Staff Publications
2020 Blue Book Fiscal Impact (English)
Fiscal Impact Statements for the 2020 statewide ballot measures.
09/14/2020
Elections & Redistricting
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
State Revenue & Budget
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Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Tax Expenditures Compilation Report, September 2020
Report No. 2020-TE
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Old and New Investment Tax Credits
Report No. 2020-TE26
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Impact Assistance Credits
Report No. 2020-TE27
09/15/2020
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Local Government
Natural Resources & Environment
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Railroad: Equipment Sales and Use Tax & Construction Materials Sales Tax Exemptions
Report No. 2020-TE28
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Residential Power Sales and Use Tax Exemption
Report No. 2020-TE29
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Coal Severance Tax Expenditures
Report No. 2020-TE30
Budget Related Publications
Forecast September 2020
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 highlights and executive summary sections. The report is based on current law,...
Staff Publications
Incentives to Use Solar Power in Colorado
This memorandum provides an overview of the financial incentives for solar power offered by utilities in Colorado, as well as other incentives, including net metering programs and state tax incentives.
Staff Publications
Energy Handbook (2020)
The Legislative Council Staff's Energy Handbook is intended to serve as a reference guide to Colorado's energy sector. The book is divided into five sections. Section I covers the sources and uses of energy in Colorado. Section II explains how severance taxes and federal mineral lease moneys...
10/28/2020
Business & Economic Development
Energy
Local Government
Natural Resources & Environment
State Government
Issue Briefs
Colorado's Climate Action Plan and Climate Change Data Collection (20-23)
In 2019, Colorado enacted House Bill 19-1261, establishing statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals. Colorado also enacted Senate Bill 19‑096, requiring the Air Quality...
Budget Related Publications
Forecast December 2020
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 highlights and executive summary sections. The report is based on current law,...
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Metallic Minerals Threshold Exemption
Report No. 2021-TE1
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Metallic Minerals Ad Valorem Credit
Report No. 2021-TE2
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Molybdenum Ore Tonnage Exemption
Report No. 2021-TE3
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Construction and Building Materials Exemption
Report No. 2021-TE4
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
School Sales Exemptions
Report No. 2021-TE5
01/15/2021
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Mass Transit and Ridesharing Expenses Deduction
Report No. 2021-TE7
Staff Publications
Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission SB 19-181 Rulemaking
In 2019, the General Assembly enacted Senate Bill 19-181, which changes how the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) in the Department of Natural Resources regulates the development of oil and natural gas in Colorado. Since July 2019, the COGCC has conducted rulemaking hearings...
Issue Briefs
Understanding Nuclear Energy's Role in an Energy Portfolio (21-04)
This issue brief provides an overview of nuclear energy, its history in Colorado, public health and safety concerns, and recent technology advancements.
Budget Related Publications
Forecast March 2021
Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2020-21. 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,...
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Prefabricated Homes Exemptions
Report No. 2021-TE8
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Previously Taxed Income Deduction for Individuals, Estates, and Trusts
Report No. 2021-TE9
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Food Ingredients Exemption
Report No. 2021-TE10
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Food for Home Consumption & Retirement Communities Exemptions
Report No. 2021-TE11