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Overview of County Jails

Subjects

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Local Government

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

07/20/2017

This memorandum provides an overview of county jails, including their function, population served, cost per day, and relationship with the state Department of Corrections.

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Transportation Handbook (2022)

Colorado's transportation system consists of the state highway system, county and municipal roads, mass transit, airports, railroads, and bicycle and pedestrian routes. The system is primarily managed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Cities, counties, transit authorities,...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/02/2022

Subjects:

Local Government

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Legislation

During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered an array of measures concerning criminal investigations, crime, community safety and crime prevention, victim services, juveniles, and behavioral health.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/01/2022

Subjects:

Children & Domestic Matters

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Final/Annual Reports

Legislative Interim Committee on Judicial Discipline Summary Report

Summary report for the Legislative Interim Committee on Judicial Discipline.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/06/2022

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

General Assembly

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2022 Courts and Judiciary Major Legislation

During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered measures related to the courts and the judiciary.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/28/2022

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

General Assembly

Tax Expenditure Evaluation

Exonerated Persons Deduction

Report No. 2022-TE31

Publishing Agency:

Office of the State Auditor

Date:

07/28/2022

Subjects:

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2022 Business and Economic Development Legislation

During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly passed numerous bills related to general business issues and economic development initiatives.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/20/2022

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Local Government

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.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/11/2022

Subjects:

Gaming, Lottery, & Racing

Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana

Local Government

State Revenue & Budget

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2022 Local Government Legislation

During the 2022 legislative session the General Assembly considered legislation related to special districts, local government administration, boards and commissions, funding, and firefighting assistance.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

06/30/2022

Subject:

Local Government

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2022 Housing Legislation

During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered housing bills to address affordability, homeowner associations, and families without housing.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

06/28/2022

Subjects:

Housing

Local Government

Staff Publications

Special District Elections

This memorandum provides information about special district elections in Colorado. Specifically, it provides an overview of special district elections and the times at which special district elections are conducted. Also included are an overview of special districts generally and a table of...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

05/05/2022

Subjects:

Elections & Redistricting

Local Government

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