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Summary of Major Legislation

2019 Summary of Agriculture Legislation

Subject

Agriculture

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

06/13/2019

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures to: regulate industrial hemp; increase food safety and branding; modify certain agricultural operations; and continue existing agricultural programs and laws.

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Summary of 2024 Agriculture Legislation

During the 2024 legislative session, the General Assembly passed several pieces of legislation related to veterinary care, species conservation, public engagement, and potatoes.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/05/2024

Subjects:

Agriculture

Natural Resources & Environment

Issue Briefs

Conservation Easements

This issue brief provides an overview of conservation easements in Colorado and discusses the certification process, federal and state tax incentives for the donation of conservation easements, and state purchases of conservation easements.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/29/2024

Subjects:

Agriculture

Natural Resources & Environment

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2024 Water Legislation

Several pieces of legislation focused on water in Colorado were passed during the 2024 session. These include measures concerning water projects, regulations for construction activities near wetlands and rivers, water conservation efforts, and improving water quality.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/26/2024

Subjects:

Agriculture

General Assembly

Natural Resources & Environment

Water

Tax Expenditure Evaluation

Agricultural Applicator Aviation Fuel Tax Refund

Report No. 2024-TE7

Publishing Agency:

Office of the State Auditor

Date:

08/30/2024

Subjects:

Agriculture

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Issue Briefs

A Snapshot of Colorado Agriculture

As one of the top agricultural states in the United States, Colorado agriculture generates approximately $47 billion annually in economic activity. Agriculture in Colorado is made up of about 30 million acres of farmland, with approximately 36,000 different farm operations, employing more than...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

03/19/2024

Subjects:

Agriculture

Natural Resources & Environment

Final/Annual Reports

Water Resources & Agriculture Committee Final Report

The recently renamed Water Resources and Agriculture Review Committee (WRARC) was created to contribute to and monitor the conservation, use, development, and financing of Colorado's water resources and agriculture for the general welfare of the state (Section 37‑98‑102, C.R.S.). In 2022, the...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/18/2023

Subjects:

Agriculture

Water

Issue Briefs

Colorado Turf Replacement Program Update

According to CWCB, 37 eligible entities have applied to the program, and 30 individual entities have had projects approved and completed contracting.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/25/2023

Subjects:

Agriculture

Natural Resources & Environment

Water

Tax Expenditure Evaluation

Agricultural Sales Tax Exemptions

Report No. 2023-TE13

Publishing Agency:

Office of the State Auditor

Date:

08/31/2023

Subjects:

Agriculture

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Agriculture Major Legislation

During the 2023 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly considered a variety of measures related to agriculture, including pesticides, livestock health, industry, and wildlife.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/17/2023

Subjects:

Agriculture

General Assembly

Tax Expenditure Evaluation

Farm Close-Out Sales Tax Exemption

Report No. 2023-TE9

Publishing Agency:

Office of the State Auditor

Date:

05/31/2023

Subjects:

Agriculture

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

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