Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several consumer protection measures related to mortgage lenders, online dating services, after‑market airbags, and towing companies.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-09-17
Subjects:
- Business & Economic Development
Staff Publications
This memorandum provides an overview of constitutional and statutory changes affecting the ballot information booklet ("Blue Book"), newspaper publication of ballot titles and texts, and related statewide initiative p...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-09-16
Subjects:
- Elections & Redistricting
This issue brief examines Colorado fireworks law, including permissible fireworks, sales, local government regulations, penalties for violating state laws, and executive orders.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-09-16
Subjects:
- Local Government
- State Government
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2021-TE
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2021-09-15
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2021-TE26
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2021-09-15
Subjects:
- Children & Domestic Matters
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2021-TE25
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2021-09-15
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2021-TE24
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2021-09-15
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures concerning immigration and immigrants. The bills addressed immigration services, benefits, and protections, as well as health care...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-09-14
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly passed numerous measures related to the liquor, gaming, and marijuana industries.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-09-07
Subjects:
- Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to labor and employment, including measures related to workforce development, the treatment of workers, and workers’ compen...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-09-07
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures intended to support economic development efforts in the state.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-09-07
Subjects:
- Business & Economic Development
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly focused on continued impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, landlord-tenant relations, and affordable housing.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-09-07
Summary of Major Legislation
While the General Assembly heard a number of transportation bills during the 2021 legislative session, this summary focuses on Senate Bill 21‑260, which provides for changes to the organization and funding of transpor...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-08-31
Subjects:
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
This memorandum summarizes the policies and procedures for committees meeting during the 2021 legislative interim.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2021-08-26
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- State Government
Final/Annual Reports
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Sales and Use Tax Task Force.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-11-04
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- General Assembly
Staff Publications
Summary report for the Pension Review Commission.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-11-01
Subjects:
- Financial Services & Commerce
- General Assembly
Staff Publications
Summary report for the Zero Waste and Recycling Interim Study Committee.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-11-01
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
Staff Publications
Summary Report for the Water Resources Review Committee to the Legislative Council.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-10-31
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
- Water
Federal law requires employers to pay their employees a minimum hourly wage. States are allowed to set different pay standards than the federal minimum wage requirement; however, if the state and federal law differ, ...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-10-28
Subjects:
- Business & Economic Development
- Labor & Employment
In 1990, Colorado voters passed a constitutional amendment allowing limited gaming only in the cities of Central City, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek. Limited gaming is defined as “the use of slot machines and the car...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-10-22
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Gaming, Lottery, & Racing
Staff Publications
This memorandum provides an overview of electric vehicles, including vehicle electrification policies, electric vehicles in Colorado, recent Colorado legislation, and future considerations.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-10-18
Subjects:
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
Greenhouse gas emissions have been identified by the global scientific community as the major driver of climate change. Globally, countries are committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to combat the effects of c...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2024-11-21
Subjects:
- Energy
- Natural Resources & Environment
Budget Related Publications
This report contains the final audited figures for state revenue retained under Referendum C in the 2005‑06 through 2023-24 state fiscal years and preliminary numbers for the 2024-25 state fiscal year. It also reflect...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2024-10-16
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- State Revenue & Budget
This issue brief provides an overview of federal and state laws related to gender pay equity and a summary of past legislative efforts by the Colorado General Assembly on the topic.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2024-10-31
Subjects:
- Business & Economic Development
- Labor & Employment
This issue brief discusses the history of blockchain technology, its current and future applications, and recently proposed Colorado legislation related to this technology.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-09-30
Subjects:
- Financial Services & Commerce
- Telecommunications & Information Technology
