Staff Publications
Financing Public Schools FY 2023-24
This memorandum summarizes the primary funding changes for school finance that were enacted during the 2023 legislative sessions.
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Issue Briefs
New to Colorado
Colorado’s population reached nearly 5.8 million according to the 2020 census, a 14.8 percent increase from 2010. For those joining the influx of new people moving to the Centennial State, this issue brief outlines best practices for establishing residency, applying for state...
Budget Related Publications
Report on Referendum C Revenue and Spending FY 2005-06 through FY 2023-24
This report contains the final audited figures for state revenue retained under Referendum C in the 2005‑06 through 2021-22 state fiscal years and preliminary numbers for the 2022‑23 and 2023-24 state fiscal years. It also reflects the actions of the General Assembly and Governor...
Staff Publications
Effective Severance Tax Rates on Oil and Gas
This memorandum provides information concerning Colorado’s severance tax structure and estimated effective severance tax rates, along with a comparison of effective rates for eight other western oil and gas producing states from 2017 to 2021.
Staff Publications
Funding Mechanisms and Fiscal Notes
This memorandum is intended for use by policymakers, legislative drafters, and budget analysts to understand the different funding mechanisms that may be used in legislation. It describes how different funding mechanisms in legislation impact the state budget and how they are shown in fiscal...
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Residential Energy Storage Credit Memo
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Film Incentive Tax Credit Memo
11/30/2023
Business & Economic Development
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Labor & Employment
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Alternative Transportation Options Credit for Employers Memo
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Fraternal Society Exemption
Report No. 2019-TE2
Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in November 2023. Click HERE to access the November 2023 report.
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Excise Tax for Unsalable Alcoholic Beverages
Report No. 2019-TE25
Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in November 2023. Click HERE to access the...
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Credit for Unsalable Alcohol
Report No. 2023-TE16
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Contaminated Land Redevelopment Credit
Report No. 2023-TE15
11/30/2023
Business & Economic Development
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Natural Resources & Environment
State Government
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Contaminated Land Redevelopment Credit
Report No. 2022-TE11
Note: A more recent evaluation was issued in November 2023. Click HERE to access the November 2023 report.
01/14/2022
Business & Economic Development
Fiscal Policy & Taxes
Natural Resources & Environment
State Government
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Fraternal Society Exemption
Report No. 2023-TE17
Staff Publications
Dynamic Modeling
A dynamic model attempts to quantify the downstream effects of a policy change throughout the economy. Legislative Council Staff (LCS) does not conduct dynamic modeling, which means that fiscal notes and other analyses are limited to the scope of legislation’s direct impacts and, in some cases,...
Staff Publications
2024 Fiscal Note Common Policies
This memorandum describes the common policies for submitting a response to the Legislative Council Staff, and the standard costs to be used in estimating the fiscal impact of legislation considered during the 2023 legislative interim and the 2024 legislative session, and in any special session...
Staff Publications
Financing Public Schools for FY 2023-24
This memorandum summarizes the primary funding changes for school finance that were enacted during the 2023 legislative sessions.
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. This memorandum provides an overview of the demographic note process, including the process for requesting a demographic note, the content of a demographic note, and...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Tax and Finance Legislation (2014)
The attached document provides a summary of major legislation considered by the General Assembly pertaining to taxes and fiscal policy.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Tax and Finance 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 2018 Fiscal Policy and 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.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2019 Fiscal Policy and Taxes Legislation
During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills regarding fiscal policy, taxes, and financial services.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Gaming Legislation (2018)
In 2018, the General Assembly considered bills regulating simulated gaming devices and slot machines, as well as funding for communities affected by gaming.
07/13/2018
Gaming, Lottery, & Racing
Local Government
State Revenue & Budget
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2022 Liquor, Nicotine, Marijuana, & Gaming Legislation
During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly passed numerous measures related to the liquor, nicotine, marijuana, and gaming industries.
07/11/2022
Gaming, Lottery, & Racing
Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana
Local Government
State Revenue & Budget
Tax Expenditure Evaluation
Organ Donor Employer Credit
Report No. 2023-TE18