Staff Publications
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Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of State Revenue and Budget Legislation (2017)
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several bills related to state revenue, the state budget, or fees, including several involving cash funds.
Staff Publications
State Employee Payroll Schedule
This memorandum addresses questions around recent announcements and consideration of changes to the state employee payroll schedule. Legislative Council Staff has received inquiries regarding the timing and amount of state employee payroll during the months of July and August 2018 as a result...
Issue Briefs
Virtual Currency and Blockchain Technology (18-05)
Rising use and acceptance of virtual currencies and the technology that underpins them are increasingly presenting unique issues for state lawmakers and regulators. This issue brief describes virtual currencies such as bitcoin, discusses blockchain technology, and describes recent state...
04/03/2018
Financial Services & Commerce
Telecommunications & Information Technology
Budget Related Publications
2018 Capital Construction Projects Included in Introduced Long Bill
This memorandum summarizes the capital construction, controlled maintenance, and capital information technology (IT) project recommendations made by the Capital Development Committee and the Joint Technology Committee for FY 2018-19. It also describes the Joint Budget Committee action with...
Budget Related Publications
FY 2018-19 Budget Package and Long Bill Narrative
The Long Bill Narrative, which is the annual appropriations act, is prepared by staff to explain funding decisions recommended by the JBC to the rest of the General Assembly. This document is a companion document to the actual Long Bill. The narrative outlines budget changes...
Budget Related Publications
FY 2018-19 Capital Budget Recommendations, Capital Development Committee
Budget Related Publications
Economic Outlook Presentation March 2018
Economic Outlook for the U.S. and Colorado
The ongoing expansion in the U.S. economy is fueld by consumer contributions.
Budget Related Publications
Forecast March 2018
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
Information Technology and the Role of the Joint Technology Committee (18-04)
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 operating budget in the state's annual...
Final/Annual Reports
Final Report of the State Capitol Building Advisory Committee (2017)
Submitted herewith is the final report of the State Capitol Building Advisory Committee (advisory committee). The advisory committee was created pursuant to Section 24-82-108, C.R.S., and serves in an advisory capacity to the Capital Development Committee and the Governor on certain issues...
Budget Related Publications
CY 2018 for FY 2017-18 Supplemental Narrative
Budget Related Publications
FY 2018-19 Staff Budget Briefing Summary
FY 2018-19 Staff Budget Briefing Summary
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Colorado State Budget Process
Colorado State Budgeting Process Information Graphic
Budget Related Publications
Forecast December 2017
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,...
Budget Related Publications
December 2017 Economic & Budget Outlook
This document accompanied the Legislative Council Staff presentation of the December 2017 economic and revenue forecast.
Staff Publications
Capital Construction Fact Sheet: Colorado Correctional Industries
This Fact Sheet provides detailed information on the Colorado Correctional Industries (CCi), a self-supporting division of the Department of Corrections (DOC), which oversees and manages prison work programs in the state. Established in 1977, CCi’s purpose, as defined in state law, includes...
Staff Publications
Capital Construction Fact Sheet: History Colorado
This Fact Sheet provides an overview of History Colorado, which acts as a trustee for the state in collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting collections and properties of state historical significance. Among its many and varied responsibilities, History Colorado administers historic...
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 efforts; local governments’ ability to provide broadband; and related recent legislation.
11/22/2017
Business & Economic Development
Local Government
State Government
Telecommunications & Information Technology
Summary of Major Legislation
Capital Construction 2017 Legislation
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills affecting funding for capital construction and the duties of the Capital Development Committee (CDC).
Budget Related Publications
Forecast September 2017
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,...
Budget Related Publications
September 2017 Economic and Revenue Outlook Presentation
This document accompanied the Legislative Council Staff presentation of the September 2017 economic and revenue forecast.
Other
Alternative Funding Options for Court Facilities, National Center for State Courts
Presented to the County Courthouse and County Jail Funding and Overcrowding Solutions Interim Study Committee at its September 2017 meeting.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Telecommunications and Information Technology Legislation (2017)
During the 2017 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a variety of issues related to telecommunications and information technology (IT), including the provision of rural broadband internet and telecommunications service, state IT resources and funding, and data privacy and...