Summary of Major Legislation Summary of Tax and Finance Legislation (2014) The attached document provides a summary of major legislation considered by the General Assembly pertaining to taxes and fiscal policy. Release date: 2014-07-06 Publishing Agency: Legislative Council Staff Subjects: Fiscal Policy & Taxes Download
Summary of Major Legislation Summary of Taxes Legislation (2017) The Colorado General Assembly considered a number of bills during the 2017 legislative session regarding the administration of taxes, and state taxes and tax programs. Release date: 2018-06-01 Publishing Agency: Legislative Council Staff Subjects: Fiscal Policy & Taxes Download
Summary of Major Legislation Summary of 2018 Taxes Legislation The General Assembly considered bills that modified the responsibilities of the Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR), clarified taxing requirements, and made changes to the tax remittance process. Release date: 2018-09-05 Publishing Agency: Legislative Council Staff Subjects: Fiscal Policy & Taxes Download
Summary of Major Legislation Summary of 2023 Public Health Legislation The Colorado General Assembly considered many bills related to public health this legislative session over multiple subject matters including mental health, environmental health, and health in the education system. Release date: 2023-12-13 Publishing Agency: Legislative Council Staff Subjects: Human Services Public Health Download
Tax Expenditure Evaluation Organ Donor Employer Credit Report No. 2023-TE18 Release date: 2023-12-21 Publishing Agency: Office of the State Auditor Subjects: Fiscal Policy & Taxes Health Care & Health Insurance Download
Tax Expenditure Evaluation Child Care Expenses Income Tax Credits Report No. 2023-TE19 Release date: 2023-12-21 Publishing Agency: Office of the State Auditor Subjects: Children & Domestic Matters Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12) Fiscal Policy & Taxes Labor & Employment Download
Session Related Publications 2024 Cumulative House Journal Release date: 2024-09-03 Publishing Agency: House of Representatives Subjects: Download
Session Related Publications 2024 Senate Calendar Release date: 2024-12-20 Publishing Agency: Senate Subjects: Download
Session Related Publications 2024 Deadline Schedule Deadline Schedule for the 2024 Colorado General Assembly Release date: 2023-09-07 Publishing Agency: Legislative Council Staff Subjects: General Assembly Download
Final/Annual Reports 2023 Colorado Youth Advisory Council Review Committee Final Report Submitted herewith is the final report of the Hugh McKean Colorado Youth Advisory Council Review Committee. This committee was created pursuant to Section 2-2-1305.5, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to review the work of the Colorado Youth Advisory Council (COYAC) and to recommend legislation regarding issues affecting Colorado youth. Release date: 2024-01-17 Publishing Agency: Legislative Council Staff Subjects: Children & Domestic Matters Download
Final/Annual Reports 2023 Pension Review Commission and Subcommittee Final Report Submitted herewith is the final report of the Pension Review Commission. This commission was created pursuant to Article 51.1 of Title 24, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of the commission is to study and review the two major pension plans in the state – the Fire and Police Pension Association (FPPA) for police officers and firefighters employed by local governments and the Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) pension for state and local government employees – in order to propose legislation and to report back to the legislature and general public. Release date: 2024-01-17 Publishing Agency: Legislative Council Staff Subjects: Financial Services & Commerce Download
Final/Annual Reports 2023 Transportation Legislation Review Committee Final Report Submitted herewith is the final report of the Transportation Legislation Review Committee. This committee was created pursuant to Section 43-2-145, Colorado Revised Statutes. Release date: 2024-01-17 Publishing Agency: Legislative Council Staff Subjects: Transportation & Motor Vehicles Download
Final/Annual Reports 2023 Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems Final Report Submitted herewith is the final report of the Legislative Oversight Committee for the Treatment of Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System. This committee was created pursuant to Article 98 of Title 37, Colorado Revised Statutes. The purpose of this committee is to oversee an advisory task force that studies and makes recommendations concerning persons with behavioral health disorders who are justice-involved. Release date: 2024-01-17 Publishing Agency: Legislative Council Staff Subjects: Courts & Judicial Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement Human Services Download
