Colorado's Climate Action Plan and Climate Change Data Collection (20-23)

In 2019, Colorado enacted House Bill 19-1261, establishing statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals.  Colorado also enacted Senate Bill 19‑096, requiring the Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) withi...

State-Sponsored Retirement Plans (20-22)

This issue brief provides an overview of state‑sponsored retirement plans, retirement plan marketplaces, and multiple employer retirement plans for private sector workers. The brief also includes a discussion of relat...

Summary of Water Legislation 2020

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to water, including water demand and conservation, water studies, instream flows, funding for water projects, and other wat...

Submission of Fiscal Impact Estimates for Citizen-Initiated Ballot Measures

This memorandum provides instructions and deadlines for interested parties to submit fiscal information for consideration by Legislative Council Staff, outlines the process for filing a motion for a rehearing before t...

2019 Prison Population Management Interim Study Committee Final Report

Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Prison Population Management Interim Study Committee.

Energy Handbook (2020)

The Legislative Council Staff's Energy Handbook is intended to serve as a reference guide to Colorado's energy sector.  The book is divided into five sections.  Section I covers the sources and uses of energy in Color...

Regional Transportation District Overview

This memorandum provides information on the Regional Transportation District (RTD).

Fines and Fees in Colorado’s Criminal Justice System

Individuals convicted of criminal offenses are typically required by the court to pay associated fines, fees, and surcharges.  This memorandum provides an overview of the fines and fees that are imposed upon a crimina...

Summary of Transportation Legislation 2020

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to transportation funding, commercial vehicles, motor vehicles, and other transportation issues.

State Education Fund Report (2020)

Pursuant to Section 22-55-104 C.R.S., Legislative Council Staff, in consultation with the State Auditor, the State Treasurer, the Department of Education (CDE), the Office of State Planning and Budgeting, and the Join...

Vaccinations for School-Aged Children (20-20)

Vaccinations offer protection from common infectious diseases.  The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends specific vaccines for all infants, children, and adults during their lifetime to ...

2020 Appropriations History Report FY 2011-12 through FY 2020-21

Incentives to Use Solar Power in Colorado

This memorandum provides an overview of the financial incentives for solar power offered by utilities in Colorado, as well as other incentives, including net metering programs and state tax incentives.

Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act (20-19)

The harmful effects of secondhand smoke and emissions from tobacco, marijuana, and electronic smoking devices continue to be an issue in Colorado.  Since 1992, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has classified s...

Summary of State Government Legislation (2020)

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to its operations, state employees and retirement plans, state agencies and procurement, open records and meetings, and notarizatio...

Summary of 2020 Housing Legislation

Interactions between landlords and tenants,  funding related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and construction were major topics during the 2020 legislative session.

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...

Executive Summary of Governor's Executive Orders During COVID-19

This memorandum provides an executive summary of the various Executive Orders issued during the declared disaster emergency related to COVID‑19 in Colorado.

Summary of Children and Domestic Matters Legislation (2020)

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to parental rights, marriage and adoption, and child welfare. 

Summary of Health Insurance Legislation (2020)

In the 2020 session, the Colorado General Assembly considered measures related to health insurance benefits, reinsurance, the Colorado Option health plan, and Medicaid.

Summary of Health Care Legislation (2020)

In the 2020 session, the Colorado General Assembly considered measures related to the regulation of health care facilities, behavioral health and substance use, prescription drug costs, and abortion.

Forecast September 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...

2020 Blue Book (English)

This booklet provides information on the eleven statewide measures on the November 3, 2020, ballot and on the judges who are on the ballot for retention in your area.

Summary of Human Services Legislation (2020)

During the 2020 session, the General Assembly considered bills related to early childhood education; child welfare investigations; appropriating federal CARES Act funding; and other human services programs.

Coal Severance Tax Expenditures

Report No. 2020-TE30