Dynamic Modeling

A dynamic model attempts to quantify the downstream effects of a policy change throughout the economy. Legislative Council Staff (LCS) does not conduct dynamic modeling, which means that fiscal notes and other analyse...

Adding Benefits Under Medicaid (2023)

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides health benefits and services to Coloradans who meet eligibility requirements. Each state administers its own Medicaid program, and the federal Centers for Me...

Alternative Transportation Options Credit for Employers Memo

Memo No. 2023-TE20

Film Incentive Tax Credit Memo

Memo No. 2023-TE21

Residential Energy Storage Credit Memo

Memo No. 2023-TE22

Fraternal Society Exemption

Report No. 2023-TE17

Credit for Unsalable Alcohol

Report No. 2023-TE16

Contaminated Land Redevelopment Credit

Report No. 2023-TE15

2023 Jail Standards Commission Final Report

As outlined in HB22-1063, the Colorado Jail Standards Commission (commission) must recommend standards for jails and report these recommendations to the Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Colorado J...

Summary of 2023 Health and Insurance Legislation

Many bills were introduced this year addressing health care and the insurance industry in Colorado. Recurring topics this session including reproductive health care, hospital and facility policies, prescription drugs,...

Colorado General Assembly Special Sessions

The Colorado General Assembly meets annually in regular session for up to 120 days. However, the Colorado Constitution allows the Colorado General Assembly to meet outside of the 120‑day regular legislative session to...

Funding Mechanisms and Fiscal Notes

This memorandum is intended for use by policymakers, legislative drafters, and budget analysts to understand the different funding mechanisms that may be used in legislation. It describes how different funding mechani...

Overview of Ground-Level Ozone in Colorado

This memorandum focuses on ground-level ozone, the harmful air pollutant that is the main ingredient of “smog.” Ground-level ozone significantly impacts the health of Coloradans and the environment. It is also importa...

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