Points to Remember for Complying with the OML and the 2023 Consent Decree
OLLS Guidance to Assist Members in Complying with the OML, Consent Decree, and Related House Policy (Presentation)
2014 Summary of Local Government Legislation
This document provides a summary of major local government legislation considered by the General Assembly during the 2014 legislative session.
Organizational Structure of Colorado Legislative Staff, FY 2023-24
This memorandum provides an organizational structure of the staff of the Colorado legislature.
Financing Public Schools FY 2023-24
This memorandum summarizes the primary funding changes for school finance that were enacted during the 2023 legislative sessions.
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...
Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave (23-06)
2023 Local Government Handbook
This handbook is intended to serve as a resource guide on the role and responsibilities of local governments, including counties, municipalities, special districts, and school districts.
Summary of 2023 Capital Construction Major Legislation
During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of bills affecting funding for capital construction and the duties of the Capital Development Committee (CDC).
Colorado Turf Replacement Program Update
Overview of Ground-Level Ozone in Colorado
This memorandum focuses on ground-level ozone, the harmful air pollutant that is the main ingredient of “smog.” Ground-level ozone significantly impacts the health of Coloradans and the environment. It is also important to note that ground-level ozone differs from “good” ozone, or stratospheric...
Summary of 2023 Health and Insurance Legislation
Many bills were introduced this year addressing health care and the insurance industry in Colorado. Recurring topics this session including reproductive health care, hospital and facility policies, prescription drugs, and consumer protections.
2023 Senate Calendar
2023 House Calendar
2023 Jail Standards Commission Final Report
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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...
Residential Energy Storage Credit Memo
Film Incentive Tax Credit Memo
Alternative Transportation Options Credit for Employers Memo
Adding Benefits Under Medicaid (2023)
Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides health benefits and services to Coloradans who meet eligibility requirements. Each state administers its own Medicaid program, and the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) set standards for the program to receive...
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.
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...
Credit for Unsalable Alcohol
Report No. 2023-TE16