Summary of Major 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...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-09-13
Subjects:
- Children & Domestic Matters
- General Assembly
- Human Services
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...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-09-06
Subjects:
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2023-TE14
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2023-08-31
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2023-TE13
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2023-08-31
Subjects:
- Agriculture
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2023-TE12
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2023-08-31
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Insurance
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) education in Colorado.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-08-31
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Staff Publications
A visual guide to the badges worn by Capitol staff.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-08-28
Under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA), public entities and employees are generally immune from liability in all claims except those specifically provided for in state law. In 2020, national and local pub...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-08-24
Subjects:
- Civil Law
- Courts & Judicial
- State Government
Federal, state, and local entities work to deliver programs and initiatives to increase food security and accessibility for Coloradans. This issue brief provides an overview of key programs and efforts within the stat...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-08-24
Subjects:
- Children & Domestic Matters
- Human Services
- Public Health
- State Government
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2023-TE11
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2023-08-23
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Health Care & Health Insurance
Summary of Major Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures related to local government during the 2023 legislative session, including bills regarding local government operations, metropolitan districts, public employees, electr...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-08-22
Subjects:
- Local Government
- State Government
Staff Publications
This memorandum answers common questions about how revenue from the marijuana industry fits into Colorado’s state budget.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-08-16
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
- State Revenue & Budget
Summary of Major Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures related to housing during the 2023 legislative session, including bills regarding landlords and tenants, housing transactions, local governments, and land use.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-08-14
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2023 legislative session the General Assembly considered several measures related to energy and natural resources including clean energy; wildfire; and going green at home.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-08-09
Subjects:
- Energy
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly examined a number of measures related to civil law. Specifically, the legislature passed bills that made changes to consumer protections, asset forfeiture, and...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-08-09
Subjects:
- Civil Law
- Courts & Judicial
- General Assembly
Staff Publications
Fiscal Note Data Reports show the fiscal impact of all legislation currently pending before the General Assembly at the 2025 session, based on the most recent Legislative Council Staff fiscal note. Updated reports wil...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-06-04
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- General Assembly
- State Revenue & Budget
As the energy industry diversifies and demand to decarbonize the economy increases, interest in nuclear energy has increased in recent years. Any future nuclear energy development will involve next generation technolo...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-02-11
Subjects:
- Energy
- Natural Resources & Environment
Staff Publications
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Publishing agency:
Office of Legislative Legal Services
Release date:
2025-02-09
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2025-TE2
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2025-02-07
Subjects:
- Business & Economic Development
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Staff Publications
In accordance with Section 24-34-802 (1)(c)(II), C.R.S., The Colorado General Assembly Digital Accessibility Report outlines the ongoing efforts made by the staff of the legislative branch of the State of Colorado to ...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-01-31
Budget Related Publications
The Supplemental Narrative is prepared by the staff to explain proposed adjustments to prior year appropriations recommended by the JBC to the rest of the General Assembly. This narrative describes all of the propose...
Publishing agency:
Joint Budget Committee Staff
Release date:
2025-02-03
Final/Annual Reports
Section 10-22-107, C.R.S., establishes the Colorado Health Insurance Exchange Oversight Committee (oversight committee) for guiding the implementation of the Colorado Health Benefit Exchange, which currently does busi...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2024-12-18
Subjects:
- Health Care & Health Insurance
Final/Annual Reports
Submitted herewith is the final report of the Transportation Legislation Review Committee (TLRC). This committee was created pursuant to Section 43-2-145, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2024-12-16
Subjects:
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Final/Annual Reports
Submitted herewith is the final report of the Legislative Oversight Committee for the Treatment of Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System. The committee was created pursua...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2024-12-13
Subjects:
- Courts & Judicial
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
- General Assembly
- Human Services
Final/Annual Reports
Submitted herewith is the final report of Hugh McKean Colorado Youth Advisory Council Review Committee. This committee was created pursuant to Section 2-2-1305.5, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committ...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2024-12-20
Subjects:
- Children & Domestic Matters
