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Issue Briefs

Benefits for Military Veterans in Colorado

Subject

Military & Veterans

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

04/28/2017

This issue brief provides an overview of benefits available to veterans in Colorado. It also includes an explanation of service-connected disabilities, as many benefits are available only for disabled veteran.

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Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2024 Military and Veterans Legislation

During the 2024 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several bills concerning the military and veterans, including veterans’ programs, education, occupational licensing, land use, and a new holiday.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/31/2024

Subject:

Military & Veterans

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Military and Veterans Legislation

The 2023 Colorado General Assembly considered a range of military and veterans bills related to active service, veteran programs, and property taxes.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/24/2023

Subjects:

General Assembly

Military & Veterans

Tax Expenditure Evaluation

Military Retirement Benefits Deduction

Report No. 2023-TE2

Publishing Agency:

Office of the State Auditor

Date:

01/11/2023

Subjects:

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Military & Veterans

Tax Expenditure Evaluation

Military Family Relief Fund Grants Deduction

Report No. 2022-TE27

Publishing Agency:

Office of the State Auditor

Date:

07/28/2022

Subjects:

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Military & Veterans

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Military and Veterans Legislation (2022)

During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several pieces of legislation concerning veterans and the military including creating an information clearinghouse; allowing veterans to audit college courses, honoring Gold Star families, and several resolutions.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/26/2022

Subject:

Military & Veterans

Tax Expenditure Evaluation

Military Service Persons Reacquiring Colorado Residency Deduction

Report No. 2022-TE22

Publishing Agency:

Office of the State Auditor

Date:

04/15/2022

Subjects:

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Military & Veterans

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Military and Veterans Legislation (2020)

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to military and veterans affairs, including bills addressing the National Guard, providing veterans’ benefits, and clarifying laws concerning surplus military vehicles.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/01/2020

Subject:

Military & Veterans

Staff Publications

Veterans Community Living Centers in Colorado

This memorandum provides information about veterans community living centers (VCLCs), formerly known as state veterans nursing homes, in Colorado. Specifically, it includes the history of the five current VCLC locations and the process for building new VCLCs. The memorandum also discusses how...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/18/2020

Subjects:

Human Services

Military & Veterans

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Military and Veterans Legislation (2019)

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to veterans and the military concerning education, employment, income taxes, license plates, vehicle registration, and public safety.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

05/30/2019

Subject:

Military & Veterans

Staff Publications

Occupational and Professional Licensing for Military Spouses

This memorandum provides information concerning occupational and professional licenses for military spouses, including reciprocity and other licensing mechanisms for military spouses in Colorado and other states, and federal efforts to address military spouse licensure.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/21/2018

Subjects:

Military & Veterans

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