Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Insurance Legislation (2019)
During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly passed laws related to the regulation of the business of insurance in the state.
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Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2019 Business and Economic Development Legislation
During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly made modifications to state laws regulating businesses and promoting economic development.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Public Health Legislation (2019)
During the 2019 session, the Colorado General Assembly considered bills related to health facilities, chemical safety, maternal mortality, and other topics.
Issue Briefs
Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act June Update (19-11)
This issue brief provides an overview of state laws related to pet animal facilities. These facilities are licensed and regulated under the Colorado Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act (PACFA).
06/28/2019
Agriculture
Business & Economic Development
Courts & Judicial
Professions & Occupations
Staff Publications
Background on the Sale of the Grand Junction Regional Center Campus
This memorandum provides a brief overview of the timeline of events related to the recommended closure of the Grand Junction Regional Center (GJRC) campus.
Issue Briefs
State Procurement and Contracting (2019 Update)
The purchase of goods and services by most executive branch agencies in Colorado is generally governed by the state procurement code and rules (code and rules). The code and rules are designed to ensure the fair treatment of people seeking to do business with the state, to foster broad-based...
01/16/2019
Business & Economic Development
Capital Construction
State Government
Final/Annual Reports
2018 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.
01/10/2019
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
Public Health
Issue Briefs
Mental Health Medication in the Criminal Justice System (19-01)
According to the Colorado Department of Corrections (DOC), between 2012 to 2017, the number of inmates who had moderate to severe mental health needs increased by 7 percent. Additionally, a steep increase in court-ordered competency evaluations and restorative treatments has caused a shortage...
Final/Annual Reports
Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorders Study Committee Final Report
The Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorders Study Committee was created pursuant to Article 22.3 of Title 10, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to study issues relating to opioid and substance use disorders in Colorado and examine potential solutions concerning...
Staff Publications
Broadband Internet Services in Colorado
This memorandum provides an overview of broadband internet service programs in Colorado, including the Colorado High Cost Support Mechanism; state grant programs and...
12/14/2018
Business & Economic Development
Telecommunications & Information Technology
Issue Briefs
Emergency Mental Health Holds (18-21)
This issue brief addresses Colorado’s emergency mental health hold procedure, which allows for an individual to be involuntarily held for a 72‑hour period of treatment and evaluation if he or she appears to have a mental illness and, due to the mental illness, appears to be an imminent...
Staff Publications
Colorado Motor Vehicle Law Resource Book
The Colorado Motor Vehicle Resource Book is intended to serve as a reference guide for information on the state's motor vehicle laws.
Staff Publications
State Regulation of Passenger Carrier Services, Taxis, and Transportation Network Companies
This memorandum summarizes the Public Utilities Commission's (PUC’s) authority to regulate passenger carrier services, taxis, and transportation network companies (TNCs). Specifically, this memorandum discusses PUC regulations concerning common carriers, contract carriers, limited regulation...
10/25/2018
Business & Economic Development
Professions & Occupations
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Business & Economic Development Legislation (2018)
During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly considered bills encouraging economic development in the state; bills relating to disclosures for rental car companies and rates for parts and labor by motor vehicle manufacturers; and bills that continued regulation of mortgage lenders,...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Insurance Legislation (2018)
During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to title insurance, records access for insurance agents, and workers' compensation insurance.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Public Health Legislation (2018)
During the 2018 session, the General Assembly considered bills related to suicide prevention, requests to study public health effects, changes to certificates and databases overseen by the Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), nad other public health-related legislation.
Issue Briefs
Energy Generation, Distribution, and Regulation (18-11)
This issue brief provides information on electric utilities in Colorado, and how utilities generate and distribute electricity to Colorado homes and businesses. The issue brief also describes the regulation of investor-owned electric utilities by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
Staff Publications
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Hale River Ranch Conservation and Perpetual Public Access Easements
07/18/2018
Business & Economic Development
Natural Resources & Environment
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Public Health Legislation (2017)
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures on environmental matters, public health care issues, and certificates and licenses. The bills and resolutions described below passed and became law, unless otherwise noted.
Summary of Major Legislation
Business & Economic Development Legislation (2017)
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to tax credits, employee-owned businesses, the state’s sales and use tax structure, and reducing the regulatory burden on small businesses.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Insurance Legislation (2017)
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to the sunset review of the Division of Insurance, insurance fraud, life insurance cash surrender value, financial examinations and market conduct examinations, and self-storage insurance.
Final/Annual Reports
2017 Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorders Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorders Interim Study Committee.
Staff Publications
Broadband Internet Service Programs in Colorado
This memorandum provides an overview of broadband internet service programs in Colorado, including the Colorado High Cost Support Mechanism; state grant programs and other state efforts; local governments’ ability to provide broadband; and related recent legislation.
11/22/2017
Business & Economic Development
Local Government
State Government
Telecommunications & Information Technology
Issue Briefs
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission (EDC) works in conjunction with the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) to promote economic development in the state. The EDC is statutorily required to oversee six programs, which are administered by OEDIT. This issue brief...
Issue Briefs
Emergency Mental Health Holds (17-38)
This issue brief addresses the state’s emergency mental health hold procedure, which allows for a person to be involuntarily held for a 72-hour period of treatment and evaluation if he or she appears to have a mental illness and, due to the mental illness, appears to be an imminent danger to...