Legislative Council Handbook

Colorado statute establishes the Legislative Council as a body of 18 Senators and Representatives with specific functions and responsibilities (Section 2-3-301, et seq., C.R.S.).  Six senators are appointed, with the ...

Subject Index of Introduced Bills 2023

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CY 2023 for FY 2022-23 Supplemental Narrative

The Supplemental Narrative is prepared by the staff to explain proposed adjustments to prior year appropriations recommended by the JBC to the rest of the General Assembly.  This narrative describes all of the propose...

State Education Fund Report (2023)

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 Joi...

State Education Fund Report (2022)

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...

Fiscal Note Reports (2023)

Fiscal Note Data Reports show the fiscal impact of all legislation currently pending before the General Assembly, based on the most recent published fiscal note.  Updated reports will be posted on this page approximat...

2023 Revisor's Changes (Gray Book)

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Broadband Internet Service Programs in Colorado

This memorandum provides an overview of broadband internet service programs in Colorado, including the Colorado High Cost Support Mechanism; state programs; the ability of local governments to provide broadband; and r...

Understanding the State Budget - The Big Picture

Each year, the General Assembly is tasked with balancing constitutional, statutory, and federal requirements with competing policy priorities, caseload pressures, and the health of the state’s economy in order to crea...

Procedures for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports for the 2023 and Future Legislative Sessions

This memorandum memorializes the process for requesting and preparing greenhouse gas emissions reports (GHG reports) pursuant to Section 2-2-322.3, C.R.S., starting at the 2023 legislative session.  It outlines the nu...

Military Retirement Benefits Deduction

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Home Modification Tax Credit

Report No. 2023-TE1

Overview of Colorado Economic Development Programs and Incentives

This memorandum provides an overview of programs that are designed to provide a boost to Colorado's economy, including incentivizing businesses to locate in Colorado, expand their Colorado-based workforce, or otherwis...

State Law Regarding Homeowners' Associations (23-03)

This issue brief provides an overview of the CCIOA provisions that regulate HOAs.

Distribution of State Higher Education Funding

The General Assembly distributes state operating funding to public institutions of higher education (IHEs) in Colorado primarily based on a formula. This issue brief provides an overview of the formula and mechanisms ...

2022 Cumulative House Journal

2022 House Status Sheet

2022 Cumulative Senate Journal

2022 Senate Status Sheet

Early Childhood and School Readiness Legislative Commission Final Report

Pursuant to state law (Section 26-6.5-203, C.R.S.), the Early Childhood and School Readiness Legislative Commission (ECSRLC) may meet up to four times per year to study issues concerning early childhood and school rea...

FY 2022-23 Staff Budget Briefing Summary

Forecast December 2021

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...

2021 Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems Final Report

Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems.

2021 Colorado Youth Advisory Council Review Committee Final Report

Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Colorado Youth Advisory Council Review Committee.

2021 Transportation Legislation Review Committee Final Report

Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Transportation Legislation Review Committee.