also permits non-public education, such as private or homeschooling. This...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-01-30
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Staff Publications
Expanding on Legislative Council Staff’s Overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) memo, this memo focuses on the application of AI for health uses. It details model training, algorithmic equity, and data privacy and s...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-01-30
Subjects:
- Health Care & Health Insurance
- Telecommunications & Information Technology
Staff Publications
This memo analyzes the rapid growth of state legislation regarding artificial intelligence (AI) and health, which surged from 15 bills introduced in 2023 to 168 bills introduced in 2025. Based on data from the Nationa...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-01-30
Subjects:
- Health Care & Health Insurance
Staff Publications
Colorado receives annual payments from tobacco manufacturers as part of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA). The Tobacco MSA was reached in 1998 between certain tobacco manufacturers (known as “participating...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-01-30
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
HB26-1022
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning an opt-out from jury service for people who are at least seventy-two years old.
LAST ACTION:
01/29/2026 | House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Amended to Appropriations
HB26-1016
Bill | 2026 Regular Session
LONG TITLE: Concerning the continuation of open educational resources policies.
LAST ACTION:
01/29/2026 | House Committee on Education Refer Unamended to Appropriations
SUBJECTS:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K 12)
