Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Labor & Employment Legislation (2018)
During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly created and continued programs related to employment training and recruitment.
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Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Business & Economic Development Legislation (2018)
During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly considered bills encouraging economic development in the state; bills relating to disclosures for rental car companies and rates for parts and labor by motor vehicle manufacturers; and bills that continued regulation of mortgage lenders,...
Budget Related Publications
Forecast September 2018
Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2020-21. 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
Economic Outlook Presentation September 2022
Economic Outlook for the U.S. and Colorado
The ongoing expansion in the U.S. economy is fueled by consumer contributions.
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Property Tax Relief Programs for Senior Citizens
This memorandum provides information on five types of programs that provide property tax and/or rental cost relief to seniors.
Staff Publications
Report on Referendum C Revenue and Spending FY 2005-06 through FY 2018-19
This report contains the final audited figures for state revenue retained under Referendum C in the 2005‑06 through 2016‑17 state fiscal years and preliminary numbers for the 2017‑18 and 2018‑19 state fiscal years. It also reflects the actions of the General Assembly and Governor in spending...
Final/Annual Reports
Alternatives to the Gallagher Amendment Interim Study Committee Summary Report
Summary Report for the Alternatives to the Gallagher Amendment Interim Study Committee to the Legislative Council...
Final/Annual Reports
Sales and Use Tax Simplification Task Force Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Sales and Use Tax Simplification Task Force. ...
Staff Publications
State Regulation of Passenger Carrier Services, Taxis, and Transportation Network Companies
This memorandum summarizes the Public Utilities Commission's (PUC’s) authority to regulate passenger carrier services, taxis, and transportation network companies (TNCs). Specifically, this memorandum discusses PUC regulations concerning common carriers, contract carriers, limited regulation...
10/25/2018
Business & Economic Development
Professions & Occupations
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Staff Publications
Overview of the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association and Changes Made by Senate Bill 18-200
This memorandum provides an overview of the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) and the changes made to PERA by Senate Bill 18‑200.
01/07/2019
Financial Services & Commerce
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Labor & Employment
State Government
State Revenue & Budget
Budget Related Publications
The TABOR Revenue Limit
The Colorado Constitution limits the amount of revenue, from most sources, that the state government and local governments are permitted to retain and spend or save. Revenue collected in excess of the constitutional revenue limit, or TABOR limit, must be refunded to taxpayers unless voters...
Staff Publications
Broadband Internet Services 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...
12/14/2018
Business & Economic Development
Telecommunications & Information Technology
Staff Publications
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...
Budget Related Publications
Forecast December 2018
Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2020-21. 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
Overview of Colorado Workforce Development Programs
This memorandum provides a summary of various workforce development programs in Colorado.
Issue Briefs
State Procurement and Contracting (2019 Update)
The purchase of goods and services by most executive branch agencies in Colorado is generally governed by the state procurement code and rules (code and rules). The code and rules are designed to ensure the fair treatment of people seeking to do business with the state, to foster broad-based...
01/16/2019
Business & Economic Development
Capital Construction
State Government
Issue Briefs
Family, Medical, and Sick Leave Laws (21-02)
This issue brief provides an overview of federal and state family, medical, and sick leave laws.
01/29/2021
Health Care & Health Insurance
Labor & Employment
Local Government
Budget Related Publications
Forecast March 2019
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
History of TABOR Refund Mechanisms
This memorandum provides background information on current and past statutory mechanisms used to refund state revenue in excess of the spending limit contained in the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR). TABOR allows the state to use "any reasonable method" for refunds.
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Refund Mechanisms Used for Prior TABOR Surpluses
Refund Mechanisms Used for TABOR Surpluses, Tax Years 1997 through 2019. No refunds were required for unlisted years, including 1993 through 1996 and 2020.
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Tax Expenditures Compilation Report, September 2018
Report No. 2018-TE
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Insurance Premium Tax Expenditures
Report No. 2019-TE3
Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in January 2023. Click HERE to access the January 2023 report.
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
On-Demand Aircraft Used Outside the State Sales Tax Exemption
Report No. 2019-TE6
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Historic Property Preservation Tax Credit
Report No. 2019-TE7
01/16/2019
Business & Economic Development
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Housing
Staff Publications
Fiscal Assessment of Proposed Amendment SB188_L.045, Concerning Creation of the Family Medical Leave Insurance Program
This memorandum is an assessment of the fiscal impact of the attached proposed Amendment L.045 to Senate Bill 19-188. This fiscal assessment is for the impact of the bill with inclusion of this amendment only. Any other added amendment could influence the fiscal impact.
04/09/2019
Health Care & Health Insurance
Labor & Employment
State Government