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Updated - Summary of Federal Legislation Passed in Response to COVID-19 (21-05)

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Business & Economic Development

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Public Health

State Government

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

05/26/2021

This issue brief provides a summary of the federal legislation that was passed in response to the COVID‑19, or coronavirus, public health emergency.

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Public Health Orders Issued During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This memorandum provides an overview of the various Public Health Orders issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) during the declared disaster emergency related to COVID‑19 in Colorado. Thirteen public health orders have been issued since March, 2020.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/24/2020

Subjects:

Public Health

State Government

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Respite Care in Colorado (20-27)

Respite care provides temporary relief to a caregiver from the physical and emotional impacts of caring for a person with special needs who requires assistance to care for themselves. Care can be provided for a few hours, overnight, or on an extended basis by a friend, family member, volunteer...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/23/2020

Subjects:

Human Services

Public Health

State Government

Staff Publications

Regulation of Professions and Occupations in Colorado

This memorandum provides information about the regulation of professions and occupations in Colorado. Over 100 professions and occupations are currently required to be licensed, certified, or registered in Colorado, or are authorized to use an exclusive professional title, known as title...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/20/2020

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Labor & Employment

Professions & Occupations

Staff Publications

Overview of Colorado Workforce Development Programs

This memorandum provides a summary of various workforce development programs in Colorado.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/19/2020

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Labor & Employment

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Colorado's Climate Action Plan and Climate Change Data Collection (20-23)

In 2019, Colorado enacted House Bill 19-1261, establishing statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals. Colorado also enacted Senate Bill 19‑096, requiring the Air Quality...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/03/2020

Subjects:

Energy

Natural Resources & Environment

State Government

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State-Sponsored Retirement Plans (20-22)

This issue brief provides an overview of state‑sponsored retirement plans, retirement plan marketplaces, and multiple employer retirement plans for private sector workers. The brief also includes a discussion of related federal laws and Congressional activity.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/02/2020

Subjects:

Labor & Employment

State Government

State Revenue & Budget

Staff Publications

Energy Handbook (2020)

The Legislative Council Staff's Energy Handbook is intended to serve as a reference guide to Colorado's energy sector. The book is divided into five sections. Section I covers the sources and uses of energy in Colorado. Section II explains how severance taxes and federal mineral lease moneys...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/28/2020

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Energy

Local Government

Natural Resources & Environment

State Government

Budget Related Publications

Report on Referendum C Revenue and Spending FY 2005-06 through FY 2020-21

This report contains the final audited figures for state revenue retained under Referendum C in the 2005‑06 through 2018‑19 state fiscal years and preliminary numbers for the 2019‑20 and 2020‑21 state fiscal years. It also reflects the actions of the General Assembly and Governor in spending...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/14/2020

Subjects:

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

State Revenue & Budget

Staff Publications

Summary of Governor’s Executive Orders Issued During COVID-19 Emergency

This memorandum provides a summary of the various Executive Orders and Public Health Orders issued during the declared disaster emergency related to the presence of COVID‑19 in Colorado.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/09/2020

Subjects:

Public Health

State Government

Issue Briefs

Vaccinations for School-Aged Children (20-20)

Vaccinations offer protection from common infectious diseases. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends specific vaccines for all infants, children, and adults during their lifetime to provide immunity from preventable illness. A recent analysis estimated that...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/07/2020

Subjects:

Children & Domestic Matters

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

Health Care & Health Insurance

Public Health

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