Colorado Turf Replacement Program Update

In response to the ongoing drought in Colorado, the General Assembly passed House Bill 22-1151 to promote the efficient and maximum utilization of Colorado’s water resources by decreasing the amount of irrigated turf ...

Summary of 2023 Capital Construction Major Legislation

During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills affecting funding for capital construction and the duties of the Capital Development Committee (CDC).  

Summary of 2023 Higher Education Major Legislation

The General Assembly considered multiple bills related to higher education, including legislation focused on financial aid and loan forgiveness, credentials and workforce development, health and wellness, faculty, and...

Financing Public Schools FY 2023-24

This memorandum summarizes the primary funding changes for school finance that were enacted during the 2023 legislative sessions.

New to Colorado

Colorado’s population reached nearly 5.8 million according to the 2020 census, a 14.8 percent increase from 2010. For those joining the influx of new people moving to the Centennial State, this issue brief outlines be...

Points to Remember for Complying with the OML and the 2023 Consent Decree

Guidance for House Members Related to Electronic Meetings after the Amended Stipulated Consent Judgment and Decree in Epps et al. v. Colo. House of Representatives, et al. (Consent Decree)

Guidance for House Members Related to Non-electronic Meetings after the Amended Stipulated Consent Judgment and Decree in Epps, et al. v. Colo. House of Representatives, et al. (Consent Decree)

OLLS Guidance to Assist Members in Complying with the OML, Consent Decree, and Related House Policy (Presentation)

Forecast September 2023

Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2024-25. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's high...

Summary of 2023 Firearms Legislation

During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly examined a number of measures related to firearms. Specifically, lawmakers debated policies about ghost guns, extreme risk protection orders, the minimum age t...

Tax Expenditures Compilation Report, September 2023

Report No. 2023-TE

Summary of 2023 Human Services Legislation

The General Assembly addressed a number of bills related to human services and various children and domestic matters, including the establishment and preservation of “family time” and improving services offered to chi...

Commutations and Pardons (2023)

This issue brief outlines the commutation and pardon authority of the Governor and state legislature in Colorado. It provides an overview of the application process to seek clemency for a crime, and data on the number...

Wholesales Sales Tax Exemption

Report No. 2023-TE14

Summary of 2023 State Government and Immigration Major Legislation

The 2023 Colorado General Assembly considered a range of state government and immigration bills related to detention facilities, government records, legislative committees, workplace standards, and public buildings.

Como Un Proyecto De Ley Se Convierte En Ley En Colorado (Español)

Cómo Un Proyecto De Ley Se Convierte En Ley En Colorado How a Bill Becomes Law in Colorado (Spanish)

How a Bill Becomes Law in Colorado

How a Bill Becomes Law in Colorado

Summary of 2023 Agriculture Major Legislation

During the 2023 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly considered a variety of measures related to agriculture, including pesticides, livestock health, industry, and wildlife.

Alcohol, Nicotine, Marijuana, Natural Medicine, & Gaming (2023)

The General Assembly considered a number of measures in 2023 regulating alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, and gaming.

Summary of Elections Legislation

The 2023 Colorado General Assembly considered a range of election bills related to the funding and administration of elections, recalls and vacancies, and voting systems.

Office of Legislative Workplace Relations Annual Statistical Report 2022-2023

Appropriations Report Fiscal Year 2023-24

The Appropriations Report summarizes the final action of the General Assembly and the Governor on the budget and other legislation passed during the previous legislative session that contained an appropriation of moneys.

Forecast June 2023

Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2024-25. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's high...

Farm Close-Out Sales Tax Exemption

Report No. 2023-TE9