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Issue Briefs

Unemployment Insurance and Economic Downturns (20-13)

Subjects

Business & Economic Development

Labor & Employment

State Government

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

04/22/2020

This issue brief provides an overview of the Colorado unemployment insurance (UI) program, including UI benefits, funding, and solvency in the context of recent economic downturns.

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Single-Use Plastics Legislation

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), plastic containers and packaging, including single-use plastics, constitute the majority of plastic waste in the United States. One of the EPA’s National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution objectives is reducing the production and...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/01/2025

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Natural Resources & Environment

Tax Expenditure Evaluation

Report on Business Incentive Tax Expenditures

Report No. 2025-TE12

Publishing Agency:

Office of the State Auditor

Date:

09/18/2025

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Staff Publications

State Fleet Management and Costs

The Department of Personnel and Administration (DPA) administers the State Fleet Management Program. This memorandum provides an overview of the program, characteristics of the state fleet, and how vehicle-related costs are handled in fiscal notes and the budget process.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/16/2025

Subjects:

State Government

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Session Related Publications

Colorado General Assembly Special Sessions

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...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/11/2025

Subjects:

General Assembly

State Government

Session Related Publications

Senate Term Limits

Term Limit Information for Members of the Colorado State Senate.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/25/2025

Subjects:

General Assembly

State Government

Staff Publications

Overview of Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association

This memo provides an overview of PERA with a focus on the state legislature’s role in the pension system. PERA also has a wide variety of resources on its website for members, employers, and retirees.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/14/2025

Subjects:

Financial Services & Commerce

State Government

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2025 Labor and Employment Legislation

During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered various measures related to labor and employment, including measures related to wage and hour laws, vocational rehabilitation, and workforce development.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/02/2025

Subjects:

General Assembly

Labor & Employment

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2025 Business and Economic Development Legislation

During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to business and economic development.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/02/2025

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Financial Services & Commerce

General Assembly

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2025 Professions and Occupations Legislation

During the 2025 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly considered several measures to change or expand the regulation of certain professions including physicians and other medical professionals, motor vehicle dealers, plumbers, electricians, and real estate appraisers. The General...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/01/2025

Subjects:

General Assembly

Labor & Employment

Professions & Occupations

Staff Publications

Legislative Council Handbook

Colorado statute establishes the Legislative Council as a body of 18 Senators and Representatives with specific functions and responsibilities (Section 2-3-301, et seq., C.R.S.). Six senators are appointed, with the President of the Senate appointing the majority party members and the...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

06/27/2025

Subjects:

General Assembly

State Government

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