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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...

Legislative Council Staff
04/04/2023
Business & Economic Development
Health Care & Health Insurance
Insurance
Labor & Employment
Public Health
Final/Annual Reports

2022 Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems Final Report

This committee was created pursuant to Article 1.9 of Title 18, Colorado Revised Statutes.  The purpose of this committee is to oversee an advisory task force that studies and makes recommendations concerning the treatment of persons with mental health disorders who are involved in the criminal...

Legislative Council Staff
12/30/2022
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
Human Services
Final/Annual Reports

2015 Profiling-Initiated Contacts by Law Enforcement Interim Committee Final Report

Pursuant to Interim Committee Letter 2015-5, submitted as required by Section 2-3-303.3, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to study data collection and evaluation methods related to contacts made by law enforcement officers to determine whether profiling is occurring in...

Legislative Council Staff
12/18/2015
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
Final/Annual Reports

2015 Vocational Rehabilitation Services for the Blind Interim Study Committee Final Report

Pursuant to Interim Committee Letter 2015-3. The purpose of the committee was to examine vocational rehabilitation services for the blind, the use of available funding, and program performance in order to determine the most effective structure and delivery model for vocational rehabilitation...

Legislative Council Staff
12/18/2015
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
Final/Annual Reports

2013 Juvenile Defense Attorney Interim Committee Final Report

Pursuant to House Joint Resolution 13-1019. The purpose of this committee is to examine and make recommendations on current laws, procedures, and practices for the appointment of counsel, advisement of rights, and waivers of counsel for children in juvenile delinquency court.

Legislative Council Staff
12/13/2013
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Civil Law Legislation

During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly examined a number of measures related to civil law. Specifically, the legislature passed bills that made changes to consumer protections, asset forfeiture, and reproductive and civil rights.

Legislative Council Staff
08/09/2023
Civil Law
Courts & Judicial
General Assembly
Issue Briefs

Food Assistance in Colorado

Federal, state, and local entities work to deliver programs and initiatives to increase food security and accessibility for Coloradans. This issue brief provides an overview of key programs and efforts within the state, including beneficiaries, operations, and funding.

Legislative Council Staff
08/24/2023
Children & Domestic Matters
Human Services
Public Health
State Government
Staff Publications

Criminal Justice Reform Legislation

This memorandum provides a listing of criminal justice reform legislation enacted in Colorado from 2013 through 2023.  More specifically, the attached table provides the bill number, title, and description of the criminal justice reform legislation, organized by category.

Legislative Council Staff
08/24/2023
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Human Services Legislation

The General Assembly addressed a number of bills related to human services and various children and domestic matters, including the establishment and preservation of “family time” and improving services offered to children and youth.

Legislative Council Staff
09/13/2023
Children & Domestic Matters
General Assembly
Human Services
Issue Briefs

Law Enforcement Liability

Under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA), public entities and employees are generally immune from liability in all claims except those specifically provided for in state law. In 2020, national and local public demonstrations against excessive use of force by law enforcement prompted...

Legislative Council Staff
08/24/2023
Civil Law
Courts & Judicial
State Government
Issue Briefs

Commutations and Pardons (2023)

This issue brief outlines the commutation and pardon authority of the Governor and state legislature in Colorado. It provides an overview of the application process to seek clemency for a crime, and data on the number of pardons and commutations since 2017.

Legislative Council Staff
09/06/2023
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Staff Publications

Overview of Ground-Level Ozone in Colorado

This memorandum focuses on ground-level ozone, the harmful air pollutant that is the main ingredient of “smog.” Ground-level ozone significantly impacts the health of Coloradans and the environment. It is also important to note that ground-level ozone differs from “good” ozone, or stratospheric...

Legislative Council Staff
11/03/2023
Natural Resources & Environment
Public Health
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Health and Insurance Legislation

Many bills were introduced this year addressing health care and the insurance industry in Colorado. Recurring topics this session including reproductive health care, hospital and facility policies, prescription drugs, and consumer protections.

Legislative Council Staff
11/17/2023
Health Care & Health Insurance
Public Health
Summary of Major Legislation

Children and Domestic Matters Legislation (2017)

During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered numerous measures on child welfare, domestic violence and crimes against children, the juvenile justice system, public school safety, and child care. The bills described in this document passed and became law, unless otherwise...

Legislative Council Staff
12/29/2017
Children & Domestic Matters
Human Services
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Children and Domestic Matters Legislation (2018)

During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to child welfare and foster care, youth mental health and suicide prevention, child abuse prevention, the juvenile justice system, and other aspects of family law. The bills described in this document passed...

Legislative Council Staff
08/29/2018
Children & Domestic Matters
Human Services
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Human Services Legislation (2020)

During the 2020 session, the General Assembly considered bills related to early childhood education; child welfare investigations; appropriating federal CARES Act funding; and other human services programs.

Legislative Council Staff
09/15/2020
Children & Domestic Matters
Human Services
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Public Health Legislation

The Colorado General Assembly considered many bills related to public health this legislative session over multiple subject matters including mental health, environmental health, and health in the education system.

Legislative Council Staff
12/13/2023
Human Services
Public Health
Staff Publications

Crime Classification Guide (2024)

This guide is a compilation of crimes and traffic infractions in Colorado.  For each offense, a brief description of the elements of the crime and the statutory citation is provided.

Legislative Council Staff
01/08/2024
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

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