Summary of 2023 Capital Construction Major Legislation
During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills affecting funding for capital construction and the duties of the Capital Development Committee (CDC).
Second Regular Session | 74th General Assembly
Colorado General AssemblyDuring the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills affecting funding for capital construction and the duties of the Capital Development Committee (CDC).
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List of Special Sessions of the Colorado General Assembly Since Statehood.
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This document provides a summary of major 2014 elections legislation.
The 2023 Colorado General Assembly considered a range of election bills related to the funding and administration of elections, recalls and vacancies, and voting systems.
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to election administration, election audits, ballot access, candidates and campaigns, and redistricting.
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several energy‑related measures. These bills addressed the Public Utilities Commission’s operations, the Colorado Energy Office’s funding, renewable energy, electricity generation, transmission and use, and oil and gas.
The attached document provides a summary of major legislation considered by the General Assembly pertaining to taxes and fiscal policy.
The Colorado General Assembly considered a number of bills during the 2017 legislative session regarding the administration of taxes, and state taxes and tax programs.
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During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills regarding fiscal policy, taxes, and financial services.
In 2018, the General Assembly considered bills regulating simulated gaming devices and slot machines, as well as funding for communities affected by gaming.
During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly passed numerous measures related to the liquor, nicotine, marijuana, and gaming industries.
The General Assembly considered a number of measures in 2023 regulating alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, and gaming.
Legislative Council Staff economic outlook presentation to the Joint Budget Committee.
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Deadline Schedule for the 2024 Colorado General Assembly
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