Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2022 legislative session the General Assembly considered legislation related to special districts, local government administration, boards and commissions, funding, and firefighting assistance.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2022-06-30
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered housing bills to address affordability, homeowner associations, and families without housing.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2022-06-28
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:
2022-06-17
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- State Revenue & Budget
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2022 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly considered measures related to agriculture, including wildlife and conservation, workforce, the Colorado State Fair, and other agriculture‑related top...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2022-06-01
Subjects:
- Agriculture
- General Assembly
- Labor & Employment
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to water, including water project funding, groundwater sustainability, watershed resiliency, turf replacement, and other wa...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2022-05-24
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
- Water
Staff Publications
This memorandum memorializes the process for requesting and preparing Demographic Notes (notes) pursuant to Section 2-2-322.5, C.R.S. It outlines the number of notes per session, the process for requesting notes, the ...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-11-25
Subjects:
- Business & Economic Development
- General Assembly
Staff Publications
Pursuant to House Bill 19-1184, Legislative Council Staff will prepare demographic notes for up to 20 bills each session beginning with the 2020 legislative session. This memorandum provides an overview of the demogra...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-12-30
Subjects:
- Business & Economic Development
- General Assembly
Staff Publications
This memorandum memorializes the process for requesting and preparing greenhouse gas emissions reports (reports) pursuant to Section 2-2-322.3, C.R.S. It outlines the number of reports per session, the process for req...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-11-25
Staff Publications
This memorandum provides an overview of the process and methodology for drafting greenhouse gas emissions reports, pursuant to Section 2-2-322.3, C.R.S. At the 2019 legislative session, House Bill 19-1188 was passed ...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2019-12-15
Staff Publications
The Office of Legislative Legal Services prepares the Digest of Bills and Concurrent Resolutions as required under section 2-3-504, C.R.S. The Digest consists of summaries of all bills and concurrent resolutions enact...
Publishing agency:
Office of Legislative Legal Services
Release date:
2022-06-29
This issue brief provides an overview of Colorado laws related to the retail sale of alcohol, including beer, wine, and spirits, in original sealed containers for off‑premises consumption.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2022-12-02
Subjects:
- Business & Economic Development
- Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2022-TE25
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2022-04-15
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Housing
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2022-TE24
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2022-04-15
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Natural Resources & Environment
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2022-TE23
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2022-04-15
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2022-TE22
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2022-04-15
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Military & Veterans
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2023-TE13
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2023-08-31
Subjects:
- Agriculture
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2023-TE12
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2023-08-31
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Insurance
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) education in Colorado.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-08-31
Subjects:
- Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Staff Publications
A visual guide to the badges worn by Capitol staff.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-08-28
Under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA), public entities and employees are generally immune from liability in all claims except those specifically provided for in state law. In 2020, national and local pub...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-08-24
Subjects:
- Civil Law
- Courts & Judicial
- State Government
Federal, state, and local entities work to deliver programs and initiatives to increase food security and accessibility for Coloradans. This issue brief provides an overview of key programs and efforts within the stat...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-08-24
Subjects:
- Children & Domestic Matters
- Human Services
- Public Health
- State Government
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Report No. 2023-TE11
Publishing agency:
Office of the State Auditor
Release date:
2023-08-23
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Health Care & Health Insurance
Summary of Major Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures related to local government during the 2023 legislative session, including bills regarding local government operations, metropolitan districts, public employees, electr...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-08-22
Subjects:
- Local Government
- State Government
Staff Publications
This memorandum answers common questions about how revenue from the marijuana industry fits into Colorado’s state budget.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-08-16
Subjects:
- Fiscal Policy & Taxes
- Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
- State Revenue & Budget
Summary of Major Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures related to housing during the 2023 legislative session, including bills regarding landlords and tenants, housing transactions, local governments, and land use.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-08-14
