Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly focused on continued impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, landlord-tenant relations, and affordable housing.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-09-07
Summary of Major Legislation
While the General Assembly heard a number of transportation bills during the 2021 legislative session, this summary focuses on Senate Bill 21‑260, which provides for changes to the organization and funding of transpor...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-08-31
Subjects:
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
This memorandum summarizes the policies and procedures for committees meeting during the 2021 legislative interim.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-08-26
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- State Government
Staff Publications
Three bills were enacted during the 2021 legislative session that substantively impacted the financing of public schools in Colorado:
Senate Bill 21-268 provided funding for school districts in FY 2021-22, modified t...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-08-11
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to local governments, including the powers and duties of local governments and matters related to special and local improve...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-08-11
Staff Publications
The Office of Legislative Legal Services prepares the Digest of Bills and Concurrent Resolutions as required under section 2-3-504, C.R.S. The Digest consists of summaries of all bills and concurrent resolutions enact...
Publishing agency:
Office of Legislative Legal Services
Release date:
2021-08-09
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to higher education. Specifically, the legislature considered bills related to the accreditation, administration, and gover...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-08-09
Staff Publications
This memorandum provides a listing of criminal justice reform legislation enacted in Colorado from 2015 through 2025. More specifically, the attached table provides the bill number, title, and description of the crimi...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-08-28
Subjects:
- Courts & Judicial
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to children and domestic matters, including foster care, child care, and child welfare.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-08-04
Subjects:
- Children & Domestic Matters
- General Assembly
- Human Services
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to public health, including behavioral health, suicide prevention, and public safety.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-08-04
Subjects:
- Human Services
- Public Health
Budget Related Publications
The Appropriations Report summarizes the final action of the General Assembly and the Governor on the budget and other legislation passed during the previous legislative session that contained an appropriation of moneys.
Publishing agency:
Joint Budget Committee Staff
Release date:
2021-08-23
Other
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2024-05-10
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several energy‑related measures. These bills addressed the Public Utilities Commission’s operations, the Colorado Energy Office’s funding, renewabl...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-07-16
Subjects:
- Energy
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2021-TE23
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2021-07-15
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2021-TE22
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2021-07-15
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2021-TE21
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2021-07-15
Subjects:
- Business & Economic Development
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2021-TE20
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2021-07-15
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2021-TE19
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2021-07-15
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2021-TE18
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2021-07-15
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2021-TE17
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2021-07-15
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Natural Resources & Environment
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2021-TE16
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2021-07-15
Subjects:
- Business & Economic Development
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2021-TE15
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2021-07-15
Subjects:
- Business & Economic Development
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
This issue brief outlines state regulations for bicycle transportation. It details general safety regulations, the regulations for riding an electric bicycle, and regulations regarding safety stops.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-01-07
Subjects:
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
I. PREAMBLE
II. OVERVIEW OF UNIFORM LAW COMMISSION
III. HISTORY
IV. DIVERSITY STATEMENT
V. PROCEDURES
VI. ACTIVITIES OF THE COLORADO COMMISSIONERS
VII. A SUMMARY OF NEW ULC ACTS
VIII. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ENACTMENT AND...
Publishing agency:
Office of Legislative Legal Services
Release date:
2018-12-26
According to the Colorado Department of Corrections (DOC), between 2012 to 2017, the number of inmates who had moderate to severe mental health needs increased by 7 percent. Additionally, a steep increase in court-or...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-01-04
Subjects:
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
- Public Health
