Staff Publications
Three bills that were enacted during the 2019 legislative session significantly affected the financing of public schools in Colorado:
Senate Bill 19-246 amended the Public School Finance Act of 1994 to provide fundin...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-09-23
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Transportation infrastructure in the United States is primarily funded through motor fuel (gas) taxes. Facing declining future revenues and increased construction costs, some states have begun to experiment with a new...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-09-23
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- State Revenue & Budget
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Reading competency is pivotal to the academic development of Colorado’s students. State law targets the early elementary grades as the essential time and location for developing the reading skills necessary for succe...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-09-19
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Budget Related Publications
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...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-09-18
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- State Revenue & Budget
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2019-TE29
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2019-09-13
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Insurance
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2019-TE28
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2019-09-13
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Insurance
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2019-TE27
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2019-09-13
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Insurance
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2019-TE
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2019-09-13
Staff Publications
This memorandum provides background on 5G technology, an overview of the current regulations governing wireless service facilities and radio frequency (RF) transmissions, and the current scientific evidence of the hea...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-09-12
Subjects:
- Telecommunications & Information Technology
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to higher education. Specifically, the measures concern student loans and financial aid, college and career access and readiness, ...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-09-11
Summary of Major Legislation
The General Assembly considered a number of bills affecting funding for capital construction and the duties of the Capital Development Committee (CDC) during the 2019 session.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-09-03
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), plastic containers and packaging, including single-use plastics, constitute the majority of plastic waste in the United States. One of the EPA’s National St...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2025-10-01
Subjects:
- Business & Economic Development
- Natural Resources & Environment
Staff Publications
This memorandum summarizes the legislative history of Colorado's instream flow program, which is administered by the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) within the Department of Natural Resources.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-09-03
Staff Publications
This memorandum provides an overview of Colorado motor vehicle registration fees. There are two types of fees when vehicles are registered annually: registration fees and the specific ownership tax. The memorandum ...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-08-29
Subjects:
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2019-TE26
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2019-07-15
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2019-TE25
Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in November 2023. Click HERE to access the November 2023 report.
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2019-07-15
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2019-TE24
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2019-07-15
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2019-TE23
Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in February 2024. Click HERE to access the February 2024 report.
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2019-07-15
Subjects:
- Agriculture
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2019-TE22
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2019-07-15
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Report No. 2019-TE21
Publishing agency:
Office of Legislative Legal Services
Release date:
2019-07-15
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2019-TE20
Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in December 2024. Click HERE to access the December 2024 report.
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2019-07-15
Subjects:
- Energy
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2019-TE19
Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in February 2024. Click HERE to access the February 2024 report.
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2019-07-15
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2019-TE18
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2019-07-15
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2019-TE17
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2019-07-15
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2019-TE16
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2019-07-15
