Budget Related Publications
FY 2018-19 Staff Budget Briefing Summary
FY 2018-19 Staff Budget Briefing Summary
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Staff Publications
State Education Fund Report (2018)
Pursuant to Section 22-55-104 C.R.S., Legislative Council Staff, in consultation with the State Auditor, the State Treasurer, the Department of Education, the Office of State Planning and Budgeting, and the Joint Budget Committee, is required to conduct a review of the model used to forecast...
Budget Related Publications
CY 2018 for FY 2017-18 Supplemental Narrative
Final/Annual Reports
Capital Development Committee FY 2016-17 Annual Report
The purpose of the CDC final report is to provide annual and historical information on the capital development process. The 2017 final report provides a complete summary of all capital construction and controlled maintenance appropriations during the 2017 session. A five-year history and three...
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Federal Tax Legislation Interested Persons Memo
The passage of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is expected to increase Colorado’s state income tax revenue beginning in FY 2017-18 through at least FY 2026-27. Revenue impact estimates are currently unchanged from those published in the December 2017 Legislative Council Staff forecast...
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,...
Budget Related Publications
FY 2018-19 Capital Budget Recommendations, Capital Development Committee
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...
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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...
Other
2017 Cost of Living Study - Pacey Economics (2018)
2017 Colorado School District Cost of Living Analysis
Staff Publications
Cost of Living Study Memo with Table (2018)
Legislative Council Staff conducts a study of the cost of living in each school district every two years to update the cost-of-living factors used in the state's school finance funding formula as required by state law. The first study was conducted in 1993, and a study has been...
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...
Budget Related Publications
Summary of 2018 School Finance Bill HB18-1379
Introduced House Bill 18-1379
Staff Publications
Financing of Public Schools for Fiscal Year 2017-18
Senate Bill 17-296 amends the Public School Finance Act of 1994 to provide funding for school districts in FY 2017-18. The bill was signed by the Governor on June 2, 2017, and became effective on that date. Senate Bill 17-254, the "Long Bill," appropriates most of the state aid distributed to...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Taxes Legislation (2017)
The Colorado General Assembly considered a number of bills during the 2017 legislative session regarding the administration of taxes, and state taxes and tax programs.
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.
Budget Related Publications
Forecast June 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,...
Budget Related Publications
FY 2018-19 Budget In Brief
FY 2018-19 Budget In Brief
Budget Related Publications
FY 2018-19 Appropriations Report
FY 2018-19 Appropriations Report
Budget Related Publications
2017 Appropriations History
Staff Publications
2018 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement Payment Forecast
Colorado receives annual payments from tobacco manufacturers as part of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA). In April 2018, the state received $177.3 million, including a one-time payment of $113.3 million pursuant to the Nonparticipating Manufacturers Adjustment Settlement Agreement,...
Staff Publications
Financing Public Schools FY 2018-2019
House Bill 18-1379 amends the Public School Finance Act of 1994 to provide funding for school districts in FY 2018‑19. The bill was signed by the Governor on May 24, 2018, and became effective on that date. House Bill 18-1322, the "Long Bill," appropriates most of the state aid distributed to...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Capital Construction Legislation (2018)
During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills affecting funding for capital construction and the duties of the Capital Development Committee (CDC).
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2018 Taxes Legislation
The General Assembly considered bills that modified the responsibilities of the Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR), clarified taxing requirements, and made changes to the tax remittance process.