Issue Briefs
Unmanned Aircraft System Regulation (2015)
This issue brief provides a brief overview of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), related federal and state regulations, and current uses and restrictions in Colorado.
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Issue Briefs
The Us-36 Express Lanes Project (2014)
This issue brief reviews the US-36 Express Lane Project, which involves the widening and reconstruction of US-36 between Federal Boulevard in Denver and Table Mesa Drive in Boulder. In the 1950s, this section of the highway opened as a four-lane toll road as an alternative to driving through...
Issue Briefs
Oversize and Overweight Commercial Vehicles (2014)
State and federal regulations set standards for the size and weight of commercial vehicles operated on public highways. A commercial vehicle is any vehicle used for commerce or that has a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more. For commercial vehicles that exceed the established...
Issue Briefs
Transportation Planning and Funding in Colorado
This issue brief examines the entities and revenue sources used to administer and finance Colorado's transportation system.
Issue Briefs
Statutory Transfer to Fund Transportation and Capital Construction (2014)
Senate Bill (SB) 09-228, adopted by the General Assembly during the 2009 legislative session, creates a five-year block of statutory transfers from the General Fund to finance transportation and capital construction projects. This issue brief discusses the state law that specifies the amounts of...
11/17/2014
Capital Construction
State Revenue & Budget
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
Business Personal Property Tax
This memorandum provides background information on the structure of the business personal property tax and the estimated fiscal impact of eliminating the tax. The first section of the memorandum describes the business personal property tax base, authorized exemptions, filing procedures, and the...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Transportation Legislation (2014)
This document provides a summary of transportation legislation considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 legislative session.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation Legislation (2014)
This document provides a summary of major motor vehicles and traffic regulation legislation considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 session.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Business Legislation (2014)
The Colorado legislature considered several important bills related to labor and employment, consumer protection, licensing and professional occupations, liquor law, procurement, and telecommunications and technology during the second session of the 69th General Assembly. This document...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Economic Development Legislation (2014)
The General Assembly considered several bills related to economic development during the 2014 session. Bills relating to workforce development, a statewide brand marketing plan, and a study of Colorado's employee talent base were all postponed indefinitely. A bill creating an app for Colorado...
Staff Publications
Class 1 Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses
Crime Classification Guide for Class 1 Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses
05/07/2014
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses (2014)
This section contains a current listing of misdemeanor traffic offenses. Misdemeanor traffic offenses have two categories: class 1 and class 2. There are also five unclassified misdemeanor traffic offenses. The penalty scheme for misdemeanor traffic offenses is indicated in Table 5. In addition...
05/07/2014
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
Class A Traffic Infractions
Crime Classification Guide for Class A Traffic Infractions
05/07/2014
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
Class B Traffic Infractions
Crime Classification Guide for Class B Traffic Infractions
05/07/2014
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
Traffic Infractions (2014)
This section contains a current listing of traffic infractions. Traffic infractions have two categories: class A and class B. The penalty range for the commission of a class A or class B traffic infraction is generally a $15 to $100 fine, although fines defined within the statute may exceed $100...
05/07/2014
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
Unclassified Traffic Infractions
Crime Classification Guide for Unclassified Traffic Infractions
05/07/2014
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
Class 2 Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses
Crime Classification Guide for Class 2 Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses
05/07/2014
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
Unclassified Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses
Crime Classification Guide for Unclassified Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses
05/07/2014
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Issue Briefs
Innovative Motor Vehicle Income Tax Credit (2014)
The state innovative motor vehicle income tax credit is intended to reduce the cost of alternative fuel vehicles and incentivize their purchase. This issue brief describes the tax credit, most recently addressed in House Bill 13-1247, and provides information on how its value is calculated.
Issue Briefs
Retail Marijuana Laws (2013)
The regulation of marijuana, both retail and medical, has been the subject of a great deal of public policy debate in recent years at all levels of government. This issue brief examines an overview of retail marijuana regulation in Colorado and summarizes three measures enacted by the General...
Issue Briefs
State Highway Fund Revenue (2013)
State Highway Fund (SHF), the primary operating fund used by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to manage state transportation projects. The SHF receives revenue from the HighwayUsers Tax Fund (HUTF), various other revenue and fees, federal funds, and the General Fund. Each of...
Issue Briefs
State and Federal Immigration Laws (2012)
This issue brief describes major topics of interest related to immigration, and specifically regarding the enforcement of immigration laws and laws regarding the verification of a person's eligilibity to work in the United States. The brief also describes legislative efforts in Colorado...