Colorado’s Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

This memorandum provides an overview of Colorado’s plan for the administration of the COVID-19 vaccinations.

State and Local Cybersecurity Collaboration

This memorandum describes how some states find new ways to share cybersecurity knowledge and resources with their local governments to improve the state’s overall cybersecurity posture.

2021 House Calendar

2021 Senate Calendar

2021 Cumulative House Journal

2021 House Status Sheet

2021 Cumulative Senate Journal

2021 Senate Status Sheet

2020 Joint Technology Annual Report

The purpose of the JTC final report is to provide annual and historical information on the information technology (IT) capital budget request process.  The 2020 final report provides a complete summary of all IT capit...

The Colorado Economic Development Commission (20-28)

The Economic Development Commission (EDC) works jointly with the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) to promote economic development in the state.  This issue brief discusses the work of the...

FY 2021-22 Staff Budget Briefing Summary

Cloud Technical Solutions

This memorandum will define cloud solutions and summarize the advantages and disadvantages.

2020B Digest of Bills

The Office of Legislative Legal Services prepares the Digest of Bills and Concurrent Resolutions as required under section 2-3-504, C.R.S. The Digest consists of summaries of all bills and concurrent resolutions enact...

Forecast December 2020

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...

Summary of Higher Education Legislation 2020

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to scholarships and financial assistance; student compensation and academic credit; concurrent enrollment; admission requir...

Summary of Court Procedure and Corrections Legislation (2020)

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly introduced several bills concerning the Judicial Department, civil and criminal courts, and the Department of Corrections (DOC).  Following is a recap of the m...

Summary of Elections and Redistricting Legislation (2020)

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of measures related to elections, including bills addressing ballot access by candidates, ballot measures, local elections, and voting.  Se...

Summary of Military and Veterans Legislation (2020)

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to military and veterans affairs, including bills addressing the National Guard, providing veterans’ benefits, and clarifyi...

Public Health Orders Issued During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This memorandum provides an overview of the various Public Health Orders issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) during the declared disaster emergency related to COVID‑19 in Colorad...

Respite Care in Colorado (20-27)

Respite care provides temporary relief to a caregiver from the physical and emotional impacts of caring for a person with special needs who requires assistance to care for themselves.  Care can be provided for a few h...

Regulation of Professions and Occupations in Colorado

This memorandum provides information about the regulation of professions and occupations in Colorado.  Over 100 professions and occupations are currently required to be licensed, certified, or registered in Colorado, ...

Adult Protective Services in Colorado (20-26)

Colorado's Adult Protective Services (APS) system, first established in 1983, protects at-risk adults who, because of mental or physical ability, are unable to obtain services or otherwise protect their own health, sa...

State and Federal Laws Regarding Telemarketing (20-25)

This issue brief provides information about how to register a number on the Colorado and federal no‑call lists; an overview of Colorado's regulation and enforcement of telemarketers; an explanation of which calls are ...

Safety Clauses and Act-Subject-to-Petition Clauses

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Local Government Affordable Housing Strategies

This issue brief focuses on additional strategies that local governments and communities in Colorado are using to meet the housing needs of residents.