2026 Fiscal Notes Common Policies Summary

This summary document provides an overview of the fiscal note common policies for the 2026 legislative session. It highlights key dates, policies, and commonly used cost assumptions.

2026 Fiscal Notes Common Policies

This memorandum describes the common policies for submitting a fiscal note response to the Legislative Council Staff, and the standard costs to be used in estimating the fiscal impact of legislation considered during ...

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also commonly known as bird flu, is present in Colorado and nationwide. Recently, it has caused outbreaks in poultry and dairy herds, resulting in the largest animal disease o...

Primary Election Law

In 2016, voters approved Proposition 107 and Proposition 108, which reestablished a presidential primary in Colorado and allowed unaffiliated voters to participate in political party primary elections. Subsequently, t...

Colorado Juvenile Justice Systems

This issue brief provides an overview of how the justice system treats juveniles found guilty of a crime in Colorado. It discusses juvenile problem solving courts; detention and commitment; the facilities where juveni...

Colorado Juvenile Justice Systems

This issue brief summarizes how Colorado’s justice system handles juveniles found guilty of a crime, covering problem-solving courts, detention and commitment, juvenile facilities, support services, and the Youthful O...

2026 Fiscal Note Staff Assignments by Subject Area

Fiscal Note Staff Assignments by Subject Area.

Wildfire Matters Review Committee Final Report

Wildfire Review Matters Review Committee final report.  

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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