Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2022 Courts and Judiciary Major Legislation
During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to the courts and the judiciary.
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Final/Annual Reports
Legislative Interim Committee on Judicial Discipline Summary Report
Summary report for the Legislative Interim Committee on Judicial Discipline.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Legislation
During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered an array of measures concerning criminal investigations, crime, community safety and crime prevention, victim services, juveniles, and behavioral health.
11/01/2022
Children & Domestic Matters
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Staff Publications
Transportation Handbook (2022)
Colorado's transportation system consists of the state highway system, county and municipal roads, mass transit, airports, railroads, and bicycle and pedestrian routes. The system is primarily managed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Cities, counties, transit authorities,...
Final/Annual Reports
2022 Interim Committee on Judicial Discipline Final Report
Senate Bill 22-201 created the 8-member Legislative Interim Committee on Judicial Discipline and directed the committee to work with judges, lawyers, members of the public, and other interested parties, to:
- review and examine ...
Staff Publications
Vacancies in Elected Offices
This memorandum provides an overview of the process to fill vacancies in various elected offices at the federal, state, and local levels. A vacancy in an elected office occurs when an office holder resigns or dies during his or her elected term. A vacancy may also occur when an elected...
01/04/2023
Elections & Redistricting
General Assembly
Local Government
State Government
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...
12/30/2022
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
Human Services
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Criminal and Juvenile Justice System 2023 Major Legislation
During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly passed an array of measures concerning the criminal and juvenile justice system.
07/21/2023
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
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...
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...
12/18/2015
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
Final/Annual Reports
2012 Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Reform Commission Final Report
Pursuant to Section 31-31-1001, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of the committee is to study and develop proposed legislation relating to funding of police officers' and firefighters' pensions in this state and the benefit designs of such pension plans.
12/14/2012
Financial Services & Commerce
General Assembly
Local Government
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.
12/13/2013
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
Final/Annual Reports
2014 Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Reform Commission Final Report
Pursuant to Section 31-31-1001, C.R.S. The purpose of the committee is to study and develop proposed legislation relating to funding of police officers' and firefighters' pensions in this state and the benefit designs of such pension plans.
12/12/2014
Financial Services & Commerce
General Assembly
Local Government
Final/Annual Reports
2015 Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Reform Commission Final Report
Pursuant to Section 31-31-2001, C.R.S. The purpose of this commission is to study and review the benefit systems of the Fire and Police Pension Association.
12/18/2015
Financial Services & Commerce
General Assembly
Local Government
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.