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This memorandum memorializes the process for requesting and preparing greenhouse gas emissions reports (reports) pursuant to Section 2-2-322.3, C.R.S. It outlines the number of reports per session, the process for requesting reports, the preparation and timing of reports, and the preparation of revised and final reports.

This memorandum memorializes the process for requesting and preparing Demographic Notes (notes) pursuant to Section 2-2-322.5, C.R.S. It outlines the number of notes per session, the process for requesting notes, the preparation and timing of notes, and the preparation of revised and final notes.

Summary Report for the Making Higher Education Attainable Interim Study Committee.  

Summary Report for the Opioid and Other Substance Abuse Disorders Study Committee.  

Summary Report for the School Safety Committee to the Legislative Council.

Summary report for the Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System.

Summary report for the Energy Legislation Review Interim Study Committee.

Summary report for the Prison Population Management Interim Study Committee.

Tax Expenditure Evaluation Interim Study Committee Summary Report.  

Summary report for the Transportation Legislation Review Committee.

Summary report for the Investor-owned Utility Review Interim Study Committee.

Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Sales and Use Tax Task Force.   

Summary report for the Pension Review Commission.  

Summary report for the Zero Waste and Recycling Interim Study Committee.  

Summary Report for the Water Resources Review Committee to the Legislative Council.

Federal law requires employers to pay their employees a minimum hourly wage.  States are allowed to set different pay standards than the federal minimum wage requirement; however, if the state and federal law differ, such as in Colorado, the higher wage prevails.   This issue brief provides an overview and history of federal and Colorado minimum wage laws and provides a summary of how other states compare to the federal standard.

In 1990, Colorado voters passed a constitutional amendment allowing limited gaming only in the cities of Central City, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek.  Limited gaming is defined as “the use of slot machines and the card games of blackjack and poker, each game having a maximum single bet of five dollars.”  Voters expanded the limits on gaming in 2008 through the passage of Amendment 50 to the Colorado Constitution, thereby allowing the games of roulette and craps, bets of up to $100, and extended casino hours of operation.  This issue brief looks at how casinos are tax

This memorandum provides an overview of electric vehicles, including vehicle electrification policies, electric vehicles in Colorado, recent Colorado legislation, and future considerations.

This issue brief discusses the history of blockchain technology, its current and future applications, and recently proposed Colorado legislation related to this technology.

Three bills that were enacted during the 2019 legislative session significantly affected the financing of public schools in Colorado:

Transportation infrastructure in the United States is primarily funded through motor fuel (gas) taxes. Facing declining future revenues and increased construction costs, some states have begun to experiment with a new way of funding transportation: the road usage charge.  This issue brief provides background information on road usage charges, along with information on road usage charge programs in Colorado and other states, and highlights trends and future policy considerations.

Reading competency is pivotal to the academic development of Colorado’s students.  State law targets the early elementary grades as the essential time and location for developing the reading skills necessary for successful academic achievement in later grades.  This issue brief provides an overview of the Colorado Reading to Ensure Academic Development (READ) Act, and discusses recent changes to state funding for READ Act implementation.

Focus Colorado presents forecasts for the economy and state government revenue through FY 2019-20. 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.