This issue brief provides an overview of how the justice system treats juveniles found guilty of a crime in Colorado. It discusses juvenile problem solving courts; detention and commitment; the facilities where juveni...
Release date:
2026-01-09
Subjects:
- Children & Domestic Matters
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
- Human Services
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2025 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly considered several measures related to taxes, finance, and the state budget. Also, the General Assembly considered several bills during the 2025 extra...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-01-26
Subjects:
- Financial Services & Commerce
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- General Assembly
- State Revenue & Budget
Staff Publications
This memo details the hierarchy of evidence framework, a tool used in health research to rank studies based on their ability to minimize bias and establish trustworthy conclusions. It reviews the strengths and weaknes...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-01-26
Subjects:
- Health Care & Health Insurance
- Public Health
As no federal legislation regulating artificial intelligence (AI) has passed yet, the national regulatory landscape is primarily defined via Executive Orders (EO). On January 23, 2025, the second Trump Administration ...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2026-01-26
Subjects:
- Telecommunications & Information Technology
Competency to stand trial, refers to the constitutional requirement that people facing criminal charges must be able to assist in their own defense. A criminal case cannot be adjudicated unless this requirement is met...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-11-28
Subjects:
- Civil Law
- Courts & Judicial
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Session Related Publications
Publishing agency:
Senate
Release date:
2021-02-02
Session Related Publications
Publishing agency:
Senate
Release date:
2019-02-26
Staff Publications
Publishing agency:
House of Representatives
Release date:
2022-02-25
Staff Publications
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Publishing agency:
Office of Legislative Legal Services
Release date:
2026-01-27
Session Related Publications
Publishing agency:
Senate
Release date:
2024-01-25
Session Related Publications
Publishing agency:
Senate
Release date:
2021-03-24
Session Related Publications
Publishing agency:
House of Representatives
Release date:
2024-10-23
Session Related Publications
Publishing agency:
Senate
Release date:
2021-03-03
Session Related Publications
Publishing agency:
Senate
Release date:
2017-11-06
Session Related Publications
Publishing agency:
Senate
Release date:
2020-01-17
This issue brief provides an overview of marijuana tax revenue. Three state taxes apply to marijuana, with medical and retail marijuana taxed differently. Both medical and retail marijuana are subject to the existing ...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2016-07-17
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
- State Revenue & Budget
Staff Publications
Publishing agency:
House of Representatives
Release date:
2016-08-16
Staff Publications
Security at the Colorado State Capitol
Publishing agency:
House of Representatives
Release date:
2022-03-15
Legal Topics
Publishing agency:
Office of Legislative Legal Services
Release date:
2008-04-30
Legal Topics
Publishing agency:
Office of Legislative Legal Services
Release date:
2006-10-17
Legal Topics
Publishing agency:
Office of Legislative Legal Services
Release date:
2006-09-11
This issue brief discusses the various offenses related to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Colorado, and their associated criminal and administrative penalties.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2016-01-12
Subjects:
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
- Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
This memorandum provides information on Colorado law related to nonfatal strangulation and information on the laws in states in which nonfatal strangulation is a felony. While Colorado statutes do not specifically add...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2016-03-07
Subjects:
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Staff Publications
This memorandum identifies state funding for water supply projects, including the:
Colorado Water Conservation Board Construction Fund;
Severance Tax Trust Fund Perpetual Base Fund;
Water Supply Reserve Fund;
Water...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2015-10-25
Subjects:
- Natural Resources & Environment
- Water
Colorado currently administers 11 Home- and Community-Based Services Medicaid (HCBS) Waivers. This issue brief discusses the five waivers available to children. An issue brief entitled Medicaid Waiver Programs Part II...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2015-11-22
Subjects:
- Children & Domestic Matters
- Health Care & Health Insurance
