Final/Annual Reports
Pursuant to state law (Section 26-6.5-203, C.R.S.), the Early Childhood and School Readiness Legislative Commission (ECSRLC) may meet up to four times per year to study issues concerning early childhood and school rea...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-11-03
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
- General Assembly
Final/Annual Reports
Pursuant to Section 2-3-1602, C.R.S., the committee is charged with reviewing and proposing legislation or other policy changes related to wildfire prevention, mitigation, and related matters, including public safety ...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-11-03
Subjects:
- Natural Resources & Environment
Staff Publications
Summary report for the Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Tax Policy & Task Force.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-11-03
Final/Annual Reports
The Sales and Use Tax Simplification Task Force (task force) was originally created in 2017 pursuant to House Bill 17-1216. In its original form, the task force was scheduled to be repealed in 2020. However, House B...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-11-03
Staff Publications
Summary report for the Transportation Legislation Review Committee.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-10-29
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
Summary report for the Pension Review Commission.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-10-29
Subjects:
- Financial Services & Commerce
- General Assembly
Staff Publications
Summary report for the Colorado Youth Advisory Council Review Committee (COYAC).
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-10-29
Subjects:
- Children & Domestic Matters
- General Assembly
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly examined a number of measures related to civil law and the courts.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-10-22
Subjects:
- Civil Law
- Courts & Judicial
- General Assembly
Staff Publications
This memorandum summarizes legislative efforts since 2017 to control prescription drug prices. It includes information on both bills that failed as well as those that became law.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-10-20
Subjects:
- Health Care & Health Insurance
- Public Health
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to election administration, election audits, ballot access, candidates and campaigns, and redistricting.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-10-19
Subjects:
- Elections & Redistricting
- General Assembly
Budget Related Publications
Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2020-21. 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:
2021-09-21
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to professions and occupations, including bills modifying licensure requirements for architects, establishing a professiona...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-09-17
Subjects:
- Professions & Occupations
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures to permit business to impose credit card surcharges, clarify when banks must use an appraiser to determine property value, and require busi...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-09-17
Subjects:
- Financial Services & Commerce
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several consumer protection measures related to mortgage lenders, online dating services, after‑market airbags, and towing companies.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-09-17
Subjects:
- Business & Economic Development
Staff Publications
This memorandum provides an overview of constitutional and statutory changes affecting the ballot information booklet ("Blue Book"), newspaper publication of ballot titles and texts, and related statewide initiative p...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-09-16
Subjects:
- Elections & Redistricting
This issue brief examines Colorado fireworks law, including permissible fireworks, sales, local government regulations, penalties for violating state laws, and executive orders.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-09-16
Subjects:
- Local Government
- State Government
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2021-TE
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2021-09-15
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2021-TE26
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2021-09-15
Subjects:
- Children & Domestic Matters
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2021-TE25
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2021-09-15
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2021-TE24
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2021-09-15
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures concerning immigration and immigrants. The bills addressed immigration services, benefits, and protections, as well as health care...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-09-14
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly passed numerous measures related to the liquor, gaming, and marijuana industries.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-09-07
Subjects:
- Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to labor and employment, including measures related to workforce development, the treatment of workers, and workers’ compen...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-09-07
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures intended to support economic development efforts in the state.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-09-07
Subjects:
- Business & Economic Development
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly focused on continued impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, landlord-tenant relations, and affordable housing.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-09-07
