Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Advanced Industry Investment Credit
Report No. 2021-TE15
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Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Enterprise Zone Contribution Credit
Report No. 2021-TE16
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Aircraft Manufacturer New Employee Credit
Report No. 2021-TE21
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2021 Economic Development Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures intended to support economic development efforts in the state.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2021 Labor and Employment Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to labor and employment, including measures related to workforce development, the treatment of workers, and workers’ compensation.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2021 Consumer Protection
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several consumer protection measures related to mortgage lenders, online dating services, after‑market airbags, and towing companies.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2021 Professions and Occupations
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to professions and occupations, including bills modifying licensure requirements for architects, establishing a professional licensure program for radon technicians, and changing residency requirements...
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Colorado Works Program Employer Credit
Report No. 2022-TE4
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Child Care Facility Investment Credits
Report No. 2022-TE8
01/14/2022
Business & Economic Development
Children & Domestic Matters
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Staff Publications
2022 Sunset Review Hearings
Sunset laws allow the General Assembly to periodically review the need for state regulations, advisory committees, or state agencies and to update the law creating the agency or function. To accomplish this review, committees of reference hold public sunset hearings on sunset reports issued by...
02/07/2022
Agriculture
Business & Economic Development
Courts & Judicial
Health Care & Health Insurance
Issue Briefs
Off-Premises Retail Liquor Licensing (22-11)
This issue brief provides an overview of Colorado laws related to the retail sale of alcohol, including beer, wine, and spirits, in original sealed containers for off‑premises consumption.
Staff Publications
Demographic Notes Overview
Pursuant to House Bill 19-1184, Legislative Council Staff will prepare demographic notes for up to 20 bills each session beginning with the 2020 legislative session. This memorandum provides an overview of the demographic note process, including the process for requesting a demographic note, the...
Staff Publications
Demographic Note Procedures
This memorandum memorializes the process for requesting and preparing Demographic Notes (notes) pursuant to Section 2-2-322.5, C.R.S. It outlines the number of notes per session, the process for requesting notes, the preparation and timing of notes, and the preparation of revised and final notes...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2022 Business and Economic Development Legislation
During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly passed numerous bills related to general business issues and economic development initiatives.
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Preservation of Historic Structures Tax Credit
Report No. 2022-TE33
07/28/2022
Business & Economic Development
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Housing
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2022 Professions and Occupations Legislation
During the 2022 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly considered several measures concerning professions and occupations including health care professionals, sunrise and sunset reviews, and employment and licensure.
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Job Growth Credit
Report No. 2022-TE38
Staff Publications
Regional Trends in Labor Force and Employment During the Pandemic Recovery
This memorandum highlights regional and sectoral differences in Colorado’s labor market and employment recovery from the pandemic‑induced recession, including in labor force, job openings, and employment.
10/07/2022
Business & Economic Development
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Labor & Employment
State Revenue & Budget
Staff Publications
Overview of Colorado Economic Development Programs and Incentives
This memorandum provides an overview of programs that are designed to provide a boost to Colorado's economy, including incentivizing businesses to locate in Colorado, expand their Colorado-based workforce, or otherwise grow their Colorado business operations. This memorandum does not include...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2022 Labor and Employment Legislation
The General Assembly considered several measures related to labor and employment during the 2022 legislative session, including numerous bills on workforce development, as well as bills on wage theft, non-compete agreements, and whistleblower protection, among others.
Staff Publications
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...
04/04/2023
Business & Economic Development
Health Care & Health Insurance
Insurance
Labor & Employment
Public Health
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2022 Agriculture Legislation
During the 2022 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly considered measures related to agriculture, including wildlife and conservation, workforce, the Colorado State Fair, and other agriculture‑related topics.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2023 Business and Economic Development Legislation
In 2023, the General Assembly considered a number of bills related to business and economic development including several related to automobile dealerships and consumer protection.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2023 Professions and Occupations Legislation
In 2023, the General Assembly passed two laws relating to the regulation of professions and continued the regulation of notaries public for nine more years.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2023 Labor and Employment Major Legislation
Colorado's policymakers from all backgrounds face significant challenges in responding to the rapidly changing nature of work.