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
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
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
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
Final/Annual Reports
Pursuant to Senate Bill 13-082. The purpose of this committee is to oversee and review the prevention, mitigation, and financing of wildfire matters in Colorado.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2015-12-18
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
Final/Annual Reports
Pursuant to Article 98 of Title 37, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to oversee the conservation, use, development, and financing of Colorado's water resources.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2015-12-18
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
Final/Annual Reports
Pursuant to Interim Committee Letter 2015-3. The purpose of the committee was to examine vocational rehabilitation services for the blind, the use of available funding, and program performance in order to determine th...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2015-12-18
Subjects:
- Courts & Judicial
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
- General Assembly
Final/Annual Reports
Pursuant to Section 43-2-145, C.R.S. The purpose of this committee is to give guidance and direction to the state Department of Transportation in the development of the state transportation system, and to provide legi...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2015-12-18
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to Information Technology (IT) including the Joint Technology Committee’s role; communication services; and accessibility.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-08-07
Subjects:
- Telecommunications & Information Technology
Final/Annual Reports
Pursuant to Article 15 of Title 22, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to study issues relating to school safety and threat prevention in public and private schools; programs and methods for i...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2015-12-18
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
- General Assembly
Final/Annual Reports
Pursuant to Section 31-31-2001, C.R.S. The purpose of this commission is to study and review the benefit systems of the Fire and Police Pension Association.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2015-12-18
Subjects:
- Financial Services & Commerce
- General Assembly
- Local Government
Final/Annual Reports
Pursuant to Interim Committee Letter 2015-5, submitted as required by Section 2-3-303.3, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to study data collection and evaluation methods related to contacts ...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2015-12-18
Subjects:
- Courts & Judicial
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
- General Assembly
Final/Annual Reports
Pursuant to Interim Committee Letter 2015-7. The purpose of this committee is to study issues related to the use of OHVs on roads and recommend up to three bills for Legislative Council approval.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2015-12-18
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Final/Annual Reports
Pursuant to Section 26-6.5-203, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this commission is to study issues related to early childhood and school readiness in order to improve the state’s early childhood policies.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2015-12-18
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
- General Assembly
Final/Annual Reports
Pursuant to Senate Bill 13-082. The purpose of this committee is to review and propose legislation or other policy changes related to wildfire prevention, mitigation, and related matters, including public safety and f...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2014-12-12
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
Final/Annual Reports
Pursuant to Section 43-2-145, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to give guidance and direction to the state Department of Transportation in the development of the state transportation system,...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2014-12-12
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Final/Annual Reports
Pursuant to Interim Committee Letter 2014-6. The purpose of this committee is to evaluate and make recommendations regarding appropriate uses of sales tax revenue generated by recreational marijuana sales in Colorado.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2014-12-12
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- General Assembly
Final/Annual Reports
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Legislative Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Committee.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2014-12-12
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- State Government
Final/Annual Reports
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Legislative Health Benefit Exchange Implementation Review Committee.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2014-12-12
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Health Care & Health Insurance
Final/Annual Reports
Pursuant to Section 31-31-1001, C.R.S. The purpose of the committee is to study and develop proposed legislation relating to funding of police officers' and firefighters' pensions in this state and the benefit designs...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2014-12-12
Subjects:
- Financial Services & Commerce
- General Assembly
- Local Government
