Staff Publications
2021 Interim Committee Information
This memorandum summarizes the policies and procedures for committees meeting during the 2021 legislative interim.
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Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2021 Economic Development Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures intended to support economic development efforts in the state.
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Exemption for Donations by Manufacturers to Government and Charitable Organizations
Report No. 2021-TE24
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Sales by Charitable Organizations Exemption
Report No. 2021-TE25
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Child Care Contribution Credit
Report No. 2021-TE26
09/15/2021
Children & Domestic Matters
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Tax Expenditures Compilation Report, September 2021
Report No. 2021-TE
Issue Briefs
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.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2021 Consumer Protection
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several consumer protection measures related to mortgage lenders, online dating services, after‑market airbags, and towing companies.
Final/Annual Reports
Sales and Use Tax Simplification Task Force Final Report
The Sales and Use Tax Simplification Task Force (task force) was originally created in 2017 pursuant to House Bill 17-1216. In its original form, the task force was scheduled to be repealed in 2020. However,...
Staff Publications
Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Tax Policy Summary Report
Summary report for the Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Tax Policy & Task Force.
Final/Annual Reports
Wildfire Matters Review Committee Summary 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.
Staff Publications
Water Resources Review Committee Summary Report
Summary report for the Water Resources Review Committee.
Staff Publications
Colorado State Tax Expenditures for Renewable Energy Resources
This memorandum provides information on state tax expenditures for renewable energy resources. State tax expenditures include individual and corporate income tax credits, deductions, and exemptions, and sales and use tax exemptions. Renewable energy resources include solar, wind, geothermal,...
Staff Publications
Wildfire-related Funding in Colorado
The state incurs wildfire-related expenditures in several departments for various activities including wildfire prevention, preparedness, mitigation, suppression, and recovery. These activities are not explicitly broken out in the state budget and are spread across various line items in...
Final/Annual Reports
2021 Wildfire Matters Review 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.
Staff Publications
2021 Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Tax Policy Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Tax Policy.
Final/Annual Reports
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.
Staff Publications
2021 Water Resources Review Committee Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Water Resources Review Committee.
Budget Related Publications
Forecast December 2021
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
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...
Final/Annual Reports
Final Report of the Task Force on Economic Recovery & Relief Cash Fund
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Task Force on Economic Recovery and Relief Cash Fund.
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Alcoholic Beverages Research Exemptions
Report No. 2022-TE1
01/14/2022
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Higher Education
Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Olympic Medalist Income Tax Deduction
Report No. 2022-TE2
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Bingo-Raffle Equipment Exemption
Report No. 2022-TE3
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Colorado Works Program Employer Credit
Report No. 2022-TE4