Issue Briefs
Consumer Data Privacy Laws (20-08)
This issue brief provides an overview of consumer data privacy, describes applicable federal laws, and summarizes recent state legislation proposed to strengthen consumer data privacy laws.
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Budget Related Publications
Forecast March 2020
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
TABOR Emergency Provisions
On March 11, 2020, Governor Polis issued Executive Order D 2020 003, declaring a disaster emergency pursuant to state law due to the presence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19). The disaster emergency declaration triggers certain provisions in the Colorado Constitution and state law....
Issue Briefs
Updated - Summary of Federal Legislation Passed in Response to COVID-19 (21-05)
This issue brief provides a summary of the federal legislation that was passed in response to the COVID‑19, or coronavirus, public health emergency.
05/26/2021
Business & Economic Development
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Public Health
State Government
Staff Publications
State and Local Cybersecurity Collaboration
This memorandum describes how some states find new ways to share cybersecurity knowledge and resources with their local governments to improve the state’s overall cybersecurity posture.
04/15/2020
Local Government
State Government
Telecommunications & Information Technology
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Unauthorized Insurance Premium Tax Expenditures
Report No. 2020-TE1
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Rural Jump-Start Tax Expenditures
Report No. 2020-TE2
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Enterprise Zone Refundable Renewable Energy Investment Tax Credit
Report No. 2020-TE3
01/21/2020
Business & Economic Development
Energy
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Natural Resources & Environment
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Wood From Trees Killed by or Infested by Certain Beetles Sales Tax Exemption
Report No. 2020-TE4
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Structural Cigarette and Tobacco Products Excise Tax Expenditures
Report No. 2020-TE5
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Cigarette Excise Tax Stamp Discount and Tobacco Products Excise Tax Vendor Allowance
Report No. 2020-TE6
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Enterprise Zones Tax Expenditures
Report No. 2020-TE9
01/21/2020
Agriculture
Business & Economic Development
Energy
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Health Care & Health Insurance
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Medical Supplies Sales Tax Exemptions
Report No. 2020-TE10
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Exemption for Alcohol Produced by Individuals for Personal Use
Report No. 2020-TE11
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Income Tax Credit for Employer 529 Contributions
Report No. 2020-TE12
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Excise Tax Exemption for Alcoholic Beverages Originating Outside the U.S.
Report No. 2020-TE13
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Leases of Tangible Personal Property for 3 Years or Less Exemption
Report No. 2020-TE14
Budget Related Publications
Forecast Update May 2020
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,...
Issue Briefs
Home Rule Governance in Colorado (20-16)
This issue brief outlines home rule governance for municipalities and counties, including the process for adopting a home rule charter and the powers that a home rule charter provides to local governments.
Budget Related Publications
Forecast June 2020
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,...
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Corporate Condemnation Capital Gains Income Tax Deduction
Report No. 2020-TE15
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Oil and Gas Severance Tax Deduction for Transportation Costs & Oil and Gas Severance Tax Deduction for Manufacturing and Processing Costs
Report No. 2020-TE16
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
State-Employed Chaplains Housing Allowance
Report No. 2020-TE17
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Commercial Trucks and Trailers Licensed Out-of-State and Nonresident Motor Vehicle Exemptions
Report No. 2020-TE18
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Oil Shale Tax Expenditures
Report No. 2020-TE19