Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2022 Housing Legislation
During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered housing bills to address affordability, homeowner associations, and families without housing.
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Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2022 Local Government Legislation
During the 2022 legislative session the General Assembly considered legislation related to special districts, local government administration, boards and commissions, funding, and firefighting assistance.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2022 Business and Economic Development Legislation
During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly passed numerous bills related to general business issues and economic development initiatives.
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Deduction
Report No. 2022-TE32
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Preservation of Historic Structures Tax Credit
Report No. 2022-TE33
07/28/2022
Business & Economic Development
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Housing
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Job Growth Credit
Report No. 2022-TE38
Issue Briefs
Regulation of Mobile Home Parks (22-04)
Since 2019, the state legislature has updated the Mobile Home Park Act several times. This issue brief provides background on mobile homes and an overview of the Mobile Home Park Act, including recent changes to the law regarding purchasing mobile home parks, evictions, and leases.
Staff Publications
Regional Trends in Labor Force and Employment During the Pandemic Recovery
This memorandum highlights regional and sectoral differences in Colorado’s labor market and employment recovery from the pandemic‑induced recession, including in labor force, job openings, and employment.
10/07/2022
Business & Economic Development
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Labor & Employment
State Revenue & Budget
Staff Publications
Transportation Handbook (2022)
Colorado's transportation system consists of the state highway system, county and municipal roads, mass transit, airports, railroads, and bicycle and pedestrian routes. The system is primarily managed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Cities, counties, transit authorities,...
Staff Publications
Vacancies in Elected Offices
This memorandum provides an overview of the process to fill vacancies in various elected offices at the federal, state, and local levels. A vacancy in an elected office occurs when an office holder resigns or dies during his or her elected term. A vacancy may also occur when an elected...
01/04/2023
Elections & Redistricting
General Assembly
Local Government
State Government
Issue Briefs
State Law Regarding Homeowners' Associations (23-03)
This issue brief provides an overview of the CCIOA provisions that regulate HOAs.
Issue Briefs
Laws Regulating Landlords and Tenants (23-04)
This issue brief discusses the legal framework and lists further resources for landlords and tenants.
Staff Publications
Overview of Colorado Economic Development Programs and Incentives
This memorandum provides an overview of programs that are designed to provide a boost to Colorado's economy, including incentivizing businesses to locate in Colorado, expand their Colorado-based workforce, or otherwise grow their Colorado business operations. This memorandum does not include...
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Home Modification Tax Credit
Report No. 2023-TE1
Issue Briefs
Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave (23-06)
In November 2020, Colorado voters approved Proposition 118, known as the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (act). The act created the Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (division) within Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) to administer the program, which is known...
02/28/2023
Health Care & Health Insurance
Labor & Employment
Local Government
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Long-Term Lodging Exemption
Report No. 2023-TE3
Staff Publications
State Funded Behavioral Health Programs
This memorandum provides information about FY 2022-23 appropriations for state-funded behavioral health programs. Information for this memorandum was taken from:
- the FY 2022-23 Long Bill, House Bill 22-1329;
- other bills that include funding for behavioral health programs ...
04/03/2023
Health Care & Health Insurance
Housing
Human Services
Public Health
State Revenue & Budget
Staff Publications
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Laws
To date, Colorado and ten other states have enacted paid family and medical leave laws. The other states include California, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington. However, the New Hampshire is voluntary for employers...
04/04/2023
Business & Economic Development
Health Care & Health Insurance
Insurance
Labor & Employment
Public Health
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2023 Business and Economic Development Legislation
In 2023, the General Assembly considered a number of bills related to business and economic development including several related to automobile dealerships and consumer protection.
Final/Annual Reports
2012 Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Reform Commission Final Report
Pursuant to Section 31-31-1001, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of the committee is to study and develop proposed legislation relating to funding of police officers' and firefighters' pensions in this state and the benefit designs of such pension plans.
12/14/2012
Financial Services & Commerce
General Assembly
Local Government
Final/Annual Reports
2014 Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Reform Commission Final Report
Pursuant to Section 31-31-1001, C.R.S. The purpose of the committee is to study and develop proposed legislation relating to funding of police officers' and firefighters' pensions in this state and the benefit designs of such pension plans.
12/12/2014
Financial Services & Commerce
General Assembly
Local Government
Final/Annual Reports
2015 Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Reform Commission Final Report
Pursuant to Section 31-31-2001, C.R.S. The purpose of this commission is to study and review the benefit systems of the Fire and Police Pension Association.
12/18/2015
Financial Services & Commerce
General Assembly
Local Government
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2023 Housing Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures related to housing during the 2023 legislative session, including bills regarding landlords and tenants, housing transactions, local governments, and land use.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Local Government 2023 Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures related to local government during the 2023 legislative session, including bills regarding local government operations, metropolitan districts, public employees, electric vehicles, and safety.
Staff Publications
2023 Local Government Handbook
This handbook is intended to serve as a resource guide on the role and responsibilities of local governments, including counties, municipalities, special districts, and school districts.