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.
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
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2023 legislative session the General Assembly considered several measures related to energy and natural resources including clean energy; wildfire; and going green at home.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-08-09
Subjects:
- Energy
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly examined a number of measures related to civil law. Specifically, the legislature passed bills that made changes to consumer protections, asset forfeiture, and...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-08-09
Subjects:
- Civil Law
- Courts & Judicial
- General Assembly
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to Information Technology (IT) including the Joint Technology Committee’s role; communication services; and accessibility.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-08-07
Subjects:
- Telecommunications & Information Technology
This report supersedes the Statewide Single Audit Report 2201F originally published on February 3, 2023. This report includes one additional federal program that was not included in the original report.
Report #:
2201F-R
Release date:
2023-08-01
Report #:
2213F
Release date:
2023-08-01
Subjects:
- Financial Services & Commerce
Report #:
2260P
Release date:
2023-08-01
Report #:
2255P
Release date:
2023-08-01
Subjects:
- State Revenue & Budget
- Public Health
Report #:
2257S
Release date:
2023-08-01
Crime victim support services and programs have been funded by federal and state governments since the 1980s. In recent years, the revenue stream for these services has decreased significantly. This issue brief provid...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-08-01
Subjects:
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Summary of Major Legislation
In 2023, the General Assembly passed two laws relating to the regulation of professions and continued the regulation of notaries public for nine more years.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-07-25
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Professions & Occupations
Summary of Major Legislation
In 2023, the General Assembly considered a number of bills related to business and economic development including several related to automobile dealerships and consumer protection.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-07-25
Subjects:
- Business & Economic Development
- General Assembly
Summary of Major Legislation
The 2023 Colorado General Assembly considered a range of military and veterans bills related to active service, veteran programs, and property taxes.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-07-24
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Military & Veterans
Summary of Major Legislation
The General Assembly considered multiple bills related to water, including legislation focused on project funding, xeriscaping, studying various water challenges across the state, and stream restoration.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-07-21
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Natural Resources & Environment
- Water
Summary of Major Legislation
During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly passed an array of measures concerning the criminal and juvenile justice system.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-07-21
Subjects:
- Courts & Judicial
- Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
- General Assembly
Summary of Major Legislation
Colorado's policymakers from all backgrounds face significant challenges in responding to the rapidly changing nature of work.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-07-19
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Labor & Employment
Summary of Major Legislation
Behavioral health continued to be a focus of the General Assembly in 2023. Several bills addressing behavioral health services, mental health providers, step therapy requirements for mental health drugs, substance us...
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-07-19
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Health Care & Health Insurance
- Human Services
Summary of 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.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-07-19
Subjects:
- General Assembly
- Immigration
- State Government
Summary of 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.
Publishing agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Release date:
2023-07-17
Subjects:
- Agriculture
- General Assembly
