Session Related Publications
2024 Senate Committees of Reference Membership
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2024-01-18
Session Related Publications
2024 House Committees of Reference Membership
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2024-01-31
Session Related Publications
2024 Senate Committee Schedule
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2024-01-18
Session Related Publications
2024 Session House Committee Schedule
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2024-02-13
Staff Publications
The Legislative Council Staff’s Water Policy Handbook is intended to serve as a reference guide to Colorado's water policies and programs. The book is divided into three parts. Each part covers a different aspect of...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-03-01
Subjects:
- Agriculture
- Natural Resources & Environment
- Water
Staff Publications
This publication provides an overview of marijuana laws in Colorado as well as marijuana licensing, marijuana in the state budget, regulations, federal law and jurisdictional issues, and additional resources.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2024-01-22
Subjects:
- Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2023-TE5
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2023-02-28
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Insurance
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2023-TE4
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2023-02-28
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Natural Resources & Environment
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2023-TE3
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2023-02-28
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Housing
In November 2020, Colorado voters approved Proposition 118, known as the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (act). The act created the Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (division) within Colorado Departme...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-02-28
Subjects:
- Health Care & Health Insurance
- Labor & Employment
- Local Government
The instream flow (ISF) program was created by legislation in 1973, which authorized the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) to appropriate or acquire water rights of natural streams and lakes to preserve the nat...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-02-27
Subjects:
- Natural Resources & Environment
- Water
Summary of Major Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures related to labor and employment during the 2022 legislative session, including numerous bills on workforce development, as well as bills on wage theft, non-compete agre...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2022-12-30
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:
2023-02-24
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- State Government
Session Related Publications
Open Google Sheet
Publishing agency:
Office of Legislative Legal Services
Release date:
2023-05-07
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:
2023-02-06
Budget Related Publications
Pursuant to Section 22-55-104, C.R.S., Legislative Council Staff, in consultation with the State Auditor, the State Treasurer, the Department of Education (CDE), the Office of State Planning and Budgeting, and the Joi...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-02-02
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
- State Revenue & Budget
Budget Related Publications
Pursuant to Section 22-55-104 C.R.S., Legislative Council Staff, in consultation with the State Auditor, the State Treasurer, the Department of Education (CDE), the Office of State Planning and Budgeting, and the Join...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2022-02-01
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Staff Publications
Fiscal Note Data Reports show the fiscal impact of all legislation currently pending before the General Assembly, based on the most recent published fiscal note. Updated reports will be posted on this page approximat...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-05-04
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- General Assembly
- State Revenue & Budget
Staff Publications
View Google Doc
Publishing agency:
Office of Legislative Legal Services
Release date:
2023-01-29
Staff Publications
This memorandum provides an overview of broadband internet service programs in Colorado, including the Colorado High Cost Support Mechanism; state programs; the ability of local governments to provide broadband; and r...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-01-26
Subjects:
- Telecommunications & Information Technology
Budget Related Publications
Each year, the General Assembly is tasked with balancing constitutional, statutory, and federal requirements with competing policy priorities, caseload pressures, and the health of the state’s economy in order to crea...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-02-12
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- State Revenue & Budget
Staff Publications
This memorandum memorializes the process for requesting and preparing greenhouse gas emissions reports (GHG reports) pursuant to Section 2-2-322.3, C.R.S., starting at the 2023 legislative session. It outlines the nu...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-01-17
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2023-TE2
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2023-01-11
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Military & Veterans
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2023-TE1
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2023-01-11
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Health Care & Health Insurance
- Housing
Staff Publications
This memorandum provides an overview of programs that are designed to provide a boost to Colorado's economy, including incentivizing businesses to locate in Colorado, expand their Colorado-based workforce, or otherwis...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-01-10
Subjects:
- Business & Economic Development
- Labor & Employment