Final/Annual Reports 2023 Legislative Oversight Committee on Jail Standards Final Report Pursuant to House Bill 22-1063, the Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning Colorado Jail Standards (oversight committee) is responsible for overseeing the 22-member Colorado Jail Standards Commission (commission), which was required to recommend standards for the operation of jails in the following areas: Release date: 2024-01-17 Publishing Agency: Legislative Council Staff Subjects: Courts & Judicial Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement Download
Session Related Publications House Committee Routing for Bills with a Fiscal Impact 2023 Session, House Committee Routing for Bills with a Fiscal Impact Release date: 2023-02-03 Publishing Agency: Legislative Council Staff Subjects: General Assembly Download
Other OSA Strategic Plan Release date: 2023-04-14 Publishing Agency: Office of the State Auditor Subjects: Download
Budget Related Publications Forecast December 2023 Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2023-24. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's highlights and executive summary sections. The report is based on current law, legislation passed by the General Assembly affecting the forecast is described throughout the report. Release date: 2023-12-20 Publishing Agency: Legislative Council Staff Subjects: Fiscal Policy & Taxes State Revenue & Budget Download
Tax Expenditure Evaluation Deduction of Wages and Salaries Due to IRC 280C Report No. 2024-TE1 Release date: 2024-02-29 Publishing Agency: Office of the State Auditor Subjects: Fiscal Policy & Taxes Download
Staff Publications Colorado Motor Vehicle Resource Book The Colorado Motor Vehicle Resource Book is intended to serve as a reference guide for information on the state's motor vehicle laws. Release date: 2024-03-01 Publishing Agency: Legislative Council Staff Subjects: Transportation & Motor Vehicles Download
Budget Related Publications Forecast March 2024 Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2024-25. Implications of the forecast for the state's General Fund budget and spending limit are described in the report's highlights and executive summary sections. The report is based on current law, legislation passed by the General Assembly affecting the forecast is described throughout the report. Release date: 2024-03-15 Publishing Agency: Legislative Council Staff Subjects: Fiscal Policy & Taxes State Revenue & Budget Download
Budget Related Publications FY 2024-25 Budget Package and Long Bill Narrative The Long Bill Narrative, which is the annual appropriations act, is prepared by staff to explain funding decisions recommended by the JBC to the rest of the General Assembly. This document is a companion document to the actual Long Bill. The narrative outlines budget changes based on the introduced version of the Long Bill. Release date: 2024-03-26 Publishing Agency: Joint Budget Committee Staff Subjects: State Revenue & Budget Download
Issue Briefs Bicycle, Electric Bicycle, and Electric Scooter Transportation in Colorado This issue brief provides an overview of state law regarding bicycles, electric bicycles, and electric scooters, as well as state and local electric bicycle rebate programs. Release date: 2024-04-12 Publishing Agency: Legislative Council Staff Subjects: Transportation & Motor Vehicles Download
Staff Publications School Finance Handbook (2022) The purpose of this publication is to help readers understand how Colorado finances its public elementary and secondary schools. The major focus is an explanation of the funding formula included in the Public School Finance Act of 1994, including amendments made to the act in 2019. Several illustrations are provided to help readers calculate funding under the formula. The booklet also describes several other provisions of law that relate to school district funding. These provisions include a description of revenue that is earmarked for specific functions, other local Release date: 2022-03-30 Publishing Agency: Legislative Council Staff Subjects: Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12) State Revenue & Budget Download
Staff Publications Fiscal Note Reports (2024) Fiscal Note Data Reports show the fiscal impact of all legislation currently pending before the General Assembly, based on the most recent published fiscal note. Updated reports will be posted on this page approximately weekly during the legislative session. After session, final data will be posted. The data reports are contained in an Excel spreadsheet with each report located on a separate tab. Data in each report is in a sortable/filterable table. Included reports include: Release date: 2024-04-08 Publishing Agency: Legislative Council Staff Subjects: Fiscal Policy & Taxes General Assembly State Revenue & Budget Download
Other 2024 Peer Review Report Release date: 2021-07-16 Publishing Agency: Office of the State Auditor Subjects: Download