Colorado Turf Replacement Program Update

In response to the ongoing drought in Colorado, the General Assembly passed House Bill 22-1151 to promote the efficient and maximum utilization of Colorado’s water resources by decreasing the amount of irrigated turf ...

Summary of 2023 Capital Construction Major Legislation

During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills affecting funding for capital construction and the duties of the Capital Development Committee (CDC).  

Summary of 2023 Higher Education Major Legislation

The General Assembly considered multiple bills related to higher education, including legislation focused on financial aid and loan forgiveness, credentials and workforce development, health and wellness, faculty, and...

Financing Public Schools FY 2023-24

This memorandum summarizes the primary funding changes for school finance that were enacted during the 2023 legislative sessions.

New to Colorado

Colorado’s population reached nearly 5.8 million according to the 2020 census, a 14.8 percent increase from 2010. For those joining the influx of new people moving to the Centennial State, this issue brief outlines be...

Points to Remember for Complying with the OML and the 2023 Consent Decree

Guidance for House Members Related to Electronic Meetings after the Amended Stipulated Consent Judgment and Decree in Epps et al. v. Colo. House of Representatives, et al. (Consent Decree)

Guidance for House Members Related to Non-electronic Meetings after the Amended Stipulated Consent Judgment and Decree in Epps, et al. v. Colo. House of Representatives, et al. (Consent Decree)

OLLS Guidance to Assist Members in Complying with the OML, Consent Decree, and Related House Policy (Presentation)

Forecast September 2023

Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2024-25. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's high...

Summary of 2023 Firearms Legislation

During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly examined a number of measures related to firearms. Specifically, lawmakers debated policies about ghost guns, extreme risk protection orders, the minimum age t...

Tax Expenditures Compilation Report, September 2023

Report No. 2023-TE

Summary of 2023 Human Services Legislation

The General Assembly addressed a number of bills related to human services and various children and domestic matters, including the establishment and preservation of “family time” and improving services offered to chi...

Commutations and Pardons (2023)

This issue brief outlines the commutation and pardon authority of the Governor and state legislature in Colorado. It provides an overview of the application process to seek clemency for a crime, and data on the number...

Wholesales Sales Tax Exemption

Report No. 2023-TE14

Overview of Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association

This memo provides an overview of PERA with a focus on the state legislature’s role in the pension system. PERA also has a wide variety of resources on its website for members, employers, and retirees.

Summary of 2025 Labor and Employment Legislation

During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered various measures related to labor and employment, including measures related to wage and hour laws, vocational rehabilitation, and workforce develop...

Summary of 2025 Liquor, Tobacco, Marijuana, and Gaming Legislation

During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to liquor, tobacco, marijuana, and gaming.

Summary of 2025 Business and Economic Development Legislation

During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to business and economic development.

Summary of 2025 K-12 Education Legislation

During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a variety of measures related to K-12 education in Colorado. The legislature passed laws related to student health and well-being, student and schoo...

Summary of 2025 Agriculture Legislation

The 75th General Assembly passed several bills related to veterinary care, animals, state parks, wildlife management, agriculture, and food regulations. There were also some notable bills that were introduced, but did...

Office of Legislative Workplace Relations Annual Statistical Report 2024-2025

Summary of 2025 Professions and Occupations Legislation

During the 2025 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly considered several measures to change or expand the regulation of certain professions including physicians and other medical professionals, motor vehi...

Summary of 2025 Water Legislation

Water policy continues to be an important theme in the 75th General Assembly. Water-related bills from this session focused on water quality, water administration efficiency, and municipal water use. Three measures th...

Policy on Member Requests for CSP Protection