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 for FY 2023-24

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

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...

2023 Local Government Handbook

This handbook is intended to serve as a resource guide on the role and responsibilities of local governments, including counties, municipalities, special districts, and school districts.

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...

2024 Fiscal Note Common Policies

This memorandum describes the common policies for submitting a response to the Legislative Council Staff, and the standard costs to be used in estimating the fiscal impact of legislation considered during the 2023 leg...

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...

Ethics Flash Card

Wholesales Sales Tax Exemption

Report No. 2023-TE14

Agricultural Sales Tax Exemptions

Report No. 2023-TE13

Credit for Insolvency Assessments Paid

Report No. 2023-TE12

Summary of 2023 K-12 Education Legislation

During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) education in Colorado.