First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General AssemblyDuring the 2023 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly considered a variety of measures related to agriculture, including pesticides, livestock health, industry, and wildlife.
The Water Resources and Agriculture Review Committee’s (WRARC) purpose is to monitor the conservation, use, development, and financing of Colorado's water resources and identify, monitor, and address Colorado agriculture issues. The committee is also required to review statewide planning for...
This issue brief provides an overview of state laws related to pet animal facilities. These facilities are licensed and regulated under the Colorado Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act (PACFA).
Under PACFA, any place used to keep pet animals for adoption, breeding, boarding and grooming,...
In response to the ongoing drought in Colorado, the General Assembly passed House Bill 22-1151 to promote the efficient and maximum utilization of Colorado’s water resources by decreasing the amount of irrigated turf within the state.
...This memorandum provides information about the interstate compacts, Supreme Court decrees, and international treaties that govern Colorado’s use of interstate streams. Specifically, it gives a brief history of each compact and outlines the specific components and requirements of each compact...
The Colorado General Assembly meets annually in regular session for up to 120 days. However, the Colorado Constitution allows the Colorado General Assembly to meet outside of the 120‑day regular legislative session to conduct legislative business in a special legislative session (special session...
Term Limit Information for Members of the Colorado State Senate.
This memorandum describes the common policies for submitting a fiscal note response to the Legislative Council Staff, and the standard costs to be used in estimating the fiscal impact of legislation considered during the 2026 legislative session.
This summary document provides an overview of the common policies for the 2026 legislative session. It highlights key dates, policies, and commonly used cost assumptions.
The Colorado General Assembly passed a number of bills related to human services and families. Many of these laws were recommendations from interim committees and task forces. Others made changes to Colorado’s child welfare system, introduced guardrails around access to certain online material,...
Deadline Schedule for the 2026 Colorado General Assembly.
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