Staff Publications
Technical Debt and Modernization
This memorandum examines technical debt and modernization, along with legislation that aims to address legacy technical solutions that serve government organizations and their constituents.
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Final/Annual Reports
2021 Joint Technology Committee Annual Report
The JTC final report serves as a permanent record of IT capital funding. The report also serves as an informational document for any other entity or individual interested in the progress of IT capital development in the state of Colorado.
Final/Annual Reports
2021 Pension Review Commission and Pension Review Subcommittee Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Pension Review Commission and Pension Review Subcommittee.
Staff Publications
Summary Report for the Pension Review Commission
Summary report for the Pension Review Commission.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2021 Financial Services and Commerce
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures to permit business to impose credit card surcharges, clarify when banks must use an appraiser to determine property value, and require businesses to accept cash for payment.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2021 Information Technology Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly considered several measures related to information technology (IT), including new requirements for the Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT), technical services, data privacy, and internet service.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Financial Services and Commerce Legislation (2020)
During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly passed several bills related to the regulation of banks and financial service entities and expanded the authority of the Attorney General to challenge mergers and acquisitions in certain circumstances. In response to the COVID-19...
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.
Final/Annual Reports
2020 Joint Technology Committee Final Report
The purpose of the JTC final report is to provide annual and historical information on the information technology (IT) capital budget request process. The 2020 final report provides a complete summary of all IT capital construction appropriations during the 2020...
Final/Annual Reports
2020 Joint Technology Annual Report
The purpose of the JTC final report is to provide annual and historical information on the information technology (IT) capital budget request process. The 2020 final report provides a complete summary of all IT capital construction appropriations during the 2020...
Staff Publications
Cloud Technical Solutions
This memorandum will define cloud solutions and summarize the advantages and disadvantages.
Issue Briefs
State and Federal Laws Regarding Telemarketing (20-25)
This issue brief provides information about how to register a number on the Colorado and federal no‑call lists; an overview of Colorado's regulation and enforcement of telemarketers; an explanation of which calls are not subject to telemarketing laws; and a summary of federal provisions...
Issue Briefs
Information Technology and the Role of the Joint Technology Committee (20-21)
Information technology (IT) is used by every state agency to make operations more efficient and services more widely available to the citizens of Colorado. Along with other day-to-day expenses of state government, expenses related to IT are paid through the capital construction and
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Summary of Telecommunications & Information Technology Legislation 2020
During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to telecommunications and information technology, including the Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA), online platforms, telecommunication systems, other technologies, broadband, and information...
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
Staff Publications
COVID-19 Cybersecurity Concerns
This memorandum provides an overview of cybersecurity, the current threat landscape as a result of COVID-19, and provides information about COVID-19 cybersecurity resources.
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.
Issue Briefs
Energy Infrastructure Security (20-04)
This issue brief provides an overview of critical infrastructure, discusses a 2019 cyberattack on the U.S. electrical grid, and summarizes state and federal legislation addressing security for critical infrastructure.
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 programs; the ability of local governments to provide broadband; and related recent legislation.This memorandum...
Final/Annual Reports
2019 Pension Review Commision Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Pension Review Commission.
Staff Publications
Pension Reform Commission Summary Report
Summary report for the Pension Review Commission.
Issue Briefs
Blockchain Technology (19-16)
This issue brief discusses the history of blockchain technology, its current and future applications, and recently proposed Colorado legislation related to this technology.
09/30/2019
Financial Services & Commerce
Telecommunications & Information Technology
Staff Publications
Overview of 5G Technology
This memorandum provides background on 5G technology, an overview of the current regulations governing wireless service facilities and radio frequency (RF) transmissions, and the current scientific evidence of the health effects of exposure to RF transmissions.
Summary of Major Legislation
Probate and Trusts and Fiduciaries
During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of measures related to estate documents, public guardians, and trusts.
08/12/2019
Courts & Judicial
Financial Services & Commerce
Probate, Trusts, & Fiduciaries
Summary of Major Legislation
Telecommunications & Information Technology Major Legislation 2019
During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a variety of issues related to telecommunications and information technology (IT), including blockchain technology, broadband, and new requirements for the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT).