Financing Public Schools FY 2022-23

This memorandum summarizes the primary funding changes for school finance that were enacted during the 2022 legislative session.  Several bills enacted substantively impacted the financing of public schools in Colorado.

Geothermal Energy Resources and Policy Incentives

This issue brief provides an overview of geothermal energy resources and policies in the United States and Colorado as well as recent legislation enacted to promote the use of geothermal energy in Colorado.

2023 Deadline Schedule

Deadline Schedule for the 2023 Colorado General Assembly.

2022 Revisor's Changes (Gray Book)

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Regional Trends in Labor Force and Employment During the Pandemic Recovery

This memorandum highlights regional and sectoral differences in Colorado’s labor market and employment recovery from the pandemic‑induced recession, including in labor force, job openings, and employment. 

Legislative Interim Committee on Judicial Discipline Summary Report

Summary report for the Legislative Interim Committee on Judicial Discipline.  

Summary of 2022 Children and Domestic Matters Legislation

During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered numerous bills related to child & domestic matters.  

Summary of 2022 Public Health Legislation

During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered numerous bills related to public health, including bills related to service providers and equipment, rare diseases, environmental quality, and data ...

Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Tax Policy Summary Report

The Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Tax Policy (committee) is charged with reviewing the state’s current tax policy and the evaluations of tax expenditures that are statutorily completed by the Office of th...

Summary of 2022 Courts and Judiciary Major Legislation

During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to the courts and the judiciary.

Forecast September 2022

Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2019-20. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's high...

Tax Expenditures Compilation Report, September 2022

Report No. 2022-TE

Job Growth Credit

Report No. 2022-TE38

Marijuana Related Tax Expenditures

Report No. 2022-TE37

Foreign Source Income Exclusions for C Corporations and Export Partnerships

Report No. 2022-TE36

Nonresident Disaster Relief Worker Subtraction

Report No. 2022-TE35

Summary of 2022 Human Services Legislation

During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to human services, including bills concerning seniors and protected persons, assistance programs, and repurposing the Ridge View ca...

Summary of 2022 Health Care and Health Insurance Legislation

The General Assembly adopted several measures during the 2022 legislative session related to health care and health insurance.    

Summary of 2022 Behavioral Health Legislation

During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to behavioral health, including several bills recommended by Behavioral Health Transformational Task Force to address gaps in the c...

Developing Colorado’s Turf Replacement Program (22-03)

An estimated 3.3 million people in Colorado are affected by drought, with 2022 being the driest year to date over the past 128 years.  In response to the ongoing drought in Colorado, the General Assembly passed HB 22-...

Summary of 2022 Elections Legislation

During the 2022 Legislative Session, several bills were introduced related to election administration and security, voter registration, initiatives and ballot measures, and campaign finance laws.   

Summary of 2022 Professions and Occupations Legislation

During the 2022 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly considered several measures concerning professions and occupations including health care professionals, sunrise and sunset reviews, and employment and...

State Government Enterprises

This memorandum provides information on state government enterprises under Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution, also known as the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR).  From FY 1993-94 through FY 2022-23, ...

Summary of 2022 Transportation & Motor Vehicles Legislation

During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to transportation funding, motor vehicles, other modes of transportation, and traffic offenses.

2025 Annual Report