Budget Related Publications
2025/2026 JBC Schedule
This is the Joint Budget Committee's schedule. Please check this document regularly for schedule updates.
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Issue Briefs
Regional Accountable Entities
Colorado’s Medicaid program, Health First Colorado, is administered by the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF). HCPF contracts with Regional Accountable Entities (RAEs), to coordinate health care for Medicaid members. This issue brief provides an overview of RAEs.
Budget Related Publications
Report on Referendum C Revenue and Spending FY 2005-06 through FY 2025-26
This report contains the final audited figures for state revenue retained under Referendum C in the 2005‑06 through 2024-25 state fiscal years and preliminary numbers for the 2025-26 state fiscal year. It also reflects the actions of the General Assembly and Governor in
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Economic Outlook Presentation September 2025
Legislative Council Staff economic outlook presentation to the Joint Budget Committee.
Budget Related Publications
Forecast September 2025
Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2026-27. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's highlights and executive summary sections. The report is based on current law,...
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Appropriations Report Fiscal Year 2025-26
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.
Staff Publications
Demographic Notes Procedures
Issue Briefs
Recent Housing Supply Legislation
Between 2023 and 2025, the General Assembly passed laws designed to boost the type and supply of housing in Colorado communities. These laws emphasize higher‑density residential housing near transit areas and encourage more affordable housing options, such as accessory dwelling units and...
Session Related Publications
2026 Fiscal Notes Common Policies
This memorandum describes the common policies for submitting a fiscal note response to the Legislative Council Staff, and the standard costs to be used in estimating the fiscal impact of legislation considered during the 2026 legislative session.
Session Related Publications
Fiscal Note Common Policies (Summary)
This summary document provides an overview of the common policies for the 2026 legislative session. It highlights key dates, policies, and commonly used cost assumptions.
Budget Related Publications
Forecast June 2025 Updated with OBBBA Impacts
This forecast update presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2026-27. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's highlights and executive summary sections. The report is based on current law...
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Legislative Requests for Information FY 2025-26
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2025 Housing Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures related to housing during the 2025 legislation session, including bills that affect landlords and tenants, state housing programs, and residential building regulations.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2025 Local Government Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures related to local governments during the 2025 legislation session, including bills that affect taxation and fees, permitting procedures, land use, and special districts.
Budget Related Publications
Forecast June 2025
Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2026-27. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's highlights and executive summary sections. The report is based on current law,...