Staff Publications
Safety Protocols for the General Assembly During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The following are new safety protocols for the reconvening of the General Assembly during the COVID-19 health epidemic.
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Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Public Health Legislation (2020)
During the 2020 session, the General Assembly considered bills related to immunizations, food safety, chemical and consumer safety, substance use disorders, and paid sick leave.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of Health Care Legislation (2020)
In the 2020 session, the Colorado General Assembly considered measures related to the regulation of health care facilities, behavioral health and substance use, prescription drug costs, and abortion.
Staff Publications
Executive Summary of Governor's Executive Orders During COVID-19
This memorandum provides an executive summary of the various Executive Orders issued during the declared disaster emergency related to COVID‑19 in Colorado.
Issue Briefs
Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act (20-19)
The harmful effects of secondhand smoke and emissions from tobacco, marijuana, and electronic smoking devices continue to be an issue in Colorado. Since 1992, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has classified secondhand tobacco smoke as a known cause of cancer. The Centers for Disease...
Issue Briefs
Vaccinations for School-Aged Children (20-20)
Vaccinations offer protection from common infectious diseases. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends specific vaccines for all infants, children, and adults during their lifetime to provide immunity from preventable illness. A recent analysis estimated that...
10/07/2020
Children & Domestic Matters
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Health Care & Health Insurance
Public Health
Issue Briefs
Respite Care in Colorado (20-27)
Respite care provides temporary relief to a caregiver from the physical and emotional impacts of caring for a person with special needs who requires assistance to care for themselves. Care can be provided for a few hours, overnight, or on an extended basis by a friend, family member, volunteer...
Staff Publications
Public Health Orders Issued During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This memorandum provides an overview of the various Public Health Orders issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) during the declared disaster emergency related to COVID‑19 in Colorado. Thirteen public health orders have been issued since March, 2020.
Staff Publications
Colorado’s Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
This memorandum provides an overview of Colorado’s plan for the administration of the COVID-19 vaccinations.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2021 Public Health Legislation
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to public health, including behavioral health, suicide prevention, and public safety.
Staff Publications
Legislative Efforts to Control Prescription Drug Prices
This memorandum summarizes legislative efforts since 2017 to control prescription drug prices. It includes information on both bills that failed as well as those that became law.
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2021 Health Care and Health Insurance Legislation
The General Assembly adopted several measures during the 2021 legislative session related to health care and insurance.
Final/Annual Reports
2021 Statewide Healthcare Review Committee Final Report
Pursuant to Section 10-16-221, Colorado Revised Statutes, the Statewide Health Care Review Committee was created to study health care issues across the state.
Final/Annual Reports
Behavioral Health Transformational Task Force Report
The Governor and General Assembly formed the Behavioral Health Transformational Task Force and Subpanel to develop recommendations in 2021. Comprised of legislators, executive branch representatives, and diverse behavioral health practitioners and experts, the Task Force and ...
Summary of Major Legislation
Summary of 2022 Behavioral Health Legislation
During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to behavioral health, including several bills recommended by Behavioral Health Transformational Task Force to address gaps in the continuum of care using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, as well...
09/13/2022
General Assembly
Health Care & Health Insurance
Human Services
Public Health