Summary of State Revenue and Budget Legislation (2017)

During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several bills related to state revenue, the state budget, or fees, including several involving cash funds.

Summary of Tax and Finance Legislation (2017)

The Colorado General Assembly considered a number of bills during the 2017 legislative session regarding the administration of taxes, and state taxes and tax programs.

Corporate Deduction for Dividends Under Section 78 of the Internal Revenue Code

Report No. 2019-TE24

Off-Road Fuel Use Excise Tax Exemptions

Report No. 2019-TE23 Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in February 2024. Click HERE to access the February 2024 report.

Non-Profit Transit Agency Fuel Tax Exemption

Report No. 2019-TE22

Tax Expenditure Evaluation: Interstate Sales of Alcohol Excise Tax Exemption

Report No. 2019-TE21

Energy Used for Industrial & Manufacturing Purposes Exemption

Report No. 2019-TE20 Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in December 2024. Click HERE to access the December 2024 report.

Dyed Diesel Fuel Excise Tax Exemption

Report No. 2019-TE19 Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in February 2024. Click HERE to access the February 2024 report.

Deductions for Assets Having a Higher Colorado Adjusted Basis than Federal Adjusted Basis

Report No. 2019-TE18

Compressed Natural Gas Supplied from a Residence Exemption

Report No. 2019-TE17

Colorado Net Operating Loss Deduction for C-Corporations

Report No. 2019-TE16

Agricultural Applicator Aircraft Fuel Tax Exemption

Report No. 2019-TE15 Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in August 2024. Click HERE to access the August 2024 report.

Two Percent Loss and Bad Debt Allowances & Lost or Destroyed Fuel Tax Credit/Refund

Report No. 2019-TE14 Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in June 2024. Click HERE to access the June 2024 report.

Summary of Transportation and Motor Vehicles Legislation (2019)

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered transportation funding, policies of the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Public Utilities Commission, [motor vehicles, and other modes ...

Summary of Housing Legislation (2019)

Interactions between landlords and their tenants was a major topic during the 2019 legislative session.  This was evident in bills that made changes to the eviction process, unfit rentals, rental applications, and mob...

Probate and Trusts and Fiduciaries

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of measures related to estate documents, public guardians, and trusts.  

2019 Appropriations History

Summary of Elections & Redistricting Legislation (2019)

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to a variety of elections topics, including campaign finance, electioneering communications, lobbying disclosures, local elections,...

Summary of Insurance Legislation (2019)

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly passed laws related to the regulation of the business of insurance in the state. 

Summary of Labor and Employment Legislation (2019)

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered three bills to encourage employment and job retention and ensure access to apprenticeship programs for workers in Colorado.

Summary of Professions and Occupations Legislation (2019)

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several bills regulating professions and occupations including legislation addressing registered athletic trainers, genetic counselors, and sign lan...

Summary of 2019 Business and Economic Development Legislation

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly made modifications to state laws regulating businesses and promoting economic development.

Summary of Local Government Legislation (2019)

Laws passed during the 2019 session related to local government addressed a number of topics.  This summary provides an overview of legislation concerning safety, county operations, special districts, property rights,...

Summary of 2019 Fiscal Policy and Taxes Legislation

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills regarding fiscal policy, taxes, and financial services.  

Summary of Substance Use Disorders Legislation (2019)

In response to the high rate of opioid-related addiction and deaths in Colorado, the Colorado General Assembly created the Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorders Study Committee.  The committee convened during the 2...