Staff Publications
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2024-11-22
Staff Publications
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-01-03
Staff Publications
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2022-08-23
Session Related Publications
Publishing agency:
Senate
Release date:
2025-02-11
Session Related Publications
Publishing agency:
Senate
Release date:
2025-01-16
Session Related Publications
Publishing agency:
House of Representatives
Release date:
2025-01-03
Summary of Major Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures related to housing during the 2025 legislation session, including bills that affect landlords and tenants, state housing programs, and residential building regulations.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-06-27
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Housing
- Local Government
Summary of Major Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures related to local governments during the 2025 legislation session, including bills that affect taxation and fees, permitting procedures, land use, and special districts.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-06-27
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Local Government
Staff Publications
Colorado statute establishes the Legislative Council as a body of 18 Senators and Representatives with specific functions and responsibilities (Section 2-3-301, et seq., C.R.S.). Six senators are appointed, with the ...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-06-27
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- State Government
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Memo No. 2025-TE9
Note: A full evaluation of the exemption is available HERE.
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2025-06-25
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Telecommunications & Information Technology
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills related to transportation and motor vehicles.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-06-25
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills affecting funding for capital construction and the duties of the Capital Development Committee (CDC).
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-06-25
Subjects:
- Capital Construction
- General Assembly
Summary of Major Legislation
Colorado has a uniquely diverse landscape. From the plains of the eastern front to the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains, the state’s energy profile includes coal and natural resources as well as renewable energy,...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-06-25
Subjects:
- Energy
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2025-TE6
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2025-06-23
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Housing
Budget Related Publications
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...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-06-17
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- State Revenue & Budget
Staff Publications
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2024-06-20
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Staff Publications
House Bill 24-1448 enacted a new school finance formula, to begin in FY 2025-26 and be phased in over a 6-year period. This memorandum provides an overview of the new formula, the six‑year phase‑in period, and the par...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2024-10-21
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Summary of Major Legislation
The Colorado General Assembly passed a variety of criminal justice, corrections, and court-related bills in 2025. The new laws made changes to forensic science, law enforcement, judges and municipal courts, prison pol...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-06-12
Subjects:
- Courts & Judicial
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
- General Assembly
Other
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly passed a number of measures related to civil law. Specifically, the legislature updated policies about digital images, law enforcement whistleblower protection...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-06-10
Subjects:
- Civil Law
- Courts & Judicial
- General Assembly
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills affecting funding for capital construction and the duties of the Capital Development Committee (CDC).
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-06-09
Subjects:
- Capital Construction
- State Government
- State Revenue & Budget
Policymakers, particularly at the state level, are increasingly focused on passing laws aimed at protecting consumers’ private data. Vast amounts of consumer data collected from online activity, along with the ability...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-06-06
Subjects:
- Telecommunications & Information Technology
Summary of Major Legislation
Information technology (IT) continues to receive considerable attention from lawmakers in Colorado due to the responsibility of state government to disseminate information to the public and to maintain the integrity a...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-06-06
Subjects:
- Telecommunications & Information Technology
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:
2025-06-30
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Memo No. 2025-TE8
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2025-05-30
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Natural Resources & Environment