Presidents and Speakers of the Colorado General Assembly (2022)
Presidents and Speakers of the Colorado General Assembly: A Biographical Portrait from 1876
The Presidents and Speakers in this book are listed in chronological order by the years they held the office of President and/or Speaker. The President's term is four years and the Speaker's term...
Colorado Operating Budget Data Public
Colorado State Operating Budget Appropriations Data since FY 1999-00. Includes total appropriations and General Fund-only appropriations for each state agency.
Technical Debt and Modernization
This memorandum examines technical debt and modernization, along with legislation that aims to address legacy technical solutions that serve government organizations and their constituents.
Contaminated Land Redevelopment Credit
Report No. 2022-TE11
2022 SMART Act Hearing Overview Memorandum
This memorandum provides an overview of the "State Measurement for Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent Government Act" (SMART Government Act). The act requires executive agencies to annually present specific information to joint legislative committees during the first two weeks of the...
2021 Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems.
2021 Transportation Legislation Review Committee Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Transportation Legislation Review Committee.
2021 Colorado Youth Advisory Council Review Committee Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Colorado Youth Advisory Council Review Committee.
Overview and History of Statewide Ballot Measures
This memorandum provides an overview of the statewide ballot measure process; a summary of the measures approved or rejected by Colorado voters between 1880 and 2021; and links to additional resources at the offices of the Colorado Legislative Council Staff and the Colorado Secretary of State....
2021 Water Resources Review Committee Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Water Resources Review Committee.
2021 Wildfire Matters Committee Final Report
Pursuant to Section 2-3-1602, C.R.S., the committee is charged with reviewing and proposing legislation or other policy changes related to wildfire prevention, mitigation, and related matters, including public safety and forest health issues.
2021 Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Tax Policy Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Tax Policy.
Executive Summary of Governor's Executive Orders During COVID-19
This memorandum provides an executive summary of the various Executive Orders issued during the declared disaster emergency related to COVID‑19 in Colorado.
Summary of 2021 Human Services Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures during the 2021 legislative session related to human services, including behavioral health and long-term care.
2021 Pension Review Commission and Pension Review Subcommittee Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Pension Review Commission and Pension Review Subcommittee.
Overview of the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association
The state legislature established the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) in 1931 to provide a pension benefit to state and local government employees, predating the federal Social Security Act of 1935 by four years. PERA is a substitute for Social Security for most...
Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Summary Report
Summary report for the Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System.
Water Resources Review Committee Summary Report
Summary report for the Water Resources Review Committee.
Early Childhood and School Readiness Legislative Commission Summary Report
Pursuant to state law (Section 26-6.5-203, C.R.S.), the Early Childhood and School Readiness Legislative Commission (ECSRLC) may meet up to four times per year to study issues concerning early childhood and school readiness.
Summary Report for the Transportation Legislation Review Committee
Summary report for the Transportation Legislation Review Committee.
Summary Report for the Pension Review Commission
Summary report for the Pension Review Commission.
Summary Report for the Colorado Youth Advisory Council Review Committee (COYAC)
Summary report for the Colorado Youth Advisory Council Review Committee (COYAC).
Summary of 2021 Civil Law Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly examined a number of measures related to civil law and the courts.
Colorado Fireworks Law (21-06)
This issue brief examines Colorado fireworks law, including permissible fireworks, sales, local government regulations, penalties for violating state laws, and executive orders.