Presented to the Transportation Legislation Review Committee at its July 2017 meeting.

Presented to the Transportation Legislation Review Committee during its August 2017 tour.

This issue brief describes autonomous vehicles, discusses current federal and state policy regarding those vehicles, and notes future policy considerations.

The rise in distracted driving, often associated with ever-present smart phones and mobile devices, has been identified as a cause and contributing factor to automobile crashes. This issue brief gives an overview of state and federal regulations on the issue.

This memorandum provides an overview of the County Courthouse and County Jail Funding and Overcrowding Solutions Interim Study Committee, including the charge of the committee, the committee membership, the bill limits, the bill request deadlines applicable to the committee, and information...

This issue brief discusses the vehicle emissions testing program in Colorado.

Presented to the Joint Transporation Committee at its December 22, 2016, meeting.

Colorado law imposes standards on, and grants certain responsibilities to, persons considered peace officers, including the authority to enforce Colorado law.  This issue brief provides information on training and certification of peace officers, reserve officers, and the process for...

This issue brief provides an overview of how the justice system treats juveniles found guilty of a crime in Colorado.  It discusses juvenile problem solving courts; detention and commitment; the facilities where juveniles are housed; the programs and services available; requirements for...

Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Oversight Committee on Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System.

 The U.S. Constitution guarantees each citizen the right to a fair trial, which includes the right to be present at the trial, able to understand the nature of the proceedings, and able to participate in his or her defense.  Whether the defendant’s mental health impaired his or her ability to...

Colorado's transportation system is primarily managed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).  Cities, counties, transit and transportation authorities, and the Public Utilities Commission have specific authority as well.  The Transportation Commission provides direction to CDOT, a...